BA Russian Studies at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Studies European, German, and Russian Studies Majors and Minors European Studies Major Designed for students with an interest in European culture, politics, and society, the major in European studies offers a comprehensive range of survey and in-depth courses that examine Europe's global impact and contemporary challenges. The 30 credit-hour major prepares students for careers in international law, politics, and diplomacy. Students are expected to attend campus events and activities, such as guest lectures, symposia, and luncheons.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: European, German, and Russian Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Electives 12 credit hours Students choose four courses in EUS (usually above EUS 2204; an additional required course may count as one elective). Students seeking a second major may count a maximum of 6 credit hours of coursework to meet requirements in both majors.

Career pathways

The 30 credit-hour major prepares students for careers in international law, politics, and diplomacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to Vanderbilt University through the College of Arts and Science; no separate programme-level admission requirements are listed for the major (the major is declared after enrolment).

USD 69,822 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-year tuition 2026-27 ($34,911 per semester for 12-18 hours); one undergraduate rate is published for all students, with no separate in-state or international rate. Excludes student support fee, housing, meals and health insurance. Source

First-year applicants apply for fall 2027 entry under Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision; transfer applicants apply on a rolling basis through the spring.

Early Decision I (binding): completed application due 1 November 2026, decisions in mid-December, matriculation deposit due 31 December 2026. Early Decision II (binding): completed application due 1 January 2027, decisions in mid-February, deposit due 1 March 2027. Regular Decision (non-binding): completed application due 1 January 2027, decisions in late March, deposit due 1 May 2027.

Blair School of Music applicants also submit the Blair School of Music Application with a pre-screening video, due 1 November 2026 for Early Decision I and 1 December 2026 (priority) for Early Decision II and Regular Decision.

Transfer: priority deadline 15 February 2027 for a completed application; decisions on a rolling basis from late April 2027.

Applications are accepted through the Coalition Application (powered by Scoir), the Common Application or QuestBridge. SAT or ACT scores are optional for fall 2027 and fall 2028 entry and required for fall 2029 entry; international applicants must show English proficiency (waived above 26 ACT English or 630 SAT EBRW).

Merit scholarship applications are due 1 December 2026. CSS Profile and FAFSA priority deadlines are 1 November 2026 (Early Decision I), 1 January 2027 (Early Decision II) and 1 February 2027 (Regular Decision).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply/

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