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Learn Russian in the European Union is accepting applications for the following in-person Russian study abroad programs:

  • 2024 Summer Intensive Russian Language Program, 6 weeks
  • 2024 Summer Russian Language and Area Studies Program, 5 weeks
  • 2024 Fall Semester Study Abroad Program.
  • 2025 Spring Semester Study Abroad Program.

 

All programs are hosted at Daugavpils University in Daugavpils, Latvia. Undergraduate credits will be awarded at Daugavpils University.


 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

 

2024 SUMMER INTENSIVE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM,
6 weeks

Application deadline May 1, 2024
Start date July 1, 2024
End date August 9, 2024
Duration 6 weeks
Total in-class hours 144
Credits 13.5 ECTS

 

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2024 SUMMER RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES PROGRAM,
5 weeks

Application deadline May 1, 2024
Start date July 1, 2024
End date August 2, 2024
Duration 5 weeks
Total in-class hours 120
Credits 9 ECTS Russian, 3 ECTS Area Studies

 

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2024 FALL SEMESTER

The following study options are available:

Application deadline July 31, 2024
Optional pre-semester Russian August 19, 2024
Semester start date September 2, 2024
End date December 20, 2024
Duration 16 weeks
Total in-class hours 320
Credits 30 ECTS

 

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2025 SPRING SEMESTER

The following study options are available:

Application deadline December 1, 2024
Optional pre-semester Russian January 13, 2025
Semester start date January 27, 2025
End date May 16, 2025
Duration 16 weeks
Total in-class hours 320
Credits 30 ECTS

 

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INTENSIVE PRE-SEMESTER COURSE

Students may select an optional intensive pre-semester course before starting the Fall or Spring Semester programs. This 2-week course enables students to brush-up the language skills, refresh grammar and active vocabulary, and ensure a smooth start of the academic program. The course doesn’t give academic credit.

All pre-semester programs include:

  • 40 academic hours of intensive Russian;
  • 10 hours with communication tutors;
  • 2 weeks host family lodging with breakfast and dinner.

ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE

  • Homestays with vetted and trained Russian host families, breakfast and dinner included.
  • Exciting excursions, study trips, and cultural experience.
  • Airport pick-up and transfer.
  • Local insurance, 24/7 in-country support, and many more.

DAUGAVPILS

Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia and the largest Russian-speaking city in the European Union.

Daugavpils is a Russian language enclave, where modern standard Russian is the language of daily communication.