Overview

The aim of the language curriculum is to equip students to read, write, speak and understand Russian on a level allowing communication with natives and other users of the language. Before registering for a course, students should consult with a departmental advisor concerning appropriate placement.

Students interested in the Russian Studies program of the University of Colorado at Boulder should consider a double major in order to increase their career opportunities. Prospective teachers might combine Russian studies with a major in another foreign language, while those preparing for a career in government, business or social services should benefit from a combination of Russian studies and a social science or business major. Students structure their curriculum according to the departmental checklist for majors, in close consultation with a departmental advisor.

Study Abroad

The department strongly recommends that all Russian majors take part in the university summer language program in St. Petersburg.

Learning Outcomes

The following areas are central to the undergraduate degree in Russian:

An awareness of the fundamental outlines of the history of Russian literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Familiarity with the major Russian creative writers of the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Familiarity with the historical context of Russian literature and culture.

An awareness of basic critical methodologies as they relate to the study of Russian literature and culture.

In addition, students with a degree in Russian are expected to acquire the ability to:

Comprehend contemporary Russian, written or spoken, to a degree permitting sophisticated analysis of cultural texts.

Analyze Russian literary texts and give a reasoned response to them in literate English.

Write and converse in Russian at their own intellectual level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second-Year Russian

Russian Culture

Modern Russian Culture

Professional Russian

The Vampire in Literature and the Visual Arts

History of Russian Cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application fee ($65 for domestic applicants, $70 for international applicants

Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words)

Letter of recommendation

High school or secondary school transcripts

In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.

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

46848 USD / year

≈ 46848 USD / year
Out-of-State

44748 USD / year

≈ 44748 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14606 USD / year

≈ 14606 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

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Overview

Study Abroad

Learning Outcomes

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

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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