About This Opportunity

The Russian Government Scholarship, coordinated by Rossotrudnichestvo and administered through Russian embassies worldwide, provides fully funded study opportunities at Russian federal universities for international students from partner countries, including Ghana. The scholarship is part of Russia's broader international education and cultural diplomacy outreach, with a long history of supporting African students in fields including medicine, engineering, sciences, and humanities.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizen of a country with an active educational cooperation agreement with Russia (Ghana qualifies — confirm current quota availability through the Russian Embassy in Accra)
  • Meet the academic entry requirements of your chosen Russian university and programme
  • Age requirements vary by level — typically under 35 for most programmes
  • Russian language proficiency may be required depending on your chosen programme; preparatory Russian language courses are often included for international scholarship holders

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of your programme
  • Free accommodation in university dormitories
  • A preparatory Russian language year for students whose programme is taught in Russian (most scholarships include this)
  • Access to Russia's strong academic traditions, particularly in STEM, medicine, and arts

How to Apply

  • Contact the Russian Embassy in Accra to confirm Ghana's current scholarship quota and the local application process
  • Register on russia.edu.ru and explore available universities and programmes
  • Submit your application through the embassy's designated process, including academic transcripts, medical clearance, and a motivation letter
  • Shortlisted candidates are selected by the embassy and forwarded to the Russian Ministry of Education for final confirmation
  • Accepted scholars receive university placement offers and visa support through the embassy

    • Tips

    • The Russian Embassy in Accra manages Ghana's quota and the selection process — this is your primary point of contact, not the online portal alone.
    • Most programmes at Russian universities are taught in Russian. While a preparatory year is typically included, be realistic about the language learning commitment this requires over the full duration of your degree.
    • Russia has historically strong programmes in medicine, petroleum engineering, aerospace, and mathematics — worth serious consideration if these align with your goals.

    ⏰ Deadline: Typically December–January (Annual) — contact the Russian Embassy in Accra immediately to confirm Ghana's current deadline and quota availability.