Overview

The Central Eurasian Studies programme at Indiana University Bloomington provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the history, languages, and cultures of the vast heartland of Europe and Asia. This multidisciplinary degree allows undergraduates to specialise in regions extending from Northern Europe to the Persian Gulf. Students develop deep academic expertise while mastering unique languages and understanding complex geopolitical landscapes.

Why Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University Bloomington?

Indiana University Bloomington is home to the world's leading centre of academic expertise on Central Eurasia. As the only independent degree-granting unit in its field with its own specialist faculty, the department offers resources that are unmatched globally. Students benefit from the Hamilton Lugar School's extensive networks and the Sinor Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies. The university provides access to rare language training in Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Kazakh, Kurdish, Kyrgyz, Mongolian, Persian, Tibetan, Turkish, Uyghur, and Uzbek. These facilities and partnerships ensure that learners are part of a vibrant, research-driven community dedicated to exploring under-studied regions of the world.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 42294 per year
National fee: USD 42294 per year
Local fee: USD 12142 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide both linguistic depth and regional breadth. Students can choose between the Language and Civilization Track or the Central Eurasian Track. Modules may include:

Central Asia and Soviet Times
Finland, Hungary, and Estonia
Finnish
Persian
Tibetan
Turkish
Research Methods
Capstone

Careers with Central Eurasian Studies

Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for competitive roles in international diplomacy, government service, and federal agencies. The combination of rare language skills and regional expertise is highly valued in the following sectors:

Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Cyber Security and Intelligence
International Business and Trade
Federal Government and National Guard
Academic Research and Higher Education
Human Rights and International Law

The programme's focus on critical languages like Persian and Finnish allows graduates to act as vital links in global communication, addressing both diplomatic opportunities and international security threats.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Society and Culture in Turkey

Central Eurasian Languages and Cultures

Islam in Central Asia

Society and Politics in Contemporary Iran

The Great Wall of China

The Civilization of Tibet

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, 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

Completed online application

Common Application essay or Apply IU 200-400 word IU-specific essay

Academic records

Demonstration of English proficiency

Financial documents

Application fee or waiver

SAT or ACT exam scores (optional)

Letters of recommendation (optional)

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

42294 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42294 USD / year

≈ 42294 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 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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