BA Central and Eastern European Studies (CEES Concentration) at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The major combines language study in Polish, Russian or Lithuanian with the literatures, cultures and history of Central and Eastern Europe. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Polish, Russian, and Lithuanian Studies | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 27 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include POL 104 Intermediate Polish II; RUSS 104 Intermediate Russian II; LITH 104 Intermediate Lithuanian II; CEES 224 Introduction to Literary Analysis of Central Eastern European Texts.

Career pathways

Students build language competence and cultural knowledge sought in a global market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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