Russia offers fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students

KARACHI: The Russian Government Scholarship offers Pakistani students the chance to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees at Russian universities. The scholarship covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend, but does not cover travel or daily living expenses.

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
• Official Application Portal: https://www.education-in-russia.com
• Authorized Nomination Body: Russian Center for Science and Culture (Russian House), Karachi

Eligibility

• Pakistani nationality
• Applying for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program
• Meet academic requirements for the chosen level

 Step-by-Step Application Process

A. Register Online

• Go to https://www.education-in-russia.com
• Create an account and fill in your personal details.

B. Choose Your Program and Universities

• Select your field of study/specialty and level of education (Bachelor, Master, or PhD).
• Choose up to 6 Russian universities (ranked by your priority).

Note: Once submitted, you cannot change your field or university choices.

C. Prepare and Upload Required Documents

For Bachelor’s Applicants:

• Passport
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Cambridge A Level/DAE
• 10th and 12th class mark sheets
• Consent to process personal data (download, sign, upload)
• Application form (download, sign, upload)
• If graduating in 2026: 10th & 11th results + school letter confirming 12th class enrollment and expected graduation

For Master’s Applicants:

• Passport
• Bachelor’s degree and full transcript
• Consent to process personal data (download, sign, upload)
• Application form (download, sign, upload)
• If graduating in 2026: All available mark sheets + university letter confirming final year status

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For PhD Applicants:

• Passport
• Master’s degree and full transcript
• Research paper and list of scientific publications
• Recommendation letter from the Russian university you wish to join
• Consent to process personal data (download, sign, upload)
• Application form (download, sign, upload)

D. Submit Your Application

• Upload all required documents to the portal.
• Ensure your application status is not marked as “Draft.” Only submitted applications will be considered.
• You may only apply for one field of study/specialty per education level.

Selection Process

• Document and Qualification Review: Academic records and qualifications are assessed.
• Portfolio Competition: Research articles, awards, Olympiad wins, and sports achievements are considered.
• Creative Test: For fields requiring creative or physical abilities.

 If Selected: Additional Documents Required

If you pass the first selection stage, you must upload the following by January 15, 2026:

• Fitness certificate
• Certificate of absence of AIDS/HIV
• Certificate of absence of hepatitis B, C, and tuberculosis
• Certified Russian translations of all documents (attested by the Russian consulate)

Important Reminders

• The Russian House in Karachi is the only authorized body for nominations in Pakistan.
• All applications must be submitted through the official portal.
• Incomplete or draft applications will not be considered.
• For technical issues, contact portal support and attach a screenshot of the error.

Contact Information: For questions or help, email: rcsc.karachi@gmail.com