10 Programs Hardest to Get a State Grant Into: Where 189 Points Are Needed

Knowing where competition for a state grant is strongest helps applicants plan their preparation. Below are 10 full-time programs with the highest median grant score in BMBA mandate results. The maximum score is 189.

The 10 Programs by Median Score

1. Philology and language teaching: Arabic. Median 189.0; range 189.0–189.0; 6 programs.
2. Philology and language teaching: English. Median 189.0; range 189.0–189.0; 24 programs.
3. World economy and international economic relations. Median 189.0; range 189.0–189.0; 8 programs.
4. Finance and financial technologies. Median 189.0; range 187.4–189.0; 7 programs.
5. International relations. Median 189.0; range 189.0–189.0; 7 programs.
6. Philology and language teaching: Chinese. Median 188.9; range 186.8–189.0; 8 programs.
7. Banking. Median 187.9; range 185.9–187.9; 3 programs.
8. Philology and language teaching: Korean. Median 187.9; range 187.3–189.0; 7 programs.
9. Political science. Median 187.9; range 187.9–189.0; 10 programs.
10. Medical treatment. Median 187.4; range 185.9–189.0; 24 programs.

What These Numbers Mean

In the first four programs, Arabic, English, world economy and international economic relations, and international relations, both ends of the range are 189.0. This means students who received grants there scored at the maximum. Across all 67 programs where the grant was awarded, it was given only to applicants with 189 points.

The wider the range, the bigger the spread of scores among grant recipients. For example, Medical treatment (24 programs) spans 185.9–189.0, while Banking spans 185.9–187.9. The lower bound shows the lowest grant score in a program and can serve as a rough guide to your chances, but it is not a guarantee.

Practical Conclusions for Applicants

• If a grant is your goal, aim for a score close to 189 in these programs and plan your preparation early.
• If your score is close to 185.9–187.9, consider programs with wider ranges, such as Medical treatment and Banking, as realistic options.
• Do not choose a program by score alone: compare your interests, subject strengths, and career prospects.
• Define backup options for each program in advance.

Scores may change next year, so these figures are a guide based on last year's results, not a promise. Before applying, check current information and the university's official requirements.

Source: Ta'lim Telekanali calculations based on the 2026 admission results (BMBA). Check your own score in the score calculator.