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Question: Hello Dear:
i have some inquiries regarding studying in your university:
- i am 43 years old, is there a limit to age to study in your university?
- i need to have full details regarding the Russian Language course (Time of starting and ending the course - period of course - number of hours per day/ week - cost - accommodation for the whole course period - if meals are served within accommodation or not )
- can i pay the course tuition after i arrive to Russia? or i must pay it in advance?
- ways of payment, and if there any other tuition to be paid to acquire the letter of enrollment?
would be thankful to receive your response ASAP...
Thanks much...
The answer of Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs Ekaterina Babelyuk:
There are no age limits for admission to SPSU.
Duration and intensity of the course of Russian language depends on your current level of language proficiency. Our course covers all 6 levels of Common European Framework for Foreign Languages, from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C2). For example, duration of the elementary course A1-1 is 4 weeks, with workload of 21 academic hours per week of study and monthly tuition fee of 21 000 rubles. Please note that from January, 1, the fee will be updated to 31 500 rubles per month. Tuition is maintained in multinational groups, 10-12 persons in a group. Classes are held 4 hours a day, from Monday till Friday, 1 hour is allotted for the testing procedure.
To enroll into the course of Russian at Saint Petersburg University, please apply to the website of Russian Language and Culture Institute: www.russian4foreigners.spbu.ru
The payment is taken upon your arrival to Russia. The letter of enrollment is free of charge, processed within 6 weeks.