Internship & ECTS credits in Russia

1. A one-week educational course “International communication in Russian Business Environment” (at the beginning of the program); 
2. 11 weeks of a tailor-made internship (or longer). Personalized internship placement is based on candidate's background, skills and career plans (full day or part-time) 
3.  Visa support including the university letter of Invitation; 
4. Host Company Reference 
5. YouTube video lessons about Russia: history, modern Russia, employment 
6. 24/7 support 
7. Dedicated Program Advisor 
8. Pre-departure materials 
9. CV and motivation letter revision + providing recommendations for their improving 
10.   Short internship report (1-2 pages) with emphasis to the course topic (at the end of the program).

• Basic theories on Communication, Culture and their practical application to Russian culture 
• Cultural Values, Language 
• Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Patterns in Russian business environment
• Essay at the end of the program (to apply your new experience on cross-cultural communication received during your internship in a Russian company)

The detailed syllabus of the course in a PDF file.

The downpayment of the tuition fee is a part of application process and is to be paid after the interview:

• 500 euro for the tuition (without accommodation)

OR

• 500 euro for the tuition + 350 euro for accommodation.

The rest is to be paid due 10 days before your program starting date.

Application deadline: April 11

Arrival dates: June 17-19

Program start: June 20

Internship start: July 27

Program end: September 09

Departure dates: Sep 10-14

Application deadline: July 18

Arrival dates: Sep 23-25

Program start: Sep 26

Internship start: Oct 03

Program end: Dec 23

Departure dates: Dec 24-28

Application deadline: Nov 07

Arrival dates: Jan 13-15

Program start: Jan 16

Internship start: Jan 23

Program end: April 07

Departure dates: April 08-12

Application deadline: January 23 

Arrival dates: Mar 31 – Apr 02

Program start: April 03

Internship start: April 10

Program end: June 23

Departure dates: June 24-28

• Status of an undergraduate (3+ year), graduate, postgraduate student or a higher educational institution graduate
• English C1 (CEFR system), knowledge of other languages is highly desirable
• Compliance of the chosen internship field to the profile of education or past professional experience
• Initiativity, proactivity, responsibility
• Ability to adapt to the international working environment
• Diligence and focus on results

• 1

  1- APPLICATION

  •  Fill out the application form
  • Send us your copy of passport, CV, motivation letter in Russian or English  
  • Undergo an interview 
  • Receive an invoice and make a downpayment
• 2

  2- BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL:

  • You receive a Letter of Invitation from SPbPU Polytech and enclose it to your application at a Russian Consular Office in your country to obtain one-entry student visa*
  • You receive an internship offer, describing the placing company, project and your internship tasks
  • Choose accommodation options with ProfIntern and Polytech
  • Get ready for a trip using our pre-departure guide
  • Book your plane tickets and start your trip

  * There is an option of a multiple entry student visa for extra fee (upon request).

• 3

  3- UPON ARRIVAL:

  • You are get picked up and transferred to your accommodation place (optional service)
  • Have an orientation meeting with your managers from Profintern and SPbPU Polytech (documents for migration registration are to be submitted at the meeting)
  • Start your program
• 4

  4- BEFORE DEPARTURE:

  •  Submit your final essay to the lecturer of the course «International communication in Russian Business Environment»
  •  Inform SPbPU Polytech on your departure date (for migration registration and university enrollment cancellation)
  •  Get your final documents (certificate with ECTS credits, host company reference letter)