International Relations & Strategic Thinking

About program

The Master program “International Relations and Strategic Thinking” in English is a part of field of study “International Relations” taught at Institute of International Relations and World History. The IR&SS is aimed at training specialists and experts in international relations for governmental, international organizations and municipal structures, NGOs, consulting, academia, and the media.

MA in International Relations gives unique opportunity to understand, to interpret and to master global politics and regional studies, to boost up global career perspective, and become a part of the global network of international relations experts.

IR&SS courses are led by highly merited professors, instructors, managers, leading employees of relevant organizations, enterprises and institutions with research and teaching interests in international affairs, international state and human security, international corruption and political economy, foreign policy analysis with a cross-disciplinary approach. MA Program also offers the opportunity to conduct short- and long-term internships.

The program meets high international standards and a diploma is recognized by employers around the world. It makes easier to apply for Doctoral Programs in other Universities.

Program details

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Program details

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Language of Instruction: English

Entrance Exams: English, Theory of international relations

Tuition fee: 260 000 RUB per year

Duration: 2 years

Curriculum

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Professors

Marina Kemaeva

Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor

Courses: Risk Management based on Modeling of Economic Processes, Business and Scientific Communications, Econometrics, Quantitative Analysis Methods in Economics, Business Planning, Fundamentals of Management and Marketing see more

Marina Kemaeva

Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor

Courses: Risk Management based on Modeling of Economic Processes, Business and Scientific Communications, Econometrics, Quantitative Analysis Methods in Economics, Business Planning, Fundamentals of Management and Marketing

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 240-09-20

Konstantin Kemaev

PhD in Political Science, Associate Professor

Courses: Political Science Energy security, National Security see more

Konstantin Kemaev

PhD in Political Science, Associate Professor

Courses: Political Science Energy security, National Security

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 462 35 21

Maria Osminina

PhD in Political Science, Associate Professor

Courses: History of International Relations, Practice of Conflict Resolution of Unrecognized Territories, Conflict Resolution Technologies on the African Continent, Negotiating: Theory and Practice, Cultural Diplomacy in International Relations see more

Maria Osminina

PhD in Political Science, Associate Professor

Courses: History of International Relations, Practice of Conflict Resolution of Unrecognized Territories, Conflict Resolution Technologies on the African Continent, Negotiating: Theory and Practice, Cultural Diplomacy in International Relations

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 462-35-06

Yuliya Obidina

Doctor of Philosophy, Professor

Courses: Philosophy, The World History, Perception of Death and Immortality in the Late Antique and Medieval Tradition, Receptions of Cultural Heritage of Antiquity and the Middle Ages in Cultural Traditions of Modern and Contemporary, Textology, Intellectual History as a Direction of Modern Historical Science see more

Yuliya Obidina

Doctor of Philosophy, Professor

Courses: Philosophy, The World History, Perception of Death and Immortality in the Late Antique and Medieval Tradition, Receptions of Cultural Heritage of Antiquity and the Middle Ages in Cultural Traditions of Modern and Contemporary, Textology, Intellectual History as a Direction of Modern Historical Science

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 462-32-44

Alexander Sergunin

Prof. Dr., Professor of the Department of international relations theory & history, St. Petersburg State University; part-time Professor of Political Science, St. Petersburg branch of the Higher School of Economics

Courses: Security Studies; Arms control and Disarmament; Conflict Resolution: Peace Studies; International Relations History and Theory see more

Alexander Sergunin

Courses: Security Studies; Arms control and Disarmament; Conflict Resolution: Peace Studies; International Relations History and Theory

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (812) 576-42-28

Mariia Gorbunova

Dr.Sci. in Economics, Professor, Head of International Economics and Customs Affairs Department

Courses: World Economy and International Economic Relations, International Economic Activity, International Management, Contemporary International Economic Relations see more

Mariia Gorbunova

Dr.Sci. in Economics, Professor, Head of International Economics and Customs Affairs Department

Courses: World Economy and International Economic Relations, International Economic Activity, International Management, Contemporary International Economic Relations

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 433-84-13

Konstantin Markov

Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor, Department of Ancient History and the Classics

Courses: Modern History of International Relations, World History, History of International Relations prior 1648 see more

Konstantin Markov

Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor, Department of Ancient History and the Classics

Courses: Modern History of International Relations, World History, History of International Relations prior 1648

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 462-32-43

Olga Khokhlysheva

Dr.Sci. in Politics, Ph.D. in Law, Professor, Head of Department of Diplomacy and International Law

Courses: Russian Constitutional Law, International Law, Foreign Constitutional Law see more

Olga Khokhlysheva

Dr.Sci. in Politics, Ph.D. in Law, Professor, Head of Department of Diplomacy and International Law

Courses: Russian Constitutional Law, International Law, Foreign Constitutional Law

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 462-35-09

Sergey Krivov

Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor, Politics and Communications Theory Department

Courses: Basics of Political Science, Regional Integration in the Americas: Main Trends and Future Prospects see more

Sergey Krivov

Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor, Politics and Communications Theory Department

Courses: Basics of Political Science, Regional Integration in the Americas: Main Trends and Future Prospects

Email: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831) 462-35-15

Mikhail Rykhtik

Dr.Sci. in Politics, Head of the Institute of International Relations and World History, Professor of Russian Academy of Science, Head of Politics and Communications Theory Department

Courses: World Politics see more

Mikhail Rykhtik

Dr.Sci. in Politics, Head of the Institute of International Relations and World History, Professor of Russian Academy of Science, Head of Politics and Communications Theory Department

Courses: World Politics

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +7 (831)462-32-40

How to apply

Make sure you match the prerequisites

To apply for the program you should have at least B2 level of English and BA degree or equivalent.

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Complete all the fields carefully with the necessary information. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your educational documents, translations (if any*). Our Admissions Team will contact you soon right after you submit the application form.

If there’re no translated and notarized documents, you can do it at the University, during the application procedure

Receive the email from admissions officer

Our Admissions Team will check your documents and inform you about next steps of application procedure.

It’s better if you find out more about visa and recognition of your documents in advance.

Pass the exam

The list of examination questions can be found in Program details

Sign the educational contract and pay the tuition fee

The tuition fee for this MA program is 195 000 RUB (≈ 2 892 USD. Please, note that it may change due to currency rate)

Application deadline

3 April

Please, note that you should submit your application before application deadline. Otherwise you will not have time to obtain visa and undergo the admission procedure at the University.

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International Students Office

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Gagarin Ave., 23, office 306

Open hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00

Fri: 9:00 - 16:00

Visa and Immigration Support Office

+7 831 462 35 64

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Gagarin Ave., 23, office 305

Open hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00

Fri: 9:00 - 16:00

Centre for International Credentials Expertise

+7 831 462 34 32

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Gagarin Ave., 23, office 303-a

Open hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 - 17:00

Frid: 9:00 - 16:00

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