# Interdisciplinary East European Studies (Master)

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The master’s programme in Interdisciplinary Eastern European Studies qualifies early stage researchers for disciplines in the humanities and social sciences that deal with the East European region and societies. Graduates have specialist knowledge of the culture, society, politics and history of at least one of the countries in the region, as well as (at least) basic knowledge of an East European language.

### Master of Arts

Degree Programme Code: 066 610

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: bilingual ([German](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/) & [English](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/#c152670))

NO entrance examination

[Curriculum](https://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Masterstudien/MA_Interdisziplinaere_Osteuropastudien_Version2019.pdf)

### Facts & Figures

- Students: **135**
- Graduates in the last academic year: **4**
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): **7,6**

*Data updated on: 26**.11.2025*

[Information about presentation & calculation](https://backend.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=157848&L=2&id=157848)

*\*[Click here for further information on statistical data in the field of teaching and learning. (in German)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/studienangebot/warum-hier-studieren/statistische-daten-zum-studienbetrieb/)*

### Attention

#### Instruction Language German

Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a [certificate of German proficiency on C1 level](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/).

### Admission Procedure

[Information about the admission procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/interdisciplinary-east-european-studies/)

[English language requirements](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/)

### Information on Previous Studies:

In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:

- [History (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/history-bachelor-with-osa/)
- [Political Science (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/political-science-bachelor-with-entrance-exam-procedure/)
- [Slavonic Studies (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/slavonic-studies-bachelor-with-osa/)
- [Social and Cultural Anthropology (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/social-and-cultural-anthropology-bachelor-with-entrance-exam-procedure/)
- [Master Access Guide](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/mag-interdisciplinary-east-european-studies/)

### Getting started

[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/interdisciplinary-east-european-studies-master/)

[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)

[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)

### Getting Informed

[StudiesServiceUnit History](https://spl-geschichte.univie.ac.at/service-beratung-kontakt/studienservicestellen/)

[Students' Representatives History](https://strv-geschichte.univie.ac.at/news/)

## Study Programme

The degree programme has the following structure: A compulsory module providing an introduction to multidisciplinary Eastern European studies, an alternative group of compulsory modules on disciplinary compensations, an alternative compulsory module providing a specialisation, and a compulsory module providing an individual specialisation. Furthermore, students have to complete compulsory interdisciplinary research seminars, as well as a compulsory master’s seminar, requiring them to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination. Students have to specialise in one of the following subject areas: Eastern European history, social sciences or Slavic languages and literatures.

### Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

- Regional and cultural studies
- Slavic languages and literatures
- Society
- Language skills
- History

...and many more.

## Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.

[PM1 Introduction to Multidisciplinary East European Studies (13 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333942)

[PM2 Alternative groups of compulsory modules "Compensations" (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333943)

[Alternative group of compulsory modules "Compensation: History and Slavonic Languages and Literature" (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333948)

[PM2.1a History (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333954)

[PM2.2a Slavonic Languages and Literature (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333955)

[Alternative group of compulsory modules "Compensation: History and Social Sciences" (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333949)

[PM2.1b History (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333956)

[PM2.2b Social Sciences (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333957)

[Alternative group of compulsory modules "Compensation: Social Sciences and Slavonic Languages and Literature" (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333950)

[PM2.1c Social Sciences (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333958)

[PM2.2c Slavonic Languages and Literature (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333959)

[PM3 Alternative Compulsory Module "Specialisation" (24 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333944)

[PM3.1 History of Eastern Europe (24 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333951)

[PM3.2 Social Sciences (24 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333952)

[PM3.3 Slawische Sprachen und Literaturen (24 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333953)

[PM4 Extension, Individual Emphasis (23 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333945)

[PM5 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333946)

[PM6 Master's Thesis Seminar (5 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333947)

[Additional Courses](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=334016)

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## After Graduation

Students acquire region-specific competences in humanities and social sciences. Graduates are qualified to work at institutions and companies that are active in the geographical and political region concerned.

### Continuing after Graduation

- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [Alumni of the University of Vienna](https://www.alumni.ac.at/)
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- [Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna](https://www.uniport.at/uniport-fuer-studierende)

### Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

[#### Degree programme in retrospect](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-surveys/)

### Graduates ...

- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 2.2 (good)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.3 (appropriate)

→ These results are based on feedback from 6 graduates.

\**You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the**[master's programme in](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/071_Master_Interdisziplinre_Osteuropastudien_public.pdf)* *[Interdisciplinary Eastern European Studies](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/071_Master_Interdisziplinre_Osteuropastudien_public.pdf) (in German).*

[#### Career entry & paths](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-tracking/)

### Graduates ...

- find employment within 4 months after graduation on average.

\*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "[MA History](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnentracking/2023/englisch/UA_F1_2023_MA_History_en.pdf)".

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