Overview
As a PhD research student of Russian or Russian and East European Studies programme at University of Nottingham you will benefit from our interdisciplinary links with other institutions through our partnership with the Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES), which is funded by AHRC, ESRC, HEFCE and SHEFCE and spearheaded from Glasgow.
Features
- CRCEES also awards studentships at all postgraduate levels and runs an annual research forum and summer school especially for the postgraduates of its member institutions.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- History and culture of early Rus and Muscovy
- History and culture of Byzantium
- Literature of exile and migration
- Yugoslav and post-Yugoslav literature and cinema
- Literature and culture of Central Europe and the Habsburg monarchy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject – we would usually expect you to hold, or be working towards, a masters degree in a relevant subject.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International – Non-residents: 48,417 AUD / year (≈ 25,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic – Citizens or residents: 9,890 AUD / year (≈ 5,260 GBP / year)
Living costs
Nottingham, United Kingdom: 1,096-1,839 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Russian and East European Studies.
- University of Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship — University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Provided by university. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2026-10-10. Merit-based.
- Sports Scholarships — University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Provided by university. Grant: 13,500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- International Sporting Excellence Award — University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Provided by university. Grant: 7,000 GBP. Deadline: Anytime.
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarship — University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Provided by university. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2026-10-14.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, U.S. government. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2026-10-07.
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, ServiceScape. Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 2026-11-30.
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, ACES Education Fund. Grant: 3,500 USD. Deadline: 2026-11-15.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Junhua Li. Grant: 19,000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Boustany Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2027-02-28. Merit-based.
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Amber Scholar. Grant: 6,000 USD. Deadline: 2027-01-31. Merit-based.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, IvyPanda. Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 2026-10-31. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Voice Talent Online. Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 2027-03-01.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Salvado Law. Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 2027-01-13. Merit-based.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant: 3,000 USD. Deadline: 2026-12-31. Need-based.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Grant: 22,500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Leopold Figl Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 2026-12-31. Need-based.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant: 1,500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant: 12,000 USD. Deadline: 2027-01-11.
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