Short programmes is a great way to assess the university where you are going to studying.
Do you want to apply to Russian university, but can not choose one? Enroll for a short summer course, come to the university and see everything by yourself. You will have an opportunity to meet professors, to assess the conditions of life and the city where the university is located. This helps you to make a decision.Of course, summer schools are not only for study. Universities usually organize big entertainment and cultural program for students. Education in Summer School lasts from 2 to 8 weeks. Upon completion of the course the participant will receive a certificate.
Such courses can be dedicated to different subjects: from the study of Russian language and architecture to the development of business processes. To enroll for the summer school student should fill an online application form, send short CV and write motivation letter in which explain why he have chosen this course.
Here are a few short programmes for which you can apply now (to check application deadline connect representatives of each university).
Theory and Methods of Longitudinal Social Network Analysis
Moscow International Laboratory for Applied Network Research is delighted to invite applications for its sixth summer school. The purpose of the school is to provide students, who already have a solid understanding of social network analysis, with some specifics of longitudinal network analysis.
University: HSE
City: Moscow
Programme dates: August 1-5, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: 22 000 rubles
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А Understanding Russian Economy in the Context of Crisis
The summer school will focus on the most pressing Russian economic issues and outlining the prospects for future economic development in terms of current crisis. Courses on Russian Economy are deepened by sessions on intercultural communications, and side trips to historic locations in the vicinity.
University: HSE (branch)
City: Nizhny Novgorod
Programme dates: August 15-28, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: 22 000 rubles
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International Summer School 'Energy Policy in Eurasia'
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the specifics and the modern trends of development of the oil and gas sector of Eurasia. The programme also provides tours to the oil and gas and oilfield service companies operating in the territory of the Tyumen region.
University: UT
City: Tyumen
Programme dates: July 4-6, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: for free
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Summer Anthropological School ‘Siberian Western’
Students will be told about the anthropological approach to the study of Siberia and the North, as well as get acquainted with the modern anthropological concepts. In addition, participants of the summer school will be able to engage in a course of the Russian language, go on trips and ethnographic expeditions.
University: UT
City: Tyumen
Programme dates: September 19-25, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: for free
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Architecture and Civil Engineering
This course is the part of the International Polytechnique Summer School. In addition to studying architecture, programme includes lectures on computer design, as well as the study of Russian language.
University: SPbPU
City: St. Petersburg
Programme dates: August 8-28, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: 49 900 rubles
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3D Design and Digital Fabrication
The course is suitable for those students who want to get more knowledge and practical skills in the field of 3D design. Programme includes the study of 3D modeling, analytic drawing and visualization. Besides studies students will have cultural and outdoor activities.
University: SPbPU
City: St. Petersburg
Programme dates: August 8-28, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: 49 900 rubles
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Materials Science
Within 2 weeks students will be studying 7 modules: material selection, materials from design, materials characterization, materials and technologies of digital design (3-D printing), IT-technologies for material science, materials and technologies for solar energy, bio-materials. In free time students will have opportunity to learn Russian and see the sights of Moscow and it’s surroundings.
University: MISIS
City: Moscow
Programme dates: August 22-September 2, 2016
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: 350 euro
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