The Russian International Olympic University (RIOU) invites candidates to apply for the RIOU Scholarship Programme to pursue the university’s international Master of Sport Administration (MSA) course in academic year 2024/25.
Drawing on up-to-date international case studies, the MSA course teaches students about the inner workings of the sports industry and methods of conducting research in sport, as well as providing practical training at the Sochi Olympic venues. The course faculty includes acclaimed Russian and international academics and practitioners in the field of sports management from leading universities and business schools in 9 different countries. Upon completion of their studies, students are awarded RIOU’s diplomas of professional retraining (issued in Russian and English), conferring the Master of Sport Administration qualification.
Applicants for RIOU scholarships are required to have:
- university-level qualifications;
- a valid English language certificate that meets the minimum level requirement of C1.
In reviewing the applications, the RIOU Admissions Board will consider the candidates’ academic achievements and capacities, social activism including volunteering within sports and the Olympic movement, leadership skills and motivation. Applicants are encouraged to submit references from Russian and international sports organisations (including those community-based), organising committees of major sporting events, sports federations and clubs, national and local government bodies.
The RIOU scholarship covers tuition fees, on-campus accommodation at Brevis Apartments (an apartment shared by two students), as well as a monthly allowance.
Applications for RIOU scholarships for academic year 2024/25 should be submitted before 31 July, 2024 via this link. The competition results will be announced on 6 August, 2024. For questions and further information please contact the RIOU Admissions Board: tel +7 (862) 262-97-22/24, msa@olympicuniversity.ru
The RIOU scholarship programme has been run since 2013. Annually, scholarships are awarded to up to 20 successful candidates. RIOU graduates go on to take up senior management positions at international sports associations, national sports governing bodies, sports companies and clubs, as well as non-governmental organisations.
