CfA | MA Programs at the European University at St. Petersburg, Russia

Wed Oct 1 19:05:03 UTC 2014

Dear friends and colleagues, 

Please help us spread the word among your colleagues and students ready and willing to study Russia in Russia. 

More details follow: 

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 
MA Degree Programs 
Spring 2015

The European University at Saint Petersburg (EUSP) is pleased to announce its call for applications for 1-year International Master Degree Programs.
EUSP is a top graduate school in the social sciences and humanities in Russia and the only one with permanent postgraduate degree programs in Eurasian Studies in English. Our students and alumni call EUSP the most international of Russian universities and the most Russian of international universities. You can choose between MA degree programs in Russian and Eurasian Studies with concentrations in politics, energy affairs, history, culture and society. 
EUSP is committed to providing high quality academic programs and personal attention for every student. Promoting the personal growth and intellectual development of our students is our first priority. EUSP’s student to faculty ratio is 2:1.
Every year our students, from more than 25 countries in Europe, North America and Asia, enjoy the international atmosphere of our campus in the heart of St. Petersburg - the cultural capital of Russia.

Select from the following programs:
 	IMARES: International MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies
1-year (60 credits) MA program in the politics, economy, society, and history of Russia and neighboring Eurasian countries.
 	ENERPO: Energy Politics in Eurasia
1-year (60 credits) MA program in energy politics in Eurasia with concentrations on political science, security studies, and political economy with first-hand expertise in the energy sector.
 	MARCA: International MA in Russian Cultural History and Arts
1-year (60 credits) MA program in Russian cultural history combining studies of literature, arts, society, and religion.

The language of instruction is English. All programs include an optional Russian Language course.
You may also choose a non-degree study option for one or two semesters.

Tuition:

Tuition varies from 5,300 USD to 8,550 USD per semester depending on the program. 
Our admissions officers will assist you in choosing one of the national or international scholarship programs to help you fund your studies. EUSP is recognized by the US Department of Education and US students can receive Direct Federal Loans for their studies in our programs. Some limited financial aid may be available from the EUSP.

When the program starts:

Each of our International Programs (IMARES, MARCA, and ENEPRO) starts twice a year. The Fall semester starts in the beginning of September. The Spring semester starts in the beginning of February. You may choose whichever starting point you prefer. 

Application deadlines:
October 31, 2014 to start in February 2015     
April 30, 2015 to start in September 2015
We accept students on a rolling basis, so early admission is possible.

How to apply:
Your application should include:
•	A completed application form
•	Your statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
•	Two letters of recommendation from academics who are closely acquainted with your academic work
•	Certified transcripts of previous undergraduate and graduate studies, with grade-point averages
•	Your Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
You can send all the above, including a scanned transcript of studies, by e-mail to international at eu.spb.ru Please ask your references to email their recommendation letters directly to the same address.

The European University at St. Petersburg (EUSP) was founded in 1994 and it was the first private graduate school in Russia. The mission of the University is to satisfy societal needs in raising and expanding professional qualification of specialists and in developing their creative and scholarly potential on the basis of achievements of Russian and international experience and cooperation. EUSP has a commitment to the integration of Russian scholarship with scholarship in Europe, America and Asia.

Sincerely,
Gevorg Avetikyan

IMARES Program Associate Director
Academic Process Supervisor
Department of International Programs
European University at St. Petersburg

Tel: +7 812 386 7648
Mob: +7 931 344 9660
avetikyan at eu.spb.ru
www.eu.spb.ru   

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