Overview

The Russian Area Studies programme from Saint Olaf College offers a major in Russian studies as well as courses on Russian literature taught in English. Taking Russian at St. Olaf means more than just studying a language.

The study of Russian introduces you to one of the great cultures of the world — the culture of Tchaikovsky, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Kandinsky, Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn, and many others. Russian language is the key to reading more than one-fourth of all the published scientific literature in the world.

Careers and opportunities

Recent graduates have entered professions in higher education, business, government, the church, law, and the arts.

As the new Russia opens itself to the outside, college graduates are increasingly sought after for positions in government service, business and investment, journalism, environmental studies, education, and social service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Russian World

Intermediate Russian

Topics in Russian Literature

The Golden Age of Russian Literature

20th-Century Russian Literature

Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov

Russian Culture and Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 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

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Slavic studies View 808 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural 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

The Common Application or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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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

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Out-of-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year

Living costs

Northfield

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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