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Study abroad in Saint Petersburg, Russia: Most popular universities for Area & Cultural Studies.

Are you thinking of studying Area & Cultural Studies, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Area & Cultural Studies in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.


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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)

Our University’s position as a world-class University is confirmed by its RAEX ranking: it is 11th among the top 100 Russia’s universities and the 36th place in EECA University Ranking. Our University has always been among the leaders of higher education in St. Petersburg.
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European University at St. Petersburg

European University at Saint Petersburg is a private graduate school and a top research university in the social sciences and humanities in Russia. Here students from different countries study Russian and Eurasian history, culture, politics as well as energy politics. EUSP stands for high quality of research and education and is accredited by the Russian Federation.
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ITMO University

ITMO University is one of the top Russian institutions which provides training and research in advanced science, engineering and technology. The history of the University spans over a period of more than 100 years. ITMO University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs as well as post-doctoral research and short-term courses. 
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Saint-Petersburg State University

St Petersburg State University is the first university in Russia founded by Peter the Great in 1724. Along with Moscow State University, SPbU has a special privilege to set its own educational standards and award its own diplomas in two languages — Russian and English. 

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Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University

Welcome to Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, which is situated in St.Petersburg – one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
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Most popular Area & Cultural Studies programmes for international students in Saint Petersburg

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Area & Cultural Studies degree in Saint Petersburg.

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ITMO Spring Hype

ITMO University

Do you want to know more about ITMO University and St. Petersburg? Join our ITMO Spring Hype school and get ready for an exciting journey!
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Doing Business in Russia

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)

The Doing Business in Russia program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) also provides students with learning basics of Russian Language (or improving the language background).
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Doing Business in Russia

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)

Would you like to know how to do business in Russia and enjoy your winter holidays in the cultural capital of Russia - the city of Saint-Petersburg? Join the Doing Business in Russia program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)!
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Sociocultural Studies

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)

The Sociocultural Studies program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) explores the complex networks linking local social and cultural life with global structures and processes.
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Summer School in Russian History, Arts & Life (4 weeks in June)

European University at St. Petersburg

Summer School in Russian History, Arts & Life (4 weeks in June) at the European University at St. Petersburg invites bachelor and master degree students, researchers,  journalists, and everyone interested in Russian Studies to learn more about history, culture and the modern lifestyle in Russia at our four-week summer school.
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Summer School in Russian Language and Culture

ITMO University

Are you interested in Russian culture and language? Would you like to experience the magic of white nights in St. Petersburg? Are you passionate about the Russian history, music, literature, art and architecture?
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Summer Quest In The Russian Language And Culture

ITMO University

Want to discover St. Petersburg through the Russian classical literature (Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Sergey Dovlatov, Joseph Brodsky, Anna Akhmatova)? Then the Summer Quest In The Russian Language And Culture offered by the ITMO University is exactly the thing for you!
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Focus on Russia - Language, Art and Politics

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)

Do you want to study Russian language and learn more about political and cultural life of Russia? Join this Focus on Russia - Language, Art and Politics course at the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)!
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Area & Cultural Studies

Area and Cultural Studies degrees prepare specialists who analyse all aspect of a certain culture and how it interacts with other cultures. Cultural Studies usually cover the Asian, African, American, or Latin regions from a historical, political, sociological, and artistic point of view. Graduates find work as cultural studies instructors, community outreach managers, and more.

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