The Eastern European and Russian studies programme is devised to provide you with a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the region, including its political, economic and cultural particularities, and to develop the academic and analytical skills that will enable you to analyse, evaluate and assess key political and social processes within this dynamic and exciting region of the world.
First-hand experience of issues specific to the Eastern Europe region through studies that encompass a range of areas including the state, society, economics, culture and politics of the region.
Professional expertise in the key issues that impact the domestic and foreign policies of the countries in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories and methods of contemporary political science, especially in the fields of international relations and comparative politics.
A deep understanding of the history and political systems of the Eastern European countries and Russia, as well as the political and economic transformation processes that are taking place in the region.
The skills necessary to analyse the development of the region, in the context of contemporary international and regional co-operation.
The methodological skills required to undertake and produce an independent research project.
Explore Eastern Europe from the modern and comfortable city of Vilnius.
Build your expertise by studying at one of the leading research institutions in the region. Join the lively hub of experts and practitioners in this field.
Take part in study trips around Eastern European countries and get to know the region first-hand by experiencing its culture and meeting researchers from our partner institutions.
Conduct an internship at leading foreign policy institution or think-tank.
What comes after?
Pursue a civil servant career in a public administration institution or diplomatic service.
Work as an analyst or expert in international organisations, academic and research institutions, or the private sector in Lithuania and abroad.
"Both years of study have brought a lot of experience: presenting tens of various presentations, conducting individual researches, reading huge amount of the works of prominent scientists of the past and the present by the recommendation of the lecturers, simulations of the international negotiations, visits to the state institutions of Lithuania and to the important business institutions, which play a role in the policy of Lithuania today, study trips, summer schools, conferences etc. It is impossible to describe the variety of absolutely new and fascinating activities, which the Program has proposed to us - to foreign students.“
"Both years of study have brought a lot of experience: presenting tens of various presentations, conducting individual researches, reading huge amount of the works of prominent scientists of the past and the present by the recommendation of the lecturers, simulations of the international negotiations, visits to the state institutions of Lithuania and to the important business institutions, which play a role in the policy of Lithuania today, study trips, summer schools, conferences etc. It is impossible to describe the variety of absolutely new and fascinating activities, which the Program has proposed to us - to foreign students.“