Slovak Pittsburgh + Slovakia Programs

1st Through 4th-Year Slovak

10-Week Hybrid Program in Pittsburgh + Slovakia

Students may combine 6 weeks of Slovak language study at the University of Pittsburgh with a 4 week abroad component held in at the beautiful Slovak Republic. While in Pittsburgh, students attend supplemental films, lectures, and other activities centering on Slovak food, art, and culture. 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.

DURATION:

10-Week Program (6 weeks at Pitt + 4 weeks in Slovakia): June 1st - August 7th, 2026

LOCATION:

Pittsburgh, PA and Slovak Republic. More information about housing in Pittsburgh is available on our Housing page.

Note: The price of housing abroad is included in the program cost.

ACADEMIC CREDIT:

10 Credits

ELIGIBILITY:

Available to undergraduate and graduate Pitt & non-Pitt students, working professionals, and retirees.

Application Deadline:

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

Apply to Pittsburgh + Bratislava Program Here!

Program Fee:

$9,730 + university and study abroad fees (approximately $700)

Note: Program fee covers cost of housing abroad. Program fee does not include international airfare, accommodations in Pittsburgh, or meals in Pittsburgh or abroad. Housing 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!