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Duration
24 months
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24 months
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Campus location
Moscow, Russia
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Moscow, Russia

About

The The Religious Landscape of Asia program is based on the educational standard of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), which implies compliance with academic ethics, respect for the religious feelings of believers, an interdisciplinary approach, and a combination of classical and topical research strategies of religious studies.

Overview

The The Religious Landscape of Asia program at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) will take you on a unique journey through the religions of the great and mysterious Asia, introduce you to the values that its peoples seek to express in religious teachings and symbols, to the beliefs and cult practices that originated in ancient times and still define the lives of many people both in the East and in the West at present. 

Key facts

Students will deepen and expand their knowledge about the variety of religious experiences and current trends in the development of state-confessional, interreligious, and intercultural interactions in Asian countries.

The program focuses on the history, teaching, traditions, religious and state institutions in Asia, religious experience, philosophy, and anthropology of religions, the influence of religions on spiritual and social life, to arts and everyday culture in the broad region from China and East Asia to South, South-East Asia, and the Middle East. We will discuss different schools of Buddhism, Islam, Taoism, Shinto, Hindu, popular and folk religions, etc., as well as the perception of Asian religions in Western culture and vice versa.

Careers 

This Master's program will be useful for:

  • academic researchers specialising in cultural and religious studies;
  • communicators in humanitarian fields, culture, religions, politics with Asia and Middle East;
  • civil servants, employees of governmental and private agencies who are responsible for the development of cultural communication with Asia;
  • those engaged in NGO activities, employees of state and public organisations working with Asian countries;
  • curators, museum workers, managers in cultural and educational institutions, cultural heritage sector, youth cultural centers;
  • educators in all tiers of education;
  • analysts and researchers for mass media, including print, television, radio, and online

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Philosophy
  • Conflictology and mediation in the field of interethnic and interreligious relations
  • IT-Technologies in Science and Education
  • Chinese language / Russian language for foreigners
  • Actual problems of Religious studies

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Moscow, Russia

What students do after studying

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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

  • If you received your previous education outside of Russia, then to enroll in Moscow University, your foreign education must be recognized as corresponding to the educational program implemented in the Russian Federation. Recognition of foreign education and/or qualifications is a mandatory condition for enrollment in Moscow University.
  • Recognition of foreign education is carried out using the AIS "Recognition" system .
  • Instructions for using the system are available at the link (slide show).
  • To undergo the recognition procedure, you must prepare:
  • A valid identity document with which you plan to cross the border of the Russian Federation for the purpose of study;
  • A document about your previous education and its appendices;
  • A document confirming a change of surname, first name or patronymic name, if they do not match in the education document and in the current identity card.

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and/or in Russia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Mundus MAPP
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
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Grant
3000 USD
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
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MyUS
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
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