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 visit, 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; however, all students are required to take a Russian language course during the program
Elective courses in English for foreign 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

Application deadlines* Fall Semester is full; October 1 (spring)
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 (fall semester or academic year); October 1 (spring).

*Please note that applications, deposits and balance of fees arriving after the required deadline are subject to late fees.