📖Introduction

Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest university in Sweden. Today, the university is a leading research institution with a strong commitment to high-quality education and active engagement with society. With a wide range of academic disciplines and research areas, Uppsala University is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through its research, teaching, and community partnerships. The university's mission is to pursue excellence in research and education while also working collaboratively with others to address the complex challenges facing our society today.

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📚About the Program

The Master's Programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies offers a unique opportunity to study Russia and the post-Soviet space while learning the Russian language. This top-notch international multidisciplinary programme prepares you for a variety of careers both in Sweden and abroad, including analyst, civil servant, researcher, and policy consultant. The degree also qualifies you for doctoral studies in humanities and the social sciences. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Semester 1
The first semester consists of compulsory courses. The semester starts with a methods course that introduces the research area Russian and Eurasian Studies (5 credits). It continues with a course on the history, culture and society of Russia and the Soviet Union (10 credits), which introduces the subject, presents the geographical area and communicates fundamental theoretical and thematic perspectives. During the semester, you also take a compulsory course in the Russian language on either beginner's, intermediate or advanced levels depending on your prior knowledge (15 credits).

Semester 2
The second semester consists of two compulsory subject courses with 7.5 credits each. The first course focuses on economic, legal, political and social developments, while the other deals with international relations. The courses are thematic specialisations that problematise central issues concerning developments in the area on a theoretical basis. During the semester, you also take a compulsory methods course and a compulsory course in the Russian language at beginner's, intermediate or advanced levels.

Semester 3
This semester is devoted to your degree thesis (30 credits).

Semester 4
This final semester consists of elective courses. You can do an internship in Sweden or abroad (30 credits), take a Russian language course abroad (30 credits), or take other elective courses in one of the subject areas from semester 1 or 2. You will also have the possibility to take courses from another Master's programme.

Compulsory courses:
Introductory Course in Method and Science in Russian and Eurasian Studies, 5 credits
History, Culture, and Society of Russia and the Soviet Union, 10 credits
Post-Soviet Transformation: Economic, Legal and Social Development in Russia, 7.5 credits
Russia's Role in World Politics, 7.5 credits
Research Methods in Russian and Eurasian Studies, 7.5 credits
Master's Thesis, 30 credits
Russian in Professional Contexts 1, 15 credits
Approaches to Social Sciences 1 (advanced Russian), 15 credits
Russian in Professional Contexts 2, 7.5 credits
Approaches to Social Sciences 2 (advanced Russian), 7.5 credits
Justice in Post-Soviet Eurasia: Multiculturalism, Gender and Environmental Governance, 15 credits
Problems of Nationalism. Contemporary and Historical Perspectives in Russia and Eurasia, 15 credits
From Post-Soviet to Post.Truth: Eastern European Media Systems, 15 credits

Elective courses:
Internship, 30 credits
Language studies abroad (Russian), 30 credits
Alternatively, a selection of two to three elective courses within the area.

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🏫About Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a prestigious research university in Sweden that is committed to promoting the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge for the betterment of humanity and a sustainable world. The university firmly believes that investing in education and research is essential to creating a brighter future, and it strives to provide an inspiring physical, social, and cultural environment to support this goal. Uppsala University is dedicated to promoting development and innovation at the local and national levels and is actively involved in advancing sustainable social development. The university recognizes the value of collaboration with the wider community, and it views this collaboration as an integral part of its research, which directly or indirectly contributes to finding solutions to the sustainability challenges facing society. Through its research, teaching, and outreach programs, Uppsala University is committed to making a positive impact on the world and creating a better future for all.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

645 RMB

Tuition fee:

50,000 SEK per year

200,000 SEK in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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