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中文 On studying on a Russian language course for foreign citizens
The answer of Natalia G. Boyko, Academic affairs directorate:
Thank you for your interest in additional educational programs of St. Petersburg State University.
In answer to your inquiry from 24.11.2024 I inform that at St. Petersburg State University, for those wishing to study Russian, a number of additional educational programs has been developed and is being implemented, differing in the level of complexity and duration of study.
The most popular additional educational program among foreign students is the program "Russian as a Foreign Language. General Course". The program has a modular structure and is used for foreign citizens with any level of Russian proficiency, including those who have not previously studied Russian. The minimum period of study on the program "Russian as a Foreign Language. General Course" is 4 weeks, the maximum is 76 weeks.
In 2024–2025 academic year, the cost of study for 1 module (4 weeks) is RUB 43,000, for 1 year — 516,000 rubles. Payment has to be made at once for the entire period of study. There is no scholarship or financial assistance for students to participate in this course.
To enroll in the additional educational program, you need to pass an entrance test, based on the results of which you will be assigned to a group suitable for you.
Please note that full-time training under the additional educational program can be taken by foreign students who have a study visa issued on the basis of an invitation from an educational institution. To enroll in program and issue an invitation, you need to fill in an application form on the SPbSU portal.
For more information about the program implemented, you can contact experts on educational and methodical work of the Center for Additional Educational Programs in the Field of Russian as a Foreign Language Elena Lebedeva by phone: +7 (812) 363-68-95 or e-mail rlci@spbu.ru. You can also find the information on the section of the SPbSU portal "Programs / The Russian Language for Foreigners."