HSE University Scholarships Russia 2026-2027 | Higher School of Economics (Fully Funded via Open Doors)

National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University)• Russia• Moscow• other

HSE University Scholarships 2026-2027: fully funded tuition via Open Doors program + 40,000 RUB/month stipend for PhD. Open to all nationalities. Applications open September 2026.

Full tuition coverage (100%) via Open Doors program / Russian Government quotaMonthly stipend up to 40,000 RUB/month (~$440) for PhD Advanced Programme studentsAffordable dormitory housing: ~2,000-3,027 RUB/month (~$22-33)Free Russian language preparatory year for Russian-taught programs

November 30, 2026

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Last checked: March 21, 2026 • Funding: Fully funded • Deadline: November 30, 2026

HSE University Scholarships 2026-2027: fully funded tuition via Open Doors program + 40,000 RUB/month stipend for PhD. Open to all nationalities. Applications open September 2026.

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Organization: National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University)

Location: Moscow, Russia

Country: Russia

City: Moscow

Level: other

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: All foreign nationals from any country are eligible (196 countries participated in the 2025 cycle)

Fields: Economics & Management, Computer Science & Data Science, Software Engineering, Political Science & International Relations, Law, Psychology & Cognitive Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Journalism & Media, Design & Arts, Business Administration & Finance, Social Sciences & Humanities

Language/tests: No language certificate required at the Open Doors application stage, 20+ programs available in English at Master's and PhD levels, Free Russian language preparatory year available for Russian-taught programs, IELTS or TOEFL required for final admission to English-taught programs

Requirements & documents

Requirements

Bachelor's: Completed secondary school education
Master's: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PhD: Master's degree or Specialist qualification
Successful completion of both evaluation stages of the competition
Must not combine with another Open Doors scholarship

Documents

Motivation letter (typed directly into the application portal)
Educational certificate (high school/bachelor's/master's) or recent transcript
Passport copy (certified Russian translation required only upon winning)
Awards, certificates, and research papers (optional, to strengthen portfolio)
English language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programs upon admission

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Entry covers three tracks: Open Doors program (main — all levels, most comprehensive), HSE internal scholarships (25-100% tuition discounts), and Government Quota for PhD. The 2025/2026 cycle has ended; the 2026/2027 cycle opens September 2026. Official contact: [email protected]

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