More than 100,000 people have registered as participants in the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project
This number of participants was reached in less than a month after registration opened. Registration will close on November 1.
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Foreign students to obtain temporary residence permits in Russia more easily
The new rules allow foreigners studying on state accredited bachelor’s, specialist’s, master’s, and doctoral programs to get a temporary residence permit for the whole duration of their studies + 180 days after graduation.
Within 3 years after graduation, foreigners will be able to apply for a permanent residence card, right after getting the temporary residence permit or even without getting it. They will also be able to prolong the stay of their children in Russia.Latest News
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Open Doors is launching a series of webinars about the universities organizing the project
The webinars will help Olympiad participants assess how well a particular university or academic program aligns with their goals, interests, and academic background.
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UrFU Rises Significantly in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking
The university has risen 70 positions worldwide and retained its fourth place in Russia
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Registration for Open Doors 2026 Begins on August 20
Registration for the Open Doors international intellectual competition for international students and young researchers begins on August 20, 2026. Winners and runners-up will have the opportunity to study tuition-free at leading Russian universities within the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation and may also receive additional government grant support.
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FEFU and Malaysia's largest university have agreed to establish a joint artificial intelligence laboratory
The center will be located on the UiTM campus in Shah Alam (Selangor state). The Malaysian side will provide the facilities and appoint the center’s director, while FEFU will appoint a co-director to coordinate the joint work on the Russian side. The Institute of Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence will serve as the lead scientific partner on the Malaysian side.
