AIFS Summer Study Abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia

  Russia

• St. Petersburg: 
St. Petersburg

Term: Summer 
Dates: June - July

Description: St. Petersburg is the most European of Russian cities. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as Russia's Window to the West, it still retains many of the Baroque splendors of the former empire, more bridges than Venice and a fairytale atmosphere of gold-domed churches, elaborate palaces and riverside parks. You can see one of the greatest art collections in the world at the Hermitage, watch world-famous ballet companies perform classic and contemporary works, or explore the thriving music scene that includes rock, jazz, classical, and everything in between.

For four weeks AIFS students take courses taught in English and Russian in art history, history, political science, sociology, and Russian language at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University.

AIFS program fees include the basics and the extras: tuition housing, a meal allowance, London visit, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, a trip to Moscow, and more.

Highlights: AIFS in St. Petersburg has something for everyone. Whether you want to see a world-famous ballet, visit the Hermitage museum or learn Russian, the University and surrounding city has much to offer. Excursions to London and Moscow are included in the program fees, and the AIFS Resident Director organizes cultural and social events every week. Students visit St. Petersburg's great museums, such as the Hermitage, and take bus trips to some of the magnificent palaces on the Bay of Finland, such as Pavlovsk, Peterhof and the Catherine Palaces. Depending on performances scheduled, the Resident Director also arranges visits to concerts (rock or classical) and a folklore show.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for cost information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. AIFS International and Study Again Scholarships are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement: We bring the world together.

Year Founded: 1964