Information for term Summer Central European Studies
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSoak up magnificent art and architecture from every period while you learn to speak Czech and gain insight into the history and culture of this beautiful city. Choose from courses in art, history, film, music, sports, and politics. Eye-opening cultural activities and guided tours add color and context to coursework – making your summer trip to Prague one you’ll treasure forever. Courses are taught in English at CIEE Prague.
Unique Experiences
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Get a new perspective
on Central European issues with one, two, or three four-week sessions.
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Live in Prague
like a Czech student, with a Czech flat buddy to show you around and explain local customs.
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Head to class
amidst a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires.
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football fields would cover the area of Prague Castle
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first year beer was brewed at the Benedictine Brevnov Monastery
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
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. Prague is unique in Europe, having shed its communist past and still brimming with carefully preserved monuments from every period and style in its millennial history. There’s plenty of quirky, too, like the Zizkov Tower adorned with climbing babies, and the distinctly nontraditional Dancing House. Easy to explore on foot, the city boasts a rich cultural life that includes concerts, festivals, operas, and more – many of which you can access on a student budget.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Explore more of the region with two excursions – one day trip and one overnight trip. Destinations change annually, and have included
- Terezín, former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp.
- Sychrov, home of a beautiful neo-Gothic castle and famous gothic fortress built in Roman times.
- Litomerice, where the Ploskovice castle and historical structures date back to the 13th century.
- Karlovy Vary, a noted spa town.
- Plzeň, home of Europe’s second largest synagogue, the Victims of Evil monument, and the George Patton Museum.
- Get an insider’s view of Prague with the help of your Flat Buddy, a Charles University student who will teach you cultural norms and introduce you to Czech culture.
- Make your visit official by traversing the Charles Bridge, constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Shared Apartments: Housing is included in the study abroad program fee. Students reside in apartments in popular neighborhoods with fellow CIEE participants. In some apartments, students have a local Charles University student as a “flat buddy” – a roommate who helps CIEE with student activities and provides a bridge to the local culture. Students share double rooms and kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Apartments are located throughout Prague and commuting times and distances vary. It’s important for students to be aware that commuting is part of daily life in Prague, and the location of most apartments requires daily use of public transportation. It is common for the student commute, including public transportation and walking, to take up to 30 minutes one way. A transportation pass is included in the program fees.
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MEALS
Meals are not included and are the responsibility of the student. Students can purchase food supplies and prepare meals in the apartment kitchens.
Prague, Czech Republic Where You'll Study
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CIEE Prague
Vyšehrad – 15 minutes from Old Town.
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Program Details
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The program detailsStudents choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and examine the Czech Republic’s role in Europe today as it transitions from communism to a fluid political and social environment. Courses are taught by specialists in their respective fields from Charles University and other reputable universities. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
CIEE Prague is located in Vyšehrad, at the top of one of Prague’s highest hills, in a beautiful park-like setting about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. It features classrooms, a library, student lounge, staff offices, café, and a large garden and patio area.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- Communicative Czech Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Language of Instruction
English
Requirements
All students must enroll in one 3-credit CIEE course per session.
Course Notes
Students studying in Prague for multiple sessions may only take the Communicative Czech Language course once.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Summer 2019 Courses
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- AHIS 3001 PRAG: Art and Architecture of Prague
- FILM 3003 PRAG: Hollywood and Europe
- SOCI 2001 PRAG: Czech Sports History and Outdoor Culture
- CZEC 0001 PRAG: Communicative Czech Language
Session II
- AHIS 3003 PRAG: Modern Czech Art
- CINE 3001 PRAG: Czech Cinema
- POLI 3003 PRAG: The Rise and Fall of Central European Totalitarianism
- CZEC 0001 PRAG: Communicative Czech Language
Session III
Summer 2020 Courses
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Session I
- CZEC 0001 PRAG: Communicative Czech Language
- AHIS 3001 PRAG: Art and Architecture of Prague
- FILM 3003 PRAG: Hollywood and Europe
Session II
- CZEC 0001 PRAG: Communicative Czech Language
- (GI) MKTG 2002 PRCZ: Principles of Marketing
- POLI 3003 PRAG: The Rise and Fall of Central European Totalitarianism
Session III
- CZEC 0001 PRAG: Communicative Czech Language
- (GI) MATH 2002 PRCZ: Statistics
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Orientation – an introduction to Czech culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
Application Due |
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End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2019 12 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 20, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$10,790
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $7,473 ** Housing = $2,850 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $10,790Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 International Airfare = $1,350 † Local Transportation = $360 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $1,800 Total Estimated Costs = $5,460Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II and III 2019 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,103 ** Housing = $1,900 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,200 International Airfare = $1,350 † Local Transportation = $240 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $1,200 Total Estimated Costs = $4,090Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session III 2019 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jul 15, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,733 ** Housing = $950 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $600 International Airfare = $1,350 † Local Transportation = $120 Books & Supplies = $50 Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,720Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session I 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | |
| Summer Session I and II 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2020 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | |
| Summer Session II 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Summer Session II and III 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | |
| Summer Session III 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Will Barnard
Director
Will Barnard heads the CIEE Prague Center. Originally from the U.S., Will has lived and worked in the Czech Republic for over twenty years.
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Tereza Vickova
Short Term Programs Coordinator
Tereza joined the CIEE Prague team in January 2016 and is in charge of coordinating CIEE Summer, January-term programs and Teach Abroad.
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Lenka Gomes
Housing Manager
Lenka is responsible for housing management, housing assignments, housing-related issues, and the Flat Buddy and Resident Assistant Programs.
Get Started
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