Overview
Spend a summer in the thriving, artistic city of St. Petersburg, Russia with AIFS! Choose from a wide range of course options offered at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The university is home to more than 26,000 students and 2,000 professors, including Nobel Prize winning physicist Pyotr Kapitsa.
Academic Program Options in St. Petersburg (Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University)
What’s Included
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TUITION
Up to 7 semester credits (subject to course selection) -
Courses
Courses offered in art history, history, political science, Russian language, sociology HOUSING
Residence hall or in a Russian homestayMEALS
AIFS arranges meals for the first three days of the programEXCURSIONS
Moscow (3 days), Peterhof (day trip), Catherine Palace in Pushkin or Menshikov Palace in Oranienbaum (day trip), Veliky Novgorod (day trip)CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Visits to museums, palaces and concerts, excursions to nearby historical sites and a farewell meal-
ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance-
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
Optional Components
AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>
- Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
- Airport transfers to and from campus
- Green Initiative – Providing carbon offsetting for all flights
Visa – Very Important!
The Russian government requires students to hold a valid student visa for their period of study. By March 1 you must possess a passport that will be valid for at least 18 months after your return to the U.S. Students who do not meet this requirement may be ineligible to join the program. AIFS pays the visa application fee on your behalf and your AIFS Admissions Officer will provide the details and information on how to apply for your visa. Students who submit applications/visa materials after the deadline may have to pay a shipping fee.
As you will have a single-entry visa, if you leave Russia during the program you will not be allowed to re-enter. Russian visa regulations and requirements are subject to constant change. You will be given the most up to date information and advice upon acceptance.



