The key to it all is the Language Pledge—an agreement you make to communicate only in Russian for the duration of the program.
Reading, writing, speaking, and thinking in Russian, you will challenge yourself as never before and push your language skills to a higher level than you imagined possible. You’ll also take part in cocurricular activities ranging from art and cooking to music and sports—all conducted in Russian.
And while abroad, experience the culture first-hand—studying at a local university, exploring urban oases and historic sites, and building relationships with the people who call this deeply traditional and rapidly evolving nation home.
The Master of Arts in Russian is designed as a broadly based program of study in itself, rather than as the first stage of a doctoral program. You may choose to earn your MA in one of the following ways:
Cost information is approximate, please visit the program's website for the most up to date information available.
Middlebury offers a number of merit-based fellowships and scholarships for the Languages Schools. To be considered, you must be accepted by one of the Language Schools and meet all additional application requirements. However, you may submit your scholarship application before you receive an admission decision.
State or Local Grant
Private Grant
Other Grant
State or Local Scholarship
Private Scholarship
Other Scholarship
Veteran Educational Assistance Program
Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance
State or Local Military Assistance
Graduate and DML degree seeking students, who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for Federal Unsubsidized Direct or Grad PLUS loans.
Federal Unsubsidized Loan
Private Loan
Other Loan
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
