Study Abroad in St. Petersburg: Overview

Program at a glance

• 5-week language seminar in St. Petersburg, Russia
• Open to high school graduates, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
• No previous Russian language study required
• Program fee includes tuition, housing, meal allowance, London visit, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, trip to Moscow, and more
• Earn up to 7 semester credits
• Courses: Russian language seminar plus courses taught in English in art history, history, political science and sociology
• The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
• Transcripts issued by St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University
• Visa required. AIFS obtains visas for the dates of the program only. By April 1, participants must have a passport that is valid for at least 18 months after the end of the program.

Application and scholarship deadlines

• Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by March 15, 2009. Applications received postmarked after this date are subject to a $200 late fee.
• AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship deadline is March 1, 2009.