The Russian House in Dhaka invites talented Bangladeshi students and young researchers to participate in the Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project Olympiad, an international academic competition offering opportunities for tuition-free higher education and research at leading Russian universities.

Organised by the Association of Global Universities in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Rossotrudnichestvo, the Olympiad covers four academic tracks—Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral (PhD) and Postdoctoral—across 14 subject areas, including engineering, medicine, computer science, natural sciences, economics and humanities.

Successful candidates may gain tuition-free admission to eligible programmes taught in English or Russian. Eligible winners of Russian-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes may also receive government grant benefits, including travel expenses, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly stipend, subject to applicable conditions. Postdoctoral participants can access advanced research opportunities under the guidance of leading scientists.

Since 2017, the Olympiad has attracted more than 618,000 participants from over 200 countries, with more than 16,700 winners and runners-up.

Registration deadline: November 1, 2026

Official registration: https://od.globaluni.ru/

Participation rules: https://od.globaluni.ru/rules

Competition schedule: https://od.globaluni.ru/#a-schedule-block

Subject areas and modules: https://od.globaluni.ru/#a-subjects

Frequently asked questions: https://od.globaluni.ru/#a-faq

Online Guidance Available Through the Russian House in Dhaka

To help Bangladeshi applicants understand the application process, the Russian House in Dhaka offers online admission guidance sessions every Monday and Thursday, from 15:00 to 17:00 (BST), offering general advice on programme selection, document preparation and application procedures. Direct consultation links are available on the official Facebook page of the Russian House in Dhaka, Dhanmondi.

An Investment in Youth and Bangladesh–Russia Friendship

Educational cooperation remains an important dimension of the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and the Russian Federation. By facilitating academic exchange and access to international educational opportunities, initiatives such as Open Doors contribute to youth empowerment, the development of skilled professionals and stronger people-to-people connections between the two countries.

The Russian House in Dhaka encourages eligible Bangladeshi students and young researchers to explore the available opportunities, review the official participation rules and complete their registration before the deadline.