Study Abroad in Prague

Explore Prague, Czech Republic

Cobblestone streets, ancient bridges, and a hilltop castle help lend the City of a Hundred Spires its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful, brimming with architecture from every period and style in its millennial history.

Every CIEE semester program has frequent cultural excursions and a multi-day study tour uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance students’ cultural immersion. In Prague, past study tours and excursions have included:

• Excursions throughout the Czech Republic to sites of historical and cultural importance, like Prague Castle and Old Town

• Train rides to other European cities such as Budapest, Vienna, Krakow, or Berlin

• Day trips to Terezín, former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp

Where Students Study

CIEE Prague
CIEE Prague is located at Vyšehrad, at the top of one of Prague’s highest hills, within medieval castle walls, in a beautiful park-like setting about 15 minutes from the Old Town area.

Charles University
Charles University is the oldest university in Central Europe and was founded in 1348 by King Charles IV of Bohemia.

The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU)
FAMU is one of the preeminent film schools in Central Europe. It’s one of three schools that comprise the Academy of Performing Arts and one of the oldest film schools in Europe.

Architectural Institute in Prague (ARCHIP)
ARCHIP is an international private college offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture and urbanism.

Internships & Volunteering

Depending on their program of study and availability, students may be able to participate in an internship or volunteer. In Prague, students can volunteer to be a pre-school, elementary, or high school teacher assistant to help in a local orphanage or children’s hospital. They can also gain valuable international work experience with an internship at a business, NGO, or other organization in Prague.

Study Abroad Programs in Prague

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