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Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for students with an interest in European studies focusing on Central Europe, and in particular, Prague.

Program Snapshot

  • Spend your summer in one of Europe’s most exciting cities and learn about a variety of Central European issues and Czech perspectives
  • Participate in experiential activities linked with coursework
  • Explore the city and study in one or two three-week sessions
  • Live with Charles University students in an apartment in one of Prague’s authentic neighborhoods; get help acclimating to the city through CIEE Flat Buddies—local Charles University students; partake in cultural activities and day/weekend excursions that augment class material

Subject Areas

  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Cinema Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Czech Language
  • History
  • Jewish Studies

About Prague

Because of its innumerable characteristic steeples, Prague is called the Hundred-Towered City. A member of the EU, Prague is a perfect example of the steady development of a society, recently transitioning from its communist past. With a population of only 1,200,000, Prague has an unusually rich cultural life, including festivals, operas, concerts, and cultural programs, many of which are accessible to students on a budget. CIEE students experience life similar to that of Czech students and make use of the city’s numerous neighborhoods just like native Praguers.

Where You'll Study

CIEE Study Center at Charles University

CIEE works closely with Charles University (CU) to deliver courses to students at the CIEE Study Center in Prague. All CIEE courses are held at the CIEE Study Center, located in the scenic and historic neighborhood of Vyšehrad. Although the CIEE Study Center is not located in a CU building, CIEE courses are recognized by Charles University and taught by faculty from various Charles University faculties and institutes. Founded in 1348 by the Czech King Charles IV, CU is the oldest university in Central Europe. It has 17 schools, 3 institutes, 4,000 teaching/research staff, and 42,400 enrolled students.

Thoughts From Abroad

Images of Prague, with narrow cobblestone streets lit by romantic lanterns, dominated by the majestic castle rising above the Vltava River, have left their mark in numerous movies and publications. Prague may have come alive to you in the novels of Kafka and Kundera, but to gain the true Bohemian perspective, you need to live and study it all.

Meet Czechs who lived under a totalitarian system, yet have found a way to laugh into its eyes like the “Good Soldier Švejk.” Feel the intensity of Prague’s life on every street corner. Discover local legends and myths. Touch history on the buildings in Old Town Square. Hear about the Velvet Revolution from the people who lived it and witness the creativity it takes to make a democracy on a Czech salary. Once immersed in it all, you will experience the “Nejak bylo, nejak bude” attitude and the Bohemian perspective.

— Lucie Zacharova, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Lucie Zacharova was born in Southern Moravia and has lived and studied in Northern Moravia, Prague, and Central Bohemia. She received an M.A. in Czech and English Languages and Literature from Ostrava University, an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, and an M.A. in English from Northwest Missouri State University. For 10 years, Lucie worked as a teacher, translator, and interpreter. She also served as the Associate Director of Study Abroad at Kettering University in Michigan.

Jana Cemusová, Student Services Director, gained extensive experience with CIEE students through her many years of teaching and leading Czech language instruction through the CIEE Study Center at Charles University. Jana is a Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology at the University of Western Bohemia and has teaching experience as a Fulbright scholar at the University of Kansas.

Lenka Sunova, Program Support Coordinator, has an M.A. in Geography from Florida Atlantic University and has many years of experience in U.S. higher education. Her role at the CIEE Study Center is to coordinate and support the academic and co-curricular programming.

Amanda Bell, Housing Coordinator, received her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Michigan State University. Amanda first lived in the Czech Republic as a Rotary Youth Exchange scholarship recipient and has lived and worked in Prague for several years.

Ivana Skenderija, Student Services Assistant, has a B.A. in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Charles University and a background in film postproduction.

Milan Polak, Administrative Assistant, has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Charles University and experience as a mental health counselor.

Recommended Credit

summer: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours per session

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75

Program Dates

Summer 2010
Session I		6/1/2010 - 6/25/2010
Summer 2010
Session II		6/25/2010 - 7/16/2010
Summer 2010
Sessions I + II		6/1/2010 - 7/16/2010

Important! Students should not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Please check with your Enrollment Officer regarding travel plans.

Application Deadlines

Summer 2010
Session I		4/1/2010
Summer 2010
Session II		4/1/2010
Summer 2010
Sessions I + II		4/1/2010

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Duration

Summer 2010
Session I		3 weeks
early June - late June
Summer 2010
Session II		3 weeks
late June - mid-July
Summer 2010
Sessions I + II		6 weeks
early June - mid-July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Summer 2010 - Session I $3,150
    The CIEE  fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, local transportation pass, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    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 $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation COnfirmation Fee)$2,466
    Housing$610
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$3,150

    The CIEE  fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, local transportation pass, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Books and Supplies$50
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,450
    Personal Expenses$400
    Meals$300
    Total$2,200


  • Summer 2010 - Session II $3,150
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, local transportation pass, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    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 $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing$610
    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$2,466
    Total$3,150

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, local transportation pass, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Meals$300
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,450
    Personal Expenses$400
    Books and Supplies$50
    Total$2,200


  • Summer 2010 - Sessions I + II $6,200
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, local transportation pass, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    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 $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$4,906
    Housing$1,220
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$6,200

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, local transportation pass, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Personal Expenses$800
    Transportation (round-trip based upon U.S. East Coast departure)$1,450
    Meals$600
    Books and Supplies$100
    Total$2,950


Scholarship Information

For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.