Every year, Kazan Federal University organizes summer schools for international students. The Russian language school takes place at Kazan Federal University in August and offers both a study course and a cultural program. To be eligible, you have to reach 17 years of age.
Language proficiency requirements: Beginners in Russian language may only take part in this program in groups with no less than 5 people (on group applications).
Status and Certificate: Students with individual curriculum or participating in language courses and graduates of the summer linguistic schools receive a University certificate. The certificate describes studies, grades, teachers' names and degrees.
Program start and duration:
1st August - 26th August
Daily agenda of the summer school:
10:00 - 13:00 Russian classes (20 hours a week).
Students may attend the following courses:
These courses give intensive practice in listening, speaking and reading.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:10 - 15:10 Seminars (4 hours a week)
Seminars cover different topics, such as Russian folk songs.
15:30 - 17:00 Sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours (optional): You will see museums, exhibitions, monuments and historical places in and around Kazan. You can also take part in bus and boat tours. You will spend no more than 2,500 RUB in case you choose all excursions and trips offered.
Amount of students in the group: 5 - 7
Accommodation: A host family (room & breakfast)
Deadline: two months before program start
FEES (2017-2018):
All fees are paid upon arrival to Kazan.
Language training program (including the application fee): 27,600 RUB
Other costs
Sightseeing tours (optional) starting at 3,500 RUB
Accommodation: starting at 20,000 RUB for a host family (room & breakfast)