St.

Petersburg
University

MASTER
PROGRAMS
taught in English
German / French / Italian / Spanish

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Contents

Why SPbU?..........................................................................................................3

Applied Mathematics
Game Theory and Operations Research......................................................5

Management
Master in Management....................................................................................7
Master in Corporate Finance..........................................................................9

Economics
International Trading System.......................................................................11

International Relations
International Relations...................................................................................13

Political science
Political Governance and Public Policy......................................................15

Sociology
Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives...........................................17
Studies in European Societies......................................................................19

Journalism
Global Communication and International Journalism..........................21

Linguistics
Theory and Practice of Verbal Communication: German.....................23
Intercultural Communication: German-Russian Dialogue...................25
Innovative Technologies in Translation: French / Spanish / Italian....27

Welcome to Saint Petersburg!.....................................................................29

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Why SPbU?
Saint Petersburg University
(SPbU) is a leading classical
university in Russia.
Today, it continues to
maintain its leading position
in higher education and is
ranked among the worlds
best universities.

SPbU was founded in 1724 by Peter the Great as the

first Russian secular institution of higher education,
which adhered to the classical tradition of European
universities. Being part of the Academy of Sciences,
St. Petersburg University from the very beginning
focused largely on fundamental research, at the same
time training professionals capable of contributing to
Russias economic development and political reforms.

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Advantages of studying in SPbU:
Research is integrated into learning
Bilingual diploma: in Russian and English languages
Enhanced opportunities for career development
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
Practice and traineeships in leading russian
and foreign companies
Access to research and technological resources
Modern educational technologies

St. Petersburg University maintains its traditions but is also

open to innovation. If you give serious thought to your future
and strive for a great career, you may be sure that it is here,
at SPbU, that your will be able to develop your talents and
abilities.

The SPbU Strategic Plan 2020

approved by the Russian
Government targets six priority
fields of research and academic
development:
1. Nanotechnology and Materials Science
2. Biomedicine and Human Health
3. Ecology and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
4. Information Systems and Technology
5. Human Resource Management and Technologies
6. Research of Social Processes and Technologies

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 Programs name:

Game Theory
and Operations
Research
Main field of study: Applied Mathematics
Language of study: English

About the program

The two-year masters degree program in Game Theory and Operations Research prepares
a student for a career in industry, science and education. The program facilitates learning
in modern concepts, techniques and methods in the game theory and leads the student to
different functional areas of operations research to apply it in future career.
The courses are composed to develop the analytical, problem-solving and decision-making
abilities, the awareness of the socio-economic environment, and enhancement knowledge
in modern areas or mathematics and the involvement students to research. Possible areas
of research applications are different fields of economic activities, particularly in divers trade
negotiations, foreign and domestic investment, multinational pollution planning, market
development, joint venture, technological research and development, resource extraction,
competitive marketing, and regional cooperation, etc.
Students who complete education on masters program will have abilities to make aresearch
in the field of game theory and operations research and obtain new scientific results;
to analyze the problems arising in specific areas, and construct the appropriate models of
decision-making; to construct a quantitative decision-making methods in economics and
finance; to apply mathematical methods for investigating and solving relevant problems.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Operations Research and Theory of Games Project Management
Modern Control Theory Mathematical Models of Revenue Management
Statistical Decisions and Econometrics Quantitative Methods in Applied Economic Analysis
Foreign Language Financial Mathematics
Queuing Theory Game-Theoretic Models of Imperfect Competition
Dynamic Games

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How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants: For foreign applicants:
June 20 July 10 - on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
(online application from April 10) - on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)

Documents required to apply

1. An application for Admission to Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
an educational program also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
2. Copy of an identity document with contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
the indication of nationality certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
3. Original educational credentials
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
(BA diploma or academic record)
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
or a copy thereof
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made abiturient.spbu.ru
during the calendar year
5. Portfolio of documents including the
motivation letter, an essay on one of
proposed topics, and optional documents
approving foreign language abilities,
research and publication experience

Contacts
35, Universitetsky pr., Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 428 71 59
ms.apmath@priem.spbu admissions department
Contact name: Leon Petrosjan, Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Master
in Management
Main field of study: Management
Language of study: English

About the program

Graduate School of Management SPbU is the first business school in Russia to be included
in International FT ranking. This is the only school in Russia that offers the prestigious Joint
Degree with CEMS and Double Degree Options with leading Universities.
This program provides a compulsory semester abroad at top business schools in Europe, Asia,
North and South America. Outstanding curriculum and world class professors from GSOM
SPbU and over the world are involved into a learning process.
The program has three concentrations: 1) International Business (IB), 2) Information
Technologies and Innovation Management (ITIM), 3) International Logistics and Supply Chain
Management (IL & SCM).

Programs obligatory Programs elective Graduates work at:

courses: courses: Gazprom
Managerial Economics Introduction to Business Google
Strategy Management: Economics The Boston Consulting Group
Corporate Finance Introduction to Business Heineken
Management: Accounting
Organization Behavior Henkel
Introduction to Business
Quantitative Methods JTI
Management: Finance
Introduction to Business LOral
Management: Statistics McKinsey & Company
Introduction to Business Microsoft
Students practice at: Management: Marketing Nokia
oca-Cola Hellenic
Introduction courses (as non Nokian Tyres
The Boston Consulting Group GSOM students) Procter & Gamble
Gazprom Doing Business in Russia course Shell, Siemens
Deloitte (with exchange students)
Stockmann
Heineken Knowledge Engineering
Yandex
Henkel Project Management
Coca-Cola Hellenic
LOral Managerial Accounting
PwC
Procter & Gamble Marketing Communications
KPMG
IKEA Cross-cultural Management
IBM
PwC New Product Management
Unilever
McKinsey & Company International Accounting and
Analysis British American Tobacco
Nokian Tyres
and many others
Hyundai
and many others

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Reviews
I am very grateful to GSOM SPbU and its faculty for all the knowledge
and experience they help me to acquire. During these two years Ihad
a chance to meet interesting people of different nationalities, tomaster
my social and business skills and take part in different studying
challenges. GSOM SPbU is just the start of professional life, but a very Yulia Ladyzhenko,
strong and supportive one! Google, Poland

How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants: For foreign applicants:
June 20 July 10 - on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
(online application from April 10) - on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)

Documents required to apply

1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
Applicants have to pass the Admissions Tests including:
1. The English Language Test
2. Management and Business English Test
3. Business Communication in English: awritten essay
and a personal interview
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS

The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and

a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru

Contacts
3, office 210, Volkhovsky per., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 323 84 48
master.admissions@gsom.pu.ru
Contact name: Konstantin Krotov, Director of the Program
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Master in
Corporate Finance
Main field of study: Management
Language of study: English

About the program

Graduate School of Management SPbU is the first business school in Russia to be included
in International FT ranking. This is the only school in Russia that offers the prestigious Joint
Degree with CEMS and Double Degree Options with leading Universities.
This program provides a compulsory semester abroad at top business schools in Europe, Asia,
North and South America. Outstanding curriculum and world class professors from GSOM
SPbU and over the world are involved into a learning process.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Corporate Finance
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Financial Markets and Instruments
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Risk Management
Financial Analysis and Valuation
Introduction to Business Management: Statistics
Contemporary Financial Intermediation
Financial Econometrics
Management Accounting
Marketing of Innovative Products
Cases in Corporate Finance

Students practice at: Graduates work at:

VTB VTB
BCG BCG
Citi Citi
KPMG KPMG
McKinsey & Co McKinsey & Co
PwC PwC, Schlumberger
Schlumberger Philip Morris Izhora
and many others Unicredit Bank

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Reviews
Master program at GSOM SPbU enormously contributed to both
my career vision and opportunities. World-class academic body and
international network of GSOM enabled me to identify the diversity
of professional growth paths and to choose the one that meets my
ambitions. Since for me the program was a transition step from physics Boris Kaptelov,
to finance, in the first weeks I hardly believed in how bright my career The Boston
start could be. The reality overcame the best of my expectations: having Consulting Group,
Russia
GSOM brand in resume makes one welcome to the top firms both in
and outside of Russia

How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants: For foreign applicants:
June 20 July 10 - on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
(Online application from April 10) - on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)

Documents required to apply

1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
Applicants have to pass the Admissions Tests including:
1. The English Language Test
2. Management and Business English Test
3. Business Communication in English: awritten essay
and a personal interview
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS

The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and

a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru

Contacts
3, office 210, Volkhovsky per., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 323 84 48
master.admissions@gsom.pu.ru
Contact name: Konstantin Krotov, Director of the Program
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

International
Trading System
Main field of study: Economics
Language of study: English

About the program

The Department of World Economy is a dynamically developing educational and research
subdivision of the FE SPbU. The Department today is one of the leading think tanks in Russia
on trade policy issues. The staff undertakes research projects, including international ones in
various aspects of international economic relations. Leading professors of the Department
have substantial experience of lecturing in foreign universities.
In 2010 the Department got a status of the WTO Chair. The WTO Chairs Program (WCP)
aims to support and promote trade-related academic activities by universities and research
institutions in developing and least-developed countries. Academic institutions awarded WTO
Chairs receive support in the following areas: curriculum development, teaching, research and
outreach activities. The Chairs have been selected through acompetitive bidding process.
Annually the students of the program participate in the internship organized atinternational
economic organizations, based in Geneva, e.g. UNCTAD, WTO, WIPO, ITC, etc. Representatives of
international economic organizations take a part in the program aslecturers.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Research Methods Global Economic Development: trends, prospects
Seminar on the International Trading System International Trade: modern trends, methods of
Institutional Economics analysis
Advanced level Business Communications II
Theory and practice of international Economic External Economic Policy of Russia and European
Relations Union
Theories of International Relations and Foreign Theory and Practice of International Business II
Policy Analysis Intrnational Finance Advanced level
Contemporary Theories of International
Management and Marketing
Seminar Countries in the System of World Trade
Organization

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 Students practice at: Graduates work at:
Private sector companies Ministry of Economic Development ofRussian
Committees of the Government of Federation
St.Petersburg and Leningrad Province Eurasian Economic Commission
Ministry of Economic Development Ernst & Young
ofRussian Federation EvrazHolding
Eurasian Economic Commission
Trade missions of Russian Federation
inFinland and Switzerland

Reviews
I had chosen International Trading System MA program because it includes
not only in-depth study of a number of economic subjects , but also analysis
of international law, which will be especially useful for those who aspire
to work international governmental, non-governmental organizations or
multinational corporations. Students get knowledge in a number of related
disciplines, dealing with matters of customs law, marketing, accounting,
financial analysis. Through this, they are able to think much broader, having
the ability to solve problems beyond the narrow specialization, and thus be
more flexible labor market
The International Trading System MA Program
is certainly relevant today and meets current
challenges posed to business and government.
The knowledge I have obtained here helps
to develop my professional carrier. Coverage
of a wide range of world trade issues allows
to understand the whole mechanism of
international economic relations

Alexey Matrosov, Marat Smirnov

GT Capital Group

How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants: For foreign applicants:
June 20 July 10 - on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
(Online application from April 10) - on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)

Documents required to apply

1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
Applicants have to pass the oral and written examination.
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru

Contacts
62, office 402, Chaikovskogo ul., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 272 03 30
wec@econ.pu.ru
Contact name: Sergey Sutyrin, Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

International
Relations
Main field of study: International Relations
Language of study: English

About the program

This masters degree program is the balanced combination of University courses on
Russias problematic and curriculum recognized by Association of Professional Schools of
International Affairs. The program is aimed to create high quality professionals for the public
service institutions, international organizations and international business.
It creates a new generation of leaders strong in general international relations problematic so
as in foreign and domestic policy of Russia.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Current Issues of the Theory ofInternational EU Policies on the Post-Soviet Space
Relations Public Diplomacy
International Organizations and Global Government The Energy Dimension of the World Politics
International Security Ecological Politics
International Political Economy The Arctic Region in the Modern Political System
Russia in the World
Russias Identity

Students practice at: Graduates work at:

Nordic Council of Ministers Russia Today, TV Channel
Mir, TV Company Suzuki Company
Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS The Hague Chamber of Commerce ofHolland
Foreign Consulates in St. Petersburg Foreign Universities and others
and others

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Reviews
The Program provided me with the
opportunity to start my career on Russia
Today TV channel
Daniela Loga,
USA
How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants:
June 20 July 10
(Online application from April 10)
Documents required to apply
1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
5. Portfolio of documents including
the motivation letter, an essay on
one of proposed topics, and optional
documents approving foreign
language abilities, research and
publication experience
Versatile studying of Russia and the
world politics during my studies opened
for me an opportunity to get a job in
the joint Russian-American oil company
National Oilwell Varco
Tony Crawford,
USA
For foreign applicants:
- on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
- on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru
Contacts
1/3, entrance 8, Smolnogo ul., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 576 66 25
tsvetkoffa@mail.ru
www.facebook.com/masterStudiesRussia
Contact name: Natalia Tsvetkova, Associate Professor,
Director of the Program
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Political
Governance and
Public Policy
Main field of study: Political science
Language of study: English

About the program

MA Political Governance and Public Policy is a two-year interdisciplinary program focused
on the training of highly qualified analysts, managers and political leaders who will pursue
career in public governance, including government agencies, international organizations and
the non-profit sector. The program is designed to meet the challenges of the modern public
sphere: the graduates of the program will have all the necessary professional competences
to deal with complex unique challenges, put the right questions, determine the specificity
and scale of the problems, develop and explore the range of possible solutions, as well as
evaluate the potential of public institutions and actors to implement these decisions. Core
academic courses will give students the opportunity to shape and sharpen the skills of
leadership, management, analysis and implementation of public policy. Graduate students
will learn how to mobilize and manage internal and external organizational resources, how to
arrange monitoring and setting of public policy. Formation of leadership qualities will enable
graduates to successfully implement policies and management strategies in todays complex
and unstable society.
Students of the Program are actively involved into research projects at the Faculty of political
science. They also have the opportunity to participate in different scientific events and get
funding from the University to travel to the Conferences abroad

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Political Methodology and Philosophy
Theories of Public Policy
Qualitative Methods in Public Policy Analysis
Informatics for Public Policy
Quantitative Methods in Public Policy Analysis
Political Leadership and Strategy
Collaboration and Political Decision-Making Process
Political Development and Change
Political Psychology and Public Policy
Comparative Public Policy
Policy Evaluation
Conflict resolution in GR-management
Contentious Politics in Contemporary Russia
Business and Interest Groups in Russian Public
Policy
Environmental Public Policy

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 Students practice at:
Public administration institutions in
Saint Petersburg as well as at NGOs
and Think tanks

Graduates work at:

Press Committee of the Government
ofLeningrad Region
Saint-Petersburg branch of the
political party Just Russia
The Saint-Petersburg Regional
nonprofit organization Center
Innovations
Freedom of Information Foundation
The Council of Municipalities of Saint-
Petersburg

How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants: For foreign applicants:
June 20 July 10 - on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
(Online application from April 10) - on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)

Documents required to apply

1. An application for Admission to Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
an educational program also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
2. Copy of an identity document with contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
the indication of nationality certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
3. Original educational credentials
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
(BA diploma or academic record)
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
or a copy thereof
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made abiturient.spbu.ru
during the calendar year
5. Portfolio of documents including the
motivation letter, an essay on one of
proposed topics, and optional documents
approving foreign language abilities,
research and publication experience

Contacts
1/3, entrance 7, Smolnogo ul., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 576 44 68
a.sherstobitov@spbu.ru
Contact name: Alexander Sherstobitov, Associate Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Global Sociology:
Comparative
Perspectives
Main field of study: Sociology
Language of study: English

About the program

The international MA program Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives was founded by
the Faculty of Sociology, St. Petersburg State University in collaboration with South Korean
and European universities and academic foundations.
Mission of the program is based on importance of knowledge and skills of comparative
sociological analysis of contemporary social, political, economic and cultural problems and
processes which are typical to Western and Eastern societies under globalization. All courses
of the MA program are taught in English by the leading professors and lecturers from Russia,
Germany, the Netherlands and the Republic Korea.
Masters program students have the opportunity to participate in international and Russian
research projects, scientific conferences. They actively publish their findings in scientific
journals in Russia and abroad.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Modern Sociological Theories
Global Sociology
Comparative Sociology
Evolution of Social Inequality in Modern Societies
Civil Society in Global Perspective
Cross-cultural Communications under Globalization
Sociology of Consumption in Modern Society
Global Networks
Religious Integration in Global Perspective
Gender Issues at the Age of Globalization
Globalization of Education and Science
Urban Social Space: Cultural and Communicative
Practices
Effective Professional Communication
Scientific Research Technology and Scientific
Discourse Workshop on Comparative Sociology

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 Students practice at:
Institute of Russian Studies at Hankuk
University of Foreign Studies (Seoul,
Republic of Korea)
Institute of Eastern and Western Societies
at the Faculty of Sociology, SPbU
Sociological Institute at the Russian
Academy of Science (St. Petersburg)
European Commission (Brussels,
Belgium), etc.
Graduates work at:
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus (St.Petersburg)
Philip Morris Sales & Marketing (Moscow)
Center for International Cooperation in Education Development
(Moscow)
Graduate School of Management at SPbU
Russian radio stations
Marketing Department in Utilex (Novosibirsk), etc.
They also continue their studies at universities such as St. Petersburg University
(Russia), Darham University (England), University of Lancaster (England),
University of Minnesota (USA)

Reviews
Program follows modern trends
in sociology and includes number
of disciples characterizing
different perspectives on
phenomenon of globalization
The program gives
opportunity to conduct a
field research in South Korea.
So,this summer I visited Seoul
and collected rich empirical
material
Teaching was provided by leading professors
from the Faculty of Sociology as well as by
guest lecturers from Germany, Great Britain,
and Netherlands. During lectures and trainings
I mastered the methods of analysis, critical
thinking, and gathering complex data from a
variety of sources

Julia Kubishkina, Anna Voinik, Alesya Maslyak,

graduate, Specialist of student student
General Affairs Department,
Hyundai Motor
Manufacturing Rus, LLC

How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants:
June 20 July 10
(Online application from April 10)
Documents required to apply
1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
5. Portfolio of documents including the
motivation letter, an essay on one of
proposed topics, and optional documents
approving foreign language abilities,
research and publication experience
For foreign applicants:
- on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
- on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru
Contacts
1/3, entrance 9, Smolnogo ul., Saint Petersburg, Russia
soc@soc.pu.ru, socfac-iews@yandex.ru
Contact name: Rimma Tangalycheva, Program director
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Studies in
European Societies
Main field of study: Sociology
Language of study: English

About the program

MA Studies in European Societies is a product of an old-established cooperation between
St. Petersburg State University and Bielefeld University one of the leading German
universities that has a great reputation in sociology and other social sciences. Program
focuses on interrelations and transformations of European societies that allows the graduates
to become successfully employed in international organizations and enterprises or make an
international scientific career.
Highly qualified academic teaching staff that includes Russian and foreign lecturers
representing the leading universities and research centers of Germany and other European
countries, problem-oriented approach to education and the development ofcritical thinking.
Students participate in winter and summer schools organized by sociological institutions
in Germany and other European countries, undertake internships in big European research
centers and international organizations and participate in student exchange programs.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

European Modes of Production and Consumption
Information Technologies and Methods inSociology
Basic Principles of European Democracies: National
and Global Levels
Cultural and Social Aspects ofGlobalization
Cultural Diversity, Public Communication and Policy
of Multiculturalism in Modern Europe
EU Governance and European Constitutionalization
Differentiation and Social Inequality inEuropean
Countries
European market Economies between Global
Competition, Regionalisation and Political
Regulation
Industrial Relations: Legal Framework, Collective
Bargaining and Deregulation
Political Economy of European Integration
Mass Communication and Mass-Media Policy in
Europe
National, Ethnic, Religious Conflicts and
Cooperation in Europe
Changing European Identities Inside and Beyond
the Nation State
German Language

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 Students practice at:
British Council (London, Great Britain)
Willy Brandt School of Public Policy
(Erfurt, Germany)
Estonian Social Enterprise Network
(Tallinn, Estonia)
Research Center on Breton and Celtic
(Brest, France)
Center for Democracy (Aarau, Switzerland)
Reviews
Program opens the possibilities that formerly
seemed unobtainable to me. Classes with German
lecturers, communication with students from
different countries, a winter school in Germany, an
internship in Europe this makes you realize that
Europe in closer than you think
Marina Nosacheva
International cooperation manager,
Higher School of Economics,
St. Petersburg
How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants:
June 20 July 10
(Online application from April 10)
Documents required to apply
1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
5. Portfolio of documents including the
motivation letter, an essay on one of
proposed topics, and optional documents
approving foreign language abilities,
research and publication experience
Graduates work at:
Gazprom Neft (St. Petersburg, Russia)
Comisin Federal de Telecomunicaciones (Mexico)
Mostra, private political communications agency (Brussels, Belgium)
OSCE (Organization for Security and
Co-operation in Europe) (Vienna, Austria)
I have chosen the MA Studies in European Societies. Now, undertaking
an internship in Germany, I can certainly say that I am quite happy
about this choice. The interdisciplinary structure of the program and its
international focus allowed the organizers to attract interesting people
with diverse educational backgrounds and professional interests
students and teachers coming both from Russia and abroad and now
they all come together in an English-language dialogue
Ekaterina Balabanyuk
Marketing research manager,
Marketing research organization,
St. Petersburg
For foreign applicants:
- on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
- on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru
Contacts
1/3, room 309, entrance 9, Smolnogo ul., Saint Petersburg, Russia
mases.sociology@spbu.ru
www.european-studies-st-petersburg.com
Contact name: Anisya Khokhlova, Associate Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Global
Communication
and International
Journalism
Main field of study: Journalism
Language of study: English

About the program

The Program is to be conducted by Saint Petersburg State University and Freie Universitt
Berlin, which means education in changing and challenging environments. The Program
provides international students with the opportunity to acquire two Master degrees in
two years, with diplomas that do not require additional recognition in Bologna Agreement
countries.
The Program focuses on training experts in global information and communication
studies and practices, including internships in German media. Even if language entrance
requirements are high enough, English and German/Russian language training is part of the
curriculum.
During the periods of study students spend the first and third semester at SPbU and the
second semester at FU. The place of study during the fourth semester is to be chosen either
in SPbU or FU according to the selection of their Master thesis supervisor by students.
Students will be given an opportunity to choose where to write and defend their Master
theses, in St. Petersburg or Berlin.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

Introduction to Journalism: Topics, Issues and Law Media & Politics in European Societies
Introduction to Communication and Media Studies Audiovisual Journalism
Russian Media Landscape Business Journalism: International Standards
Methods of Media Research Cultural & Subcultural Journalism
Comparing Media Systems Ecology and Journalism

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 Students practice at:
English-language German and
Russian media, including: Russia
Today TV Channel, Russian-German
environmental information Bureau
Russian Germany, weekly
independent newspaper
Der Spiegel, weekly journal
(English edition)

How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants: For foreign applicants:
June 20 July 10 - on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
(Online application from April 10) - on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)

Documents required to apply

1. An application for Admission to Applicants also have to pass the oral examination in the form of
an educational program an interview, conducted by faculty members of both institutions
2. Copy of an identity document with (face-to-face or by telepresence via Skype conference)
the indication of nationality
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
3. Original educational credentials
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
(BA diploma or academic record)
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
or a copy thereof
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
5. Portfolio of documents including a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
the motivation letter, an essay on downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
one of proposed topics, and optional abiturient.spbu.ru
documents approving foreign
language abilities, research and
publication experience

Contacts
26, 1 liniya, V. O., Saint Petersburg, Russia
spasibo-tebe@yandex.ru
jf.spbu.ru
Contact name: Svetlana Bodrunova, Associate Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Theory and
Practice of Verbal
Communication:
German
Main field of study: Linguistics
Language of study: German

About the program

This educational program is aimed at extending the theoretical knowledge of the
students, necessary for the functional analysis of the language and improvement of their
communicative competence at the practical conscious command of the language. From the
conceptual perspective, the instruction process is based on the theoretical guidelines of the
modern trends of applied theoretical linguistics: pragmalinguistic analysis, communicative
(interactional) text linguistics, historical pragmalinguistics and sociolinguistic analysis of
German (dialect, professional, sociolect, communicative-functional variation of linguistic
forms). The program is primarily aimed at transferring to students the up-to-date basic
knowledge concerning the use of various forms of the German language in their direct
congruence and inclusion into the socio-communicative activity of people against the
background of different sociocultural contexts.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

History of Linguistics and Methods Basics of Linguistic Pragmatics
of Linguistic Research Etiquette Formulas: Evolution and
Semiotics in Intercultural Communication Grammaticalization
Teaching Practice Textuality Criteria in Practical Analysis
Preparation of Masters Thesis German Dialectology
Research Practice Rhetoric and the Modern Theory of Text
Analysis of Narrative Text

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How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants:
June 20 July 10
(Online application from April 10)
Documents required to apply
1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
For foreign applicants:
- on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
- on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)
Applicants have to pass the written examination.
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru
Contacts
11, Universitetskaya nab., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 328 97 15
nefiodov.sergei2011@yandex.ru
Contact name: Sergey Nefedov, Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Intercultural
Communication:
German-Russian
Dialogue
Main field of study: Linguistics
Language of study: German

About the program

Instruction of the program is entirely in German. A substantial share of the classes is devoted
to the improvement of practical German. The students write and defend the thesis in German
under the supervision of two teachers, the research advisor and DAAD tutor.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

History of Linguistics and Methods ofLinguistic Linguistic Fundamentals of Intercultural
Research Communication I
Semiotics in Intercultural Communication Theoretical and Applied Aspects ofFunctional
Philosophy of Language as an Aspect ofCross- Stylistics: Official Style
Linguistic Communication Creative Writing in Theory and Practice of Teaching
Teaching Practice German as a Foreign Language I
Preparation of Master's Thesis Theoretical and Applied Aspects of Functional
Stylistics: Scientific Style
Research Practice
Creative Writing in Theory and Practice of Teaching
German as a Foreign Language II
Comparative Typology of German and Russian:
Grammar

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 Students practice at:
Goethe-Institut
Center of German culture
SPN Communications
Reviews
A substantial part of practical
classes and the study of the
language typology enabled me to
improve my language skills as well
as to use my knowledge to teach
German to schoolchildren
Yuliya Petrova,
a school teacher
How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants:
June 20 July 10
(Online application from April 10)
Documents required to apply
1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
Graduates work at:
Goethe-Institut
Russian-German Meeting Center
German Consulate General
St. Petersburg schools
representative offices of German firms
The training that I have The program gives you an opportunity to
received within the framework study not only linguistic sciences alone but
of this program helped me also their intersection with sociology and
obtain the most efficient cultural studies, thus enabling you to expand
combination of knowledge the field of possible knowledge application.
in the German language and My own experience may serve as an example
culture which I successfully use here: I successfully work with customers from
in practice, I hope Germany and Austria
Mariya Polyanskaya, Maksim Minazov,
a teacher of German a customer manager
at the Russian-German at UniCredit Bank
Meeting Center
For foreign applicants:
- on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
- on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)
Applicants have to pass the written examination.
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru
Contacts
11, Universitetskaya nab., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 328 97 15
LiljaTs@mail.ru
Contact name: Lilja Birr-Tsurkan, Associate Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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 Programs name:

Innovative
Technologies
inTranslation:
French / Spanish/
Italian Main field of study: Linguistics
Language of study: French / Spanish / Italian

About the program

This educational program is aimed at the training of highly qualified translators working
with general and specialized terminology. They are ready to act as professionals and
managers at the translation market using up-to-date innovative technologies that are
actively applied in this field.

Programs obligatory courses: Programs elective courses:

History of Linguistics and Methods ofLinguistic Methods of Linguistic Analysis
Research Translation
Communication Theory Translation of Contract Documents
Epistemology Translation of Judicial Documents
Preparation of Masters Thesis Literary Translation
Research Practice Translation of Advertising Texts
Translation Practice

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How to apply
Submission period
For russian applicants:
June 20 July 10
(Online application from April 10)
Documents required to apply
1. An application for Admission to
an educational program
2. Copy of an identity document with
the indication of nationality
3. Original educational credentials
(BA diploma or academic record)
or a copy thereof
4. Photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made
during the calendar year
For foreign applicants:
- on government-funded basis: April 10 June 15
- on fee-paying basis:
April 10 July 10 (for applicants requiring an entry visa)
April 10 August 10 (for applicants not requiring an entry visa)
Applicants have to pass the written examination.
Foreign applicants on government-funded basis should
also submit a copy of the medical certificate on absence of
contraindication against studying and a copy of the medical
certificate on the absence of the H IV virus and AIDS
The admission rules, criteria for the tests assessment, and
a comprehensive list of documents to be submitted are
downloadable from the Admissions Office web page:
abiturient.spbu.ru
Contacts
11, Universitetskaya nab., Saint Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 328 94 10
mamikhail@yandex.ru
Contact name: Mikhail Marusenko, Professor
Admission questions for foreign citizens:
admission@spbu.ru, +7 (812) 328 32 91
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Welcome to
Saint Petersburg!
What do you imagine when you think of St. Petersburg?
Great museums and theaters like the Hermitage
and the Mariinsky Theater? Numerous rivers and canals
crossing the city? Magnificent palaces, bridges, embankments
and parks? Or maybe the White Nights and ships passing
below the raised drawbridges under a still light sky? The spire of
the Peter and Paul Cathedral? The Bronze Horseman?
The Summer Gardens? Or some modern exhibitions, cozy cafes
and creative spaces?

Modern St. Petersburg is also famous for its concerts

of the worlds most famous stars, cinema festivals and
sports events. You can go listen to the open-air opera,
look at the fabulous water-light fountain shows, walk
on the roofs with incredible views. Or just walk the
streets watching some living breathing backdrop
of masterpieces by Dostoevsky, Gogol, Pushkin and
Dovlatov. Technology parks and start-up incubators,
as well as offices of major companies from Gazprom to
Yandex and many other interesting places and sights
should be seen here!

You can also take a coach or a train, and a few hours

later you will be in Tallinn or Helsinki. Or anywhere
in the world, if you take a plane from our newest
Pulkovo-3 terminal. Saint Petersburg will offer you
inexhaustible opportunities. It is impossible to get
bored here and you will always have something
todream of or to strive for.

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Welcome,
Welcome,
and
andenjoy
enjoyour
ourwonderful
wonderfulcity!
city!

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CONTACTS
Saint-Petersburg State University
7/9, Universitetskaya nab.,
199034, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 328 20 00
spbu.ru

Information Center
of SPbU Admissions Committee
5, Mendeleevskaya liniya,
199034, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 328 32 91
admission@spbu.ru
abiturient.spbu.ru