HOME PROGRAMS: RUSSIA: PUSHCHINO: OVERVIEW
 
 
WHY PUSHCHINO?
  • Conduct cutting-edge research and/or clinical internships at the premier science center in Russia
  • 30% of alum advance to semi-finals in the Intel Science Talent Search
  • 30 alum published in major science journals
 
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Pushchino is the premier science center in Russia. Located one hour outside Moscow, the Center attracts top scientists from Russia and abroad. Learn more...
 
Pushchino is a small city with a safe and friendly atmosphere. The region offers many cultural and outdoor activities. Moscow is easily accessible by bus. Learn more about...

  • Housing
  • Student activities
  • Onsite support
 
Cultural field trips to the following destinations are organized during the program.
  • Moscow
  • St. Petersburg
  • Peterhoff
  • Serpukhov
 
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Fall Semester: early Sep. - mid Dec.
Spring Semester: late Jan. - mid May
Summer Term: mid Jun. - late Jul.
 
The academic curriculum combines Russian studies, intensive science research or clinical internships, and preparation for journal publication (college) or the Intel Science Talent Search (precollege).
  • Medicine, Health & Biomedicine  
  • Science, Mathematics & Engineering  

Students earn 18 credits per semester and 6 credits during the summer.
 
The program is hosted by the Pushchino Science Center (PSC), established in 1962 by the Russian Academy of Science. Academic credit and transcripts are issued by PSC and KEI's university of record (accredited in the USA).
 
KEI programs include the following:
  • Tuition and fees at PSC
  • Internship placement for qualified students
  • Access to campus facilities
  • Official transcript
  • Housing with a host family or residence hall
  • Meals (with homestay)
  • Cultural excursions and activities
  • Pre-departure and on-site support
  • On-Site Coordinator
  • Airport welcome and transfer
  • On-site orientation
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Use of mobile telephone