Russian and Eurasian Studies (MA)

Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

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12 monthsProgramme duration

22,300 EURTuition Fee/year

SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the Russian and Eurasian Studies master's programme our experts devote attention to the most recent developments, currently the war in Ukraine. Several courses will provide context and background about this war.

This one-year master’s degree explores Russia and the Eurasian world from the perspectives of language, literature and culture, or politics, history and economics. Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities has been studying Russia and the Slavic world since 1913. Scholars from around the world come to Leiden University to study and teach this important field. You will learn from our faculty members as well as visiting international scholars who also devote attention to the most recent developments.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

90+

To be eligible for one of Leiden University’s master's programmes, you must meet the following admission requirements: Academic, Language and Programme-specific. For Academic requirements: You’ll need a BA or BSc degree (or equivalent and preferably associated to the field of study) to be admitted to any of Leiden University’s master’s programmes. For Language requirements: Admission to most master’s programmes requires students to be proficient in English. For Programme-specific requirements: The specific academic and professional entry requirements for each master’s programme are listed in each programme's website - please check with each programme's site to learn more about the programme-specific requirements.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

2,694 EUR

International

Starts from

22,300 EUR

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