Study Abroad in St. Petersburg: Overview

Program at a glance

Academic year, fall or spring semester (summer session also available)
Open to college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
2.5 minimum GPA required
Program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, visit to Moscow, and more
Courses offered in English in art history, history, literature, political science, sociology, and Russian language
No previous Russian study required
Full range of language courses, seminars in English for foreign students, seminars in Russian for advanced students
On-site orientation
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
Required visa is obtained by AIFS
Transcripts issued by St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by May 1 for academic year or fall semester; November 15 for spring semester. Applications received after this date are subject to a late fee of $250
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 for academic year or fall semester; October 1 for spring semester.