Central European Studies
Unique Experiences
MAKE YOUR VISIT
official by traversing the Charles Bridge, constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.
LIVE IN PRAGUE
like a local college student and partake in the city’s vibrant cultural and social scene as you learn more about the local customs.
HEAD TO CLASS
with a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires as your backdrop.
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Your Destination
Cobblestone streets, medieval bridges, and a castle overlooking dozens of churches, squares, and green spaces all contribute to the “City of a Hundred Spires” being recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Having shed its communist past and brimming with carefully preserved monuments from every period and style in its millennial history, Prague is a truly unique European city. Easy to explore on foot and on a student budget, the city abounds with festivals, live music, galleries, food markets, cafés and much more.
CIEE Prague is located in the central neighborhood of Vyšehrad, in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague’s highest hills about 15 minutes from the Old Town area.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Prague.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Explore Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square, the Charles University historical buildings, or Prague’s theaters and opera venues.
- Take part in CIEE-organized excursions and abroad trips to learn more about the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
- Create lifelong memories with new friends as you craft your new signature perfume, hike through stunning rock formations, or admire the silhouette of Prague Castle from paddle boats on the Vltava River. There’s something for everyone!
Projects
- Make a difference while studying abroad in Prague! Volunteer to help lead engaging English conversation classes for students at local schools and preschools, and give back to the community while gaining unforgettable cultural connections.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must collect additional home school approval and submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Internships: Gain international experience with valuable internships, typically working eight to 10 hours per week. Following an interview, students are selected by internship providers. The credit-bearing internship includes a related seminar (15 hours of class time) and attendance at meetings and other events with program staff. Opportunities include internships at vibrant startups, advertising agencies, media outlets, think tanks, and other organizations. Don’t miss the opportunity to boost your resume while studying abroad! Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
- Independent Research Project: Students will conduct approximately 100 independent research hours and will meet with faculty advisors for a total of 15 hours. Students will conclude the term with a research paper and a final presentation.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Prague offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes double or triple accommodation in a dorm-style residence hall, or a single or double room in a homestay, located within 40 minutes from Prague’s historic city center and CIEE Prague.
- Homestays: Live with a Czech family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s culture. Single and double bedrooms available.
- Residence Halls: Live in a dormitory-like building with communal kitchens and other common spaces.
Select Housing: Includes a double bedroom in a shared apartment located within 40 minutes from Prague’s historic center and CIEE Prague. Each apartment has shared common spaces, including a kitchen and bathroom. Apartments may be in student residence buildings or in residential buildings shared with local inhabitants. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single bedroom in an apartment or dorm-style residence hall located within 40 minutes from Prague’s historic city center and CIEE Prague. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee and has limited availability.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Homestay: Breakfast and dinner, on the family’s schedule, are included.
Residence Halls and Apartments: Meals are not included.
Academics
The Central European Studies program is designed for students to gain an in-depth understanding of the Czech Republic with coursework in English across a wide range of academic areas.
Students begin the program with an onsite orientation that introduces them to various aspects of life in Prague as well as CIEE academic policies and local academic culture. Students choose from classes at CIEE Prague, Charles University, the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU), and the Architectural Institute in Prague (ARCHIP) and ART & DESIGN INSTITUT (ADI).
CIEE Prague is located in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague’s highest hills in the Vyšehrad neighborhood, about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. The CIEE Prague Center features classrooms, a library, a student lounge, staff offices, a café, and a large garden. Courses are taught by faculty affiliated with Charles University, Prague University of Economics and Business, the Czech Academy of Science, and the Academy of Performing Arts, among other institutions
Charles University was founded in 1348 and is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic, ranking in the upper 1.5 percent of the world’s universities. The university consists of 17 colleges and enrolls more than 50,000 students. CIEE students can take up to six semester credits in the Eastern and Central European Studies Department (ECES) of the Faculty of Arts or at the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV), both located in Prague’s Old Town.
The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) is the preeminent film school in Central Europe and the fifth oldest film school in the world. Students with an interest in cinema and performing arts can take up to six semester credits at FAMU, which is located in the historical district by the Vltava River.
The Architectural Institute in Prague (ARCHIP) is the only school of architecture in Central Europe offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in architecture and urban design taught entirely in English. Students can take up to six semester credits at ARCHIP.
ART & DESIGN INSTITUT (ADI) was founded in 2014 and offers degree programs in visual arts and art direction in both Czech and English with the goal of enabling its graduates to earn a living in the art market or in the creative industries. Students can take up to six semester credits at ADI.
Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
Course Information
Course Notes
- All students are strongly encouraged to take an optional Czech language course while studying in Prague.
- CIEE students may take a maximum of six U.S. semester credits from course offerings at host institutions.
- The following host institution course lists are a representative sample of course offerings available to CIEE students through partner institutions and are subject to change. Not all courses listed are offered every semester, and some courses have prerequisites. The final list of courses is made available prior to the start of classes.
- Course content and any final deliverables should be completed prior to the program end date. Final examinations and/or course deliverables for host institution courses will be arranged on a course-by-course basis in consultation with the course instructor and CIEE Prague
Academic Projects
Agriculture
Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Professions and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Academic Projects
Agriculture
Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Professions and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
CHARLES UNIVERSITY COURSES
Students may choose from selected courses offered by two Charles University faculties, Faculty of Arts (ECES) and Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV). Participation in each course is limited to a few CIEE students. Classes are taught at Charles University and allow CIEE students to study alongside other international students.
Faculty of Arts, East and Central European Studies Department
All courses are worth 3 U.S. semester credits. Syllabi for ECES courses may be found on its website. Please note that the website may only include some of the courses taught and that the list is subject to change. The following list is a sample of courses that may be available to CIEE students. A final list of available courses is distributed during orientation.
Nationalism: Origins, Theories and Consequences in Central Europe
Politics of Song: From Folklore to Hip-Hop
Construction of Czech National Identity and its Symbols
Kafka in Critical Context
Economic Decline of European Empires
Alternative Culture
Jewish History in Central and Eastern Europe
Kundera’s Fictions
Edges of Photography: Techniques, Artistry and Czech Photographers
From Thoreau to Havel: Chapters in Czech and American Struggle for Social Justice
Humor and Czech Culture
Psycholinguistics
Selected Topics in Social Psychology: Soft Skills
Sociology of Food
Urban Semiotics: Contemporary Czech Literature, Art and Culture
Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism
Course offerings through FSV are worth typically 1-3 U.S. semester credits (2-6 ECTS credits). The following list is a sample of courses that may be available to CIEE students. A final list of available courses is distributed during orientation.
Audiovisual Interpretation of Reality
Comics as a Medium
Communication and Politics
Czech Media System in European Comparison
Emotions in Marketing
History of Computer and Video Games
Media and the Children
Media and Sustainability Communication
Media Sociology
FAMU COURSES
Participants with an interest in cinema and performing arts can choose from a variety of courses offered by FAMU. The courses are worth typically 1-1.5 U.S. semester credits (2-3 ECTS credits). A final list of FAMU courses is available at the time of enrollment. The following is a representative sample of FAMU courses that have been available in previous semesters.
Acting Theories
Central European Cinemas within the Context of the World Cinema
Cinema Dance
Circulating within the Modern Cinematic Image
Essential Elements of Film Sound 1
Film Style and Form 1
Filming the Unfilmable
History, Development and Characteristics of Genres
Script Analysis 1
Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing 1
The Realm of Montage
Visual Theory
ARCHIP COURSES
Students with an interest in architecture, urbanism, and sustainability can choose from a variety of courses offered by ARCHIP. The courses are typically worth 1-1.5 U.S. semester credits (2-3 ECTS credits). A final list of ARCHIP courses is available at the time of enrollment. The following is a representative sample of ARCHIP courses available to CIEE students.
Art 1 (DRAWING)
Art 3 (MODELS)
Art 5 (PRODUCT DESIGN)
History of Architecture and Art 1
History of Architecture and Art 3
Fundamentals of Urbanism
Modern Architecture and Art
Master Planning
Landscape Design
Monument Preservation
ADI COURSES
Students with interest in art may take course offerings through ADI. ADI offers two types of courses; studio courses and lecture/seminar courses. Studio courses are worth 4-4.5 U.S. semester credits (8-9 ECTS credits) and lecture/seminar courses are worth 1-2 U.S. semester credits (2-4 ECTS credits). Please note that students who want to enroll in studio courses must submit a portfolio of their artwork at the time of course selection. Students may not be permitted to enroll in studio courses if their work does not meet ADI criteria. A final list of ADI courses is made available at the time of enrollment. The following is a representative sample of ADI courses available to CIEE students.
Studio courses
Creative Studio: Painting
Creative Studio: Printmaking/Drawing
Creative Studio: Photography
Creative Studio: Intermedia
Creative Studio: Graphic Design
Creative Studio: Space/Interior Design
Lecture/seminar courses:
History of Art
Marketing and Trade of Artwork
Museum and Gallery Studies
Philosophy of Artistic Expression
Cultural Anthropology and Art
Psychology of Art
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
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.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
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Prague's work scene is focused on growing industries like information technology, shared services, and tourism. Internships are common in startups, small to medium-sized enterprises, and NGOs where interns engage in meaningful roles with substantial responsibility, fostering professional growth and innovation.
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Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers 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
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
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.
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE 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 protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,706 ** |
| Housing | $3,750 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $19,950 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $750 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,500 |
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $446 † |
| International Airfare | $1,000 †† |
| Local Transportation | $45 ††† |
| Books & Supplies | $45 |
| Visa Fees | $114 |
| Personal expenses | $250 †††† |
| Total Costs | $1,900 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $307 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE 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 protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $15,706 ** |
| Housing | $3,750 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $19,950 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $750 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,250 |
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $446 † |
| International Airfare | $1,000 †† |
| Local Transportation | $45 ††† |
| Books & Supplies | $45 |
| Visa Fees | $114 |
| Personal expenses | $250 †††† |
| Total Costs | $1,900 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $307 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Will Barnard
Center Director
Will Barnard heads CIEE Prague. Originally from the U.S., Will has lived and worked in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree from Princeton...
Petra Key
Academic Director
Petra Key oversees the academic programs at CIEE Prague. Her responsibilities include managing the faculty and courses, collaborating with academic partner institutions, and ensuring high-quality academic instruction. She achieves this...
Michaela Neužilová
Senior Program Manager
Michaela has been with CIEE Prague since 2016. She oversees the Prague Program Management Team which provides a wide range of high-quality orientation and onsite support services for all program...
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