Language and Communication | Master's programs in Moscow

2 years of study

Full-time education in English

College of Basic Professional Studies

Major # 45.04.02
Linguistics

Minimal entrance exam score — 40 points.

Entrance examination content (317.7 KB)

399 000 ₽

Admissions

Details of admission

E-mail: welcome@misis.ru

International Students Service +7 499 649-44-80

Personally: Moscow, Leninsky Prospekt 4, block 1 (main building), 1st floor

The key advantages of the program

Three specialised tracks — one degree, multiple career paths

Students of Language and Communication receive a broad qualification in intercultural communication and, at the same time, develop a focused professional profile in one of three in-demand areas: international public relations, digital language education or regional and tourism studies. This structure allows students to deepen their expertise in the field that best matches their academic interests and career goals.

Students choose one of the following tracks at the beginning of their studies:

Communications and International Public Relations

This track prepares specialists in strategic communication for high-tech industries and the global market. Students learn how to design and manage communication strategies for technology startups, research institutes and large international companies.

A key advantage of this track is immersion in science-driven and knowledge-intensive industries — a distinctive feature of studying communications at a technological university. Learning is based on real projects, ranging from communication audits and media content production to full-scale strategic campaigns. The program includes guest lectures by industry experts, visits to corporate communication departments and internship opportunities.

Studying in English within multicultural student groups develops strong skills for working in global professional environments.

Second Language Teaching and Pedagogical Design in Digital Environments

This track focuses on training educational designers and EdTech specialists who combine expertise in linguistics, teaching methodology and digital content development.

Its key feature is a practice-oriented approach: from the first semester, students work on the creation of a real online course in English commissioned by partner organisations (including EdTech companies, language schools and universities). This project becomes the core element of the graduate’s professional portfolio and significantly increases employability.

Graduates work as educational technology experts, instructional designers, corporate trainers or curriculum developers.

Intercultural Communication and International Tourism

This track prepares specialists for the development and promotion of international tourism and cultural projects, with a focus on territorial development and intercultural interaction.

The track offers an interdisciplinary approach combining linguistics, cultural semiotics, regional studies and marketing. Students learn how to analyse the recreational and cultural potential of territories, design tourism products and promote regions and cultural initiatives on the global market.

The program is practice-oriented and includes research projects and collaboration with industry partners. Graduates pursue careers in tourism management, consulting and intercultural communication.

Digital Skills and Technologies

Regardless of the chosen track, students acquire key digital competencies throughout the program — from online course development and SMM strategies to data analysis in tourism and communication projects.

International Learning Environment

The program is fully taught in English and brings together students from different countries. This daily experience of intercultural communication forms professional skills essential for working in international companies and organisations.

Solving Real Business Challenges from Year One

Learning is built around project-based work using cases provided by program partners. Students develop PR campaigns, digital educational products and tourism concepts that reflect the realities of today’s global business environment.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares graduates for careers in:

international corporations;
PR and communication agencies;
EdTech companies and educational platforms;
tourism and hospitality groups;
cultural and educational institutions worldwide.

A strong partner network helps students begin their professional careers while still studying.

Research Infrastructure

The research infrastructure of the Language and Communication program is built around an applied approach, close collaboration with industry, and access to an international expert community. Instead of traditional laboratories, the program relies on a flexible network of partner organisations and invited practitioners, creating a dynamic research environment where students work with real data and professional challenges.

For the Communications and International Public Relations and Intercultural Communication and International Tourism tracks, research platforms include corporate communication departments of technology companies, specialised research institutes, and tourism operators and expedition bureaus, including MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS. The Second Language Teaching and Pedagogical Design in Digital Environments track is implemented in partnership with EdTech companies: from the first day of study, students develop educational programs and products and design full scale courses in English for external clients. Additional opportunities are provided by the NUST MISIS Virtual Linguistic Research Lab and the faculty’s strong academic links with leading research centres.

Key Disciplines

courses in the fields of intercultural communication, linguistic research, language theory, and practice of foreign languages

Core disciplines

Theories of Intercultural Communication

Methods of Linguistic Analysis

Quantitative Linguistics

Academic Research and Writing

English Language Perspectives

Russian Language (for international students)

Track-specific courses:

Corporate Communication

Introduction to International Regional Studies

Learning Theories and Language Acquisition

Corporate Culture

History and Theory of Culture in the Context of International Affairs

Methods and Techniques for Language Teaching

Practical skills

Professional communication in English
Intercultural communication and teamwork in global environments
Strategic thinking and project management
Digital skills and data analysis
Research and analytical skills
Creative content and product development
Client-oriented communication and negotiation

Teachers

Ekaterina Nikolayevna Shchaveleva

Ph.D. in Pedagogy, Associate Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages and Communication Technologies, Head of the Program “Second Language teaching and Pedagogical Design in Digital Environment”

Since 2007, has been actively involved in the development of educational programs, including the development of syllabi and curricula.

In 2022, on the part of NUST MISIS, she is the organizer of a joint project with the Union Institute & University (USA) — Virtual Course Design Lab: Developing a Competency Framework for Online Course Design.

e.schaveleva@misis.ru

Dmitry Pavlovich Chinyonov

Marketing communications expert, teacher-practitioner, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Foreign Languages and Communication Technologies

Organized and conducted business seminars (Strategic Marketing, Sales Art, Risk Management, etc.) in Russia and abroad, with the participation of leading business speakers. Organizing and conducting federal and regional marketing campaigns for leading Russian and global brands Kikkoman, VTB24, etc.

chinenov.dp@misis.ru

Olga Lavrenova

Russian geographer, philosopher, historian. DSc in Philosophy, PhD in Geography

Professor University of science and technology “MISIS”, leading researcher of the Institute of Scientific Information in Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the President of International Association for Semiotics of Space and Time (IASSp+T, Switzerland), Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts. The author of more than 200 publications, including the monograph “Spaces and Meanings, Semantics of the Cultural Landscape” (Springer, 2019). The author of the long-term interdisciplinary scientific project “Geography of Art” (12 collections have been published and 9 conferences have been held, since 1992).

lavrenova.oa@misis.ru

Student opportunities and employment

During the internship, students in the Language and Communication program will work on cases from real companies, create training courses on online platforms, analyze the communication strategies of global brands, and implement projects for industry partners.

Professions

Intercultural Communication Specialist
Strategic Communication and PR Manager
Marketing Manager in high-tech sectors
EdTech Expert
Instructional Designer
Methodologist and Corporate Language Trainer
Tourism Development and Place Branding Specialist
International Tourism Manager
Analyst
Digital Producer
Educational Product Marketer

FAQ

We start considering new applications for the next admission year in October. First interviews initiate in February and are conducted on a weekly basis till the end of July.

You are requested to submit the following admission documents:

A scanned copy of the passport biographical page with the Notarized translation into Russian language;

A scanned copy of the Bachelor diploma and Transcript with the notarized translation into Russian language;

The Statement on standard medical form indicating no contraindications for studying in Russia, with note on results of HIV test with notarized translation into Russian language.

The Medical Certificate is expected to have the statements of the following medical specialists: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, as well as the results of RW blood test and ECG. To register for the interview it is enough to submit the originals of your passport bio-page and your Diploma with transcript as well as your motivation letter and CV in English.

The entrance exam is organized online in the form of interview. You will be expected to answer several questions related to the subject area. To get prepared use examination content at the top of the page.

To get enrolled a candidate has to score at least 40 points during the interview.

New applications are accepted till June 20. Keep in mind that this is also the deadline to submit the complete admission documents pack with notarized translations.

You need to fill out the application form via “Apply now” button.

Scholarships are available through the Russian Government Scholarship Program. Visit future-in-russia.com for more information. You can also take part in the International Competition ‘Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project’ for prospective Master’s students.

Other programs

Communications and International Public Relations

The English-language program “Communications and International Public Relations” is aimed at training specialists in the field of strategic communications in marketing and PR for technology startups and large hi-tech companies in Russia and at the international level.

Studying at one of the leading Russian technological universities allows you to immerse yourself in the field of science and technology, understand the specifics of the industry and gain experience in developing communication strategies for knowledge-intensive industries. Students get into an international environment and train their skills in cross-cultural teams from the first days of their studies.

Second Language Teaching and Pedagogical Design in Digital Environments

The EdTech market is rapidly growing and includes various areas from the development of online courses to the launch of tutoring apps. The program “Second Language Teaching and Pedagogical Design in Digital Environments” is aimed at training experts who will create competitive educational products considering the basics of pedagogical design and digital technologies in teaching. An important advantage is that students are constantly improving their knowledge of English by communicating during the learning process. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to teach Russian or English using digital technologies, create their own educational product in the field of teaching foreign languages, promote it on social networks and conduct an expert assessment of the effectiveness of teaching in an online environment.

Digital Linguistics and Localization

Artificial Intelligence and such NLP technologies as voice assistant, automatic subtitles, machine translation, text generators are developing rapidly. The program aims at forming the most relevant qualification considering the changes of working conditions in the linguistic field. Students will learn to implement technologies in localization, machine learning, natural language processing, and scientific work. We prepare linguists with digital skills who are able to implement AI and NLP technologies for solutions to real-world problems in business. Graduates can work with IT specialists in specialized companies in Russia and abroad. Learning Chinese as a beneficial part of a program allows graduates to become specialists in business oriented towards partnership with Asia. Learn more about the idea structure of the program via the link.