Open Doors Olympiad for admission to Russian universities
By Association of Global UniversitiesRussia
The Open Doors Olympiad is an annual competition run by the Association of Global Universities to help international applicants seek admission to Russian Federation universities. It covers multiple tracks (bachelor, master, PhD and postdoc) and is worth a look if you are aiming for study or research placement in Russia.
Important dates
Applications open
20 August 2026
Application deadline
1 November 2026 · 24 days left
stage-specific registration deadlines apply
This programme runs every year; dates usually move little from one round to the next.
Who can apply
All nationalities. The competition accepts applicants to the Bachelor track, Master track, Doctoral (PhD) track and Postdoctoral applicants.
What is covered
The facts do not list specific funding or other benefits. The official page has details about what winners or participants may receive and how results affect admission.
How to apply
Create an Open Doors account, select your track and subject area, compile a portfolio and motivation letter, register for each competition stage, select an available time slot, and submit the required video if you are a postdoc applicant. See the official page for step-by-step instructions and any stage-specific requirements: https://od.globaluni.ru/
Deadline
Application opens on 20 August 2026 and the deadline is 1 November 2026; stage-specific registration deadlines apply.
Written by our editors from the official information.
Apply on the official website
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Apply on the official sitehttps://od.globaluni.ru/
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