Study Abroad

The UW-Madison Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia encourages students to spend at least one semester abroad. Most students choose to study abroad, but some find opportunities to work or volunteer in their region of interest, instead. Here are just a few programs our students have enjoyed in the past:

Click on a location for a description of the program and further details such as applications and costs.

Study Abroad Programs
Location Duration Requirements Information

UW-sponsored programs
Russia - Moscow, St. Petersburg or Vladimir Academic year, semester, or summer Language: Russian
Language requirement: Yes
Housing: Host family or dormitory

Language-immersion, cultural and area-studies program with a Business Russian option. Offered through ACTR.
Poland - Warsaw Spring semester only Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Dormitory

Cultural and area-studies program at the Warsaw School of Economics. Offered through CIEE.
Hungary - Budapest Academic year or fall semester Language: English
Language requirement: Some recommended
Housing: Apartments

Cultural and area-studies program at Eötvös Loránd University.
Hungary - Budapest Summer only Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Conference center

Medieval Hungary international seminar, 3-week program, held at CEU.
Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek Summer only Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Provided

Three-week program on religion, culture and politics in contemporary Central Asia.

Czech Republic - Prague Fall or spring semester Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Dormitory

Broad, flexible area-studies program at Charles University. Offered through CIEE.
Croatia - Rovinj Summer only Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Shared		  

Non-UW programs
Czech Republic - Prague Semester or summer Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Shared apartment

Jewish Studies program. Offered through CET.
Czech Republic - Prague Semester Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Homestay

Arts, Community and Transition program. Offered through SIT.
Balkans - Zagreb Semester Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Homestay

Gender, Transformation, and Civil Society program. Offered through SIT.
Russia - St. Petersburg/Irkutsk Semester Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Homestay

Ethnic and Cultural Studies program. Offered through SIT.
Arizona State University - Multiple Countries Summer Language: English
Language requirement: No
Housing: Varies

Critical Languages Institue at ASU.


For more information about these programs, details on how to study abroad, or information on cost or credits, please visit the International Academic Programs website or visit the Resource Room in 261 Bascom Hall.

For additional links to study aboard opportunities, visit the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies website.

 

General Information

How much will it cost?

Each spring, based on the latest information available, a cost sheet is prepared that details expected expenses for the following year's program. Since every study abroad program is unique, there is no set cost for all UW-Madison programs. The fee that you pay to the UW-Madison will cover academic and certain program costs, which vary from program to program. For example, some programs include group flight and orientation fees, while others do not.

Overall, the costs of your study abroad experience include some items that you would have to pay for whether you were at home or abroad: academic fees, room and board, health insurance, and everyday living expenses (phone, local transportation, vacation travel, books and supplies). In addition, you should include airfare to and from the site when you plan your study abroad budget (unless airfare is included in the program fee).

Expenses not covered by the program fee that you will be expected to pay for yourself while abroad are listed on the cost sheets as well. We will give you estimates of what these costs will be, based on what students on-site have reported, but factors beyond our control make it very hard to give you an exact dollar figure for your personal expenses. Changes in the currency exchange rate, for example, can make a difference in how many US dollars you will need to cover your living expenses. Different personal living styles also make it hard to predict how much you will need to budget for vacation travel, entertainment, etc.

Differences between economic conditions in the United States and other countries may make your expenses higher or lower depending on the country in which you choose to study. The cost sheets available in 252 Bascom Hall will help you to plan your budget as you think about your study abroad program.

You can afford to go!

We have programs for different budgets - including yours! If you do not receive financial aid now, we encourage you to apply for financial aid for your study abroad year if it is estimated that your expenses will be higher than they would be if you stayed in Madison.

The Office of International Studies and Programs provides some travel grants for study abroad, and selected programs offer their own scholarships. You can learn more about study abroad scholarships by picking up a flyer in our resource room located in 252 Bascom Hall.

For more information, visit the Office of International Studies and Programs in 252 Bascom Hall or call 262-2851.