Slovak Abroad Programs

Intermediate & Advance Slovak

4 Weeks in Slovakia

Students who have completed a full academic year's equivalent of Slovak language study are eligible to apply to this abroad program. In Slovakia, students will spend two weeks in Žilina in northwest Slovakia followed by two weeks in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava. While in Slovakia, students continue their intensive language learning and also engage in an extensive excursion program to points of interest throughout the regions of Slovakia. In Bratislava, students will study with an international cohort of students from all over the world as participants in the Studia Academica Slovaca at the prestigious Comenius University.

As this program requires a minimum proficiency in Slovak, an online interview may be requested as a part of the application, in addition to a complete application form (linked below).

DURATION:

July 13th - August 7th, 2026

LOCATION:

Slovakia

ACADEMIC CREDIT:

4 Credits

ELIGIBILITY:

Available to undergraduate and graduate Pitt & non-Pitt students, working professionals, and retirees who demonstrate preparedness for intermediate or advanced Slovak language study.

CULTURAL PROGRAMS:

Students participate in an extensive excursion program in and around Bratislava and to other regions of Slovakia.

Application Deadline:

March 1st (After March 1st contact sliadmin@pitt.edu immediately to inquire about late application no later than April 1st)

Apply to 4-Week Slovak Abroad Program Here!

Program Fee:

$4,492 + study abroad fees (approximately $300)

Note: Program fee covers cost of housing abroad. Program fee does not include international airfare or meals. Accommodation abroad is included in the fee.

Funding Opportunities:

Here we have highlighted a few funding opportunities specific to the program, but more are available on the Funding Your Study page!