Irkutsk National Research Technical University invites foreign students to participate in the International Summer School on sustainable development and climate change, environmental protection, rational use of water resources.

The participation in the International Summer School of INRTU provides an opportunity for the students to gain knowledge in the field of ecology and related sciences, to enjoy Siberian nature, to learn about Russian traditions, to acquire Russian language skills.

Where: Russia, Irkutsk

When: August 29 th - September 16 th, 2021

(Arrival August 28th, departure September 17th )

Eligibility

The applicants for Sustainable Development and Climate Change International Summer School should fulfill the following requirements:

Must be undergraduate and graduate students, currently attending college/university, be in good health, have COVID free certificate (get the result 3 days before arrival).

The program is conducted in English that is why the students should have good command of the English language (not lower than B1).

CERTIFICATE

A certificate of participation with 2 ECTS will be issued at the end of the summer school.

FEES

The total fee is 1000 €. This charge includes tuition costs, transportation from and to the airport, accommodation (double and triple rooms at INRTU dormitory) during the period of the summer school in Irkutsk and 2-3-4 -bed rooms at Olkhon Island, cultural program (includng transportation and tickets in Irkutsk) and meals (breakfast + lunch on the days when you study at INRTU, breakfast at Olkhon Island).

Each participant must meet the cost of travel to and from Irkutsk. Pay extra for:

- medical insurance, visa, dinners, group workshops, personal expenses

How to apply

Apply Online: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=Q%2BHEmwxzSe4EG%2F8IqAFZuw%3D%3D 

Application period:

November 6, 2020 – May 14, 2021

ATTENTION!

WE HAVE EXTENDED THE APPLICATION DEADLINE:

MAY 20, 2021

Application

Step 1 Register on our website

                   Step 2 Please send the required documents

                    (CV, academic transcript, motivation letter,

           international passportcopy) via e-mail

                        Step 3 Get documents acceptance notification

                         Step 4 Apply for a visa                                     

CURRICULUM

The academic program of the School consists of a block of thematic lectures, seminars, discussions and a practical course of the Russian language. At the thematic lectures, participants will consider the issue of sustainable development and climate change from a historical, geographical, geological, environmental, cultural, socio-economic point of view. A number of lectures will be devoted to Lake Baikal, its origin, ecosystems, climate. The Russian language course will include 36 academic hours.

The total number of contact hours is 72, classes are held on weekdays for 4-6 academic hours per day. The Summer School will be represented by expert teachers from Irkutsk, Russian and foreign universities.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Academic classes are accompanied by the diverse extracurricular activities. The School participants are invited to take part in guided tours, to visit museums, theatres, churches, galleries, planetarium and other well-known and interesting places of Irkutsk. The highlight of the cultural program is a 4-day trip to Lake Baikal.

Follow the link and find Step-by-Step Instruction with useful information for your comfortable staying in Irkutsk:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMWWILcYEPc78RDMnGnKod2O7YFHhjil/view?usp=sharing 

CONTACT

Irkutsk National Research Technical University  

International Office  

Phone: +7 (3952) 405-200 

E-mail: nberngard@istu.edu

mobility@ex.istu.edu