Dr. Nikolay Murashkin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nikolay Murashkin is a scholar specializing in contemporary Japanese foreign policy and international relations within the Asia-Pacific region. He serves as a lecturer in the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Affairs program at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University (ANU). Additionally, he is collaborating with Ritsumeikan University in Osaka. Murashkin has held positions as a visiting fellow at the JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development and previously worked as a research fellow. His research outputs include a monograph titled ‘Japan New Silk Road’ published in 2020, along with several peer-reviewed articles in notable journals such as the Australian Journal of International Affairs. Murashkin's research interests encompass Japan's economic statecraft, development cooperation, modernization, and the international political economy, particularly focusing on connectivity and infrastructure finance.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.