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Middlebury Russian Program in Kazakhstan: Astana (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Middlebury Schools Abroad Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad
Language of Instruction: Russian Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level instruction with a B average in language coursework
Click here for a definition of this term GPA (cumulative): 2.67 Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Language GPA: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Major GPA: 3.0 Excursions: YES
Housing Type: University Residence Hall Click here for a definition of this term Midd. Financial Aid: YES
Advisor: Susan Parsons Subjects Offered: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Communications, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Russian Literature
Recommended Program: YES Featured Program: YES
Program Description:
Capital city of Nur-Sultan
The Middlebury Russian Program in Kazakhstan offers students the chance to immerse themselves in a Russian-speaking environment outside of Russia. In Astana, the capital city, students will enroll in Middlebury-arranged courses in Russian language and culture. They also have the option to enroll in courses at a local university alongside Kazakh students. Students will live in dormitories, participate in program excursions, and take advantage of all that this modern city has to offer.
 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/15/2025
** 		Rolling Admission 08/22/2025 12/06/2025
NOTE: Dates are approximate: Do not purchase a plane ticket until official program dates are available on the Kazakhstan Dates & Fees page (https://www.middlebury.edu/schools-abroad/schools/kazakhstan/dates-fees). MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES must apply by February 1, 2025.
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/15/2025
** 		Rolling Admission 08/22/2025 05/20/2026
NOTE: Dates are approximate: Do not purchase a plane ticket until official program dates are available on the Kazakhstan Dates & Fees page (https://www.middlebury.edu/schools-abroad/schools/kazakhstan/dates-fees). MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES must apply by February 1, 2025.
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 01/15/2026 05/20/2026
NOTE: Dates are approximate: Do not purchase a plane ticket until official program dates are available on the Kazakhstan Dates & Fees page (https://www.middlebury.edu/schools-abroad/schools/kazakhstan/dates-fees). MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES must apply by February 1, 2025.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants who apply in the fall or winter will be notified on February 15th of the academic year preceeding study abroad. Applicants whose applicaitons are completed after February 15th (or anytime in the fall, if they are applying to study abroad during the following spring semester) will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. Some Schools Abroad will fill before the deadline.

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