Master of Arts in Russian, East European, Eurasian Studies

The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin is a distinguished two-year interdisciplinary program designed to provide advanced training for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. This program is ideal for those who wish to gain an integrated knowledge of the region's languages, histories, politics, societies, and cultures.
Students in the M.A. program benefit from the resources and expertise of both the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) and the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies. CREEES is dedicated to facilitating a scholarly understanding of the region and provides numerous opportunities for academic and professional development, including conferences, speaker series, and study abroad programs. The Russian, East European, and Eurasian region covers over one-sixth of the globe and is incredibly diverse, with a rich tapestry of languages, ethnicities, religions, cultures, political histories, and levels of economic development. Since the mid-1980s, the region has undergone significant transformations, including reform, collapse, and reconstruction, leading to a heightened global interest in its complexities. Understanding this region is crucial for addressing contemporary global challenges and opportunities.

The GRE is not required. Scores can be submitted, but they are optional for the current application cycle.
International Transcripts: If documents are written in a language other than English, complete and official English translations to date must be uploaded together with the original language records. Each transcript (mark sheet) should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e., the subjects taken and grades [marks] earned in each subject.) Please do not upload your college or university syllabi with your transcript(s) or mark sheets.
Letter of sponsorship (required before visa can be issued).
Letters of Recommendation - SUBMIT the names of and email addresses of three (3) people, who will write letters of recommendation for you with at least one, but preferably more, being an academic reference
Statement of Purpose
Academic Writing Sample
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination