Overview

The courses of this master program are taught by the leading lecturers from both MSU and MGIMO as well as by world-class specialist from foreign universities that allows focusing on specific nature of social and political processes perception in the post-soviet area.

Joint educational programs are delivered in close connection with employers: the respective courses and masterclasses are taught by distinguished specialists in the sphere of politics and governance that have significant work experience in public agencies, political parties, think tanks, and media.

The Global Order - Transformations and Challenges Program from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) provides for the scientific advances in research in the sphere of international relations and foreign policy, modern theories, and methods of global politics research. Students will gain knowledge of core institutions and principles of international law, global and regional economic trends, role and position of Russia in global politics.

Career

Graduates will obtain MSU and MGIMO degrees along with unique competencies that ensure a proactive role in terms of modern world threats. The combination of modern traditions of humanitarian education and practical preparation allows graduates to become highly demanded specialists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics of Integration

International Organizations

Migration and Refugees: Humanitarian Aspects and Security

Regional Problems in World Politics

Theories of International Relations: A Critical Approach

Governing a Global World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 12 other Masters in Political Science 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

Application for admission to the first year of study;
Originals or copies of documents on education or education and qualifications (degrees) with a notarized translation into Russian: for undergraduate (bachelor) and specialist programs: copy of School leaving certificate (High school diploma); for graduate (master) programs: copy of the previous degree (bachelor or equivalent); for postgraduate (doctoral) programs: copy of the previous degree (master or specialist);
Originals or copies of academic records (transcript with the list of studied disciplines and marks);
Copy of the first two pages of passport / ID with a notarized translation into Russian;
2 photos 3×4 format (black and white or color printout of a photo without a headdress on matte paper) — in case of personal submission or mailing of documents; or an official photo 3×4 in digital format — in case of applying via MSU online platform.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

418470 RUB/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 418470 RUB per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Moscow

41640 - 81437 RUB /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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