Program Overview
The European and Russian Affairs at University of Toronto is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 European and Russian Affairs programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European and Russian Affairs 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
- East European Exiles: Political and Intellectual Migration in the Twentieth Century
- Topics in Ukraine: Sibling RivalryUkraine and Russia in the Twentieth Century and Beyond
- Modern Greece in the Balkans and the European Union
- Topics in Comparative Politics V: Welfare Capitalism in Western Europe
- Government, Law, and Politics in Russia
- Language, Nationalism, and Post-Nationalism
- Political Anthropology: State, Power, and Sovereignty
- A Journey from Petersburg to Los Angeles
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- There is a non-refundable $110.00 application charge.
- Applicants must hold a four-year BA, or its equivalent. Successful applicants will be expected to have attained an academic average of B+ or better in their most recent year of undergraduate work. Normally, applicants will be expected to have completed several undergraduate courses in the European/Russian/Eurasian area and the equivalent of two academic years of study in a relevant language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Feb, 2027
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
public research university in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
