About The Program
Overlooking the Baltic Sea, Saint Petersburg is the cultural heart of Russia. Canals and rivers wind through the city where you’ll study Russian language, culture, and history. Take a deep dive into modern Russian lectures ranging from Russian rock bands to Soviet space pups. Program trips might take you to Moscow and the Kremlin, medieval Novgorod, or Estonia. Forge a community connection with optional volunteer projects. Outside of class, cruise to Peterhof Palace, the “Versailles of Russia.” Political science and history buffs will love seeing where Soviet experiments in the space race blasted off. Practice your language skills as you ride a Russian tram and taste traditional deep-fried doughnuts.
Where you'll study
CIEE Saint Petersburg is on the campus of the Higher School of Economics (HSE), a research-based institution focusing on economics and social sciences. HSE faculty teach program courses. Considered a leader in the Russian education system, the university combines top research and teaching methods with Russian education traditions. With an individual approach to educating students, the Saint Petersburg campus is quickly becoming the center of the university's international program. Located near the Mariinsky Theater and Saint Nicholas Naval Cathedral, it is within walking distance of several metro and bus stops.
TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
The study center arranges field trips and activities to introduce the local culture and special features of your host country. There may be other optional excursions, which you can explore after arrival.
Overnight trip to Moscow plus Kremlin tour in the fall and the spring
Traditional cooking classes
Excursions to the Pskov region or Veliky Novgorod in the fall and spring
Russian imperial ball in the spring