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, a meal allowance, London stopover, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, trips to Moscow and Helsinki, and more
Courses taught in English and Russian in art history, history, literature, political science, religion and sociology, plus Russian language
No previous Russian language study required
Full range of language courses, courses in English for foreign students, and 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 for the academic year or fall semester will be accepted on a space available basis. Spring semester applications must be postmarked by October 1.
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 for academic year or fall semester; October 1 for spring semester.