Overview

Courses at the European, Russian and Eurasian Studies MA program from Carleton University provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the region. Seminars are delivered by award-winning faculty members and renowned visiting professors from the European Union and Russia. Students also have access to courses and faculty expertise provided by cooperating departments including the Departments of Political Science, History, and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA).

Fields of Specialization

European and European Union (EU) Studies
Russian, Eurasian, and Transition Studies

Faculty Research Highlights

Migration, race, and the late Soviet City (Jeff Sahadeo)
Values, interests, and governance structures in EU-Russian relations (Joan DeBardeleben)
European economic integration and EU as a global economic power (Crina Viju)
Transnational encounters between Germans and Russians in the 20th century (James Casteel)
Public administration and civil society in Russia (Piotr Dutkiewicz)
Migration and border control policies in Europe (Martin Geiger)
Politics of European integration; democracy and citizenship in the EU (Achim Hurrelmann)

Career Opportunities

While some EURUS alumni pursue advanced degrees, many have satisfying careers in government, international and non-governmental organizations, media outlets and private business in Canada and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Seminar in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies

Post-Soviet States and Societies

Social and Political Perspectives in Europe

Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict in Eastern and Central Europe

Research Design and Methodology in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies

Nation-Building in Central and Eastern Europe

Russian Domestic Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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86

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Political Science Slavic studies View 4 other Masters in Slavic studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with a B+ or higher in a humanities or social science discipline.

Previous coursework in the European/Russian/Eurasian area from one or more academic disciplines, or practical experience in the region.

A reading knowledge of an appropriate major European language. Applicants may be admitted without such proficiency; in this case they will require additional language training during the MA program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20256 CAD / year

≈ 20256 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8097 CAD / year

≈ 8097 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8317 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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