For Graduates

CREES is proud to offer several graduate degree options in Russian and East European Studies including the M.A.; the certificate of graduate studies; and dual degrees with business, law, and public policy. The degrees are interdisciplinary and allow flexibility to students choosing to focus their studies on humanities, social sciences, and professional coursework related to Russia and Eastern Europe. REES degrees are intended to train future academic and professional experts on the region; a key component of this is competency in at least one regional language.

 

Applicants to the REES M.A. program must have completed a bachelor's degree. Those admitted to the program typically present GRE scores in the mid-600s, as well as an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25. (Applicants to the Business Administration or Law dual degree programs may substitute GMAT or LSAT scores.)

 

Attainment of area language proficiency needed for post-graduation careers is a key program objective. All students must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to three years in at least one language of the region (German not included) by completing coursework at the appropriate level (or the equivalent). Except for native speakers, all students must also take a proficiency exam administered by the relevant U-M language program. Students are encouraged to continue language study even after minimum proficiency levels have been achieved, since they will want to use primary language sources for their master's projects.

 

Individuals may apply online through the Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

 

Please follow the links below for more information about REES graduate programs. Prospective and current students can also email Rachel Facey, CREES Student Services Associate, at crees.admissions@umich.edu or call 734.764.0351.

Graduate Master's Degree Program

Graduate Certificate Program in REES

Dual Degree Programs with Professional Schools and Other Units