Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
Duolingo English Test: 130
TOEFL iBT: 100
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
New York City, United States
Disciplines
History, Literature, Slavic studies
Overview
Students are fully funded for five years of study. The Comparative Literature and History - Russia degree at New York University is designed to encourage innovative work made possible by disciplinary crossover while also providing strong grounding in students’ discipline of choice.
Features
- The goal is a broad understanding of the field, taking account of the various contexts in which Russia can be studied.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Russian and Slavic Studies
- History, and Comparative Literature
- Anthropology
- Music
- Hebrew and Judaic Studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 130
TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates apply through either the Department of Comparative Literature or the Department of History, depending on their main field; the applicant’s statement of purpose should clearly note his/her interest in the ISR.
- Specific requirements for admissions and degrees are those of the Ph.D.-granting department (Comparative Literature or History) in which the student enrolls (please see the links above for application requirements and deadlines). In addition to pursuing courses in their chosen department, students will take classes in the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies, including specially designed interdisciplinary seminars.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Living costs
New York City, United States
2,566-5,598 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
