Regional Studies–Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia

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United States of America, Cambridge

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Harvard University

United States of America , Cambridge

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 105

Campuses

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines5-Sep-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 52,456 / total

Next Intake 5-Sep-2023

Regional Studies–Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia

About

A customizable curriculum, academically rigorous coursework, and professional development resources are the hallmarks of this program. As a Regional Studies–Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia (REECA) student, you will be part of the Davis Center's collegial community of scholars who focus on this world area.

Your program of study will be tailored to your academic and career goals, with emphasis on the history, politics, languages, and culture of the region. You may cross-register at Harvard professional schools, the Fletcher School, and MIT to build skills and expand your network.

Current REECA students work with Davis Center initiatives like the Negotiation Task Force, the Program on Central Asia, and the Imperiia Project. Elsewhere at Harvard, students have found positions at Russia Matters, the libraries, and as research assistants for individual scholars.

Recent graduates of the program have gained admission to doctoral programs at Harvard and other prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Princeton University, Cornell University, and Stanford University. Others have begun careers at the US State Department, the Organization for Economic Cooperation in Paris, Deloitte, and Google. An active international alumni community offers networking and professional development opportunities in diverse fields.

Additional information on the graduate program is available from the REECA program and requirements for the degree are detailed in GSAS Policies.

Disciplines

School of Arts & Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Your degree program will note one of three options regarding submission of scores for the GRE General Test (GSAS also accepts scores from the GRE General Test at Home).

Required: You must submit GRE General Test results.
Optional: You may submit GRE General Test results if you wish.
Not Accepted: Do not submit GRE General Test results. GRE General Test scores will not be considered when applications are reviewed.

Sending GRE Scores

When taking the GRE, you will have an opportunity to request that your scores be sent to your academic institutions of choice. Be sure to select Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as each Harvard admissions office has its own ETS school code. To ensure that your scores are matched to your applicant record, the First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth on your test score report must match the information you enter in the GSAS Applicant Portal. GRE score reports must be sent to GSAS by the application deadline.

Use ETS code 3451 to send GRE scores to Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (department code is not required).
GRE tests must be taken within five years of your expected date of matriculation. If you are applying for fall 2023 admission, you must submit scores from tests taken no earlier than September 1, 2018.
An official score report from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is required. If you have personal score reports from tests taken within the valid period (as described above), you can upload them to your application in addition to requesting that your scores be sent.

Some degree programs also require GRE Subject Tests. Visit your degree program page of interest for more information.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 52,456

Application Fee

USD 105

How to Apply

STEP 1: CHOOSE A PROGRAM

GSAS offers master’s and PhD degrees in programs based in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering and applied sciences. Many programs also allow a student to conduct more focused research by choosing an area of study. Review the programs on offer to decide which best meets your academic goals.

STEP 2: MAKE A NOTE OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE

Application deadlines vary by program and are noted on the program page.

STEP 3: Review the STANDARDIZED TESTS requirements

Programs may require Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test or subject test scores. Applicants who are non-native English speakers may be required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English Language test (TOEFL or IELTS). Review the admissions policy on English Proficiency for more information. Be sure to register early for required tests.