Ukrainian Summer Institute
34 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-7833
fax (617) 495-8097
huri@fas.harvard.edu
www.huri.harvard.edu/husi.html
The Ukrainian Summer Institute is a rigorous eight-week academic program organized by Harvard Summer School and the Ukrainian Research Institute. Participants enroll for 8 undergraduate or graduate credits and choose from the following courses:
- UKRN S-Aab Beginning Ukrainian
- UKRN S-B Intermediate Ukrainian
- UKRN S-C Advanced Ukrainian
- UKRN S-101 Twentieth-Century Ukrainian Literature: Rethinking the Canon
- UKRN S-127 Ukraine as Linguistic Battleground
- GOVT S-1248 Theorizing Ukraine: Politics, Theory, and Political Theory
Events that supplement the academic offerings include guest lectures by prominent faculty, roundtable discussions with visiting scholars on current events in Ukraine, and cultural presentations, such as screenings of contemporary Ukrainian films and readings by Ukrainian authors.
Application
Students must be 19 years old or have completed one year of college to apply. Exceptional high school students may be considered through the Secondary School Program. Admission is based on the applicant’s academic record, a letter of recommendation, and an essay.
To apply, students submit the following:
- a Summer School registration form
- a nonrefundable $50 registration fee (payable to Harvard Summer School)
- a separate Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute application form (available on the institute’s website or by calling the office)
- the supplementary materials that are listed on that form
The application deadlines are as follows:
- April 16 for students requesting financial aid
- April 27 for international students requesting I-20s
- May 25 for all other students
International students must meet the English proficiency requirement and include Summer School Form F with their application. Application materials should be mailed to Tamara Nary, Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, 34 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA.
Tuition
Students accepted to the program pay the reduced tuition rate of $2,650 for 8 credits (compared to the typical Summer School rate of $4,550 for 8 credits). Students with demonstrated financial need may qualify for further fee reductions but must meet the April 16 deadline for consideration.