AI summary
This master's programme on the formation of modern Western civilisation covers the reception of ancient and medieval heritage. Students develop research skills with historical sources and study collections and monuments in St Petersburg. Graduates work in libraries, museums and research institutes.
Tuition
Fee details
International students · Course 1 · 432,500 ₽ per academic year
What you will study
- Classical and Medieval Heritage in Saint Petersburg
- Formation of European Identity
- International Relations in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
- Modern Methods in Historical Research
- The Constitution of the Roman Republic and Modern Political Institutions
Admission requirements 2026/27
Entrance tests
- Foreign applicants for paid bachelor, specialist and master's places take entrance tests based on SPbU's published test programmes.
Application and arrival
- Foreign paid applicants applying online also upload a photograph.
- Foreign bachelor, specialist and master's applicants provide a copy of their migration card.
Admission details
- Admission route
- International students
Before you apply
Check which documents to prepare before applying.
Passport
General preparation guidance
Prepare your international passport and a clear copy of the page with your photo and personal details.
If you need a Russian study visa, use this passport for your invitation and visa application at a Russian embassy or consulate.
Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the start date of your study visa.
Required when applying
Foreign paid bachelor, specialist and master's applicants submitting electronically provide an image of their identity and citizenship document.
Education documents
General preparation guidance
Prepare your school certificate or diploma in its original language, with the supplement or transcript showing your subjects and grades.
Depending on the country that issued it, you may need an apostille or consular legalisation. Some documents are exempt.
Your qualification may also need recognition in Russia. Ask the university which steps apply to your document.
Required when applying
Foreign paid bachelor, specialist and master's applicants submitting electronically provide their education document and supplement.
Russian translations
General preparation guidance
Prepare Russian translations of your passport and education documents.
Have the translations certified by a Russian notary or a Russian consulate in the country of issue.
Education translation
Required when applying
Foreign-language documents require a certified Russian translation for bachelor, specialist and master's admission.
Russian language certificate
General preparation guidance
TORFL (TRKI) is an official certificate showing your level of Russian.
To get it, pass a Russian language test at an authorised testing centre. The test covers reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar.
A language course can help you prepare. A course completion document is not the same as a TORFL certificate.
Check the level and accepted proof with the university. Some universities accept their own Russian entrance test instead of a certificate.
Visa
If applicable when applying
Foreign bachelor, specialist and master's applicants provide a copy of their entry visa if they entered Russia using one.
Already in Russia?General preparation guidance
Prepare copies of your migration card and current registration (proof of where you stay), if these documents were issued to you.
Also prepare your valid visa or residence permit, if you have one.
Before enrolment or changing universities, contact the university’s international office. Tell them why you are in Russia and when your documents expire.
Ask whether your current documents allow you to study and what needs to be updated.
Document information from university admission rules for 2026/27.