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Academic Program

Intensive University Academic Program

  • Four hours of Russian language coursework every weekday taught in Russian by faculty of the Higher School of Economics
  • Weekly lectures in English about Russian politics, culture and economy
  • One-on-one Russian language practice with a student buddy
  • Official transcript eligible for transfer credit upon successful completion of the program: we award 8 ECTS (4 U.S. credits) for the Russian Language course and 2 ECTS (1 U.S. credit) for the course "Insights into Russian Culture, History and Political Landscape"