Russian Government Scholarship

Scholarship provides:

• exemption from tuition fees for the whole period of studies;
• monthly scholarship of RUB 2,100.

Eligibility:

Top scores for entrance exams: tests (undergraduate programmes) / portfolio competition and interview (graduate programmes).

Please note: the number of Russian Government Scholarship allocated for each degree programme is limited, and competition for scholarships is intense.

Scholarships

During the first semester, all first-year students qualifying for free tuition (studying on intergovernmental agreements quotas etc.) receive a State Academic Scholarship of 2100 rubles.

Scholarships are transferred to a bank card, issued for a student specifically. More information on issuing cards is available at the study office of each degree programme.

State academic scholarships are granted every semester; furthermore, students also receive them during holiday periods:

• based on the results of the first semester, scholarships are paid form January until June;
• based on the results of the second semester, student may receive scholarship between July and December.   

In addition, students have the option of receiving special scholarships, e.g., named, government and Presidential scholarships, as well as scholarships from funds and the University’s partners for their academic excellence and achievement in the sciences and extracurricular activities.

Questions about participation in competitions for scholarships can be forwarded to the Unit for Extracurricular Activities.
You may also learn more about all scholarships for enrollees and students of HSE St. Petersburg here.