January in Prague
Unique Experiences
LIVE IN PRAGUE LIKE A LOCAL
and partake in vibrant cultural, social scene and learn local customs
MARVEL AT PRISTINE ARCHITECTURE
from romanesque, gothic, renaissance, baroque, cubist, neo-classical, and modern design styles
DISCOVER THE PICTURESQUE SETTING
of many hollywood movies: mission impossible, alien vs. predator, van helsing, chronicles of narnia, and hellboy
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KILOMETERS OF TRACK IN PRAGUE’S METRO (UNDERGROUND) TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
993 CE
FIRST YEAR BEER WAS BREWED AT THE BENEDICTINE BREVNOV MONASTERY
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UNIVERSITIES
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
- Cheer on a local sports team at a hockey game
- Sample local Moravian wines at a sommelier-led wine tasting
- Take a day trip to Terezín (Theresienstadt), a former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp
Watch an opera in one of the amazing baroque opera houses
- Participate in a wide range of other cultural activities to spark your interest in local art, film, music, sports, or cuisine
Program Blogs
Prague Dining: My Top 10 Restaurants
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Making the Most Out of Your Study Abroad Experience in Prague
By: Clara Turck Studying abroad in Prague has been an adventure filled with opportunities for learning, cultural exploration, and personal growth. With its stunning architecture, rich history, vibrant arts, and... keep reading
Find a place abroad that feels like home
By: Ava Scott When you are an eleven-hour plane ride away from home, you need to find a place abroad that feels like your home away from home. For me... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
All housing is within a 45-minute commute of CIEE Prague.
Standard Housing: Includes accommodation in a homestay, apartment, or residence hall.
- Homestays: Live with a Czech family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s culture. Each student has an individual room.
- Apartments: Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including a kitchen and a bathroom.
- Residence Halls: Students usually live with a mix of CIEE students and local and international students in dormitory-like buildings. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Students usually share kitchens and common areas.
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
During the January in Prague program, students spend three weeks taking a full-credit course complemented with co-curricular activities to immerse them in the culture and facilitate intercultural learning.
CIEE Prague is located within the Vyšehrad national monument complex and features classrooms, a library, a student lounge, staff offices, a café, and a large garden.
Course Information
Visual and Performing Arts
Psychology
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.
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:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
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.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,150 |
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 | $2,845 ** |
| Housing | $925 *** |
| Insurance | $80 |
| Total Fees | $4,150 |
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 | $89 † |
| International Airfare | $1,000 †† |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 ††† |
| Total Costs | $1,254 |
*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.
††r?ound-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††$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...
Get Started
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