Study Abroad in Russia

The Dept. of Germanic and Slavic Languages does not currently operate its own study abroad program in Russia. UGA does offer a summer camp counseling program in Russia; visit the Camp Counselors Russia website for more information.

Russian students seeking a study abroad language program may participate in summer or academic year programs run by other universities and organizations and transfer credits earned to UGA. Following is a selected list of programs that our students have participated in or that are often recommended. There are also many other reputable study abroad programs; for a more complete listing, check the AATSEEL web site . For more information, contact Prof. Keith Langston .

Summer and academic year programs in Russia*

Georgia Tech St. Petersburg Summer Program
Georgia Tech offers a 6-week summer study abroad program in St. Petersburg. Residents of Georgia can use the HOPE Scholarship to pay for tuition.

ACTR/ACCELS
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a leader in the administration of US government-funded exchanges in Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and has operated intensive Russian language programs in Moscow and St. Petersburg since 1976. They offer summer, semester, and year-long programs; students have the option of living with host families or in dormitories.

CIEE
The Council on International Educational Exchange is one of the largest international education organizations in the world, and has been in existence for about 50 years. CIEE operates summer and semester programs at St. Petersburg State University. Students live in dormitories or with host families (subject to a supplemental fee).

Middlebury College
Offers an academic year program in Russia, in addition to its famous summer language school in Vermont.

*The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and the University of Georgia do not have any formal connection with any of these programs in Russia and cannot bear any responsibility for them. Students are advised to look carefully into all aspects of these programs before participating.

Financial aid for study in Russia

In addition to the Kicklighter Study Abroad Scholarships offered to majors/minors in the department, financial aid for qualified students is available through most of these study abroad programs. Students may also be eligible for an NSEP scholarship . Contact Dr. Steven Elliot-Gower for more information.