Russian Overseas Flagship
The Russian Overseas Flagship (ROF) program is an intensive Russian-language program hosted by al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, one of the premier institutes of higher learning in Central Asia. Students who have completed the domestic component of Flagship are eligible to apply for the ROF program (also referred to as the Capstone year). On program participants spend nine months in total immersion—living, studying, and working in the host-country. Faculty lead 30+ hours of classroom-based language learning per week, which are supplemented by time with host families, language partners, extracurriculars, and a professional internship. In their free time participants have the opportunity to explore Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan with a burgeoning arts and music scene, as well as travel to the various regions and unique natural landscapes of the country.
The ROF program is administered by American Councils for International Education in partnership with Bryn Mawr College and the Institute of International Education.
At a Glance…
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Duration: 9 months (Approx. late August-May)
Main program goal: Help participants develop ILR Level 3 (General Professional Proficiency) in Russian
Eligibility: U.S. undergraduate enrolled in The Language Flagship Program
How to Apply: Contact your domestic Flagship coordinator
Upcoming Deadlines
ROF 2027-28 Application
TBD
Boren Scholarships
TBD
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About ROF
The ROF Team
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