Summer courses in Kazan are frequently preferred by foreign students. It is one of the most economical ways to spend the summer vacation both learning Russian and traveling. Kazan, with its universities with high education standards, offers courses for all levels from the beginner level to foreign students to evaluate their summer holidays. Although there is no requirement for entry to these courses, an exam is held to determine other levels, except for the beginner level, and students are placed in classes according to the results of this exam. The courses are about reading-writing-comprehension-listening and aim to upload the most useful information to students in short time periods. Students who already know Russian can apply to these courses to improve themselves, and beginners can apply to these courses to get basic language education. Students studying in university courses are entitled to stay in dormitories like other students, subject to a certain fee. There are also excursions organized by the university for the trainees in the summer courses. Students who will participate in these trips can both explore cultural and historical places and have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice. Kazan Federal University is the most preferred university by foreign students in Kazan to attend summer courses. Being one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe, this university has become the first choice of the majority of the participants for its dormitory accommodation, various excursions, activities and summer courses with its qualified teaching staff.
