Additional Educational Programmes
St Petersburg University offers a wide range of additional educational programmes which allow you to get familiar with the subjects beyond your curricular. If you are passionate about studying foreign languages, apart those that are included in your curricular, you can choose an additional education programme in Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Greek, Arab, Azerbaijani, and Hebrew, to name but a few. You can also choose to study law, economics, sociology, IT, psychology.
Below you can find information about the additional educational programmes taught in English.
For more information about additional educational programmes offered by St Petersburg University please click here.
The programme is tailored to teach the foreign students the basics of Russian law (including Russian Commercial Law, Civil Procedure Law, Tax Law and Labor Law), to familiarize the participants with Russian legal culture and legal system. The programme involves a total of 3 ECTS credits. The participants will get lectures from the leading professors of the Law Faculty, participate in discussions, prepare the final presentation, and will even get a unique possibility to visit the Constitutional Court of Russia!
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Key features of the programme
Bachelor and Master students (and graduates) of foreign universities can take part in the programme. The Summer School will be held in English, therefore the sufficient knowledge of English is an essential requirement for participation.
Accommodation
Accommodation at the students’ dorm is available upon request for 10 euro a night in the double room, 20 euro – in a single room. The dorm is situated in the center of Saint Petersburg on Vasilevskiy island.
The deadline for the application is 20 May 2021 in case if Russian educational visa is not needed to enter the country, if you need an educational visa please apply before 30 April 2021.
For further information and to submit your application, please contact:
Maria Usanova, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., tel. +7 812 363-68-16
The programme provides career counseling and prepares students for enrollment in colleges and universities. Students expand and develop knowledge of Russia’s political culture, history, social life, and traditions through an independent research under the supervision of an academic expert. Teaching is done in English
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The programme of independent research runs under the supervision of an academic expert from Russia. The language of writing and assessment is English.
Key features of the programme
The advantage of the programme is an individual approach to choosing an academic expert. This allows to balance research interests of a student with the focus area of an expert. The programme is an opportunity to engage in the University research with an aim to make more informed decisions when choosing avenues of further research as part of other educational programmes of any kind.
Accommodation
The programme runs for six weeks (49 study hours including 12 contact hours).
Type of enrollment: full-time
Upon the completion of the programme and final assessment, graduates obtain a duly-executed SPbU certificate.
Center for Additional Educational Programmes in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics
Contact person: Lyubov Marchenko
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Phone: +7 (812) 363-64-39
The programme provides career counseling and prepares students for enrollment in colleges and universities. Students develop knowledge of current political and economic situation in Russia. Teaching is done in English.
Students attend seminars in English, develop knowledge of Russia’s political system, key trends and challenges facing Russia’s economic development as well as basic knowledge of Russian literature and culture.
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Key features of the programme
The programme runs for five weeks with 20 study hours in total (contact hours).
Type of enrollment: full-time
Upon the completion of the programme and final assessment, graduates obtain a duly-executed SPbU certificate.
Center for Additional Educational Programmes in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics
Contact person: Lyubov Marchenko
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +7 (812) 363-64-39
The programme provides career counseling and prepares students for enrollment in colleges and universities. Students develop knowledge of current political and economic situation in Russia. Teaching is done in English.
Students attend lectures in English, develop knowledge of Russia’s political system, key trends and challenges facing Russia’s economic development as well as basic knowledge of Russian literature and culture.
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Key features of the programme
The programme runs for twelve weeks with 48 study hours in total (contact hours).
Type of enrollment: full-time
Upon the completion of the programme and final assessment, graduates obtain a duly-executed SPbU certificate.
Center for Additional Educational Programmes in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics
Contact person: Lyubov Marchenko
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +7 (812) 363-64-39
Students attend lectures and seminars in English in the following topics specified prior to the beginning of the programme:
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- Topics in Post-Soviet Russian Politics
The course focuses on the political structure of modern Russia, major trends in Russia’s domestic and foreign policy, geopolitical interests of Russia in the global world.
- The Cultural Myths and Realities of St Petersburg
The role of St Petersburg in social, economic, political and cultural life of Russia. From imperial capital to cultural capital: on the transformation of city’s image from its foundation to the present day. The image of St Petersburg as seen by culture professionals: past and present. Window to Europe: St Petersburg within European and international cultural process.
- The Politics of the Image
Major development prospects for Russian culture and art in face of political change. Uniqueness and continuity of Russian art against the backdrop of Russia’s foreign policy. Russian art as seen by a foreigner: stereotypes and universal images.
Key features of the programme
The programme runs for four weeks with 48 study hours in total (contact hours).
Type of enrollment: full-time
Upon the completion of the programme and final assessment, graduates obtain a duly-executed SPbU certificate.
Center for Additional Educational Programmes in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics
Contact person: Lyubov Marchenko
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Phone: +7 (812) 363-64-39
The aim of the programme is to provide international students with an overview of educational programmes and training options in the field of study Political Science. All the programmes are taught in English.
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Students attend lectures and seminars in English to gain insight into specialisations within Political Science, programme curriculum, and specifics of field-related training. Students focus on what makes Political Science special, its history and current trends in the development of major research schools and areas of study. The programme equips international students with knowledge necessary to choose the most effective strategy of further training in Political Science as well communication skills (both oral and written) to progress in their chosen study path.
Key features of the programme
The programme runs for one week with 6 study hours in total (contact hours).
Type of enrollment: full-time
Upon the completion of the programme and final assessment, graduates obtain a duly-executed SPbU certificate.
Center for Additional Educational Programmes in International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics
Contact person: Lyubov Marchenko
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +7 (812) 363-64-39
As during the last decade Russian economy has reached considerable size and sophistication, more and more Western companies are expanding their business in Russia or considering a market entry. Therefore, they need even more qualified professionals in their quest for the Russian market.
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Designed for students, young professionals, and all those who might be interested in careers involving Russia. This programme provides both valuable practical experience and theoretical knowledge through classroom instructions. All subjects and topics are brought to you by leading academics and experienced Western businessmen working in Russia. Courses focus on business environments, entrepreneurship, cross-cultural negotiations, multicultural teamwork, and marketing.
Located in one of the loveliest and most beautiful cities in Europe, the programme offers you knowledge and expertise together with meeting interesting people, making friends and having a lot of fun. Welcome!
Our advantages
5 key advantages of the programme:
- The programme focuses on specifics of the Russian economy and doing business in Russia.
- Subjects are taught by both leading academics and experts in the fields.
- A great cultural programme that includes, besides everything else, company visits and a business forum.
- The programme follows a credit system that is aligned with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The workload is designed so that students can obtain 6 credits.
- The ability to learn Russian culture and business environment first-hand.
Key features of the programme
Duration: 2.5 weeks.
How to Apply:
- Apply online: issrb.ru
- We will send you an extended application form
- After revision of your application form you will receive an e-mail confirming your acceptance
- For more information on application details please visit the website
Application Deadline:
- May 10, 2020