Eastern European and Russian Studies

WHY STUDY EASTERN EUROPEAN AND RUSSIAN STUDIES AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY?

You will:

• Explore Eastern Europe from modern and cosy Vilnius.
• Build your expertise by studying in one of the leading research institutions in the region.
• Join the lively hub of field experts and practitioners.
• Experience Russia in one hour distance.
• Take part in study trips to Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine.
• Conduct an internship in leading foreign policy institutions and think-tanks.

https://www.vu.lt/en/studies/master-studies/56-studies/studies/2601-eastern-and-central-european-studies

• Bachelor degree or its equivalent;
• English language proficiency - the level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (Internationally recognized certificate or Skype interview)
• The selection criterion is based on the weighted average of all grades recorded in the transcript of your academic report.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

TUITION FEE WAIVER 

Tuition waiver will be awarded to the most motivated and competent international non-EU/EEA student applying for Master’s degree programme of Eastern European and Russian studies. This scholarship only covers the full cost of the tuition fee. Read more here:

http://www.tspmi.vu.lt/en/admission/ 

INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

Programme students have possibility to participate in Erasmus+ exchange program. Also it is possible to study in various partner universities of Eastern European countries.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO FURTHER STUDIES

After you find out the difference between glastnost and perestroika, what will you be able to achieve? Our graduates have found a number of different possibilities: some pursue their careers as civil servants in public administration institutions and diplomatic service. Others work as analysts and experts in the international organizations, academic and research institutions, private sector in Lithuania and abroad. And just in case you wish to spread your knowledge and learn even more as a graduate of the Eastern and Central European studies you will have access to the third cycle (doctoral studies).