Study Abroad in Kazakhstan
Study in Kazakhstan with Middlebury and discover a country at the heart of Central Asia through an immersive academic experience. Middlebury in Kazakhstan offers two distinct programs in Almaty and Astana. Whether you’re ready to make Russian your everyday language or want to study in English while exploring Kazakhstan, you can choose the program that fits your goals.
А leader in the fields of economics, innovation, education, and international business in the post-Soviet space, Kazakhstan is in a period of dynamic development while striving to preserve its national flavor, history, and rich culture. Students on our program can choose to study in the capital of Astana or the southern city of Almaty.
Russian Language Immersion
Almaty & Astana*
For students with two years of Russian
Take your Russian beyond the classroom through a fully immersive experience in Kazakhstan.
In the Russian language immersion program, Russian is the language of daily academic and cultural life. Students with two years of prior Russian study will develop greater fluency and confidence through intensive coursework, everyday interactions, cultural activities, and firsthand engagement with life in Kazakhstan.
*The final semester of our Russian language immersion program in Astana will be Spring 2027.
English-Language Program
Astana
Beginning in Fall 2027, Middlebury will offer a new English-language program in Astana, Kazakhstan’s dynamic capital.
Designed for students who want to explore Central Asia through an English-language academic experience, the program combines rigorous coursework with the opportunity to live, learn, and engage in a rapidly changing city.
You don’t need prior Russian-language study to participate. Courses are taught in English, making the program accessible to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. At the same time, living in Kazakhstan offers countless opportunities to encounter Russian and Kazakh in daily life, explore local culture, and gain a deeper understanding of the region.
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