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September 1, 2025 – November 16, 2025Participant registration and portfolio submission
Deadline for portfolio submissions
Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project is your chance for tuition-free studing and research career in Russia.
Open Doors Olympiad is Your chance for an early admission to a tuition-free study program at one of the leading universities in Russia.
If you are a young and ambitious PhD holder, this is your chance to get a postdoc position at one of the leading universities in Russia
There are two stages in the bachelor’s and master’s tracks:
The first stage is a portfolio review and an entrance test. The second stage is a completion of the Open Doors tasks.
There are three stages in the doctoral (PhD) and postdoctoral tracks:
The first stage for both tracks is a portfolio review and an entrance test.
The second stage for the PhD track is a completion of the Open Doors tasks; for the postdoctoral track — a video presentation of achievements in research activity.
The third stage for the PhD track is an interview with potential research supervisors, and for the postdoctoral track — an interview with the leaders of research projects.
Foreign citizens or stateless persons, including compatriots living abroad, who can verify the completion of the previous degree of education or who will complete it in the year the Open Doors is held, depending on the chosen track:
The Olympiad is held in Russian and English.
Participant registration and portfolio submission
Deadline for portfolio submissions
Review of participant portfolios
Publication of portfolio review results in the participant’s personal account
Opening of registration for the Second Stage of the Olympiad
Start of video presentation submissions for the Second Stage (postdoctoral track)
Deadline for registration for the Second Stage
Completion of tasks for the Second Stage of the Olympiad
Review of Second Stage submissions
Publication of Second Stage results
Submission and consideration of appeals for the Second Stage
Publication of winner and prize-winner lists for the Bachelor’s and Master’s tracks
Publication of participant lists for the Third Stage of the Olympiad in the PhD and Postdoctoral tracks, by Profile
Review of portfolios of PhD and Postdoctoral track participants admitted to the Third Stage of the Olympiad (hosted by partner universities)
Interviews between participants and potential academic supervisors / research project leaders (at partner universities)
Reserve period for interviews between participants and potential academic supervisors / research project leaders (at partner universities)
Submission of interview evaluations by potential academic supervisors and research project leaders (at partner universities)
Interviews between participants and PhD track managers (at partner universities)
Publication of winner lists for the Olympiad in the PhD track and in the Postdoctoral track by Profile (at partner universities)
Biology & Biotechnology Profile at the Global Universities Site
Agronomy
Veterinary-Sanitary Examination
Standardization and Metrology
Zootechnics
Landscape Architecture
Computer & Data Science Profile at the Global Universities Site
Fundamental Computer Science and Information Technologies
Technical Systems Management
Architecture
Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence Profile at the Global Universities Site
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics and Informatics
Construction
Land management and Cadastres
Fundamental Informatics and Information Technologies
Applied Informatics
Clinical Medicine & Public Health Profile at the Global Universities Site
Industrial Pharmacy
Biology
«Urbanism & Civil Engineering Profile at the Global Universities Site
Architecture
Geology
Power Engineering
Design and Technological Support of Machine-building Industries
Civil Engineering
Control in Technical Systems
Nanotechnology and Microsystem Technology
Oil and Gas Engineering
Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Systems
Design of Architectural Environment
Restoration and Refurbishment of Architectural Heritage
Innovation
Business and Management Profile at the Global Universities Site
Advertising and Public Relations
Journalism
Ecology and Nature Management
Management
State and Municipal Government
Personnel Management
Tourism
Politics & International Studies Profile at the Global Universities Site
Overseas Regional Studies
International Relations
History
Political Science
Law
Physical sciences & Technology Profile at the Global Universities Site
Physics
Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes
Power Engineering
Design and Technological Support of Machine-Building Industries
Nanotechnology and Microsystem Technology
Geology
Linguistics & Modern Languages Profile at the Global Universities Site
Linguistics
Philology
Chemistry & Materials Science Profile at the Global Universities Site
Chemistry
Economics & Econometrics Profile at the Global Universities Site
Economics
Profile “Engineering and Technology” on the website of Global Universities
Construction
Land management and cadastres
Architecture
Operation of transport and technological machines and complexes
Power engineering
Design and technological support for machine-building production
Nanotechnology and microsystem technology
Geology
Earth & Environmental Sciences for Sustainability Profile at the Global Universities Site
Ecology and Environmental Management
Management
Profile "Education & Psychology" on the Global Universities website
Psychological and pedagogical education
Philosophy
Arts and Humanities
Sociology
Profile "Business and Management" on the Global Universities website
Profile "Engineering and Technology" on the Global Universities website
Profile "Clinical Medicine & Public Health" on the Global Universities website
Profile "Urbanism & Civil Engineering" on the Global Universities website
Architecture
Geology
Power engineering
Design and technological support for machine-building production
Construction
Management in technical systems
Nanotechnology and microsystem technology
Oil and gas business
Operation of transport and technological machines and complexes
Architectural environment design
Reconstruction and restoration of architectural heritage
Innovation
Profile "Computer and Data Sciences" on the Global Universities website
Profile "Biology and Biotechnology" on the Global Universities website
Profile "Politics & International Studies" on the Global Universities website
Overseas Regional Studies
International Relations
History
Political Science
Law
Profile “Education and Psychology” on the website of Global Universities
Profile "Economics and Econometrics" on the Global Universities website
Profile “Earth and Environmental Sciences” on the Global Universities website
Profile “Linguistics and modern languages” on the website of Global Universities
Linguistics and literary studies
Profile “Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence” on the website of Global Universities
Informatics and computer engineering
Profile “Physical and Technical Sciences” on the website of Global Universities
Physics and Astronomy
Profile “Chemistry and materials sciences” on the website of Global Universities
Chemical Sciences
Research supervisor
Candidate of Science / PhD
RUDN University
Research supervisor
Candidate of Science / PhD
RUDN University
List of research projects on the profiles of the International Olympiad of the Association "Global Universities" in 2025
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Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) was founded in 1960 and then it was called «Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University». More than 100 000 graduates work in almost all countries of the world. Among them are a number of presidents and prime ministers, dozens of ministers, hundreds of well-known politicians and successful businessmen, scientists, and cultural figures.
The University has 7 faculties and 13 educational institutes, 1 academy and 1 higher school,156 scientific and educational laboratories, 4 centers for collective use. Eighteen Bachelor’s and Master’s educational programs are internationally accredited. The teaching staff consists of more than 2 500 professors, associate professors and lecturers.
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Scientific research is carried out in dozens of research centers and laboratories. RUDN scientific schools in Mathematics, Chemistry, Medicine, Linguistics, Russian as a foreign language are traditionally strong.
The total number of students is more than 31 000 people, of which foreign students are about 9 300 people from 157 countries of the world. Foreign students are part of national communities and regional associations.
95%RUDN University Department for Internships and Employment strives to help each graduate find a job in their field of training both in Russia and abroad.READ MORE
The student campus is located in the south-west of Moscow in a park area. It is one of the best places for studying and leisure. The dormitories are located in 5-storey, 16-storey and 18-storey buildings offering double and triple rooms. Costing varies from 980 to 3,500 USD per year including communal public services cost, water and electricity, furniture, cooking and washing facilities. The rooms have connections to the internet, satellite TV and telephone.
RUDN campus is the greenest in Russia in GreenMetric University Ranking.
RUDN campus has everything for comfortable life: disposal laundries, dry-cleaning and other atelier, barber shop and hairdressing saloons, stores and shops, post-office, banks. All student campus buildings are very close to each other.
RUDN MEDICAL CARE CENTER takes care of students and teachers’ health. The multipurpose health facility – University’s Medical Center – is located in the campus to provide high qualified medical assistance:
The center is equipped with modern equipment and is provided with experienced medical staff.
RUDN MEDICAL CARE CENTER provides regular health control and care on the basis of medical insurance policy costs of 300 USD per year.
RUDN offers halls, sports grounds for free classes in various sports: gymnastics, handball, basketball, football, etc. Tennis courts also operate on the campus.
The territory of the sports and recreation complex occupies a vast territory of 6,500 square meters: 4 football fields (two indoor), 15 tennis courts and more than 40 sports sections. All year round, regardless of weather, students can go in for sports. One of the University’s traditions is to hold regular "Mini World Cups" in individual and team sports.
The campus has an international postal and telephone office, shops, more than 40 cafes offering national dishes from around the world, an international cultural center and a computer center.
RUDN is equipped with a modern video surveillance system, security and automatic fire alarm. Video surveillance of the territory of RUDN is conducted 24/7. Access to all buildings is available through an electronic system.
Public order and discipline are provided by our own RUDN security department and the police station located on the campus.
RUDN University campus is recognized as one of the best among Moscow universities and is the winner of the All-Russian contest «Best student dormitory», which allows us to enter TOP- 50 universities according to Green Metric ranking.
Thirteen student dormitories have comfortable rooms and equipped kitchens. All rooms have television and the Internet. For the convenience of students, dormitories have laundry facilities, dry cleaning services, ateliers, beauty salons, and cafes with various national cuisines.
On the territory of RUDN University there is a RUDN University Medical center where patients are treated within the scope of Health Insurance policy.
For the convenience of its students, RUDN University offers gyms and sports grounds for free various sports activities.
RUDN University has one of the strongest Russian language teaching schools and offers international students a variety of programs for additional Russian language study:
The key advantages of these programs are flexible scheduling, an individualized approach to each student, and highly qualified instructors.
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Peoples’ Friendship University of is a prominent scientific center that, for more than a decade and a half, has demonstrated outstanding achievements in research and innovative development. The University holds leading positions among Russia’s top higher education institutions specializing in fundamental and applied research, as well as in the practical implementation of their results.
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Science is not only about research centers and repositories of knowledge. Above all, it is the result of the work of talented individuals and dedicated teams of specialists. RUDN University has become a “cradle” for many distinguished scientists whose achievements have made a significant contribution to the advancement of science and technology. RUDN researchers are committed to making the world a better place and are eager to share their expertise. In this section, you can explore the portfolios of the University’s leading scientists.
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RUDN University’s international scientific approach, built on joint research projects and global collaborations, represents a synergistic integration of efforts by leading scholars from different countries. By serving as a platform for international conferences and forums, the University contributes to shaping the global scientific agenda, where RUDN scientists play a key role in defining priority areas and emerging trends in the development of world science.
READ MOREEight Master’s programs and two Specialist programs at RUDN University have successfully passed international accreditation procedures by the European agencies – ZEvA (Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, Hanover, Germany) and ENAEE (The European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).
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Nanotechnology and Microsystems Engineering Engineering and Physical Technologies in the Nanoindustry |
Civil Engineering Technology, Organization, and Economics in Construction |
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Ballistic Design of Space Complexes and Systems (in English) |
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Design of Buildings and Structures |
Geology Innovative Technologies in the Exploration and Prospecting of Solid Mineral Deposits |
Design and Technological Support of Mechanical Engineering Production Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Production Automation |
Architecture Architecture of Residential, Public, and Industrial Buildings |
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Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes Operation and Technical Examination of Motor Vehicles |
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Veterinary Medicine |
Applied Geology Geological Survey, Exploration and Prospecting of Solid Mineral Deposits |
I participated in the Open Doors Olympiad in the Russian language conducted by the “Global Universities” Association. Not only knowledge of the rules was checked there, but also the understanding of the language. There were 29 questions: find errors and determine their type, find synonyms, match two parts of sayings, choose the correct definition of the term. The tasks seemed to me not very difficult, but it was important to read their formulation very carefully. It was also necessary to write an essay – 10 topics to choose from. I wrote about the impact of globalization on modern Russian language.
I chose RUDN University because it is on top of trends and the training here is based on practice. In my undergraduate studies, I studied television journalism – I was into culture and entertainment journalism, and at the RUDN University Master course I decided to rise to a more global level and chose subject area “International Journalism”.
I learned about the Olympiad quite by accident, but I did not regret a bit that I took part. The tasks were not easy, but some were familiar to me. The most difficult was to wait for the results – which is more than two months. However, I had a bit of hope that I could win. When I found out that I did win, the first thing I did was to tell my mother – RUDN University … tuition-free … victory!
My first higher education is «Global Economics». Thanks to the Open Doors Olympiad, I enrolled in «International Economics».
This was my first Olympiad. I learned about it from a friend: she posted some information about the prospects that the victory opens on her Instagram. I wanted to test my abilities and find out if I could win. I was attracted by the opportunity to get education in Russia.
I did assignments in the subject area «Psychology». The most difficult thing was to write an essay, but everything went well. Since my undergraduate degree is «Design», I wanted to do similar studies in the Master’s course and chose «Arts and Humanities» at RUDN University. I chose this very university for its multinationality, for the fact that here you can find out what peoples’ friendship in fact is.