The course provides students with a profound knowledge about contemporary politics, international diplomacy, governmental and legal systems, economics and international relations and security, with focus on Russia.

At the University of Reading, the programme will give you an excellent grounding in preparation for a PhD, or for a research career in think tanks, government departments or non-governmental organisations. The master's is suitable for students with an interest in international relations and contemporary issues of international security. 

The programme gives you the freedom to tailor the course to suit your particular research interests. You will also write a specialist research dissertation in consultation with an expert supervisor.

For more information on the curriculum or to apply please visit the MGIMO website, or the University of Reading's course page. 

Discount: the University of Reading is pleased to offer students from MGIMO a 10% discount on their tuition fees when spending their second year at the University.

How to apply: to apply to MGIMO please apply via the online system or email masters@inno.mgimo.ru 

If you are already a student at MGIMO and want to spend your second year at the University of Reading, please apply online and select MGIMO as your partner institution.

If you are a University of Reading student looking to study at MGIMO in your second year, please speak to your programme director who will recommend you to MGIMO directly.

We prepare you to graduate with a diverse portfolio and skill set through our:

• practice-focused approach. Develop valuable links with employers, gain real-world experience, and embed your learning in professional practice.
• focus on research intensity. Advance your research skills with the support of experienced academics. You'll be in good company: 100% of our overall research 
  was judged to be world-leading, internationally-excellent or internationally-recognised (REF, 2014 – Law).

You will develop a comparative, international perspective of commercial law and benefit from:

• high-quality teaching and modules led by expert academic researchers and practitioners
• opportunities to hear from guest speakers who excel in their fields
• a dynamic learning environment.

For more information on the curriculum or to apply please see the following institution pages:

• MGIMO master's 
• The University of Reading LLM International Commercial Law course  
• The University of Reading LLM International Commercial Law with International Banking Law and Financial Regulation course 

Discount: the University of Reading is pleased to offer MGIMO students 10% discount on their tuition fees when spending their second year at the University of Reading.

How to apply: to apply to MGIMO please apply via the online system or contact them at masters@inno.mgimo.ru

If you are already a student at MGIMO and want to spend your second year at University of Reading, please apply online and select MGIMO as your partner institution.

If you are a University of Reading student looking to study at MGIMO in your second year, please speak to your programme director who will recommend you to MGIMO directly.

Graduates of the programme have developed:

• advanced analytical tools to find a balance between risk and profitability
• predicted and proposed solutions to counter macroeconomic shocks and their impact on the activities of financial intermediaries
• used modern tools for risk analysis, assessment and hedging
• constructed a risk profile for new operations and services.

For more information on the curriculum or to apply please see the MGIMO department page.

At the University of Reading you will study at the ICMA Centre, part of the prestigious triple accredited Henley Business School. The ICMA Centre is home to the most extensive non-investment bank dealing facilities in the world. 

Their unique practice-centred approach includes a number of finance education innovations aiming to provide students with a solid grounding for a career in the industry and a skill set that sets them apart from graduates of other finance programmes.

You can study any of the following degrees as part of the double master's programme:

• MSc Financial Risk Management

• MSc Investment Management

• MSc Corporate Finance

• MSc International Shipping and Finance

Discount: the University of Reading is pleased to offer students from MGIMO a 10% discount on their tuition fees when spending their second year at the University of Reading.

How to apply: to apply to MGIMO please apply via the online system or contact them via e-mail.

If you are already a student at MGIMO and want to spend your second year at the University of Reading, you can apply online, selecting MGIMO as your partner institution.

If you are a University of Reading student looking to study at MGIMO in your second year, please speak to your programme director who will recommend you to MGIMO directly. 

After completing the programme, graduates will:

• have experience in the field of business organisation
• know the process of starting a new business
• be able organise advertising and PR activities
• have extensive skills for the implementation of complex business projects.

At the University of Reading you will study at the triple-accredited Henley Business School where the programmes take a practical, research-led approach to business and management. 

The interactive teaching methods and variety of optional modules will enable you to evaluate and discuss complex topics, giving you an unrivalled insight into the challenges facing companies in an international context.

For more information on the curriculum or to apply, please see the MGIMO and University of Reading websites. 

Discount: the University of Reading is pleased to offer students from MGIMO 10% discount on their tuition fees when spending their second year at University of Reading.

How to apply: to apply to MGIMO please apply via the online system or contact them masters@inno.mgimo.ru

If you are already a student at MGIMO and want to spend your second year at University of Reading, please apply online and select MGIMO as your partner institution.

If you are a University of Reading student looking to study at MGIMO in your second year, please speak to your programme director who will recommend you to MGIMO directly.