Russian Translation

Program Category: MA Programs
Chair: Mark Lipovetsky
Director of Graduate Studies: Irina Reyfman
Website: https://slavic.columbia.edu/content/ma-russian-translation
Degree Programs: Full-time/Part-time: Free-standing MA

The Russian Translation MA Program is not accepting applications for 2025 admission.

Students with strong Russian reading skills and a practical interest in translation may apply for the MA program in Russian Translation. Students work with the director of the program, Professor Ronald Meyer (Harriman Institute), to select the most appropriate courses and projects. This program does not lead toward a doctorate.

Special Admissions Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, all students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades for each school attended, a statement of academic purpose, a writing sample (a course paper, term paper, etc.), a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation from academic sources.

All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.

For more information, refer to our Admissions Information and Frequently Asked Questions pages.