Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026
Accepting applications for SLI’s 2026 summer intensive language programs!
The Summer Language Institute (www.sli.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications to summer 2026 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 2026, 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.
SLI’s 2026 languages:
Arabic (Beginning-Intermediate)
Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian (Beginning-4th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Montenegro
Also offering remote Serbian Internship
Bulgarian (Beginning)
Czech (Beginning-4th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Czech Republic
Hungarian (Beginning)
Hebrew (Beginning)
Polish (Beginning-4th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Poland
Russian (Beginning-5th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Latvia
Also offering remote Russian internship
Slovak (Beginning-4th year)
Also offering study abroad in Slovakia
Turkish (Beginning-Intermediate)
Ukrainian (Beginning-Intermediate)
Also offering Ukrainian internship at two different sites
For specific program offerings, dates, and links to our applications, visit us online: 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 for all domestic and Pitt+abroad programs
- 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 the array of 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 Russian and Serbian this summer. Potential host businesses and non-profits in areas related to any of our 11 languages are encouraged to reach out about possible collaboration.
- 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 37-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
Reach SLI Director, Kathleen Manukyan, at manukyan1@pitt.edu