Founder - Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
(since 1818)

Courses in European Languages

The range of languages we offer includes:
— English
— French
— Spanish
— Italian
— German

Courses in European Languages are run at Oriental University by Center for Certificate, Second Higher and Extramural Education.

Groups are formed according to the level of students’ language competence throughout the year. Classes are conducted by experienced lecturers of Oriental University. Training techniques are aimed at developing the key language skills: speaking (including overcoming the language barrier and mastering pronunciation), listening comprehension, reading and writing. These are combined with practising grammar and expanding vocabulary. Each group consists of 6 to 12 students.

Classes are held 2 times a week in evenings:
— 19:00 – 21:00 (6 academic hours per week) – standard course
— 19:00 – 22:00 (8 academic hours per week) – intensive course

Placement test is free of charge.

A fee of 4,000 RUR is applied per 24 academic hours. Upon successful completion students are awarded a standard certificate.

NEWS (russian only)