MA Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The programme is devoted to the study of the peoples of the eastern third of Europe, the northern steppes of Central Asia and Siberia. It requires 49 graduate credits (40 graded plus 9 thesis credits) and typically takes two years.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies | Duration: 2 years (six terms; 49 credits) | Intake: Fall; deadline 11 January 2027 | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Students complete four years of university-level study of a Slavic language (or equivalent) with a reading translation exam, a 16-credit field of concentration, 24 credits of electives and a 9-credit thesis. Concentrations are Russian literature; Russian and East European history; and Contemporary Russia, East Europe, and Eurasia. A comprehensive exam on the concentration precedes the thesis defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year university by admission. Online graduate application plus the REEES application, a 1 to 2 page statement of purpose, a writing sample (English or Russian), three letters of recommendation (fewer acceptable for applicants out of school for some time), and official transcripts of all university coursework. Non-native English speakers show TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, or a degree from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand or the UK. Deadline 11 January 2027 for fall entry; test scores due 1 February.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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