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Asian and African Economies and International Economic Relations (with Asian/African language tuition)

58.04.01 In Russian

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Main courses
  • Foreign Economic Relations of Asian and African Countries
  • Logic and Methodology of Research
  • Concepts of Modern Asian and African Studies
  • Microeconomics
  • Modern Concepts in Macroeconomics
  • World Economy and International Economic Relations
  • English / Spanish / German / French
  • The language block of Asian/African languages
  • History of Islamic Economic Thought / Finance, Money, Credit
  • Islamic Economies / Economic Modernisation in East Asia
  • Business Negotiations / Banking and Finance in Asia and Africa
  • Internship. Research Work
Our advantages
  • The master's programme ‘Asian and African Economies and International Economic Relations (with Asian/African language tuition)’ is aimed at: developing in students a holistic understanding of the economic characteristics of Asian/African countries; studying the issues in economic growth, investment, international trade and financial systems in Asia and Africa; understanding the processes of globalisation of the world economy, labour migration mechanisms and their impact on state and social policy; and developing the ability to analyse critically economic relations using a systematic approach. Students also study in depth one or more Asian/African languages.
  • The programme is designed to develop in students a scientific horizon that makes it possible to: perceive and interpret scientific ideas in various fields of humanitarian research; instil professional skills of scientific inquiries and research; develop the ability to use efficiently the achievements of modern science; work in a research team; and use the knowledge obtained to solve theoretical and applied tasks.
Main areas of research

Asian and African economies and international economic relations

The sphere of interaction with Asian/African countries and peoples

Russian, regional and international organisations interacting with Asian/African countries and peoples

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The programme descriptions for the 2025/2026 academic year are currently being updated. Information regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the St Petersburg University Admissions Committee website.

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