St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia and home to many historic sites and a showcase of architectural masterpieces. You can choose to study for a semester or a summer in CIEE’s Central European Studies program. Both programs are taught in Russian.
We also offer an exchange program with St. Petersburg’s Higher School of Economics.
Semester-long program
In this co-sponsored program, you will focus on improving your Russian language skills. You take CIEE center-based courses on grammar and pronunciation alongside U.S.-based students.
Learn more about the St. Petersburg semester-long program
Summer program
This co-sponsored program allows you the opportunity to take Russian language summer courses at the CIEE center with other U.S.-based students. To enhance cultural immersion, you will live with host families.
Learn more about the St. Petersburg summer program
Higher School of Economics exchange program
Offered through the College of Arts and Sciences International Office, this ASPIRE exchange program is offered for the Fall semester or an entire academic year.
The College of Arts