Russian Graduate Program Dates and Fees
Middlebury, Vermont: Summer 2023
| Dates | July 4 - August 18 |
| Tuition/Room/Board | $10,815 |
| Credits | 3 Middlebury units (12 required for MA) |
Kazakhstan: Year Abroad 2023-2024
| Location | Astana |
| Dates* | Late August – Late May |
| Tuition** | $31,930 |
*Dates are estimates from 2022-2023.
**Middlebury will also bill students for their university dorm room: $1,490/semester or $2,980 for the full year. Please note that room and board, books/supplies, personal, travel, and visa/residency permit are not included. These are considered out-of-pocket expenses, whose estimates can be found below:
| Board | $6,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $350 |
| Personal | $2,860 |
| Travel from New York | $1,000 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $160 |
| Total | $10,370 |
Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change. Exchange rate: $1 = 508 KZT.
Russia: Year Abroad 2022-2023
| Location | Irkutsk | Moscow | Yaroslavl |
| Dates* | Late August – Mid-June | Late August – Mid-June | Late August – Mid-June |
| Tuition** | $31,154 | $31,154 | $31,154 |
*Dates are estimates from 2021-2022. Students enrolled in university courses may have later exams that might end in June.
**Please note that room and board, books/supplies, personal, travel, and visa/residency permit are not included. These are considered out-of-pocket expenses, whose estimates can be found below:
| Irkutsk | Moscow | Yaroslavl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $9,000 | $12,000 | $9,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Personal | $2,485 | $2,485 | $2,485 |
| Travel from New York | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Total | $13,185 | $16,185 | $13,185 |
Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change. Exchange rate: $1 = 80 RUB.
We recognize there may be additional expenses related to COVID (required testing, quarantine, etc.), which we will calculate to the best of our ability prior to the program start date.
Application Deadlines
Funding
Graduate students can apply for financial aid which can cover up to 100 percent of the cost of the program, depending on the student’s demonstrated need.