Overview

The Russian Area Studies Concentration is open to all undergraduates at Villanova University. To complete the requirements for the concentration, a student must take 18 credit hours in the following areas:

at least two semesters of Russian language at the intermediate level;
four electives chosen from designated courses in History, Literature, Political Science, Economics, Religious Studies, and Art and Art History;

Program Learning Outcomes

The major in Russian Area Studies provides an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to deepen students' understandings of the history, culture, religion, politics, literature, and society of Russia. Students may sign up for the major and choose their Russian Area Studies specialization through the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies in 36 Garey Hall.

The GIS Chair and the Program Director of Russian Area Studies will work closely with each student to develop their individual interests, abilities, and career goals while fulfilling the requirements for their major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Russian

Conversation Composition

Advanced Conversation and Composition

Russian Culture in Context

Russian Film

The Russian Short Story

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Literature Slavic studies View 141 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with Essays

$80 application fee

Secondary School Report and Transcript(s): All documents submitted must be official and in the original language. Documents not in English must be accompanied by an official translation in order to be reviewed.

English Language Proficiency

Financial Documentation

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Tuition Fee

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International

66838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66838 USD per year during 48 months.
National

66838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66838 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

66838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66838 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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