Overview

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.

Why MAREEES?

In the Russian, Eurasian and Eastern European Studies programme from University of Helsinki you will find a unique emphasis placed on the connections and interactions of countries in different regions, their interlinked-ness with global processes. You will find out how the spatial and temporal context matter in area studies.

While core courses are conducted within the Aleksanteri Institute, you are also provided access to other courses at the University of Helsinki. During your studies, you will develop knowledge on how issues pertaining to environmental challenges, migration flows, legal cultures, major security issues, identity and nationalism, political conflicts, the rule of law, and social tensions are affecting the region. The MAREEES programme utilizes a thematic approach. It places phenomena into a global context, enabling you to identify their importance to this area and the world.

The geographical area encompassed by the MAREEES programme is Eastern Europe -defined to cover the eastern flank of the EU and the Eastern partnership countries, including the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. Eurasia focusing on Central Asia, Belarus and Russian Federation.

Programme Structure

Topics covered in the MAREEES curriculum include:

Regional conflicts and sources of insecurity

Global challenges and policy responses

Inequality, social tensions and welfare provision

Global migration, ideas and practices

Relations between states, civil societies and religions

Identities, nationalism and colonialism

Governance, the rule of law and the transformations of political systems

Environmental concerns, climate and energy politics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Languages View 7 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Finland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply to a master’s programme, you must have completed a first-cycle (bachelor's or equivalent) degree.

If you complete your first-cycle degree only after the application period ends, you can still apply as long as you fulfil the other admission criteria. If you are offered a student place, it will be conditional and you must submit proof of your graduation by the date given in the admission criteria.

Please note that each Master’s programme has its own criteria on what studies you must have completed previously. Your degree does not always necessarily be from the field of your prospective master’s programme, but you must have completed a sufficient amount of some relevant post-secondary level studies.

You must also meet the degree programme-specific language requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

13000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Russian, Eurasian and Eastern European Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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