BCMS Abroad Programs

Intermediate & Advance BCMS

4 Weeks in Cetinje, Montenegro

Students who have completed a full academic year's equivalent of Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and/or Serbian study are eligible to apply to this abroad program. The abroad portion takes place at the Faculty for Montenegrin Language and Literature in Cetinje, Montenegro – the Historical Royal Capital of Montenegro! While there, students will continue intensive language classes, will attend lectures on history and culture by professors of the Faculty, and will participate in an extensive excursion and culture program to sites throughout Montenegro. Past summers have included trips to Lovćen National Park, Šaško Lake, National Park Biogradska Gora, movie nights, art workshops, and much more.

As this program requires a minimum proficiency in BCMS, 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: 

Cetinje, Montenegro

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 BCMS language study.

CULTURAL PROGRAMS: 

Students participate in an extensive excursion program throughout Montenegro.

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 BCMS 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!

Summer Language Institute Scholarships