The Rossotrudnichestvo Admission Portal Explained

What the portal is

The official state-admission portal for international applicants to Russia is operated by Rossotrudnichestvo and reached at education-in-russia.com. It is the official online entry point for foreign citizens applying for government-funded study places in Russia.

This portal is distinct from private consultancy or agent websites. When you are researching state-funded study in Russia, the official Rossotrudnichestvo portal is the source to rely on; treat sites that promise guaranteed places or charge for 'guaranteed' admission with caution.

What it handles

The portal is where eligible international applicants register and apply for Russia's government-funded study places (often described as quota places). It provides the official information about the process and is the channel through which applications for those funded places are made.

Because the portal covers the official state-funded route, it sits alongside — not instead of — direct applications a student might make to a university for self-funded study. Read the portal's own current instructions for exactly what it covers and how to use it.

How it relates to government-funded places

Russia offers a number of government-funded study places to international students each year. The official portal is the route through which applicants engage with that funded scheme.

The number of places, eligibility details and selection steps are set officially and can change between cycles, so this guide does not state fixed figures. Check the current details and any deadlines on the official portal before you apply.

Portal vs the step-by-step apply guide

This page explains what the portal is and what it does. For the actual sequence of steps to apply through it — creating an account, preparing documents and submitting — use the dedicated application guide and the portal's own instructions.

Separating the two helps you first understand the portal's role, then follow the process. Always cross-check any step against the live portal, since official procedures and requirements can be updated.

Using the portal safely

Because the portal is the official channel for funded places, it is the safest reference point for the state-funded route. Be wary of third-party sites or individuals claiming to guarantee a government-funded place — official selection cannot be guaranteed by an agent.

Keep your research anchored to the official portal and official university sources, and verify any requirement or deadline there directly.

• Use the official portal at education-in-russia.com for funded places
• Do not rely on agents promising guaranteed government-funded seats
• Check current eligibility, steps and deadlines on the portal itself
• Cross-check requirements against official university sites too