Grad. Program: M.A. in Russian (EUSP)

Deadline for Applications: November 30, 2018

European University at Saint Petersburg has more available spots at its two graduate programs:

Both programs are in English, no prior knowledge of Russian is required.

EUSP means:

  • Private graduate school in Russia
  • Top research university for humanities and social sciences
  • MA degree in 1 year taught in English

3:1 student/faculty ratio

  • Individual guidance and personal attention
  • Active and vibrant student life
  • 24/7 staff assistance in English
  • Life and study in the center of enchanting St. Petersburg

While courses are offered in Russian and Eurasian (Central Asia, Caucasus) history, politics, culture, and economics, there is also a special emphasis on intensive training in Russian language. Students may also take relevant courses at other EUSP departments, for example Anthropology and Art History.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by November 30, 2018 are guaranteed to be considered for Spring 19 semester. Later applicants are not guaranteed but may still submit.

Calendar:
One-year intensive MA programs (IMARES and ENERPO) start twice a year. The spring semester starts at the beginning of February.  The fall semester starts at the beginning of September. Students may choose whichever start date serves them better.

Application deadlines:
Admissions continue on a rolling basis. It takes several weeks to obtain a Russian visa, so prospective students are asked to send us their completed application forms no later than:

November 30, 2018 – for the Spring 2019 semester

April 30, 2019 – for the Fall 2019 semester

Easy steps to apply:

  1. Complete and submit the Online Application Formhttps://eu.spb.ru/en/international/apply-nowand attach required documents.
  2. Ask two recommenders to send their letters to us.
  3. Hear back from EUSP within 2 weeks.

Detailed application procedure and the list of documents is available in each program’s description on the website: https://eu.spb.ru/en/#international

EUSP is the first private graduate school in Russia. The mission of the University is to facilitate the professional development of highly qualified specialists, and to enable those specialists to fulfill their creative and scholarly potential on the basis of international experience and cooperation. EUSP is committed to the integration of Russian scholarship with scholarship in Europe, America, and Asia.