Deadline: April 1, 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the Russian in Central Asia Summer Program 2025. This immersive 8-week program is hosted in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), a Bard partner institution since 2009. The program combines intensive language study with a comprehensive exploration of the region’s historical, political, ideological, and cultural landscapes.
Students will enroll in two 4-credit courses:
- Russian Language (placement based on proficiency)
- Post-Soviet Central Asia: Sovereignty, Community, and Cultural Self-Expression
We are excited to introduce a new course for beginners this year Beginner Russian: Multiculturalism in Central Asia. This course offers an excellent introduction to Russian language and culture, while also engaging students in the rich and diverse cultural context of Central Asia.
In response to the high volume of applications we’ve received over the past two weeks, we are extending the application deadline to April 1, 2025, to allow additional time for students to complete their applications.
Program Dates: June 5 – August 2, 2025
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
For more information and to apply, please visit our website. Additionally, you can view a short video about the Bard-AUCA Study Abroad programs here.
Please feel free to reach out to me at torlova@bard.edu with any questions you or your students may have.