Education Abroad by Language
Albanian • Armenian • Azerbaijani • Bashkir • Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS) • Bulgarian • Buryat • Chechen • Czech • Estonian • Georgian • Hungarian • Kazakh • Kyrgyz • Latvian • Lithuanian • Macedonian • Persian (Dari, Farsi, Tajiki) • Polish • Romanian • Russian • Slovak • Tatar • Turkmen • Ukrainian • Uzbek • Yakut
ALBANIAN
Balkan Language Initiative (American Councils)
- Intensive, highly individualized instruction through stays, conversation partners, in-class instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Tirana, Albania
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least one year of target language experience
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Summer Courses in Arizona
Follow-on Summer Programs in Albania
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ARMENIAN
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Summer Courses in Arizona
Follow-on Summer Programs in Armenia
Advanced Armenian in Armenia
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Armenian or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Yerevan, Albania
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AZERBAIJANI
Critical Language Scholarship Program (U.S. Department of State)
- CLS is a fully-funded, overseas, group-based program that takes place each summer.
- Open to all levels from no previous language experience to advanced.
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Azeri or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Baku, Azerbaijan
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BASHKIR
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least two years of college-level study of Bashkir or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Ulan-Ude, Russia
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BOSNIAN-CROATIAN-SERBIAN (BCS)
Serbia, Bosnia, and Kosovo: Peace and Conflict Studies in the Balkans (SIT Study Abroad)
- Summer and Semester programs available
- Gain firsthand knowledge of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and the struggle for human rights in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Kosovo.
- Engage with peace and human rights activists, academics, and local students
- Homestay with a Belgradian family
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Summer Courses in Arizona:
Programs in Bosnia-Herzegovina:
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Montenegro Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Montenegro
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
Advanced intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Montenegro Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Montenegro
- Serbian in Montenegro (abroad only); 4 weeks
Balkan Language Initiative (American Councils)
Bosnian
- Intensive, highly individualized instruction through homestays, conversation partners, in-class instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least one year of target language experience
Serbian
- Intensive, highly individualized instruction through homestays, conversation partners, in-class instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Belgrade, Serbia
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least one year of target language experience
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BULGARIAN
Balkan Language Initiative (American Councils)
Bulgarian
- Intensive, highly individualized instruction through homestays, conversation partners, in-class instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least one year of college-level instruction in the target language or a related language
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Sofia Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Sofia
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 4 weeks abroad in Sofia
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BURYAT
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least two years of college-level study of Bashkir or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Ulan-Ude, Russia
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CHECHEN
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Chechen or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Tbilisi, Georgia
Peace and Security in the South Caucasus (American Councils)
- 4 weeks in Tbilisi, Georgia studying the politics, culture, and history of the South Caucasus
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
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CZECH
Central European Studies in Prague (CET Academic Programs)
- Semester and academic year programs
- Internships available
- Community service component
Charles University or FAMU in Prague (CIEE) - Affiliated with UT
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available
- Volunteer and internship opportunities available
- Programs available for Central European Studies, Film Studies, or Communications, New Media, + Journalism
- UT Study Abroad Program Finder
Charles University in Prague (AIFS) – Affiliated with UT
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Volunteer opportunities available
- UT Study Abroad Program Finder
Czech Republic: Arts and Social Change (SIT Study Abroad)
- Semester programs available
Czech Republic: Prague Semester at the Anglo-American University (CCIS)
- Summer and semester programs available
University of Economics in Prague (AIFS) – Affiliated with UT
- Semester programs available
- Volunteer opportunities available
- UT Study Abroad Program Finder
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Prague Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Prague
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 4 weeks abroad in Prague
Advanced intensive courses:
- 6 weeks abroad in Prague
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ESTONIAN
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
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GEORGIAN
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Georgian or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Tbilisi, Georgia
Peace and Security in the South Caucasus (American Councils)
- 4 weeks in Tbilisi, Georgia studying the politics, culture, and history of the South Caucasus
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
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HUNGARIAN
Corvinus University in Budapest (CIEE) – Affiliated with UT
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Internship opportunities available
- UT Study Abroad Program Finder
International Business and Humanities in Budapest at Corvinus University (API)
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Open only to undergraduates
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Hungary Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Debrecen
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KAZAKH
Central Asian Studies in Kyrgyzstan (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Combines intensive language study (Kazakh option) with courses on regional history
- A month of home stay, an extensive cultural program, and educational travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan are included
Summer Intensive Russian and Eurasian Studies Program (U Arizona)
- 8-week summer program in Astana, Kazakhstan for students of any experience level
- Cultural excursions and opportunities to learn about local cultural heritage
- Intensive language study available for Kazakh
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Kazakh or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic-year programs available
Overseas Professional and Intercultural Training Program (American Councils)
- Locations in Kazakhstan available
- Open to undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals
- Summer Internships
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KYRGYZ
Central Asian Studies in Kyrgyzstan (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Combines intensive language study with courses on regional history
- A month of home stay, an extensive cultural program, and educational travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan are included
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Kyrgyz or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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LATVIAN
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
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LITHUANIAN
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
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MACEDONIAN
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Courses in Arizona:
Balkan Language Initiative (American Councils)
- Intensive, highly individualized instruction through homestays, conversation partners, in-class instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Skopje, Macedonia
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students with at least one year of target language experience
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PERSIAN (DARI, FARSI, TAJIKI)
Central Asian Studies in Kyrgyzstan (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Combines intensive language study with courses on regional history
- A month of home stay, an extensive cultural program, and educational travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan are included
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Summer Courses in Arizona:
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Dari, Farsi, Tajiki, or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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POLISH
Jagiellonian University of Krakow – Affiliated with UT
- Semester long academic programs available
- Cheapest and most direct route to study at Jagiellonian
- Find under Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities on UT Study Abroad Program Finder
Central European Studies at the Warsaw School of Economics (CIEE) - Affiliated with UT
- Semester and academic year programs available
Interdisciplinary Program in Humanities and Social Sciences in Krakow (Jagiellonian University) (API) - Affiliated with UT
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Internship opportunities available at Galician Jewish Museum
- Open only to undergraduates
Polish Language and Culture Summer in Krakow (Jagiellonian University) (API) - Affiliated with UT
- Option of intensive or non-intensive track
- Open only to undergraduates
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Summer Courses in Arizona:
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Poland Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Poland
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Poland Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Poland
- 4-week session abroad in Poland
- 6-week session abroad in Poland
Advanced intensive courses:
- 6-week abroad in Krakow
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ROMANIAN
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Romanian or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Chisinau, Moldova
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RUSSIAN
American Home
- Intensive Russian Program
- Alternative Spring Break Program
- American English Program Teaching Position
Moscow Plus – Affiliated with UT
- Takes place in Summer II session - 5 weeks
- Intensive classes in Russian language and culture
St. Petersburg State University (CIEE)
- Russian Area Studies Semester Program – Affiliated with UT
- Russian Language Semester Program– Affiliated with UT
- Russian Language Summer Program– Affiliated with UT
- Russian Area Studies Summer Program
Critical Language Scholarship Program (U.S. Department of State)
- CLS is a fully-funded, overseas, group-based program that takes place each summer.
- Open to intermediate and advanced students.
Policy and Conflict in the Post-Soviet Space (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available in Kiev
Russian as a Second Language (SRAS)
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available
Central Asian Studies (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available based in Bishkek
- Combines intensive language study with courses on regional history
- A month of home stay, an extensive cultural program, and educational travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan are included
Russian Studies Abroad: Moscow (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
Russian Studies Abroad: St. Petersburg (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
Economic Development in the Russian Far East (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available in Vladivostok
Russia and the Environment(SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available in Irkutsk
- Internship opportunities available
Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) (American Councils)
- Open to undergrads, graduates, and working professionals
- Program available in Moscow, Vladimir, and St. Petersburg
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available
Peace and Security in the South Caucasus (American Councils)
- 4 weeks in Tbilisi, Georgia studying the politics, culture, and history of the South Caucasus
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP) (American Councils)
- Semester, academic year, and summer programs available
- Open to undergraduates and graduate students
- Study intensive languages and/or area studies
Russian Heritage Speakers Program (American Councils)
- Open to undergrads, graduates, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Summer Courses in Arizona:
8-Week Summer Programs in St. Petersburg:
- 4th-Year Russian in St. Petersburg (SLC 494, Intermediate II)
- 5th-Year Russian in St. Petersburg (RUS 598, Advanced I)
- 6th-Year Russian in St. Petersburg (598, Advanced II)
4- & 8-Week Summer Programs in Biskhek:
- 1st-Year Russian in Bishkek (SLC 494, Beginner I) 4 wk
- 2nd-Year Russian in Bishkek (RUS 201, 202, Beginner II) 8 wk
- 3rd-Year Russian in Bishkek (RUS 394, Intermediate I) 8 wk
- 4th-Year Russian in Bishkek (SLC 494, Intermediate II) 8 wk
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
- 8-week session in Pittsburgh: 1st-4th year classes available
- 5 weeks + 5 weeks Pitt/Moscow program: 1st-4th year classes available
Middlebury Language School in Vermont
- 8-week session of intensive language learning
- 6-week graduate session involves taking graduate-level courses in Russian
Russian Language Centre at Moscow State University
- Open to anyone over 16 years of age
- Group, private, evening, and online classes available
American Home in Vladimir
- Flexible, intensive Russian classes
Russia: Moscow Semester at GRINT Center for Education and Culture (CCIS)
- Summer and semester programs available
- Open only to undergraduates
Study Abroad in St. Petersburg (AIFS)
- Summer, semester, and academic programs available
- Open only to undergraduates
KEI Programs in Moscow at Moscow State University
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available
- Internship and community service opportunities available
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SLOVAK
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- Study in Slovakia Option; 6 weeks in Pittsburgh, 4 weeks in Bratislava
Intermediate intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
- 4-week session abroad in Bratislava
Advanced intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
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TATAR
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Tatar or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Ulan-Ude, Russia
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TURKMEN
Central Asian Studies in Kyrgyzstan (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Combines intensive language study with courses on regional history
- A month of home stay, an extensive cultural program, and educational travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan are included
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UKRAINIAN
Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP) (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Ukrainian or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Kyiv, Ukraine
Slavic, East European and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Beginning intensive courses:
- 6-week session in Pittsburgh
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UZBEK
Central Asian Studies in Kyrgyzstan (SRAS)
- Semester and academic year programs available
- Combines intensive language study with courses on regional history
- A month of home stay, an extensive cultural program, and educational travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan are included
Critical Languages Institute (Arizona State University)
Courses in Arizona:
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Dari, Farsi, Tajiki, or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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YAKUT
Eurasian Regional Language Program (American Councils)
- Must have completed at least one year of college-level study of Bashkir or Russian
- Open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, scholars, and working professionals
- Summer, semester, and academic year programs available in Ulan-Ude, Russia
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