Academics at Smolny

• Smolny College's Curriculum
• Smolny College's Faculty
• Sample Course Plans Taken by North American Students
• Courses Currently Being Taken by North American Students
• Course Catalogue
• Program and Course Descriptions
• Exams and Student Evaluation
• Transcripts and Credit Transfer
• Information Resources at Smolny College

While at Smolny, you will take between 12 and 18 credits each semester (it is possible to take up to 20 credits with special approval of the Associate Dean for International Students). In addition to the eight-credit RSL program, North American students participate in Smolny's regular academic programs. You may choose from among Smolny's course offerings to find a balance of courses that reflects your academic interests.

The majority of courses offered at Smolny are in Russian. Students taking courses in Russian for credit can expect to read between 50 and 200 pages per week in Russian for each class, contribute to class discussion in Russian, and write academic papers in Russian. Each semester, approximately 5-8 courses are also offered in English; Russian Smolny students also enroll in these courses. Smolny does not offer any courses designed exclusively for North American or other international students.