Overview
Spend a semester or academic year in the historic and intriguing city of St. Petersburg, Russia, with AIFS! Choose from a wide range of course options at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Located in the northwest area of the city, the campus is home to over 26,000 students.
Academic Program Options in St. Petersburg (Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University)
Russian Language and Liberal Arts
Volunteer opportunities availableWhat’s Included
TUITION
Up to 18 semester creditscourses
Wide variety of courses available; taught in English or Russian-
HOUSING
Student residence hall or a Russian homestay -
MEALS
Meal allowance worth $800 to subsidize the cost of purchasing meals and groceries EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS
3-day excursion to Moscow, and day trips to Catherine Palace at Pushkin, Veliky Novgorod, Pavlovsk and Peterhof, the summer residence of the Tsars-
CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Guided city tour, the Russian, Dostoevsky, Political History and Hermitage Museums, Yusupov Palace, a ballet performance, Siege of Leningrad tour, a boat trip along St. Petersburg’s rivers and canals -
HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program - Conversation exchange with Russian students
- Volunteer opportunities
- Local AIFS Office provides study resources, student services and a small library
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AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus EXCURSION >>
Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia (4 days)
Unique to St. Petersburg
Optional Components
Visa
The Russian government requires students to hold a valid student visa for their period of study. You must have an up to date passport (one which 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 detailed information on how to apply for your visa. Students who submit applications/visa materials after the deadline may have to pay an expedited visa processing fee.
Initially students will have a single-entry visa. AIFS will apply for a multi-entry visa for students on arrival in St. Petersburg at no additional cost. The multi-entry visa takes five to six weeks to process therefore students should not plan to travel outside Russia before the visa is processed. Russian visa regulations and requirements are subject to constant change. Students will be given the most up to date information and advice upon acceptance to the AIFS program



