Overview

The Russian programme offered by Saint Olaf College is the key to reading more than one-fourth of all the published scientific literature in the world.

Russia continues to be a major player in the global community in many different areas: politics, economics, space-age technology, and the development of new computer software.

Key facts

The department offers a major in Russian Language as well as courses on Russian literature taught in English. Russian 231 or a higher numbered course taught in the Russian language, or demonstrated proficiency satisfies the foreign language requirement for all students.

The literature courses in English count towards a major in Russian Area Studies and satisfy some General Education requirements.

Careers and opportunities

As the new Russia opens itself to the outside, college graduates with Russian language skills are increasingly sought after for positions in government service, business and investment, journalism, education, and social service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Russian World

Topics in Russian Literature

The Golden Age of Russian Literature

20th-Century Russian Literature

Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov

Conversation and Composition

Russian Culture and Civilization

Dostoevsky

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Early Decision I: November 1

Early Decision II: January 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Slavic studies View 141 other Bachelors in Slavic studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

59760 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 59760 USD per year during 48 months.
National

59760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59760 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

59760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59760 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Northfield

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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