Russia in Central Asia Summer Program (Bard)

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Bard Abroad is currently accepting applications for the Russian in Central Asia Summer Program, hosted by our long-term dual-degree partner, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA). The application deadline is March 15, 2025. This summer, we will be offering the following language courses: 

● Beginner Russian: Taking Advantage of Multiculturalism (NEW)

● Beginners to Intermediate: Transitional Russian

● On the Road to Proficiency: Russian from Intermediate to Advanced

Please see the program description below for more details. If you have any questions or would like any further information, feel free to contact torlova@bard.edu.

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Study Abroad: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Bard College)

Deadlines: March 15, April 1, 2025

Bard College is currently accepting applications for the following programs in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The programs are hosted by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), Bard’s long-term dual-degree partner.  

1) Russian in Central Asia Summer 2025 Program

Program Dates: June 5 to August 2, 2025.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025.

For more information and to apply visit the website.

2) Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025/26 AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program

Fall 2025: August 15 – December 20, 2025.

Academic Year 2025/26: August 15, 2025 – May 23, 2026. 

Application deadline: April 1, 2025.

For more information and to apply visit the website.

Please feel free to contact  torlova@bard.edu with any questions about the programs or application process.

Russian Language Program in Tbilisi, Georgia (Harvard University)

Deadline: January 30, 2025

Harvard Summer Program in Tbilisi, Georgia

Dates: June 8 – August 3, 2024

Applications due: January 30, 2025

Program Director: Dr. Veronika Egorova

This eight-week program offers a unique blend of cultural and Russian language immersion in the ancient capital city of Tbilisi. Participants will have the chance to explore Georgian and Russian culture, history, literature, and film, making it an unparalleled experience for intermediate Russian language learners.

Key Program Highlights:

  • Intensive intermediate-Russian language courses every weekday.
  • Additional sessions for conversational practice and exposure to Georgian culture, history, literature, and film.
  • Opportunities to engage with city experts, writers, artists, preservationists, politicians, and NGOs.
  • Extensive travel within Georgia to gain a deeper understanding of the region and its traditions.
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Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia 2025

Deadline: February 17, 2025

Applications are now open for the Monterey Summer Symposium 2025, a multidisciplinary bilingual program organized by the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. The Monterey Summer Symposium will take place in Armenia and Georgia from June 25 to July 13, 2025.

Applicants must demonstrate advanced proficiency in the Russian language.

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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.

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Language Training: Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)

Priority Deadline: January 31, 2025

Critical Languages Institute (CLI) at Arizona State University’s Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies applications for the summer 2025 program for Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian language study (May 27–July 11) have been opened.

The Critical Languages Institute (CLI) at Arizona State University’s Melikian Center is a national training institute for less commonly taught languages, offering summer intensive courses and study-abroad programs around the world.

CLI Applications and Scholarship Priority Deadline: January 31, 2025

More information can be found at: https://melikian.asu.edu/cli/bcs

Russian Language Immersion Program in Riga, Latvia

Deadline: November 22, 2024

Why wait to start mastering Russian when you can begin whenever you’re ready? At the Russian Language Academy BORN, we understand that life is busy, which is why you get to choose the most convenient start date for your course. Whether it’s December or three months from now, we’ll be here, ready with open arms (and grammar books)! Our expert teachers will guide you through the wonderful (and occasionally tricky) world of Russian grammar, pronunciation, and conversation. With their attentive supervision and friendly support, you’ll be speaking like a local in no time – and maybe even dreaming in
Russian too!
 Curious what others think about learning Russian with at Russian Language Academy BORN? Don’t just take our word for it—check out what our former students have to say! Spoiler alert: They survived Russian grammar and had a great time doing it!

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Summer Russian Language Program (Beloit College)

Beloit College summer program (CLS) is accepting applications to study Russian. CLS is an online immersive summer program that enables students to complete a semester or entire year of Russian over the summer. CLS offers a unique opportunity to either start Russian or greatly expand one’s fluency, while working with top faculty.

Complete up to two semesters of college language coursework in just seven weeks—from anywhere you choose! Whether you prefer learning from the comfort of your home or while exploring new places, our flexible online summer language program fits your lifestyle.

For more details visit our website:

https://www.beloit.edu/offices/global-experience/center-for-language-studies/summer-language-program

Study Abroad and Language Programs (SRAS)

Deadline: October 1, 2024

SPRING PROGRAMS

We’d like to remind you and your students that all applications for SRAS Spring Programs are due in October 1.

You can find all our spring programs at https://SRAS.org/Spring

NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS

SRAS has several new programs on offer for this summer. I’ll list them below. We have several INFO sessions to introduce you to these, including sessions specifically for faculty and advisors!

See all our INFO sessions listed here: https://SRAS.org/INFO

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