Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
The Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (MAERES) brings you to a broad and deep understanding of the politics, history, economics, language and culture of the diverse countries and challenges in a region that stretches from Central Europe to the Pacific Ocean and spans the Baltic to the Black Seas.
Rigorous courses taught by scholars and practitioners prepare you to engage with complex and dynamic issues facing the region.
Quick facts
Deadlines
Spring 2026 term
- Spring deadline: November 1, 2025
Fall 2026 term
- Fee waiver deadline: December 1, 2025
- Priority deadline: January 15, 2026 – scholarship consideration
- Final deadline: April 1, 2026
Contact
ceres@georgetown.edu
Program duration
- 2 years, full-time
- Part-time study option
Credits
- 6 core credits
- 6 advanced language credits
- 24 elective credits
Average cohort size
- 14-18 students
Who should apply?
Our master of arts degree is aimed at advancing the expertise and skills of those who have already begun to study Eurasia and Eastern Europe. At Georgetown, you will build advanced language skills, take multidisciplinary courses from experts and benefit from advising tailored to specific career goals. In the context of a region prone to dramatic changes, you will graduate with the methodological skills and core knowledge required to interpret present and future developments.
Curriculum
We offer a rich and diverse curriculum that spans five disciplines and a broad geography from Estonia to Turkey, Moldova to Siberia. You will take two required research courses, two advanced language courses and then choose from electives offered by MAERES and other SFS programs. Personalized advising ensures you will find the courses that best advance your goals. Exposure to diverse perspectives and methodologies will prepare you to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical insights.
We also offer an accelerated degree for current undergraduate students and joint degrees for graduate students through Georgetown Law and the Department of Government.
Career paths
By achieving a broad and deep understanding of the diverse countries of eastern Europe and Eurasia, you’ll be prepared to work to understand and solve challenges facing this part of the world. Our graduates have careers focused on the rapidly changing region, holding positions across governments, international agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and academia.
“My time at SFS helped me to strengthen my critical thinking abilities and my analytical skills and gave me a global perspective that I plan to leverage to contribute meaningfully to Kazakhstan’s progress.”
in the world for international relations master’s programs
2024 Foreign Policy Magazine
employed or continuing education within six months of graduation
MAERES Class of 2022 – 2024
Faculty highlights
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Michael David-FoxProfessor | Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies
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Diana DumitruIon Ratiu Associate Teaching Professor in Romanian Studies
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Jill DoughertyAdjunct Professor – Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES)
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