HORIZONS OF OPPORTUNITIES 2026

HORIZONS OF OPPORTUNITIES 2026: Additional Development Program for International Students in Russia

The second cohort of the «Horizons of Opportunities» program will take place from July 1 to November 19, 2026, in Moscow. The program is organized by the International Youth Center of RUDN University in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

This program is a unique educational initiative aimed at enhancing humanitarian knowledge and professional competencies of international students studying at Russian universities.

Top-performing participants will be offered internship opportunities, providing strong prospects for future career development.

Program Tracks

1. International Economic School (IES)

This track focuses on:

Fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship in Russia

Marketing and branding in the Russian market

Market and business analysis methodologies

Contemporary international economic relations of Russia

Participants will gain practical skills to develop and implement their own business initiatives.

2. International Humanitarian School (IHS)

This track covers:

Modern international relations

Methods of analyzing global political processes

Evolution of Russia’s foreign policy

Russia’s current initiatives in humanitarian cooperation

Students will develop a deeper understanding of global dynamics and geopolitical perspectives.

3. International School of Humanitarian Cooperation (ISHC)

This track is dedicated to:

Grant project budgeting and planning

Writing support letters

Identifying relevant project topics

Preparing applications for funding

Participants will be equipped to create and secure funding for their own humanitarian projects.

Program Format (2026)

All three tracks will be conducted fully online.

Program Timeline

Application Period: February 1 — May 31, 2026

Online Training: June 26 — August 21, 2026

Regional Stage (Top 150 Participants)

Selected participants will be invited to the regional stage, held from October 5 to November 19, 2026, in the following cities:

Moscow (Oct 5−8) — Central Federal District

Vladivostok (Oct 19−22) — Far Eastern, Siberian & Ural Districts

Saint Petersburg (Nov 2−5) — Northwestern & Volga Districts

Krasnodar (Nov 16−19) — Southern & North Caucasus Districts

Final Stage — Congress of Graduates

The program will conclude with a final Congress (December 2−4, 2026) in Moscow, bringing together:

50 finalists from the regional stage

25 graduates from the previous cohort

Congress Objectives:

Strengthening the alumni community

Encouraging knowledge exchange and collaboration

Supporting professional growth

Integrating outstanding participants into the expert community as speakers and moderators

Apply Now

Applications can be submitted via the official platform during the application period.