Program Overview
The Eastern European and Russian Studies at Vilnius University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Eastern European and Russian Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Eastern European and Russian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economic Transformation:\nFrom Command Economy to a\nNew System
- State and Society in Eastern\nEurope and Russia: From\nAutocracy to Democracy
- Inventing Eastern Europe:\nExplorations of the European\nEast
- Search and Research:\nMethods and Approaches in\nPolitical Science
- Russian Politics and Economy\nin Post-modern World
- Master seminar
- International Political\nEconomy and Globalization
- Moral Issues of War
- Energy Security
- Voice of Citizens
- Belarus and Ukraine Studies
- Security and Sustainable\nDevelopment
- Nationalism and Its\nManifestations in Central and\nEastern Europe
- International Organizations
- Nordic and Baltic Studies
- EU External Relations
- Contemporary Politics of\nCentral Eurasian Countries\nand Regions
- Project Management in\nPublic Sector
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree or its equivalent;
- English language proficiency - the level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (Internationally recognized certificate (TOEFL score 65+; IELTS score 5.5+) or Skype interview);
- The selection criterion is based on the weighted average of all grades recorded in the transcript of your academic report.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vilnius University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vilnius University
Vilnius University
Vilnius, Lithuania
public research university in Vilnius, Lithuania
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
