PROGRAMS
/ POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT MGIMO
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The Visiting Scholar "Politics and International Relations" Program
This extraordinary program at MGIMO is designed for upperclassmen interested in combining Russian language study with classes in international relations, diplomacy, and/or economics. The program gives a unique opportunity to be immersed in the domestic and international politics of Russia's new government as it develops under President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin. Students will be studying with some of Russia's future leaders at Russia's leading institution for international studies.
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- Program Description -
This program is formulated to give students an intense but flexible educational program. Intermediate to advanced students of Russian can enroll for regular semester classes, conducted in Russian and attended by the diverse student population of MGIMO.
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A full load is generally 3-4 courses, but often there are short seminar courses that can be taken in addition. A full schedule to choose from is available upon arrival. You can get a general idea of courses regularly offered on the MGIMO website. The language of instruction at MGIMO is Russian - only students with advanced Russian language skills will be accepted for this program.
Contact SRAS and let us know your interests and Russian ability. We can design a program with you from the options available that will fit your needs and budget.
- Program Sessions -
Spring: Feb 4 - June 20th (Apply by Oct 29)
Fall: Sept 1 - Dec 23 (Apply by May 1)
No summer session available
Missed the deadline? Contact SRAS about late submissions.
- Program Costs -
1. Visiting Scholar Fee
Semester (up to 5 months) - Cost: $1275
Includes visa and registration, health and accident insurance, enrollment costs, consultation during the course selection process, pre-departure safety and orientation guides, access to SRAS cultural events, and full SRAS support during your stay.
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Full Academic Year (up 10 months) - Cost: $1875
Includes all services and items listed above.
2. Tuition
Regular Semester Tuition - Cost: 1,100 Euro/month*
Includes full-time tuition at MGIMO (approx. 12-15 credit hours) for one month. All classes will be taught in Russian. Note that while students may theoretically enroll for one month, enroling for 3-4 is recommended.
3. Housing
Dormitory - Cost: approx. $210/month
This is the cost of a space in a double room. If a single is available, the cost is for two spaces.
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Home Stay - Cost: approx. $26-32/day
Meals are additional cost.
Optional, Additional Language Study - Cost: 15 Euros/academic hour*
Optional language study is usually held in small groups and concentrates on political language.
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*All costs in Euro are converted to dollars at the time of payment using the exchange rate provided by the FED. This dual-currency pricing is made necessary by the fact that MGIMO charges tuition in Euro while SRAS is an American institution. All prices subject to change without notice.
**Other cost-of-living and travel estimates.
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