Dates and Fees
Dates
Fall 2026 - Almaty
| Arrival | during the week of August 24, by August 27 at the latest |
| Program Orientation | August 28-30 |
| Middlebury-arranged courses begin | September 1 |
| Fall break (Midd courses) | October 5-11 |
| Republic Day (no classes) | October 26 |
| Middlebury classes end | December 11 |
| Earliest recommended departure date* | December 12 |
| Independence Day (day off) | December 16 |
Fall 2026 - Astana
| Arrival | during the week of August 17, by August 20 at the latest |
| Program Orientation | August 21-23 |
| Middlebury-arranged courses begin | August 24 |
| Fall break (Midd courses) | October 5-11 |
| Republic Day (no classes) | October 26 |
| Middlebury classes end | December 4 |
| Earliest recommended departure date* | December 5 |
| Independence Day (day off) | December 16 |
*Students who take only Middlebury-arranged courses can depart beginning with the dates listed above. Students taking direct enrollment courses at the local university may have courses and exams that continue through mid-December.
Spring 2027 - Almaty
| Arrival | Students should arrive the week of January 11th, and no later than January 14th. |
| Program Orientation | January 15-17 |
| Middlebury-arranged courses begin | January 18 |
| Spring break (Midd classes) | March 1-8 (MNU and ENU are not on break this week) |
| International Women’s Day (day off) | March 8 |
| Constitution Day (day off) | March 15 |
| Nauryz Holiday | March 21-24 |
| Middlebury courses end* | April 30 |
| Earliest recommended departure date* | May 1 |
| Kazakhstan People Unity Day | May 1 |
*Students who take only Middlebury-arranged courses can depart from May 1st. Students taking direct enrollment courses at the local university may have exams that continue until mid-May, depending on when within the exam period their finals take place. We will update students when we have confirmed dates for direct enrollment final exams.
Spring 2027 - Astana
| Arrival | Students should arrive the week of January 11th, and no later than January 14th. |
| Program Orientation | January 15-17 |
| Middlebury-arranged courses begin | January 18 |
| Spring break (Midd classes) | March 1-8 (MNU and ENU are not on break this week) |
| International Women’s Day (day off) | March 8 |
| Constitution Day (day off) | March 15 |
| Nauryz Holiday | March 21-24 |
| Middlebury courses end* | April 30 |
| Earliest recommended departure date* | May 1 |
| Kazakhstan People Unity Day | May 1 |
| Dormitory check-out | Late May |
*Students who take only Middlebury-arranged courses can depart from May 1st. Students taking direct enrollment courses at the local university may have exams that continue until mid-May, depending on when within the exam period their finals take place. We will update students when we have confirmed dates for direct enrollment final exams.
2026-2027 Fees
Semester Tuition (includes health insurance): $18,985
Year Tuition (includes health insurance): $37,970
Middlebury will also bill Astana students for their university dorm room: $1,670/semester or $3,340 for the full year.
Middlebury College students pay an additional $2,000 study abroad fee per semester.
Funding
Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates.
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $4,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Almaty
| Expense | Fall | Spring | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $2,800 | $3,500 | $6,300 |
| Books/Supplies | $150 | $150 | $200 |
| Personal | $2,400 | $3,000 | $5,350 |
| Travel from New York | $1,225 | $1,225 | $1,225 |
| Visa/Residency Permits* | $185 | $185 | $185 |
| Total | $6,760 | $8,060 | $13,260 |
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 used: $1 = 520 KZT.
*Visa fee estimates do NOT include costs associated with travel to the visa processing agency.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Astana
| Expense | Fall | Spring | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | $2,250 | $2,500 | $4,750 |
| Books/Supplies | $150 | $150 | $200 |
| Personal | $1,600 | $2,000 | $3,570 |
| Travel from New York | $1,225 | $1,225 | $1,225 |
| Visa/Residency Permits* | $185 | $185 | $185 |
| Total | $5,410 | $6,060 | $9,930 |
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 used: $1 = 525 KZT.
*Visa fee estimates do NOT include costs associated with travel to the visa processing agency.