Description

The module includes courses in the Russian language, literature, culture and history and is meant for students with a good level of the Russian language who want to improve their command of the language and broaden their understanding of Russian culture and history. Instruction is in Russian in most courses of the module. The spring semester module has a course instructed in English along with courses instructed in Russia. Students admitted to the program study alongside Estonian and international students.

Autumn semester: Russian Language, Literature, Political History 24-36 ECTS

Spring semester: Russian Language, Literature, Culture 24-36 ECTS
Optional at extra cost: Study trip to St. Petersburg and Narva

Some courses are instructed in Russian. Students must have Russian language proficiency equivalent to B1 (ORFL-1).

At the end of the program students have an opportunity to take a test of Russian language proficiency at the Russian Language Testing Center and receive a certificate.

Highlights

The University of Tartu is one of the most distinguished centers of Slavic Studies in the world. It is a cradle of the Tartu-Moscow School of Philology and Semiotics which was founded by Professor Yuri Lotman, who worked at the University of Tartu for more than forty years.

Tartu is a unique university town with academic atmosphere, rich history and student traditions, making it a great place to study and live. The University of Tartu offers great support systems for international students, excellent student dorms, library and computer labs. Every year more than 600 international students from 30 different countries study here, making learning at the University of Tartu truly an intercultural experience.

Basic facts about the University of Tartu
* Founded in 1632
* Largest multidisciplinary public University of Estonia
* 10 faculties, 5 colleges
* 17 000 students, 630 international students
* Accredited by the Ministry of Education in Estonia
* Member of Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network, EUA, ISEP, Erasmus
* Over 300 exchange agreements with partner universities in Europe and around the world

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Russian & Slavic Studies
• Russian Language And Literature

Cost in US$:

1,300 EUR/semester (ca 1,700 USD)

Program Fees Include:

Program fee is 1,300 EURO (appr. 1,700 USD). The tuition fee covers all expenses that relate to coursework and studying. The tuition fee does not cover housing costs, food or personal living expenses. Students should plan on 300 Eur/month for housing and food.

Experience Required

yes

Language level required to follow the courses: 1. Second or third year students of Russian major or minor; 2. knowledge of Russian equivalent to B1 ("ORFL-1)

This Program is open to

American, Australian, European, Canadian and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15-20

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

60-90 days

University of Tartu's Mission Statement

The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education. UT is in world's top 400 universities by THES-QS 2011 World University Rankings.

Year Founded

1632