Durham University has announced the Khodorkovsky Scholarships program for the talented students. The funding program is designed for the academic year 2026/2027.
Applicants must be citizens of Russia and ordinarily resident in the Russian Federation. They should hold a first degree from a Russian university, be assessed as Overseas fee-paying students, and demonstrate outstanding academic merit. Candidates must intend to return to Russia after their studies to contribute to its development and promote east/west understanding.
Durham University is one of the United Kingdom’s leading institutions, renowned for its academic excellence, historic heritage, and vibrant collegiate community. Founded in 1832, it consistently ranks among the top universities globally and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Located in the beautiful city of Durham, the university offers world-class teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, fostering innovation, leadership, and global engagement among its students.
Founded in 1832, Durham University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Durham (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North East England. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Queen's Campus, Stockton-On-Tees. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Durham University (DU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Durham University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.