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Innopolis University Additional Admission 2026/27

Innopolis University

Bachelor's and Master's programmes · Apply by 23 October · University Grant covering 20–100% of tuition depending on competition results and conditions

OrganiserInnopolis University
Innopolis city · Tatarstan · Russia
LevelBachelor's and Master's
Programmes in IT, AI and robotics
Deadline23 October 2026
Application and documents
The Grant20% to 100% of tuition
Depending on competition results and conditions
Language of studyEnglish or Russian
Depending on the programme
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Application and documents deadline: 23 October 2026

The additional admission round is open now for Bachelor's and Master's programmes — the full timeline is in the table below.

4 days left until the deadline23 October 2026
23October 2026Application deadline
20–100%Grant of tuitionDepending on competition results
9+Programmes in the round4 Bachelor's · 5+ Master's
2Languages of studyEnglish or Russian depending on the programme
The opportunity

A new admission round for 2026/27

Innopolis University has opened an additional admission round for the 2026/27 academic year across a number of Bachelor's and Master's programmes — and with it, the chance to compete for a university Grant that may cover part of the tuition or up to 100%, depending on the competition result and conditions.

Innopolis University specialises in information technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, and is located in the city of Innopolis in Tatarstan, near Kazan — with programmes taught in English or Russian.

The potential prize

Funding of up to 100% of tuition

As part of the additional round, you can compete for an Innopolis University Grant covering 20% to 100% of tuition, depending on the competition result and conditions.
💻 The assessment covers IT skills
🤝 personal qualities
📝 and additional requirements depending on the programme — such as an English test for English-taught programmes

Some Grant categories may come with additional contract conditions, including a work commitment after graduation depending on the Grant value — review the final offer carefully before signing.

The Grant applies to tuition; other student costs are reviewed separately depending on your situation.

The details

🗓️Dates

StageDate
Application and documentsBy 23 October 2026
Entrance examinationsThrough 27 October 2026
Competitive lists28 October 2026
Study contracts signedThrough 29 October 2026 · 17:00 Moscow time
Enrollment order30 October 2026

🎓Bachelor's programmes

Data Analysis & Artificial Intelligence — taught in English
Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence — taught in Russian
Information Systems Engineering — taught in English
Robotics — taught in Russian

🧑‍💻Master's programmes

AI & Data Engineering — taught in English
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering — taught in English
Robotics & Computer Vision — taught in Russian
Digital Product Management — available in the additional intake; check the programme's funding terms.
And other programmes, depending on available places.

📋Requirements

Passport
The right qualification — a school certificate for Bachelor's, a Bachelor's degree for Master's
Transcripts and academic documents when requested
Russian translation of documents when required — the package may differ by country
Entrance examinations depending on the programme — international students take the university's internal exams instead of the ЕГЭ
Language: International students should review the requirements for the internal Russian-language exam; the university currently lists level B1 among its admission requirements for international applicants.
The path

How to apply

1
Open the Innopolis portal

The official admissions site apply.innopolis.university — where you apply and register for the Grant Competition.

2
Choose your level and programme

Bachelor's or Master's, from the programmes available in the additional round.

3
Upload your documents — by 23 October 2026

Passport, qualification and the required translations.

4
Complete the entrance examinations — through 27 October

Depending on the programme you chose.

5
Take part in the Grant Competition if eligible

An assessment of IT skills and personal qualities plus programme requirements — its result sets your Grant percentage.

6
Follow the results and sign the contract

Competitive lists on 28 October, contracts signed through 29 October, 17:00 Moscow time, and the enrollment order on 30 October 2026.

↗ Official admissions site (apply.innopolis.university)
Eligibility

Who can apply?

Bachelor's

School (grade 11) or college graduates — the university welcomes applicants from Russia and abroad.

Master's

Holders of a Bachelor's degree.

International students

Have their own admission route at the university and take the internal entrance exams instead of the ЕГЭ.

The Grant Competition

For applicants studying on a fee-paying basis without a state-funded place — the Grant percentage depends on the assessment result.

Common questions

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💬Is admission open for Bachelor's and Master's?

Yes. The 2026/27 additional round covers Bachelor's and Master's programmes, and applications are due by 23 October 2026.

💬When is the deadline?

23 October 2026 for the application and documents.

After that: entrance examinations through 27 October · competitive lists on 28 October · contracts signed through 29 October, 17:00 Moscow time · enrollment order on 30 October 2026.

💬How much can the Grant cover?

From 20% to 100% of tuition, depending on the competition result and conditions.

💬Is the Grant guaranteed?

No, the Grant is competitive — its percentage depends on your assessment result and the programme's conditions.

💬Are there programmes taught in English?

Yes. Bachelor's: Data Analysis & Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems Engineering. Master's: AI & Data Engineering and Software Engineering.

💬Which exams are required?

Entrance examinations depending on the programme — international students take the university's internal exams, including a Russian-language exam. For the Grant Competition: an assessment of IT skills and personal qualities, plus additional requirements depending on the programme.

💬Can international students apply?

Yes, the university has an admission route for international students. Review the requirements for the internal Russian-language exam — the university currently lists level B1 among its admission requirements for international applicants.

💬Does the Grant cover living costs and travel?

The Grant applies to tuition. Living costs, travel, accommodation and insurance are budgeted separately depending on your situation.

💬Where do I apply?

On the official admissions site apply.innopolis.university — for questions: [email protected].

Related opportunities

Information from the Innopolis University Admissions Office announcement for the additional round and the university's official pages (10 September 2026) — the university's website is the final reference for every detail.

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Deadline 23 October

Apply to the Innopolis additional round

Pick your programme, prepare your documents and apply on the official admissions site before 23 October 2026 — and compete for a Grant covering 20% to 100% of tuition depending on the result.