Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Helsinki |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

13,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How does knowing Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe help you to understand global developments? Are you interested in learning about Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe and advancing beyond stereotypes and cliches? Do you want to explore how societal, political, security, environmental or identity related changes are impacting the world’s largest and most challenging region?


The Master’s Programme in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies, MAREEES (previously the Master’s Programme in Russian Studies) will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of historical trajectories, present and future challenges of countries anchored to an area specific development. You have access to the latest research results delivered by leading academic experts in the field. You will be acquainted with a massive area, with which development is interlinked. The programme offers regional expertise and great variety of opportunities after graduation.


Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

How does knowing Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe help you to understand global developments? Are you interested in learning about Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe and advancing beyond stereotypes and cliches? Do you want to explore how societal, political, security, environmental or identity related changes are impacting the world’s largest and most challenging region?


The Master’s Programme in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies, MAREEES (previously the Master’s Programme in Russian Studies) will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of historical trajectories, present and future challenges of countries anchored to an area specific development. You have access to the latest research results delivered by leading academic experts in the field. You will be acquainted with a massive area, with which development is interlinked. The programme offers regional expertise and great variety of opportunities after graduation.


Admission requirements

6.5+
62+
92+
You can apply to the master’s programmes at the University of Helsinki to complete the master’s degree if you have one of the following: A degree completed at a university, A degree completed at a university of applied sciences, A degree completed at the Finnish National Defence University, and Education completed outside Finland that provides eligibility for equivalent higher education in the relevant country.
2 Years
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

13,000 EUR
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 For international students there is Bachelor's programme in Science. The University of Helsinki (UH) offers all undergraduate studies for applicants with good Finnish or Swedish language skills. 


Do you want to shape the fu­ture world and un­der­stand how the uni­verse is built up?Our understanding of the universe is based on advances made in basic science research over approximately the last 100 years. The core scientific disciplines of math, physics, chemistry and computer science also set the basis for all modern technology. In the interdisciplinary Bachelor's Programme in Science, you get to work on the cutting edge of exciting basic research and application development in all of these subjects.
The Northern European country of Finland is known for its high level of research and education. The University of Helsinki is the leading university in the country, with a strong focus on basic research and research-based education. It is regularly ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. The strongest research areas in the university include those studied at the Faculty of Science, such as atmospheric research, mathematics, data science, and materials research. The physics research at the faculty is carried out in close collaboration with the leading European big science institutions such as CERN and the European Southern Observatory.

The University of Helsinki (UH) offers a wide range of Master’s Degree Programmes, taught entirely in English. The scope of our programmes is 120 ECTS credits, completed with two years of fulltime study. Some programmes are organised by the University of Helsinki along with other Finnish and foreign universities. All programmes comply with the national legislation governing university education and are, therefore, recognised globally. In addition, a number of regular Master’s degrees can also be completed in English. Take a look at our study options!

Our Master’s Degree Programmes provide students a solid foundation for doctoral studies. All PhD programmes at the University of Helsinki can be carried out in English. Doctoral degrees are of a high quality and enjoy international recognition. Doctoral graduates from the University of Helsinki possess excellent skills and knowledge for research work and other demanding expert positions in both Finnish and international businesses and organisations. Would you like to be one of them? Find out more!

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