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Master of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
- Ottawa, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's on Europe, Russia and Eurasia from the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in European
- Russian and Eurasian Studies. Apply skills related to Scholarly research with experts on Europe and European integration
- Central and Southeast Europe
- Russia. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Internship
- Co-op and career opportunities with government and diplomatic organizations
Curriculum
- Scholarly research with experts on Europe and European integration
- Central and Southeast Europe
- Russia
- the Caucasus and Central Asia. Completed by research project or thesis. Co-op
- internship and study abroad are available
- Carleton hosts a European Union Centre of Excellence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 4-year honours bachelor degree with B+ or better in major subjects and B- or better overall (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- Some programmes consider a qualifying year
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in major subjects
- B- or better overall.
Accepted academic background
4-year (honours) bachelor degree, applicants without a 4-year honours degree may be considered for a qualifying-year programme in some master programmes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the European
- Russian and Eurasian Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,402 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to European, Russian and Eurasian Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,402 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).