UPDATE: Fall 2020 in-person study abroad programs and the pandemic
In the Fall 2020 semester, “Learn Russian in the EU” Russian study abroad programs hosted at Daugavpils University will be provided in-person.
In general, Latvia deals with the pandemic very effectively. We are one of the Covid-19 safest countries in Europe.
Dates for the Fall 2020 semester study abroad programs:
- Start date Monday, September 14, 2020.
- End date Friday, December 18, 2020.
- The application deadline is September 6, 2020.
Please find details on entering Latvia, official regulations, and statistics here.
Please contact us directly for inquiries on in-person Russian study abroad programs in Fall 2020.
This customized academic study abroad program is targeted at political science, security studies, and international relations majors who are studying Russian as a foreign language. The program is hosted at Daugavpils University.
The program includes intensive Russian language study at different target proficiency levels, as well as elective courses in Political Science. In Political Science, the language of instruction varies from English/Russian mix up to Russian-only, depending on the students’ preferences and abilities.
Undergraduate students can enroll for one semester or two consecutive semesters of study.
Daugavpils University will award up to 30 European Credit Transfer (ECTS) credits, the equivalent of 15 US university credits, per semester.
Citizens of the United States, Canada, European Union, and many other countries can enter Latvia without a visa.
Program features:
- Two study modules – A. Russian as a Foreign Language and B. Political Science.
- Diverse elective course options in political science, history, culture, area studies, and etc.
- Russian language instruction provided at Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior target proficiency levels.
- Accommodation with Russian-speaking host families.
- Native Russian-speaking student communication partners.
- Excursions, field trips, cultural and athletic activities.
- Local health insurance, two-way airport transfer, a local mobile phone, and a full orientation.
- Optional guided trips to Russia or Belarus are possible. Visas can be obtained from consulates located in Daugavpils.
- Full linguistic and cultural immersion in the most Russian city of the European Union.
- Full-time in-country support.
ECTS credits (SEMESTER)
| Russian Language | 15 |
| Standard Courses in Political Science | 9 |
| Elective Courses | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
Typical Program Costs (SEMESTER)
| Participation Confirmation Fee | 100 Euro (non-refundable) | ||||||||||
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| PROGRAM TOTAL: | 8660 Euro | ||||||||||
