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SRAS Riga: Russian as a Second Language (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Riga, Latvia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SRAS 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2025 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Instruction Language: English, Russian GPA: 2.5
Housing Option: Host Family Academic Standing: Freshman, Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Areas of Study: Russian Program Type: BGSU Affiliate Program
Program Description:
In Riga, Latvia, an intensive and supportive environment for Russian language study is paired with home stay to provide you with an immersive language and cultural experience. Out-of-classroom experiences as well as special lectures and workshops will give you ample opportunity to use the Russian language while introducing you to local Latvian identity, history, and current issues in Latvia today.

Riga has long been a popular vacation spot for its surrounding rich forests, white sand beaches, and rich architectural heritage. Although the city feels very European, prices are much lower than in the rest of Europe, and Russian is still used in daily life on the streets. Riga is an excellent place to practice your language and to further explore the fascinating Baltic countries.


Courses

RUSS 101-102/201-202/301-302-303/401 Russian Language Study
Small, intensive classes focus on reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and comprehension for 20 hours per week.

Summer (4 weeks): 4 credits
Summer (6 weeks): 6 credits
Summer (8 weeks): 8 credits
Summer (10 weeks): 10 credits
Semester (16 weeks): 16 credits

Contact us for course syllabi.

For more information and to apply, see the SRAS program page.