Applications for the Skoltech University Scholarship 2026 are now available. It is a fully funded program for international students from all countries to study Master’s or PhD in Russia. It covers full tuition private medical insurance monthly stipend and accommodation. No IELTS GRE or SAT is required. The program gives about 280 spots for Master’s and 120 for PhD each year. You can apply for any field like math, computer science, physics, biotech, materials engineering and more. Applications for Master’s close on 16 March 2026 and for PhD on 27 April 2026.
Skoltech University Scholarship Summary
| Country | Russia |
| University | Skoltech Institute of Science and Technology Moscow |
| Study Level | Master’s (2 years) PhD (3–4 years) |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Deadlines | 16 March 2026 (Master’s) 27 April 2026 (PhD) |
About the Skoltech Scholarship
Skoltech is a modern university in Moscow that focuses on science, tech and innovation. It has strong labs and teachers from Russia and other countries. All classes are in English. The scholarship is automatic when you get admission so all accepted students get funding. You study in a small international group and work on real projects. Many graduates get jobs in big companies or continue research.
Scholarship Benefits
You get full support.
- Full tuition fees paid.
- Monthly stipend for living costs.
- Private medical insurance.
- Accommodation help.
- Chance for academic trips or exchange programs.
- No extra fees for study materials.
Available Study Field
Master’s Degree Programs
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology and Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Applied Mathematics and Physics
- Electricity and Electrical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Information Systems and Technologies
PhD Degree Programs
- Computational and Data Science and Engineering
- AgroBiotechnologies and Engineering
- Physics
- Engineering Systems
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics and Mechanics
- Life Sciences
- Petroleum Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
- You can be from any country.
- For Master’s you need a Bachelor’s degree or be in final year.
- For PhD you need a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- No minimum GPA is required.
- No IELTS needed if your last degree was in English.
- No GRE or SAT needed.
- You need good motivation and strong background in your field.
Required Documents
You upload online.
- Online application form.
- Motivation letter or personal statement in English.
- Resume or CV in English.
- Two recommendation letters.
- Diploma or current transcript if you have.
- TOEFL or IELTS if you have (not required).
- GRE scores if you have (not required but helps).
Scholarship Dates / Deadline
- Applications are open now.
- Master’s deadline: 16 March 2026
- PhD deadline: 27 April 2026
- Results come after each deadline.
- Programs start in autumn 2026.
How to Apply for the Skoltech University Scholarship
The process is online.
- Go to Skoltech admission site.
- Choose Master’s or PhD program.
- Fill the form.
- Upload all documents.
- Submit by deadline.
- They review and may interview online.
- If you win get admission and full scholarship.
