Scholarships for Bangladeshi students in Russia
Russia offers a government scholarship quota for international students. What it covers, how applications are made, and what to check before you pay anyone.
Quick answer: Russia runs a government scholarship quota for foreign students, and universities may also offer their own awards. Applications go through an official portal, not through agents.
We state no quota numbers, amounts or dates, because we did not read the current official notice.
What to know
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | The Russian government allocates places under a quota. Universities then admit the selected candidates. |
| How to apply | Through the official Russian education portal for foreign applicants. Find the link from the Russian embassy or government pages, not from an ad. |
| Levels | Bachelor's, master's and doctoral places have existed. Check which levels are open this year. |
| Language | Many programmes begin with a Russian-language preparatory year. English-taught programmes exist, but fewer. |
How to prepare
- Read the official notice for the year: levels, subjects, documents and deadline.
- Prepare documents early: passport, certificates, transcripts, a motivation letter and, if asked, a medical certificate. Some need MoFA attestation.
- Pick programmes honestly. Choose subjects that match your results.
- Keep a copy of every submission and message.
Common mistakes
- Paying an "agent" for a scholarship place. See how to spot a fake offer.
- Ignoring the language year and its cost of time.
- Missing the deadline because you waited for a perfect application.
For other countries, see the country-by-country guide.
Main idea: use only the official portal, and plan for the language.
Update log
- 30 October 2026: written; published on 30 October 2026. Amounts and dates change, so check the official page before you act.
