Overview
The Russia, Eurasia and East Europe - Regional Studies program at Columbia University provides intensive exposure to the politics, international relations, modern history, and cultural and social formations of the region, with both a country-specific and trans-regional focus.
Key Features
- Applicants should have some prior language training and must complete at least three years of an Eastern European or a Eurasian language.
- The program is tailored to meet the needs of persons entering professional careers, mid-career professionals, students preparing for entry into doctoral programs, and those with a professional degree, such as the JD or MBA, who want to gain regional expertise.
Programme Structure
- The Harriman Institute administers the Master of Arts in Regional Studies – Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe (MARS-REERS) through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for those wishing to focus on a multidisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe (the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and the Balkans).
- The program provides intensive exposure to the politics, international relations, modern history, and cultural and social formations of the region, with both a country-specific and trans-regional focus. Applicants should have some prior language training and must exhibit proficiency equivalent to three years of an East European or a Eurasian language in order to graduate.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies International Relations Languages View 807 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- transcripts of all previous post-secondary education
- a statement of academic purpose
- a curriculum vitae or résumé
- three letters of recommendation from academic sources
- GRE scores and, if applicable, results of the TOEFL or IELTS examination to fulfill the English Proficiency Requirement
- a sample of scholarly writing, if required by the department or program
- payment of the application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
64726 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32363 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
64726 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32363 USD per semester during 12 months.
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