A seminar and press conference was held at the Russian House in Dhaka to highlight higher education opportunities for Bangladeshi students at Russian universities under the Russian government’s scholarship quota.
On Thursday, the event featured an introduction by Alexandra A. Khlevnyar, the newly appointed Director of the Russian House. The seminar included participation from alumni of prestigious Russian universities, over 100 local applicants, and Bangladeshi students currently studying in Russia who joined online.
📢 Key Announcements:
The Russian government’s scholarship program was presented in detail.
Alexandra announced that for the 2026–2027 academic year, the number of scholarships for Bangladeshi students has increased to 200, up from just 65 five years ago.
This expansion reflects Russia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in education and science and supporting Bangladesh’s human resource development.
She stated: “Our goal is to offer talented Bangladeshi students the opportunity to study at Russian universities so they can return and contribute to Bangladesh’s development.”
🗓️ Application Details:
Application Period: September 15, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Platform:
Required Documents:
Valid passport
Educational certificate or diploma
Most recent academic transcript
Shortlisted candidates will later need to submit a medical fitness certificate.
Selection criteria include academic performance, participation in Olympiads, and achievements in science, sports, or creative competitions.
The selection committee will include representatives from the Russian House, the Russian Embassy, and Russian universities.
🎯 Fields of Study:
Students can apply for vocational and technical programs, undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and short-term professional development courses in areas such as:
IT
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Economics
Law
Agriculture
Architecture
Performing arts (acting, dance, music)
The portal offers access to over 16,000 programs across more than 400 Russian universities.
🗣️ Free Russian Language Course:
It was also announced that starting October 27, 2025, a free Russian language course will be offered at the Russian House under the guidance of a trainer from Saint Petersburg State University.
The Russian House in Dhaka is actively supporting interested students with program selection, document preparation, and language training.
🤝 Strengthening Educational Ties:
This initiative is expected to deepen educational ties between Bangladesh and Russia and expand access to internationally recognized education for Bangladeshi students.
