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Study in Russia — scholarships & guide, October 2026
Everything an Arab student needs to study in Russia: verified funding, how admission works, and what to prepare. Deadlines are re-checked monthly against official sources.
Verified scholarships for this destination
Russian Government Quota ScholarshipTuition-free + stipend (RUB 1,500–6,500/mo) + dorm · Nov – Jan (portal)What you need to know
- The Russian Government Quota Scholarship offers tuition-free study plus a funded Russian-language foundation year across bachelor's, master's and PhD levels.
- Around 15,000 quota places are allocated yearly to 180+ countries through Russian embassies; registration opens on the official portal education-in-russia.com, typically around November–January.
- Medicine, engineering and natural sciences are the most popular fields for Arab students.
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 · all deadlines re-verified monthly against official sources