Dhaka — The Russian House in Dhaka, Cultural Department of the Russian Embassy, has announced the launch of the Russian Government Scholarship Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, offering Bangladeshi students the opportunity to pursue higher education at leading universities across the Russian Federation.
The program covers bachelor’s, specialist, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Successful candidates will benefit from tuition-free study, with additional support provided under the terms of the scholarship.
Application Period & Process
Submission dates: 15 September 2025 – 15 January 2026
Online application portal:
Applicants must register using a Yandex or Outlook email address.
All required documents must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh before uploading.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a Bangladeshi citizen residing in Bangladesh.
Passport validity of at least 18 months from the date of arrival in Russia.
Medical certificate confirming absence of hepatitis B & C, tuberculosis, and HIV.
Diploma-level courses are not covered under this program.
Applicants must be physically present in Bangladesh during the selection process.
Document Submission
After completing online registration, applicants must submit hard copies of their documents to: Russian House in Dhaka House # 2, Road # 95, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212 Submission hours: Sunday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact: +880 2 5505 2423 | Email: dhaka@rs.gov.ru
Information Seminar
An orientation seminar titled “Join Russian Higher Education” will be held on 24 September 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Russian House in Dhaka. The session will be led by Professor Dr. Badrul Alam, Chairman of the Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka, and will provide detailed guidance on study opportunities in Russia.