Overview

The CIEE program at St. Petersburg State University is a supported enrollment program offered during the fall, spring, and academic year, to students with at least 4 semesters of Russian. The program is intensive and focuses on improving students' Russian language skills. All students live in a homestay with a Russian family.

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Academic Program

The curriculum for this program includes required courses at the appropriate level in:

• Russian grammar
• Russian phonetics
• Russian conversation

Students also choose elective courses in Russian literature, history, politics, culture and arts.

Program Features

Students have the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects organized through a well-developed network of contacts that facilitate integration into Russian society. CIEE also offers a rich cultural program including local and regional excursions, visits to museums and historical sites, and interaction with locals. 

To ensure a high level of linguistic growth, students are also paired with peer language partners.

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Eligibility

All students should consult the OGP eligibility page to ensure that they meet all specific academic requirements for each school (CC, GS, SEAS) to study abroad.

Application Instructions

There is a two-part application process for this program: an internal Columbia approval process called 'clearance' and an external admission application submitted directly to this program. Click "Start an Application" above for instructions and to begin.