The Russian and East European Studies Consortium at Arizona State University announces a

Study Abroad Program at Kazan State University
Republic of Tatarstan

• When:   A one or two semester program, September 1 - December 15 and/or January 15 -May 1.
• Where:   Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. It is 800 km southeast of Moscow, located on the banks of the Volga and Kama Rivers. The population is approximately 1,100,000 – half Russian and half Tatar.
• The University:   Kazan State University, founded in 1804, is one of the largest and oldest institutions of higher education in Russia. It is on the list of the most valuable objects of the cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation.
• Study Abroad at KSU:   Students take 8 hours per week of Tatar language training, 4 hours per week of intermediate or advanced Russian language instruction, and 3 hours per week of area-related coursework in Tatar history or art.
• Cost:   Total costs, including tuition, room and board, travel, and personal expenses, are estimated to be $8,190 for one semester or $15,210 for two semesters. In addition to the one or two semester program, students should plan to participate in the Critical Languages Institute Tatar summer language study at ASU, or an equivalent language study program, prior to attending Kazan State University.
• ASU Credit:   During the semester abroad, students are registered at ASU and qualify for 15 hours per semester of ASU residence credit. Upon completion of the semester, the ASU course, credit, and grade equivalency of each course taken in Kazan will be assigned to the student's ASU transcript.
• Application Process:   Interested students should fill out an International Program Qualifying Application Packet, which is available through REESC or at the ASU Office of International Programs. Applicants must meet the 2.75 GPA eligibility requirement set by ASU and any additional requirements set by Kazan State University. Application packets are due March 15 for the fall semester program and October 15 for the spring semester program. A $300 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of application.
• Financial Aid:   Most ASU scholarships, grants, and loans can be used to help pay program costs. Students should consult with financial aid counselors. The International Programs Office has scholarships available, on a competitive basis, for students registered for study abroad or exchange programs. Students applying should consider joint application to the National Security Education Program (www.iie.org/nsep/)

For additional information contact:

Carol Withers
Russian & East European Studies Consortium
Arizona State University
PO Box 872601
Tempe AZ 85287-2601
Telephone: 480-965-4188
Fax: 480-965-0310
e-mail: carol.withers@asu.edu