Novosibirsk State University

Advanced Study Courses for Teachers: In-depth Study of Subject Disciplines in Modern School

This program is designed for teachers to deepen their knowledge and teaching methodologies in specialized subjects. It offers advanced insights into mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, drawing upon the successful experience of the Specialized Educational Scientific Center (SUNC) at Novosibirsk State University (NSU), known for preparing Olympiad winners and future scientists. The courses are ideal for teachers working with gifted students, early-career educators, and experienced teachers seeking to refresh their skills and explore new pedagogical approaches.

Aspirantura

Astroparticle Physics - PhD

The PhD program in Astroparticle Physics at Novosibirsk State University is designed for highly qualified specialists and aims to advance the field of astrophysics in Novosibirsk. This interdisciplinary program combines astrophysics, cosmology, and particle physics to explore fundamental questions about the universe's origin and evolution, as well as the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Students will be involved in research activities at NSU and affiliated institutes of the Russian Academy of Science.

Bachelor's Degree Programs Taught in Russian

Novosibirsk State University (NSU) offers a range of Bachelor's degree programs taught entirely in Russian. These programs aim to provide students with high-quality higher education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills for careers in diverse fields such as science, technology, business, and humanities. Graduates are prepared for global opportunities in science and business. A minimum Russian language proficiency of B2 is required to pass entrance exams for these programs.

Bakalavriat

Bakalavriat, Spetsialitet

Skoltech University Scholarships

Open to international students of all nationalities applying to a full-time Master's (2 years, 120 ECTS) or PhD (3 to 4 years, 240 ECTS) programme at Skoltech in Moscow. Applicants need a strong academic record with research potential, must enrol full-time, and Master's applicants are required to pass an online subject test as part of selection. Scholarship renewal is subject to an annual academic performance review.

Skoltech Graduate Scholarships

Open to international and domestic students for fully funded Master's (MSc) and PhD study at Skoltech in Russia. Master's applicants need a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and a strong academic record; PhD applicants need a relevant Master's degree or equivalent and a strong research proposal aligned with Skoltech's objectives. All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 72 or equivalent. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project

For prospective international master's and doctoral students who win the Open Doors olympiad. Winners gain the right to enrol at a participating Russian university without entrance examinations and to study tuition-free (on a state-funded basis). Applicants register online and compete in subject tracks.

Wellcome Trust Fellowships and Grants (for international researchers)

For researchers at different career stages working on health-related science. Wellcome funds a family of fellowships and grants — early-career, career-development, and discovery awards, plus team and translational funding — each with its own eligibility, value, and call deadline. There is no single scholarship application; you apply to the specific scheme that fits your stage and project.

Wellcome International Training Fellowships

For early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (outside the high-income world) who want protected time and support for research training in health, often including a PhD or postdoctoral research. Wellcome's scheme names and exact criteria change over time, so applicants should check the current relevant Wellcome funding scheme.

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

Open to researchers of any nationality who hold a PhD (or will have defended their doctoral thesis by the call deadline) and have at most 8 years of full-time-equivalent research experience after the PhD. Applicants apply jointly with a host organisation - a university, research institution, business, SME, or other body based in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe. European Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to all nationalities for a project inside the EU or an associated country; Global Postdoctoral Fellowships are reserved for EU nationals or long-term residents who carry out a phase in a third country before returning to Europe. Researchers who have been displaced by conflict and those restarting a research career after a break are explicitly encouraged to apply.