Overview

Key facts

International-level journalists are engaged in the development of such topical issues as the formation of the country's image abroad (country branding), the effectiveness of mass communication between different countries and peoples, information policy in business communications, convergent processes in modern media, etc.
The International Journalism program at RUDN University is English-taught and includes scientific research in the chosen field, work in professional research groups to develop topical issues in the field of modern journalism, preparation of scientific projects in the field of journalism, independent preparation of scientific publications in Russian and foreign journals.

Careers

Graduates are ready for such activities as preparing and writing texts for all types of media, analyzing the international situation and its coverage in the media, promoting modern Russia and their country in the international arena, etc.
Graduates work as journalists, editors, senior editors in Russian and foreign Mass media, in information, advertising and PR agencies, press services of various organizations; teach at leading Russian and foreign universities; work on scientific projects and complex research, including interdisciplinary ones.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and philosophy of science
Methodology of scientific research
Pedagogy of higher education
Theories of mass communication
Modern media holdings and communication policy
Mass communication in the digital world
Academic English
Russian as a foreign language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Documents:

a copy of the document on education or qualifications and, if necessary, translation of this document into Russian
scanned copy of a passport or other document proving identity and citizenship
consent to personal data processing
a copy of the medical certificate on the absence of contraindications for studying in the Russian Federation and on the absence of HIV and AIDS
photo

Personal portfolio:

average academic grade at the previous place of study with special emphasis on the score in core subjects for the future major
participation in competitions and Olympiads in specialized disciplines
recommendations from RUDN University, public organizations, associations, associations of Russian and foreign institutions, certificates of the Russian language proficiency.

For postgraduate programs, research articles and a letter of motivation are required.

Tuition Fee

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International

7600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7600 EUR per year during 36 months.
National

4705 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4705 EUR per year during 36 months.

for Russia and CIS citizens: 466700 ₽
for the citizens of the countries of "far abroad": $7900 / €7600

Living costs for Moscow

41640 - 81437 RUB /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.