Study Abroad in Prague
College Study Abroad
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.
Study Tours & Cultural Excursions
Every CIEE semester program has frequent cultural excursions uniquely designed to complement the program’s academics and enhance students’ cultural immersion. In Prague, past excursions have included:
- Guided tours of the Prague Castle, Pilsner Urquell Brewery
- Day trips to Karlštejn Castle, Český ráj (Czech Paradise), Terezín (former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp)
- Excursions to Brno, Vienna, Krakow, Dresden
- Hikes in Divoká Šárka (Wild Šárka)
- Visits to castles, galleries, festivals, music performances
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 as a teaching assistant at a local pre-school or elementary school. 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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Summer Communications, New Media + Journalism
Prague, Czech Republic
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Summer Psychology
Prague, Czech Republic
Bring your interest in psychology to one of the most beautiful, cultural, and intellectual capitals in Europe.
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Central European Studies
Prague, Czech Republic
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Summer Central European Studies
Prague, Czech Republic
Against the backdrop of Prague’s rich culture and society, students explore Czech art, film, architecture, society, and history.
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Film Studies
Prague, Czech Republic
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Communications, New Media + Journalism
Prague, Czech Republic
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Summer Global Internship
Prague, Czech Republic
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January in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
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Business, Arts + Sciences
Prague, Czech Republic
Explore on foot and on a student budget, the city abounds with festivals, live music, galleries, food markets, cafés and much more.
Currency Spoken Languages Available Transportation Famous Local Climate Places to Explore Airport Social Norms What to Pack
Czech Crowns
Czech, English
Also significant communities of speakers of Slovak, Vietnamese (per-capita largest Vietnamese community outside Asia), and Ukrainian
Tram, metro, train, bus, feet
Franz Kafka – novelist, playwright, and short-story writer; best known for The Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung) and The Trial (Der Process)
European continental with warm, dry summers (June to August) and cold winters (December to March)
Charles Bridge – 600+ year-old medieval bridge lined with haunting baroque statues
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Never give an even number of flowers to someone, nor should you give someone 13 – both are considered unlucky
Comfortable shoes, all-weather jacket, curiosity, and a sense of adventure
Live from Prague
