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International Summer School: “Traces of the past and prospects for the future: Linguistic and cultural practices in Estonia”

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Note: Once you have logged into the International Mobility Portal, the programme can be found under the “Faculty-led Programme” category.

Università Cattolica, in collaboration with the Estonian Literary Museum (Estonia), the Jagiellonian University (Polonia), and Università E-Campus (Italia), offers an International Summer School designed to enhance Russian language proficiency (B2–C1 level) and to develop intercultural communication skills. The project is coordinated by Professor Calusio.

I partecipanti acquisiranno conoscenze specifiche sull’Estonia e avranno l’opportunità di creare reti accademiche internazionali d’eccellenza.

This experience represents a valuable opportunity to train a new generation of specialists capable of working in multilingual and multicultural environments, while strengthening international ties.

 

 

Programme dates:

2 - 10 July

 

Application deadline:

23 March 2026

  

The programme is intended for students of Russian language enrolled in the Faculty of Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures (Milan and Brescia campuses):

  • 2nd and 3rd year of Bachelor’s degree programmes
  • 1st and 2nd year of Master’s degree programmes

  • 4 CFU credits awarded as “Other educational activities / Elective credits”.
  • Upon completion of the programme, 1 additional CFUcredit will be awarded for participation in the International Activity, provided that this is the student’s first international mobility experience within their current cycle of study.

The programme will be conducted in Russian.

No language certification is required, as the programme is exclusively intended for students of Russian language.

Students will be accommodated in shared rooms at the Downtown Hostel, a student residence located in Tartu.

The programme fee is € 600, plus a € 35 non-refundable application fee.

 

The programme fee includes:
  • Orientation and support during the application process
  • Insurance coverage, emergency contact number, and Student Safety Package
  • Pre-departure assistance
  • Tutoring during the stay abroad
  • Accommodation in shared rooms
  • Meals (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinners)
  • Classes
  • Excursions
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Assistance with ECTS credit recognition procedures upon return
  • Post-return self-assessment session “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!” organised by Cattolica International

 

The programme fee does not include:
  • Round-trip flights
  • Trip to Tartu
  • Any costs related to the issuance of a student visa for non-EU students
  • Any items not expressly listed above

Estonia is a member of the Schengen Area; therefore, students holding Italian citizenship do not require a visa to enter the country.

All students are strongly advised to check the validity of their travel documents (passport or national identity card valid for travel abroad).

Students holding non-EU citizenship are invited to promptly contact programmi.internazionali@unicatt.it and to carefully check the entry requirements applicable to Estonia.

 

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All Università Cattolica students will be covered by the University insurance policy “Student Safety Package.”

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Agenda

 

Arriving

 

18.00 - 19.30 Dinner
19.30 Free time

 

 

 

9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 - 11.45 Language practicum
11.45 - 12.15 Break
12.15 - 14.00 Culture: Local cities and villages
14.00 - 15.30 Lunch
15.30 - 18.00 Excursion in Tartu
18.00 Free time

 

 

Bus excursion to Ida Virumaa (Narva, Sillamäe)  

  

 

Excursion in the ERM

 

 

9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 - 11.45 Language practicum
11.45 - 12.15 Break
12.15 - 14.00 Culture: Local art
14.00 - 15.30 Lunch
15.30 - 18.00 Meeting with an artist
18.00 Free time

 

 

9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 - 11.45 Language practicum
11.45 - 12.15 Break
12.15 - 14.00 Culture: Local university education system
14.00 - 15.30 Lunch
15.30 - 18.00 Excursion to the University Library
18.00  Free time

 

 

9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 - 11.45 Language practicum
11.45 - 12.15 Break
12.15 - 14.00 Culture: Local school education system
14.00 - 15.30 Lunch
15.30 - 18.00 Visit to a school
18.00 Free time

 

 

9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 - 11.45 Language practicum
11.45 - 12.15 Break
12.15 - 14.00 Culture: Local folklore and literature
14.00 - 15.30 Lunch
15.30 - 18.00 Student symposium
18.00 - 19.30 Dinner
19.30 Free time

 

 

9.00 - 10.00 Breakfast

 

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