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Kuliah di Rusia Tanpa IELTS dapat BEASISWA? | Berapa Biaya yang Harus Disiapkan??

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Main ideas, concepts, and lessons

  • Studying abroad (Russia) isn’t limited to “smart/rich people.” It’s presented as possible for anyone who has goals and determination.
  • Information access is a key difficulty. Many people struggle because they lack information on how to study in Russia.
  • Two main scholarship routes are presented:
    1. Russian Government Scholarship
      • Government/state program
      • Described as opening annually
      • Covers tuition + includes a monthly allowance
    2. Open Doors Scholarship
      • Described as newer
      • Covers many majors and levels
      • Selection is competitive
  • Scholarship selection is multi-stage, including:
    • Government scholarship: file screening + interviews/tests
    • Open Doors: file screening + subject tests
  • Campus placement may require additional tests. Even after winning a scholarship, some universities require an extra campus-specific selection test.
  • Independent study / self-funded option is different.
    • Self-funded students can potentially apply to top campuses (e.g., MGU).
    • Scholarship students may not be eligible for certain campuses if those campuses “do not provide scholarships to international students.”
  • Timeline matters. A rough scholarship timeline is provided from application openings to announcements and campus confirmations.
  • Cost planning is central. The speaker lists costs from application steps through arrival in Russia, emphasizing budgeting and cash needs on arrival.
  • Practical financial lesson:
    • If you can’t access a bank card immediately (age-related), you may need cash first.
    • The speaker claims international cards may not work reliably and says you need Russian bank cards.

Methodology / step-by-step process (as described)

A) How the speaker found opportunities / chose scholarships (high-level process)

  • Search scholarship opportunities using Google, comparing requirements across countries.
  • Focus on scholarships that match requirements (the speaker notes that if recommendations don’t match, you may be “pushed aside”).
  • Choose between:
    • Russian Government Scholarship
    • Open Doors Scholarship (the speaker’s route)

B) Russian Government Scholarship (process described)

Application window

  • Example given: opened around end of 2020
  • Generally: end of the year to early the next year

Selection stages

  1. Submit required files
    • Examples mentioned: transcripts, motivation letter, etc.
  2. Interview selection
    • Described as important because recruiters assess ability/fit for studying in Russia

Where to apply / contact

  • Apply via a link provided in the video description.
  • Contact via Rusdom Indonesian Instagram.

C) Open Doors Scholarship (process described)

Range

  • Covers many majors and levels (S1/S2/S3 mentioned).
  • Described as relatively new and “quiet” for some intakes.

Selection stages

  1. File evaluation
    • Motivation letter files
    • Transcripts/grades
    • Achievements during high school / prior education
    • A “stage 1 score” is calculated from these materials
  2. Test (stage 2)
    • Based on the study program you choose
    • Example for engineering-related fields: physics, mathematics, logic
    • Applicant can choose up to three study programs
    • You can attempt as many as wanted; selection considers the highest-score program

Difficulty framing & practice

  • Compared to Olympiad-level questions (OSN-type), depending on field.
  • Practice materials are provided (a paper with questions similar in style to the real test).

D) Test day structure (Open Doors test details as described)

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Start time: 09.00 Moscow time
  • Question breakdown:
    • ~40 multiple-choice questions
    • 5 short-answer/essay-style questions
      • The speaker suggests these may include “voice note” explanations.
  • Proctoring rules (academic integrity):
    • Proctor monitors via computer camera/microphone (must be active)
    • Must be in a closed room with no other people
    • Other people could raise suspicion and lead to disqualification
  • Results:
    • Shown quickly, with true/false scoring visible
    • No full official answer key mentioned

E) Campus/university selection after winning

  • After scholarship announcement: you are contacted by the campus you selected first.
  • Before registering: choose around six campuses (can be fewer).
  • Additional campus selection:
    • Some campuses require an extra test created by the university.
    • If you fail, you may be contacted by your next-choice campus.
  • English vs Russian program language rules:
    • Open Doors can allow English-language opportunities.
    • Russian Government Scholarship is described as requiring study programs in Russian (unless transferring between campus/program language tracks).

F) Additional university test details (MIPT example)

  • The speaker took an online test at home:
    • Timing: about 1 hour
    • Described as short for math/computer-style questions
  • Results/thresholds described:
    • Top 5 pass directly to the campus
    • Ranks 6–10 / 12 may pass with interview
    • Rank 12 or below: described as definite failure

Detailed cost breakdown / instructions embedded in the “spilling costs” section

1) Costs before/during early application (January to February range described)

  • Website/account step: translations/certificates using free/low-cost tools
    • Google Translate, Canva
  • Medical check-up (translated into Russian afterward):
    • Approx. range stated: IDR 0–600,000 to ~IDR 1,000,000 (subtitle text is messy)
    • Speaker rounds discussion to about IDR 1,000,000
    • Adds local travel/petrol during check-up: about IDR 300,000
  • Document translation (sworn translator):
    • IDR 350,000 per sheet
    • Speaker’s estimate: about 6 sheets
    • Example: 350,000 × 6 = IDR 2,100,000
  • Speaker’s “initial stage total” (stated):
    • medical + translation + travel ≈ IDR 3,340,000
    • later corrected/expanded due to more sheets (see below)

2) Translation/document count correction

  • Russian diploma text is longer → may add pages/sheets.
  • Revised claim:
    • medical check-up adds a sheet
    • results add a sheet
    • total documents to translate may become 8 sheets
  • Revised “filing stage only” estimate (stated):
    • 8 × 350,000 = IDR 2,800,000
    • plus initial about IDR 1,000,000
    • plus shipping about IDR 300,000
    • ≈ IDR 4,200,000
  • Diploma translation after diploma collection:
    • Additional cost calculation mentioned with “3 sheets” (subtitle inconsistent)
    • Speaker rounds the filing stage total to about IDR 5,200,000 (rounded final in that section)

3) Passport + visa + flight costs

  • Passport (expedited):
    • about IDR 2,000,000
    • speaker’s additions lead to “passport cost” around IDR 7,000,000 total
  • Visa (expedited):
    • about IDR 2,000,000
    • normal alternative mentioned: IDR 600,000 (20 working days)
    • urgency and short time window emphasized
  • Flight ticket:
    • about IDR 13,500,000 for one ticket including 40 kg luggage
  • Total before/around departure:
    • speaker states preparation spending before arrival roughly IDR 25 million
    • later revised to ~IDR 36 million total up to arrival

4) After arrival: pocket money / scholarship disbursement timing

  • Scholarship money starts after getting a bank card.
  • Due to age constraints, the early period may require personal cash.
  • Pocket money from parents:
    • around IDR 10,000,000 for the first month(s)
  • Cash/financial access lesson:
    • Carry rubles/cash because cards may not work.
    • Speaker claims cards like Visa/Mastercard, certain local-type cards (e.g., “Kursi/… currency”), and international cards may be blocked.
    • Only Russian bank cards may work.
    • If you don’t have bank access, bring as much cash as possible.

5) Age-related banking constraint (important practical guidance)

  • Bank card access is described as tied to being 18.
  • Speaker’s age situation:
    • arrived at 17
    • birthday at end of January
    • relied on cash until bank card access became possible
  • Lesson:
    • don’t schedule your birthday in a way that delays adulthood banking access (warning about arriving near age cutoffs early in the year)

6) Assistance from Indonesian Embassy

  • Speaker recommends visiting the Indonesian Embassy after arrival.
  • Example help provided:
    • embassy staff exchanged Rupiah for Rubles
    • speaker thanks “Mas Herero” by name

7) Total expense figures (as stated, despite some subtitle inconsistencies)

  • Approx. total preparation cost up to arrival in Russia: ~IDR 36,000,000
  • Scholarship begins later; cash needed during the transition period.

Scholarship timeline (as described)

  • Application opening: generally September–December
  • Selection stage 1: around November
  • Selection stage 2: around December
  • Announcement: around January
  • Government scholarship announcement: around February–March
  • Note: campus/university contact follows after passing scholarship; additional campus selection may occur.

Key speaker goals / outcomes mentioned

  • Speaker studies at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) campus.
  • Major: Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Open Doors scholarship route:
    • Speaker claims they ranked 2nd in the campus test phase
    • In Open Doors winners list: 22nd winner out of 76 (as described)

Speakers / sources featured

  • Primary speaker: Noval Hadiullah (from Bekasi; studying at MIPT).
  • Organizations / sources referenced:
    • Rusdom Indonesian (Instagram account mentioned for contacting scholarship info)
    • Indonesian Embassy in Russia (help mentioned; specific person thanked: Mas Herero)
    • Open Doors scholarship provider (implied; test/practice materials described)
    • Russian Government Scholarship / Rus house (mentioned as an alternative scholarship program)
    • Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)
    • MGU (Moscow State University / Lomonosov Moscow State University)
    • Gubkin campus (mentioned for oil engineering)
    • Moscow Aviator Institute (mentioned as a partner/option; speaker couldn’t recall exact details)
    • MPT campus (mentioned in relation to computer science tests)
    • OSN Informatics / OSN (Olympiad reference for difficulty comparison)
    • Google Translate and Canva (tools used during document preparation)

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