Skoltech University Russia Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Skoltech University Russia Scholarship 2026. This is a fully funded scholarship opportunity for international and domestic students to pursue Master’s and PhD degree programs at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in Moscow, Russia. Skoltech offers generous financial support covering full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, private medical insurance, and accommodation. There is no separate application for funding, as all admitted students are automatically considered for the scholarship. IELTS, GRE, and SAT are not mandatory requirements. Program Details Host Country: Russia Location: Moscow University: Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Degree Levels: Master’s and PhD Program Duration: 2 years (MSc), 3 years (PhD) Program Type: Fully Funded Financial Benefits The scholarship covers: - Full tuition fee - Monthly stipend - Private medical insurance - Accommodation - Academic mobility opportunities Course Language English Study Fields Master’s Degree Programs: - Mathematics and Computer Science - Petroleum Engineering - Applied Mathematics and Physics - Biotechnology - Information Systems and Technologies - Electricity and Electrical Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering - Information Technology and Engineering PhD Degree Programs: - Mathematics and Mechanics - Physics - Materials Science and Engineering - Life Sciences - Computational and Data Science and Engineering - Engineering Systems - Petroleum Engineering - AgroBiotechnologies and Engineering Eligibility Criteria - Open to domestic and international students - For Master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent - For PhD programs: Master’s degree or equivalent - Final-year undergraduate students may apply - Applicants already holding a Master’s degree are eligible - TOEFL or IELTS not required if the previous degree was completed in English - GRE is not mandatory - No minimum GPA requirement Required Documents - Online application form - Personal statement or motivation letter (in English) - Resume (in English) - Two letters of recommendation - Diploma and/or current transcript (if available) - TOEFL/IELTS results (if available and applicable) - GRE scores (optional, but strong scores may improve chances) Application Process Applicants must complete the online admission application through the official Skoltech website. All instructions, requirements, and deadlines should be reviewed carefully before submission.