Overview

The Languages and Cultures of Africa programme offered at Saint-Petersburg State University is aimed at training specialists with an in-depth knowledge in the field of African culture in its various aspects. The graduates of the programme will be ready to continue their academic career in the largest scientific centres of Paris, Hamburg, Los Angeles, Moscow and St Petersburg.

The curriculum of the master’s programme is highly relevant not only to the graduate Africanists, but also to those who are experts in other fields, but are interested in acquiring an in-depth knowledge in African cultures.

Future opportunities

Graduates of the programme may be much in demand for work in leading academic centres, international organisations and commercial companies. The benefit of this programme is the comprehensive set of courses in African languages and cultures.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African geography and modern political situation

African literatures in European languages

African art

Amharic, Bambana, Hausa, Swahili

History of Africa

Research Work

Characteristics and Genres of African Folklore

African Oral Tradition

Islam in Africa

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

Literature African studies

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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

Signed application for admission to an educational programme of the appropriate level in the format established by the Admissions Committee

Consent of the Applicant to Personal Data Processing, Transmission and Storage

Educational credential and supplements prepared according to the rules

A copy of your identity document. Please note that the applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 18 months after the beginning of the planned study period. If you need to get a Russian visa please fill in an application form for visa invitation and submit it to Personal Account.

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Competitive selections of documents (Portfolio)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

430900 RUB / year

≈ 430900 RUB / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

297900 RUB / year

≈ 297900 RUB / year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Russia

34733 - 58700 RUB / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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