Summer Central European Studies
Unique Experiences
Get a new perspective
on Central European issues with one, two, or three four-week sessions.
Live in Prague
like a Czech student, exploring the city and its many varied neighborhoods.
Head to class
amidst a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires.
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Percentage of Prague Is Green Space, Making It One of Europe’s Greenest Cities
993
first year beer was brewed at the Benedictine Brevnov Monastery
1.3 M
residents
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 Žižkov 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague is located in the central neighborhood of VyÅ¡ehrad, in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague’s highest hills about 15 minutes from the Old Town area.
ºÚÁÏÍø911wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local ºÚÁÏÍø911staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Prague.
Excursions & Activities
- Visit historic sites like Prague Castle and Old Town Square, where centuries of culture and history come to life
- Venture beyond Prague to towns like Kutná Hora and Český Krumlov, known for their well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture set against stunning landscapes
- Craft your signature perfume, hike through breathtaking rock formations, or admire the silhouette of Prague Castle from paddle boats on the Vltava River
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
ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague 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 located within 40 minutes from Prague’s historic city center and ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague.
- 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague. 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague. 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.
Meals
Residence Halls and Apartments: Meals are not included; kitchens are available on-site. 
Academics
Students choose to enroll one, two, or three 4-week sessions, during which they explore the Czech Republic’s role in Europe and in the world today. In addition to the area course, they have an option to take a 1-credit Communicative Czech Language course. Courses are taught by experts from Charles University and other reputable higher education institutions. In-class learning is enhanced with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course topics.
ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague is located in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague’s hills in the VyÅ¡ehrad neighborhood, 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. 
Course Information
Course Notes
Students studying in Prague for multiple sessions may only take the Communicative Czech Language course once.
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Summer Session III 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ºÚÁÏÍø911and 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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
- ºÚÁÏÍø911Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- ºÚÁÏÍø911STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the ºÚÁÏÍø911Scholarships & Grants application within your ºÚÁÏÍø911program 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 Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 | |
| Program Summer Session III 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 | |
| Program Summer Session II and III 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 | |
| Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $12,610 |
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
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,150 ** |
| Housing | $1,200 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
ºÚÁÏÍø911accommodation 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 | $200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 | $307 †|
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 †â¶Ä |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 †â¶Ä †|
| Total Costs | $1,517 |
*non-refundable
**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 groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
†â¶Ä †$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,150 ** |
| Housing | $1,200 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
ºÚÁÏÍø911accommodation 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 | $200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 | $307 †|
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 †â¶Ä |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 †â¶Ä †|
| Total Costs | $1,517 |
*non-refundable
**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 groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
†â¶Ä †$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,150 ** |
| Housing | $1,200 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
ºÚÁÏÍø911accommodation 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 | $200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 | $307 †|
| Local Transportation | $45 †â¶Ä |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 †â¶Ä †|
| Total Costs | $517 |
*non-refundable
**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 groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
†â¶Ä †$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,830 ** |
| Housing | $2,400 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Optional Housing
ºÚÁÏÍø911accommodation 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 | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 | $614 †|
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 †â¶Ä |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $280 †â¶Ä †|
| Total Costs | $1,989 |
*non-refundable
**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 groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
†â¶Ä †$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,830 ** |
| Housing | $2,400 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Optional Housing
ºÚÁÏÍø911accommodation 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 | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 | $614 †|
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 †â¶Ä |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $280 †â¶Ä †|
| Total Costs | $1,989 |
*non-refundable
**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 groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
†â¶Ä †$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $8,510 ** |
| Housing | $3,600 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $12,610 |
Optional Housing
ºÚÁÏÍø911accommodation 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 | $600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,800 |
Financial Aid
ºÚÁÏÍø911offers 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 | $921 †|
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 †â¶Ä |
| Books & Supplies | $75 |
| Personal expenses | $420 †â¶Ä †|
| Total Costs | $2,461 |
*non-refundable
**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 groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†â¶Ä cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
†â¶Ä †$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
ºÚÁÏÍø911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Will Barnard
Center Director
Will Barnard heads ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague. 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911Prague. Her responsibilities include managing the faculty and courses, collaborating with academic partner institutions, and ensuring high-quality academic instruction. She achieves this...
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