Overview

The Strategic and Arms Control Studies programme offered at Saint-Petersburg State University is aimed at training non-military experts with the necessary knowledge to work in government agencies, international organisations, research centres and the media that are somehow related to the solution, study or coverage of military-political issues in present-day international relations. The scope of application of the acquired knowledge and skills is quite diverse: government agencies, the media, and research centres. The growing demand for such experts is currently determined by the fact that the reform of the armed forces in many countries at present presupposes a significant increase in civil-military cooperation. Graduates of the master's programme will also be in demand in various international organisations and research centres, including: the United Nations; the International Atomic Energy Agency; the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons; and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Prospects for a future career in research and business

Students take an active part in: Moscow Nonproliferation Conference; and various guest lectures and workshops that are regularly organised as part of the programme.

Students enrolled in this master’s programme have an opportunity to do internships in Russian and international institutions, including:

PIR Center (Moscow) and
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP).

Organisations where our graduates work:

State Corporation Rosatom
The Center for Strategic Research (CSR)
‘New Defence Order. Strategy’ journal
Media group Mil.Press.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategy and Politics in the 19th–21st Centuries
General Principles and Methods of Strategic Analysis
Nuclear Strategy and Arms Control
Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Military Innovations and Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Disciplines

International Relations Modern History Political Science View 11 other Masters in International Relations in Russia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An application form for an educational programme. The application is filled in and uploaded to the Personal Account
An original Credential (document of education) and its supplements with grades/marks. The educational documents should be properly prepared to be submitted in the Russian Federation.
A copy of an identity document. Please note that your passport should have validity of minimum 18 months at the time your studies at SPbU begin.
Admissions tests for main programmes are in form of competitive selection of documents (Portfolio) except entry exams for Specialist degree program General medicine and Stomatology.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Russia

34733 - 58700 RUB / month

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