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theory and history of culture and art

3 places
3 years
july 2026

phd

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theory and history of culture and art

3 places
3 years
july 2026
we prepare independent thinkers and teachers, experts in art history with professional skills and knowledge that (1) make it possible to solve scientific and pedagogical problems, (2) be free to navigate the humanitarian scientific tradition and modern methods of analyzing various phenomena of spatial, temporal and performance arts, architecture and visual culture.
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History and philosophy of science

✚ What is the need and possibility of a philosophical justification for science? ✚ What are the fundamental conditions for the formation of modern science? ✚ What is the path to the problem of objectivity in the social and human sciences? ✚ What are the problems of modern science as a social institution?

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Pedagogy and teaching methods in higher education

✚ What strategies for planning and organizing the learning process contribute to maximum student engagement and academic achievement? ✚ How can effective instructional materials be developed that accommodate the diversity of student learning styles and needs? ✚ What approaches to inclusive education can be used to ensure equal access to learning for students with special needs? ✚ How can research activities be effectively integrated into the learning process?

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Recent Trends in Arts and Culture Studies

✚ What are the current trends in art and cultural studies? ✚ What interdisciplinary approaches are developing at the intersection of various subject areas and can be applied in research?

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Foreign (English) language

✚ How to effectively use a foreign language in professional and research activities? ✚ How to develop authentic listening skills? ✚ How to improve oral and written communication in professional communication? ✚ What are the basic principles of writing academic texts in a foreign language?

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conferences

<p id="">During their studies, students gain experience both participating in and independently organizing large-scale scientific events. The School of Arts and Cultural Heritage regularly hosts scientific conferences on current issues in art, museology, and cultural heritage preservation. Leading experts, researchers, and students participate in these conferences, creating a platform for professional dialogue and the exchange of ideas.</p>

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curatorial circle

<p id="">This is a practical laboratory course in which students and auditors from the European University work on creating visual art exhibitions. The "circle" combines elements of project management, teamwork, and artistic practice: we examine photographs, develop an exhibition concept, discuss current issues in contemporary curating, develop an exhibition plan, write curatorial texts and press releases—and ultimately, together, open the exhibition to the public.</p>

/working on a dissertation
During all three years, graduate students have been writing and preparing for the defense of their dissertation research. This work includes not only the author of the dissertation himself and his immediate supervisor, but also other teachers and students of the program.
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/price
200,000
per year
based on the results of entrance exams and each semester, students are ranked,
which distributes discounts and scholarships
Russian students registered outside St. Petersburg who take 1-3 places receive an additional $10,000 in addition to the scholarship
1—3
95% discount
$30,000 scholarship
/admission

Document preparation

may-june 2026

— Application for study
— Identity and citizenship card, copy
— Higher education document, original or copy of the document
— SNILS, Scan copy or extract from the FIU (State Services)
— Photos, 3x4 cm in color or black and white (2 pieces)
— Consent to the processing and distribution of personal data
— Creating special conditions
— Diplomas of the winner (prize-winner) of Olympiads and competitions
— Documents confirming individual achievements

At the discretion of the applicant:
— Short autobiography (CV)
— Statement of scientific intent
— Recommendations of the department, faculty, supervisor (if any)

Application submission

july 2026

The documents required for admission are submitted to the selection committee in one of the following ways:
— through the Public Services portalГосуслуги
— personally bring to the admissions office

Entrance examinations

august 2026

программа вступительных испытаний с примерами вопросов к экзамену и собеседованию

Магистратура: слово изображение: литература в ряду других искусств →
Магистратура: языки искусства в культуре:проблемы взаимодействия →
Магистратура: музейные исследования и кураторские стратегии →
аспирантура: Теория и история культуры и искусства →

Results announcement

august 2026

Information on the number of applications submitted and the results of entrance examinations is published on the university's website in the “For Applicants” section

Contract signing and first-semester payment

august 2026

You can sign an agreement right after you have successfully passed the entrance tests, that is, as soon as you see that your results make it to the rankings
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Phone/fax

+7 (812) 386-7635

mail

arts@eu.spb.ru

maria koshko
administrator

mkoshko@eu.spb.ru

European University at Saint Petersburg
191187, Saint Petersburg, ul. Gagarinskaya, 6/1