Description

EESA-Ukraine is a one a kind program where students take classes in English, learn or improve the Russian or Ukrainian language, and attend one of the most prominent universities in Eastern Europe. There is no foreign language prerequisite to participate and courses are offered in English in the fields of economics, business, political science, history, international relations and cultural studies.

EESA students will live in Kharkiv, Ukraine for a semester and have academic field trips to Moscow, Kyiv and historical and cultural sites within the Kharkiv region. Students will attend V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, which is one of the oldest and most prominent universities in Eastern Europe. It has graduated and employed three Nobel Prize winners. All of the EESA professors are faculty of Karazin University, have achieved Ph.D's and are recognized specialists in their field.

The city of Kharkiv is an educational, scientific and cultural center of Ukraine. There are over 40 higher educational institutions in the city. Of all the universities in Kharkiv, Karazin University is the most prestigious and well known. The city's total student population is over 150,000. EESA students are provided with safe and comfortable housing very close to the University. EESA has a full-time center in Kharkiv that provides full support for students.

Academic field trips to Moscow, Kyiv and other places of historical and cultural significance together with extensive student support network from the EESA Center in Kharkiv provide for an unforgettable, rewarding and unique study abroad experience.

Highlights

* Academic Field Trips to Moscow, Kyiv and other sites
* 24/7 on-site support from EESA Center in Kharkiv, Ukraine
* Take classes in English in your field of study: economics, political science, business, international relations, history, cultural studies
* Improve or learn the Russian or Ukrainian language
* Attend one of the oldest and most prominent universities in Eastern Europe

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Russian
• Ukrainian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

9,685. Scholarships and Discounts Available!!! Email us to find out how to receive a full grant!

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* Housing
* Academic field trips
* Orientation
* Meet and greet at the Kharkiv International Airport
* Official transcripts
* Registration with local authorities
* Medical insurance
* Cultural immersion events, including tickets to theaters, museums, circus or concerts
* Tours within the Kharkiv region
* Access to the University library, gym and other facilities
* Internet and computer access at the EESA Kharkiv Center
* Visa fee for the Russian Federation
* Full support by the EESA Center in Kharkiv

What's not included:
Airfare, meals, cell phone usage fees, personal expenses.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

EESA merit and need-based scholarships of up to USD7,000 are available. Additional discounts and grants may be available for qualified applicants. Please contact us directly for more information. EESA-Ukraine qualifies both for Gilman and Boren scholarships, which could cover 100% of all program fees and personal expenses.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

EESA - Eastern European Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop inter-cultural understanding and prepare students for leadership and success in our increasingly interconnected world.