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Scholarships & Funding for Studying in Russia & the CIS
Scholarships and funding routes for Russia & the CIS: who they are for, official links, and how to apply. Always verify amounts and deadlines on the official source.
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12 scholarships for Russia & the CIS.
Funding and Stipends for Master's and Aspirantura Study in Russia & the CIS
How postgraduate funding works in Russia and the CIS — state-funded budget places, research stipends and assistantship-style support for master's and aspirantura students.
Read guide 7 min readHow to Plan a Monthly Student Budget for Russia and the CIS
A practical month-by-month budgeting framework for international students in Russia and the CIS, with links to the official sources.
Read guide 7 min readComparing Student Living Costs Across Russia and CIS Cities
How student living costs vary by city across Russia and the CIS, so applicants can factor location into affordability. Includes links to the official sources.
Read guide 6 min readOne-Time Costs to Budget Before You Arrive in Russia or the CIS
Upfront, one-off costs to plan before arriving in Russia or a CIS country — documents, insurance, flights and settling-in items.
Read guide 8 min readHow to Estimate the Total Cost of a Full Degree in Russia or the CIS
A step-by-step method for estimating the full multi-year cost of a degree in Russia or the CIS — tuition, living costs, one-off costs and a buffer.
Read guide 8 min readEating Well on a Student Budget in Russia and the CIS
Practical food self-sufficiency for students in Russia and the CIS — grocery shopping, dorm cooking, canteens, vegetarian options and dietary needs on a budget.
Read guide 7 min readRussian Government Scholarship and Open Doors
Two routes international students use to study in Russia on funding — the Russian Government Scholarship (government quota) and the Open Doors international olympiad — who can apply, and where to confirm it officially.
Read guide 7 min readScholarships for International Students in Russia
The main funding routes international students use in Russia — the government quota and university-level scholarships — how to avoid scams, and where to confirm eligibility officially.
Read guide 7 min readHow to Apply for the Russian Government Scholarship
A step-by-step outline of how international students apply for the Russian Government Scholarship through the official Education in Russia portal (education-in-russia.com) and the regional Rossotrudnichestvo office. No guarantees; confirm each step officially.
Read guide 7 min readScholarships to Study in CIS Countries
Funding routes for international students across key CIS destinations — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia — covering government and university scholarships, and where to confirm eligibility officially.
Read guide 7 min readFully Funded Options in Russia and CIS
The funded study routes international students explore across Russia and key CIS countries — government quotas, the Open Doors olympiad, and university fee waivers — with scam warnings and official sources to confirm eligibility.
Read guide 7 min readUniversity Scholarships and Fee Waivers in Russia and CIS
How university-level scholarships and fee waivers work in Russia and the CIS — types of support, secular eligibility, and how to verify current details officially.
Read guidePlanning your application to Russia & the CIS?
See the full Russia & CIS overview — application platform, intakes, costs and visa facts — or ask GSB for tailored guidance.