Admission for the 2026 Smolny Associate Degree Online Program Is Now Open

We are pleased to announce that admissions are now open for the Smolny Associate Degree Online Program, part of the Bard Global Degree.

This two-year program is intended for Russian-speaking displaced students from the Eurasian region. It offers an opportunity for students who are not yet able to attend an international university — due to financial, logistical, or other challenges — to begin or continue their undergraduate education.

📅 Application deadline: June 10, 2026
🗣 Languages of instruction: English and Russian
💡Start date: August 10, 2026

To learn more about the program and apply, please visit: smolny.org

✉️ If you have any questions about the application process or admission requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: admissions@smolny.org.

We look forward to receiving your applications!