Program Details

This unique, multidisciplinary, MA programme provides students with the analytical tools and skills to grasp the political, historical, and economic developments in Russia, the European Union, and their shared neighbourhood.
Location:
Tartu, Estonia
Program Type:
Study Abroad
Degree Level:
Graduate
Term:
Academic Year

Program Overview

Program Description:

Now more than ever understanding the dynamic relations between Russia, the European Union, and its Eastern neighbours is fundamental to comprehend global developments in today’s changing world.

This unique, multidisciplinary, MA programme provides students with the analytical tools and skills to grasp the political, historical, and economic developments in Russia, the European Union, and their shared neighbourhood. Students are involved in a dynamic process of active learning in which the focus on global developments combines academic quality and the most innovative teaching techniques. Through continuous development, EURUS remains at the cutting-edge of studying EU-Russia affairs. Bridging academia and the “real world”, our programme emphasizes not only acquiring knowledge, but also applying it.

Five reasons to join EURUS:

  • EURUS is a unique stepping-stone to explore Russia and its relationship with the EU and the former Soviet space from a privileged perspective:
  • in a high quality and internationally-competitive programme, awarded in 2015 as the Best improver of study quality by the UT Vice Rector for Academic Affairs;
  • exposed to robust, internationally-recognized Russia and EU expertise & in contact with scholars and practitioners within the framework of a strong research-oriented Institute;
  • profiting from innumerable opportunities offered by our consolidated contacts with universities and institutions located in Russia, the EU, and the former Soviet space;
  • experiencing countless opportunities to become familiar with Russian culture and language;
  • located only 2-hours by bus from Russia and well connected with the main Western European capitals.

In academic scoreboards, UT ranks among the TOP 1.2% of universities in the world (THE World University Rankings 2019) and international students have rated Estonia as the #1 place to stay (Erasmus Student Network Survey).

Cost:
3800 EUR. The tuition waiver scholarships are allocated at the time of admission. It will be noted in the admission letter whether a student is granted a tuition-waiver scholarship or a tuition fee based study place (needs to pay for studies).

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:
Yes
Scholarships Description:
Full tuition fee waiver scholarships available.