Master’s programme “International Diplomacy and Political Regional Studies”. A cutting-edge academic trajectory designed for foreign applicants with bachelor’s degrees. The programme’s curriculum, dubbed “the ultimate essence of MGIMO”, is comprised of select hallmark disciplines that earned the university its international renown for academic excellence.
Ranked 34th in QS Best Universities in the World 2022 by Subject “Politics and International Relations”, MGIMO-University is by far the leader among institutions of the so-called “non-western world” in grooming practitioners in the field of international relations, world politics and global diplomacy.
Our University takes pride in its unique language learning opportunities and its uncompromising commitment to linguistic excellence. Offering a choice of 53 foreign languages, we hold a Guinness World Record for the largest number of languages taught at any academic institution.
By choosing to study with us, you choose to receive a prestigious hands-on education of the highest standard. MGIMO’s honorary degrees are held by some of the world’s most prominent leaders, while its best graduates include a substantial number of heads of state and government, foreign secretaries and other cabinet ministers, top entrepreneurs and senior corporate executives.
Based in Moscow, a vibrant and trending megalopolis driven by innovation, our students enjoy access to cutting-edge infrastructure on our campus (dormitories, a library, a sports center, etc.).
Studying in Russia opens before you the unique and exciting world of this vast country-cum-civilisation. Our immersive youth project “Explore Russia” will be your guide to its rich history, ancient culture and diverse geography.
The curriculum of the program “International Diplomacy and Political Regional Studies” has both core disciplines and electives. This enables each student to build an individual academic trajectory in line with to their professional interests and personal predispositions.
The coursework is divided between lectures, seminars, workshops, and other formats based on field research, visiting experts’ participation, and group reports. Students are required to defend a Master’s Thesis to be eligible for the degree.
The degree of Master of Arts in International Relations is conferred upon students who have satisfactorily completed the chosen coursework, passed the state qualifying exam, and publicly defended a Master’s Thesis.
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* Intensive modules by Visiting Professors can be out of Schedule
Attendance is obligatory. Absence from 30 academic hours leads to expulsion.
Core subjects
Subject | Faculty | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
Russian/Foreign Language |
Department of Russian (or other linguistic departments depending on a language) |
4 |
Academic Writing |
English Department №1 |
3 |
History of International Relations and the Foreign Policy of Russia |
Department of International Relations and Foreign Policy of Russia |
4 |
Political Economy of Eurasia |
Department of Economic Relations and Foreign Economic Affairs |
4 |
Research Work on Master Thesis |
|
6 |
Electives
Subject | Faculty | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
International Law |
International Law Department |
2 |
Comparative Constitutional Law |
Department of Constitutional Law |
2 |
World Economy |
World Economy Department |
2 |
International Journalism |
School of International Journalism |
2 |
Obligatory
Subject | Faculty | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
Russian/Foreign Language |
Department of Russian (or other linguistic departments depending on a language) |
6 |
Academic Writing |
English Department №1 |
2 |
The Grand Strategy of Russia |
Department of Diplomacy |
4 |
Global Security |
Visiting Professor |
4 |
Research Work on Master Thesis |
|
6 |
Electives
Subject | Faculty | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
Digital Diplomacy |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Public Diplomacy |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Network Diplomacy |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Energy Diplomacy |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Second-Track Diplomacy |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Sport Diplomacy |
In cooperation with School of Business and International Proficiency |
2 |
Obligatory
Subject | Faculty | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
Russian/Foreign Language |
Department of Russian (or other linguistic departments depending on a language) |
6 |
Academic Writing |
English Department №1 |
4 |
Regional Political Systems: East and West |
Visiting Professor |
4 |
Comparative Regional Integrations |
Department of Integration and Human Rights Law |
2 |
International and Multilateral Diplomacy |
Department of Diplomacy |
3 |
Research Work on Master Thesis |
|
6 |
Electives
Subject | Faculty | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
Post-Soviet Studies |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Euro-Atlantic Studies |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Asia-Pacific Studies |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Middle East Studies |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Latin America Studies |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
African Studies |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
Dean of School of Government and International Affairs
Associate Professor, Department of Diplomacy
Dr. Alexander Bobrov
Academic advisor of the program
Professor, Department of Diplomacy
Dr. Olga Lebedeva