Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project by Association “Global Universities”

Open Doors Olympiad is Your chance for an early admission to a tuition-free study program at one of the leading universities in Russia!

PARTICIPATE

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE OLYMPIAD?

The competition is open to foreign citizens and stateless persons, including compatriots living abroad. Depending on the track, individuals are eligible:

− to participate in the bachelor’s track provided they already have or will have in the year of the Open Doors Olympiad an academic degree that allows them to apply to higher education institutions under the national legislation of their country of study;

− to participate in the master's track provided they already have or will get a bachelor's degree in the year of the Open Doors Olympiad;

− to participate in the doctoral track of the Open Doors Olympiad provided they already have or will get in the year of the Olympiad, a master's or specialist's degree;

− to participate in the postdoctoral track provided they are under the age of 39 and have a doctoral, PhD, or candidate of science academic degree.

WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP

Winners of the International Open Doors Olympiad in the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral tracks are entitled to study in Russia within the quota established by the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign citizens and stateless persons. Their studies will be funded by the Government of the Russian Federation through higher education program funds, in accordance with Russian legislation. Winners of the International Open Doors Olympiad have the right to enroll in a degree program of their choice at universities that are members of the Association, as well as at universities co-organizing the International Open Doors Olympiad.

Winners of the Open Doors Olympiad in the postdoctoral track are offered employment as a researcher at one of the universities organizing the Open Doors Olympiad.

Runners-up in the bachelor’s and master’s tracks get the right similar to that of the winner provided there are open vacancies available within the government quota after the winners have confirmed their eligibility.

FORMAT OF THE OLYMPIAD

All rounds of the Olympiad are held in the distant format. You can take part in the Olympiad from any part of the planet.

LANGUAGES OF THE OLYMPIAD

The Olympiad is held in Russian and English (at the choice of the participant).

SCHEDULE FOR BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL TRACKS

NATIONAL RESEARCH NUCLEAR UNIVERSITY MEPHI would like to offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. programs in the most prestigious majors to the winners and runners-up of the Olympiad.

National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is an educational and research institution founded and developed by the world famous scientists. MEPhI aims to address global challenges of the 21st century in terms of energy and sci-tech issues. It is a highly focused science and engineering university. MEPhI is the head of a huge Russian nuclear education cluster, continuing to grow globally through the increase of its international cooperation with universities and organizations worldwide.

MEPhI is a recognized leader and has the unique expertise and advantages in the following breakthrough directions:

• nuclear research and engineering;
• high energy physics;
• laser, plasma and beam technologies;
• nanoelectronics, radiophotonics;
• nanobiotechnologies, biomedicine  and medical physics;
• information technology;
• cybersecurity.

MEPHI: FACTS AND FIGURES

1942    year of establishment
6          Nobel Prize laureates among the University founders
35        international labs
200+    degree programs
26        engineering programs with international accreditation (FEANI)
18%     international faculty share
1500+ international students from 70+ countries

WHY CHOOSE MEPHI?

• One of the leading universities in Russia
• The main strategic partner of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation in educational sphere
• Good career opportunities
• 2 International campuses (Moscow & Obninsk)
• Scholarships and student support programs
• Good facilities for study and research

ACADEMIC REPUTATION

MEPHI’S INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS

MASTER’s PROGRAMS at MEPhI

Information on thr Master's education programs are HERE

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Ph.D. PROGRAMS at MEPhI

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