•Open to foreign citizens, stateless persons, and Russian citizens permanently residing abroad

•Bachelor's track: High school graduates or students finishing secondary education

•Master's track: Holders of a Bachelor's or Specialist degree, or students completing their undergraduate degree

•Doctoral (PhD) track: Holders of a Master's or Specialist degree, or students graduating in the current academic year

•Postdoctoral track: Holders of a PhD or Candidate of Sciences degree (or equivalent)

•Proficiency in English or Russian (programs are taught in either language)

The Open Doors International Olympiad is organized by the Association of Global Universities in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Winners and runners-up receive full tuition coverage to study in undergraduate, graduate (Master's), or postgraduate (Doctoral/Postdoctoral) programs at top Russian universities under the Russian Government quota. The competition is conducted entirely online in English and Russian across a wide range of subject areas, including Computer Science & Data Analytics, Engineering & Technology, Business & Management, Applied Mathematics, Biology & Biotechnology, Physical Sciences, and more. The selection process consists of an online portfolio evaluation followed by timed problem-solving tasks and interviews (for Doctoral/Postdoc tracks).

•100% tuition-free education at leading Russian universities

•Government quota admission without standard entrance exams

•Standard monthly student stipend/allowance according to Russian university regulations

•Access to preparatory Russian language courses if required before starting academic degree programs

•Direct interaction with research advisors and top research facilities across Russia