Overview

Russian is the fourth most spoken language in the world. Knowledge of Russian culture, society and history and fluency in Russian opens up exciting career opportunities in many fields.

Key Features

The Russian program at University of Manitoba is run by a committed and enthusiastic group of scholars and instructors who offer a full complement of courses in Russian studies (language, culture and literature). The faculty members support active student involvement in travel study programs. A number of courses are taught in English translation. Higher level courses are taught in Russian.

Professional opportunities

Knowledge of Russian language and culture provides career opportunities in:

Education
Communications/journalism
Translation
Government/immigration
Business/commerce
Travel
Arts and culture
Libraries

Some students have found jobs in Eastern Europe by linking their linguistic ability to another skill. Such jobs are available from the administrative to the senior executive level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Russian
Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation
Love in Russian Culture in English Translation
Exploring Russia through Film
Russian Literature after Stalin
Russian Language Seminar Abroad
Tolstoy's War and Peace
Russian Poetry
History of the Soviet Union

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum average of 70% over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:

English 40SMathematics 40S

Two academic 40S courses

Interim high school transcript
Final official high school transcript
Interim post-secondary transcript
Final official post-secondary transcript
Proof of English proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20400 CAD / year

≈ 20400 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5600 CAD / year

≈ 5600 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Professional opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Winnipeg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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