ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Russian Government has announced fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students to study at top universities of Russia at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels.
This would not only strengthen the educational ties between the two countries but also the cultural ones.
Russia is indeed the country’s longtime partner in academic collaboration and has annually provided hundreds of scholarships to boost the exchange of education internationally.
This year’s program follows the same legacy to contribute toward providing access to globally recognized institutions for engineering, medicine, science, and humanities students of Pakistan.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees and provide a monthly allowance, but the students have to bear the travel and living expenses themselves.
The application period closes on January 15, 2026, and applications should be submitted via the official portal: www.education-in-russia.com.
Russian House, Karachi, is the only organization that deals with nominations from Pakistan. Up to six universities can be chosen in one’s application, and verified academic and personal documents as per degree requirements have to be uploaded.
The admission process involves assessing the academic performance of candidates, portfolios, and specific field tests for creative or physical ability.
The applicants cleared in the initial process will later provide medical and translation documents that are attested by the Russian Consulate.
In the last couple of months, many other countries like the US, UK, and Japan have also declared educational opportunities for Pakistani students, reflecting a growing global recognition of Pakistan’s young academic talent.
