University of St Andrews

At a glance

Students wishing to study in the Russian-speaking world as part of their degree can do so through the Russian Language Undergraduate Studies (RLUS) programme. RLUS arranges language courses for students of Russian at British universities during their year abroad. The courses last from 3 to 9 months. RLUS provides a choice of courses in Tallinn, Estonia and Astana, Kazakhstan..

History : Incorporated in 1993, Russian Language Undergraduate Studies Limited is a small UK charity (Charity Number: 1028482), used by many UK univerisities and colleges to support students wishing to go on placements in the Russian-speaking world. Prior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, it facilitated placements for students of Russian at a private, foreign-owned language school (Language Link) and leading public universities in the Russian Federation. RLUS now works with Language Link centres in Tallinn, Estonia and Astana, Kazakhstan to provide students with tuition in Russian language and exposure to the Russian-speaking world.

Website and links

Website : RLUS Homepage

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Russian Language Undergraduate Studies Ltd :

• Russian

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Levels Available

• UG

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2023/4
Semester 1 Aug 2023 to Dec 2023
Semester 2 Feb 2024 to Jun 2024
2024/5
Semester 1 Aug 2024 to Dec 2024
Semester 2 Feb 2025 to Jun 2025

Your studies abroad

Partner Course Catalogue : Information about the courses available can be found on the RLUS webpage.

See our Credits and modules abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See Academic information for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : Places will be confirmed by Modern Languages in any given year.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Please refer to the RLUS webpage for travel information.

Accommodation

RLUS does not arrange accommodation. It is arranged by the centre where you will be studying. You may also arrange your own accommodation.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Support can be found through student representatives.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.