Skoltech Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 – Russia

Location: Russia

Program: Postgraduate (MSc and PhD Programs)

Eligibility: All Nationalities

Duration: 2 to 4 years

Deadline: April 27, 2026

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The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) is offering fully funded scholarships for exceptional students from Russia and around the world to pursue MSc and PhD programmes commencing in autumn 2026 at one of Russia’s most innovative and internationally connected research universities. All admitted students receive a guaranteed monthly scholarship 40,000 rubles per month for MSc students, and 75,000 rubles per month for PhD students with the highest-scoring applicants eligible for an enhanced scholarship of up to 55,000 rubles per month (approximately $680). All programmes are taught entirely in English, covering cutting-edge disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Space Science and Technology, Energy Science and Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Petroleum Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, and more.

Skoltech the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology was established in 2011 through a landmark collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Russian government, with the mission of creating a world-class research and innovation university at the heart of the Skolkovo Innovation Centre, Russia’s premier technology ecosystem located just outside Moscow. In just over a decade, Skoltech has grown into a globally recognised institution that ranks among the leading young universities in the world, with a faculty drawn from top universities across the globe and an academic programme that combines rigorous scientific training with hands-on industrial immersion and entrepreneurship education.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Monthly scholarship of 40,000 rubles/month for all admitted MSc students
Monthly scholarship of 75,000 rubles/month for all admitted PhD students
Enhanced monthly scholarship of up to 55,000 rubles/month (~$680) for highest-scoring MSc applicants
Health/medical insurance coverage in accordance with Skoltech policies for all students including international students
All programmes delivered fully in English — no Russian language required for academic study
Access to academic exchange programmes with Russian and foreign partner universities
Industrial immersion opportunities with leading Russian and international corporations and research centres
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Open to all nationalities — both Russian citizens and international students from any country are welcome to apply
For MSc programmes: must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field — applicants in their final year of undergraduate study who will graduate before the programme commences may also apply
For PhD programmes: must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or engineering field
Must demonstrate strong English language proficiency — Skoltech programmes are conducted entirely in English; acceptable proof includes TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge certificates, or evidence of prior university-level study in English; specific minimum score requirements are listed on the official requirements and deadlines page
Must submit an online application through apply.skoltech.ru, including all required documents (official transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and recommendation letters)
Must pay the application fee: 1,000 RUB (Russian bank card) or 50 USD (international bank card)
Must be available to begin studies at Skoltech in autumn 2026 and commit to full-time, on-campus study in Moscow, Russia

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

The Skoltech admissions and scholarship selection process is competitive, merit-based, and conducted in multiple waves. All applicants who submit a complete application by the first wave deadline — March 16 for MSc programmes and April 27 for PhD programmes — are reviewed by an interdisciplinary admissions committee comprising faculty members and senior academic staff. The initial screening assesses the applicant’s academic record, the relevance and strength of their undergraduate or postgraduate degree, and their motivation letter, which should clearly articulate the specific Skoltech programme they are applying to, their research interests, and their professional goals within science, technology, or entrepreneurship.