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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
Application and documents deadline: 23 October 2026

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

40 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 programmesand 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 Kazanwith 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 programmesuch 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 valuereview 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 Intelligencetaught in English
Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligencetaught in Russian
Information Systems Engineeringtaught in English
Roboticstaught in Russian

🧑‍💻Master's programmes

AI & Data Engineeringtaught in English
Cybersecurity
Software Engineeringtaught in English
Robotics & Computer Visiontaught in Russian
Digital Product Managementavailable in the additional intake; check the programme's funding terms.
And other programmes, depending on available places.

📋Requirements

Passport
The right qualificationa school certificate for Bachelor's, a Bachelor's degree for Master's
Transcripts and academic documents when requested
Russian translation of documents when requiredthe package may differ by country
Entrance examinations depending on the programmeinternational 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.universitywhere 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 documentsby 23 October 2026

Passport, qualification and the required translations.

4
Complete the entrance examinationsthrough 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 requirementsits 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 graduatesthe 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 placethe Grant percentage depends on the assessment result.

Common questions

Tap any question to open the answer

💬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 competitiveits 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 programmeinternational 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 examthe 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.universityfor 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.