Study in Russia, Ukraine

 

 

If you want to study in Russia or Ukraine, you have 3 different options.

1. Language Study   2. Degree Study   3. Independent Study

 

1. The first Study in Russia option includes "Language Study" programs which last anywhere from one week to several months.

 

These programs are developed for individuals studying for shorter periods of time and generally incorporate cultural events, home stays and activities.

 

Language Study programs generally cater to first time visitors and thus provide a high level of personal support and attention. This option can make a first trip to Russia substantially less confusing, a good option for those who want to "get their feet wet" before venturing off onto more independent travel. It is also a good trial-run for those seriously considering degree / university study in Russia or Ukraine. Listed below are a few of the more popular programs.

 

Russia Language Centre - St. Petersburg

Derzhavin Institute - St. Petersburg

In Languages, Survival Russian Course - St. Petersburg

Odessa Language Study Centre - Odessa, Ukraine

"Privet!" - Kaliningrad, Russia

 

 

2. The second Study in Russia option is a "Degree Study" program designed for foreigners who want to eventually complete their post-secondary studies in Russia or Ukraine.

Many Russian universities offer preliminary language study courses (UPC or University Preparatory Courses) for foreigners who want to eventually enroll in regular university classes. At the end of the preparatory course (usually after one academic year) students entering degree studies must pass a language exam (TORFL or Test of Russian as a Foreign Language).

 

If you are not planning to matriculate into a Russian university, you can still take UPC, however you will be bound by it's very intensive schedule and structure. If you're willing to dedicate a year of hard work this is, nevertheless, the best option if you're serious about learning Russian.

 

Listed below are a few links to Degree Study Programs throughout Russia and Ukraine.

 

Far Eastern National University - Vladivostok, Russia

Kazan State University - Kazan, Russia

Krasnoyarsk State University - Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Kuban State University - Krasnodar, Russia

Moscow State University Preparatory Faculty - Moscow, Russia

Nizhniy Novgorod State Technical University - Nizhny Novgorod

Novosibirsk State University - Novosibirsk, Russia

Omsk State Transport University - Omsk, Russia

Petrozavodsk State University - Petrozavodsk, Russia

Samara State University - Samara, Russia

Saratov State University - Saratov, Russia

Udmurt State University - Izhevsk, Russia

Volgograd State University - Volgograd, Russia

Voronezh State University - Voronezh, Russia

Voronezh State Medical Academy - Voronezh, Russia

Kharkiv National University - Kharkiv, Ukraine

Lugansk State Medical University - Lugansk, Ukraine

National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" - Kiev, Ukraine

Sumy State University - Sumy, Ukraine

 

 

3. The third Study in Russia option is "Independent Study". If a structured program is not what you are looking for (or if you are on a tighter budget), it is possible to find independent tutors who are more flexible in terms of course content.

 

Some tutors advertise in English language newspapers, but generally finding a tutor is just word of mouth. Once in Russia, head to the local university and put up an ad on a bulletin board or simply ask around at the foreign languages department.

 

Another alternative is to contact one of the independent guides listed on our web-site. We have guides from over 60 cities throughout Russia, Ukraine and the CIS, so you have the luxury of choosing which city you would prefer to visit. Most of the guides / interpreters have studied in foreign language departments and would be happy to refer a friend or acquaintance who could help.