Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Government and the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society are developing a new program in the Baltics. The Baltic countries, all EU member states, provide a fascinating learning laboratory for studying evolving governance strategies, energy transitions, and the dynamics of language and culture.

Program Details

Terms Offered

• Summer

Classes In

• English

Lodging

• Dormitory
• Flat/Apartment

Department

• Government

About This Program

The program will cover the history and culture of the Baltic region, incorporating guest lectures by local scholars. The government curriculum will focus on gaining a greater understanding of the history of democratization, cross-cultural issues, group dynamics, and security concerns in the region. Energy students will experience the Baltics as a living laboratory for navigating the complex pressures of transitioning to low-carbon, socially innovative energy systems.

Enrollment Information

• About 15 students are selected for the program.

Academic Program

Faculty Director

• Jeremy Ferwerda, Associate Professor

Curriculum

• TBD

Student Life

• Students live in dormitories or student apartments.

Financing Your Program

Budget Sheet

• Available for Government and Energy Baltics LEAP

Tuition and Fees

• The fees charged by the College for a Dartmouth-sponsored off-campus term of study include regular tuition charges for a term at Dartmouth, service fees, as well as the specific costs established for each off-campus study locale.

Financial Aid

• In order that all qualified Dartmouth undergraduate students may have the opportunity to take part in off-campus programs, the College endeavors to adjust its normal financial aid awards for students already receiving aid.
• Tuition and expected family contribution for Dartmouth's off-campus programs are the same as for an on-campus term.
• Any costs more than a typical term in Hanover are met with additional Dartmouth Scholarship Funds.

Application Deadline

• February 1, 2026

Decision Date

• March 1, 2026

Program Resources

Department Contact

• Amanda Graham, Academic Director, The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy & Society

Alumni Contact

• TBD

Program Partners

• Partnerships with Vilnius University in Lithuania and the University of Tartu in Estonia are planned.