Overview

Why study the Eastern European and Russian Studies programme at Vilnius University?

Explore Eastern Europe from the modern and comfortable city of Vilnius.
Build your expertise by studying at one of the leading research institutions in the region. Join the lively hub of experts and practitioners in this field.
Take part in study trips around Eastern European countries and get to know the region first-hand by experiencing its culture and meeting researchers from our partner institutions.

Career Opportunities

Pursue a civil servant career in public administration institutions and diplomatic service.
Work as an analyst or expert in the international organizations, academic and research institutions, private sector in Lithuania and abroad.
Pursue doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Transformation:
From Command Economy to a New System
Search and Research: Methods and Approaches in Political Science
State and Society in Eastern Europe
and Russia: From Autocracy to Democracy
Inventing Eastern Europe: Explorations of the European East
Russian Politics and Economy in Post-modern World
Eastern European Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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95

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

European Studies Slavic 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

Duolingo English Test

95

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Motivational interview.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

University Bachelor's degree certificate and its supplement (or it's equivalent).
The applicant is required to submit a motivation letter (1200-4000 characters).
The copy of your passport or ID card must be certified.

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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

4606 EUR / year

≈ 4606 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4606 EUR / year

≈ 4606 EUR / year

Living costs

Vilnius

Lithuania

490 - 856 EUR / 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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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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Eastern European and Russian Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Vilnius

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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