Summer Language Institute (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Accepting applications for SLI’s 2025 summer intensive language programs!

The Summer Language Institute (www.sli.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications to summer 2025 programs in Pittsburgh and abroad, as well as to our trademark 10-week Pitt+abroad programs and language internship programs. SLI is planning a primarily in-person program in 2025, but will offer a limited number of online, synchronous opportunities. We welcome inquiries from students about the availability of their preferred instructional format.

Our priority application due date for best funding consideration is March 1. Please note that the deadline for FLAS applications from Pitt’s REEES and other international studies centers this year is February 17.

SLI’s 2024 languages are:

Arabic (Beginning-Intermediate)

Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian (Beginning-4th-year)

        Also offering study abroad in Montenegro

Bulgarian (Beginning)

Czech (Beginning-4th-year)

Also offering study abroad in Czech Republic

Hungarian (Beginning)

        Program aligned for participation in IU’s 4-week study abroad in Hungary after SLI

Hebrew (Beginning)

Polish (Beginning-4th-year)

        Also offering study abroad in Poland

Russian (Beginning-5th-year)

      Also offering a new program of study abroad in Latvia

Slovak (Beginning-4th year)

        Also offering study abroad in Slovakia

Turkish (Beginning-Intermediate)

Ukrainian (Beginning-Intermediate)

        Also offering Ukrainian Internship

For specific program offerings, dates, and links to our applications, visit: www.sli.pitt.edu

SLI Program Highlights:

Intensive language training: 2 semester’s worth of academic credit (6-10 credits) and the corresponding proficiency gains in one summer Generous scholarships available: All applicants are eligible to apply for scholarship support from SLI (including non-Pitt, out-of-state students and not-currently-enrolled language learners). Explore all our funding opportunities on our Funding Your Study page Expanded internship opportunities: Built on the model of our Ukrainian internship program, SLI is expanding the credit-bearing language internship program to other languages Cultural enrichment through films, lectures, masterclasses on arts, music, and movement, extra-curriculars, excursions, ethnic picnics, and more A diverse student body of undergraduate and graduate students from institutions all around the country and highly-motivated, non-student learners Expert teaching faculty of highly experienced, dedicated, friendly, and inspiring language teachers
SLI celebrates a 36-year tradition of passionate teaching and proven results. Students who complete SLI programs rapidly acquire language proficiency and cultural competency, while enjoying the camaraderie of other motivated language learners and friendly, experienced instructors. Enjoy the culturally rich, urban environment of University of Pittsburgh’s main campus or come abroad with us!

To explore our programs and apply: www.sli.pitt.edu

We welcome your questions! Direct inquiries to our team at sliadmin@pitt.edu