Program cost and deadlines
Program Dates for SSRES 2019
8 weeks: 3 June – 31 July
RUSSIAN:
| 8-week program: | Optional Fees |
| $6500 | $1000 |
| 8-week Intensive Russian (equivalent to one academic year) | Elective Course in Eurasian Studies (in English) |
| Practical Course in Kazakh Language and Culture | |
| Program fee* |
KAZAKH:
| 8-week program: | Optional Fees |
| $6500 | $1000 |
| 2 consecutive 4-week intensive kazakh language courses (equivalent to one academic year) | Elective Course in Eurasian Studies (in English) |
| Practical Course in Kazakh Language and Culture | |
| Program fee* |
* The program fee includes: dormitory housing in a shared 2-person room, meal plan, airport pick up and drop off, cultural program, excursions, tutoring, books (on loan), gym pass, and official Visa Invitation Letter.
COURSE FOR ASTANA-BASED ACADEMICS & PROFESSIONALS**:
| 8-week program: |
| 1800$ |
| 8-week Intensive Russian (equivalent to one academic year) |
** The fee for Astana-based academics and professionals includes classes, books (on loan), tutoring, and learning materials, but does not include housing, meal plan, or cultural programming.
| Estimated additional expenses*** | Total |
| Airfare (from the USA) | $1600 |
| Visa | $200 |
| Health insurance | costs vary |
| Local transportation | $30 |
| Personal expenses | $125 |
| Sub-total (non-billable) | $1955 |
*** These are estimated expenses to help you plan and prepare for the program. These amounts are subject to change depending on international economic factors and past participant reports. Student expenditures in the country depend greatly on personal spending habits, post-or during-program travel, and available funds.
NOTES:
- The meal plan include lunch and dinner only (Monday – Friday)