Overview

The programme offers education in humanities and several social and environmental disciplines, focusing on the Baltic Sea region countries. This is a joint-degree programme set up in cooperation with four partner universities: the University of Turku in Finland, the University of Tartu in Estonia, the University of Latvia and Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania. The programmes are compatible, and this partnership enables student mobility within the programme.

As a result of passing the program, the master students obtain qualifications to continue their academic research in doctoral studies.

The following courses are offered: General courses, Baltic States and Europe, Policy and human rights, Society and environment, Art and literature studies, Cultural history and education. Besides, students are entitled to choose one of languages (Latvian, Swedish, Finnish, Estonian, or Lithuanian).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the programme of the Baltic Sea Region Studies will have a possibility to work in various state, non-governmental and private institutions such as government institutions, diplomatic structures, representative offices at the international organizations, e. g. the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, European Council, etc., economy units, international organizations which have interests in the Baltic region e. g. institutions of higher education and scientific research.

Accreditation

Study programme is accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Organisation

Concept of the Baltic Sea Region

Europe Integration - Theory and Practice

European Economies and Integration Development

Baltic Sea Region Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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72

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements1. Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving equivalent level of education from an institution of higher education;2. English language proficiency.Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place)1. The grade obtained in final Bachelor’s exam or the average grade obtained in final exams (40%);2. The grade point average of undergraduate studies (60%).Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place.

Tuition Fee

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International

3150 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3150 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2200 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2200 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Riga

503 - 783 EUR /month

Living costs

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