Overview

About the Program

The Russian and Eurasian Studies program of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is regional in spirit, meaning that students can take courses in a wide range of countries of East/Central Europe, the Slavic states, and Central Asia.

The Major Program in Russian Studies consists of a minimum of nine subjects (108 units) beyond the pre-thesis and thesis. The nine subjects must include two language subjects in Area I (or equivalent proficiency); the seven remaining subjects must be selected from at least two of the three other disciplinary areas (Areas II-IV). At least six subjects must be MIT subjects or subjects taken at Harvard University or Wellesley College under cross-registration. Students must receive permission from the major advisor prior to registering for a subject at another institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Russian

Classics of Russian Literature

Classics of Russian Literature - Russian Language Option

Russia's Foreign Policy. Toward the Post-Soviet States and Beyond

Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society. 1917 to the Present

Imperial and Revolutionary Russia: Culture and Politics, 1700-1917

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

180 MIT units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Literature Slavic studies View 129 other Bachelors in Slavic studies in United States

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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

Essay

Two letters of recommendation

Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript

For non-native English speakers, we strongly recommend providing the results of an English proficiency exam if you have been using English for fewer than 5 years or do not speak English at home or in school, so that we may consider that information alongside the rest of your application

We do not have cut off or recommended scores for the ACT or SAT as scores are evaluated within an applicant’s context

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

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year
Out-of-State

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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

Funding

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