Language programs for Russian language (Study Abroad)
We encourage you to supplement your Russian language studies with a summer, one, or two semesters of study in Russia. Experience in an immersion environment will boost your language skills and provide you with a unique opportunity to experience Russian, East European, or Eurasian culture firsthand.
It's a good idea to start thinking about studying abroad early in your language-learning career. For general advice on studying abroad, choosing a program, and choosing a city, please contact Regine Spector. Check with the UMass IPO for application deadlines, available financial aid, specific program requirements, and academic credit early on in your decision-making process.
- You can use your awarded financial aid from UMass for a semester program abroad.
- Loans are available for summer study abroad if you are earning at least 6 credits.
- Study abroad scholarships are also available.
Learn more about applying and preparing for study abroad!
Programs
Academic Programs International in Krakow, Poland at Jagiellonian University
- Semester in Krakow: ($12,900 for spring 2025)
- Summer in Krakow: ($6100 for summer 2025)
Polish language courses and humanities and social sciences courses taught in English
Study, Research, and Custom Programs Abroad - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Russian as a Second Language
- Semester ($12,900 for Spring 2025) or summer (4, 6, 8 or 10 week long programs; 8 weeks, $7500)
Intensive language, with Russian taught elective courses for advanced Russian speakers
Study, Research, and Custom Programs Abroad - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Central Asian Studies
- Semester only ($14,950 for spring 2025)
Intensive language with a range of language, linguistics and regional studies courses about Central Asia.
Study, Research, and Custom Programs Abroad - in Riga, Latvia: Russian as a Second Language
- Semester ($14,850 for spring 2025) or summer ((4, 6, 8 or 10 week long programs; 8 Weeks, $8000)
Intensive language and option for homestay with a native Russian-speaking family.
American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program in Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Semester ($19,500) and summer (8 weeks, $8,750)
Intensive, immersive language instruction, elective courses in Russian, and homestays; two semesters of college level Russian language instruction required.
American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Summer only (8 weeks, $8,750)
Intensive, immersive language instruction, elective courses in Russian, and homestays; two semesters of college level Russian language instruction required.
Critical Language Scholarships
- Summer only, 8-10 weeks, full scholarship if selected, one year of prior Russian language study required.
Applications due in November.
From Our Students
Jake Nadreau '18 about his Study Abroad Experience:
In the Spring and Fall of 2017 I studied abroad in both Yaroslavl and Moscow with UMass and Middlebury Schools Abroad. These were the best semesters of my entire college career. I took intense language courses that allowed me to interact with locals and create bonds that I still care about. I met so many great people, both American and Russians, that helped me to further my knowledge of Russian culture and language. The best part of my time was seeing aspects of Russian day-to-day life, culture, and politics that American media can never show you. I travelled to many different and beautiful cities, became enveloped in modern Russia and Soviet film, and learned more about myself than I ever imagined.