Overview

Reasons to choose:

- Dual Specialisation – Your Competitive Edge Gain expertise in both Philology and International Relations within a single Master's programme.

- 100% English Instruction – Study entirely in English alongside peers from around the world — no Russian required to start.

- Language Immersion – Perfect your English, learn Russian in its homeland.

- Expert Faculty – Learn from leading academics and experienced practitioners in international affairs and linguistics.

- Research & Hands-on Practice – Present at conferences, publish your work, and gain real project experience.

- Location – Enjoy studying in Rostov-on-Don — the hospitable, sunny south of Russia.

Graduates of this programme are prepared for success in:

· Diplomatic Service: Foreign Service Officer, Cultural Attaché, Consular Officer.

· Global Business: International Marketing Manager, CSR Manager, Cross-Cultural Consultant.

· Policy & Research: International Policy Analyst, Think-Tank Researcher.

· Media & NGOs: International Journalist, NGO Program Coordinator, Human Rights Officer.

· Education: University Lecturer, Study Abroad Advisor.

Programme Structure

A Rich, Interdisciplinary Curriculum:

Communication Module: Master English and Russian for professional communication.

Philological Module: Dive into "Socio & Psycholinguistics," "Problems of Intercultural Communication," and " Cross-Cultural Pragmatics."

International Relations Module: Study "Public Diplomacy," "Cross-Cultural Management," "Analysis of International Situations," and "Regional Integrations."

Lecturers

Learn from the Best: Interactive methods led by top-tier academics and industry experts

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

118 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rostov-on-Don, Russia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Language Studies Diplomacy View 7 other Masters in Language Studies 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

- Bachelor’s degree (any field of study is accepted)

- English language proficiency at Level B1 or higher (no certificate is required)

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

195000 RUB / year

≈ 195000 RUB / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees are in 195 000 RUB per year. However, payment may be arranged on a semester basis, or in two‑month or monthly instalments.

Living costs

Rostov-na-Donu

Russia

28717 - 37881 RUB / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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