Summer Communications, New Media + Journalism
Unique Experiences
Learn beyond the classroom
with visits to media outlets like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, headquartered in Prague.
Study with awesome surroundings,
amidst a fairy-tale castle and hundreds of church spires.
Get a broader view
of life in the Czech Republic with excursions and weekly activities.
1.3 M
residents
56
Percentage of Prague Is Green Space, Making It One of Europe鈥檚 Greenest Cities
993
first year of brewing at Prague鈥檚 Benedictine Brevnov Monastery
Your Destination
Cobblestone streets, ancient bridges, and a hilltop castle help lend the city 鈥淐ity of a Hundred Spires鈥 its reputation as one of the world鈥檚 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鈥檚 plenty of quirky, too, like the 沤i啪kov 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 鈥 many of which you can access on a student budget.
爱游戏下载 Prague is in the central neighborhood of Vy拧ehrad, in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague鈥檚 highest hills about 15 minutes from the Old Town area.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Explore more of the region with excursions. Destinations change annually, and have included:
- 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 Kutn谩 Hora and 膶esk媒 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
My Serene Haven in Prague
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Exploring Morocco on Fall Break at 爱游戏下载 Prague
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Two Uniquely Prague Drink Experiences
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Housing & Meals
Housing
爱游戏下载 Prague offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in鈥痽our home away from home. All housing options鈥痑re鈥痩ocated in鈥痭eighborhoods with convenient access to public鈥痶ransportation,鈥痵hops,鈥痗af茅s, and eateries.鈥
Standard Housing: Includes double or triple accommodation in a dorm-style residence hall located within 40 minutes from Prague鈥檚 historic city center and 爱游戏下载 Prague.
- 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鈥檚 historic center and 爱游戏下载 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鈥痑dditional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single bedroom in an apartment or dorm-style residence hall located within 40 minutes from Prague鈥檚 historic city center and 爱游戏下载 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
Residence Halls and Apartments:鈥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鈥檚 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鈥檚 rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course topics.
爱游戏下载 Prague鈥is located in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague鈥檚 hills in the Vy拧ehrad neighborhood about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. It features classrooms, a library, student lounge, staff offices, caf茅, and a large garden and patio area.鈥
Course Information
Course Notes
Students studying in Prague for multiple sessions may only take the鈥Communicative Czech Language鈥痗ourse 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 爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 爱游戏下载 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
爱游戏下载 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
- 爱游戏下载 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- 爱游戏下载 STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 爱游戏下载 Scholarships & Grants application within your 爱游戏下载 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 爱游戏下载, 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 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session III 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,850 |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 |
| Program Summer Session II and III 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,730 |
| Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | 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 爱游戏下载's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,150 ** |
| Housing | $1,200 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 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 | $200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 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 | $307 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 鈥犫赌 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 鈥犫赌犫 |
| 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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,150 ** |
| Housing | $1,200 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 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 | $200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 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 | $307 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 鈥犫赌 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 鈥犫赌犫 |
| 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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,150 ** |
| Housing | $1,200 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,850 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 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 | $200 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 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 | $307 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 鈥犫赌 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $140 鈥犫赌犫 |
| 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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,830 ** |
| Housing | $2,400 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 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 | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 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 | $614 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 鈥犫赌 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $280 鈥犫赌犫 |
| 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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,830 ** |
| Housing | $2,400 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,730 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 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 | $400 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 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 | $614 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 鈥犫赌 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $280 鈥犫赌犫 |
| 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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $8,510 ** |
| Housing | $3,600 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $12,610 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 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 | $600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,800 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 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 | $921 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation | $45 鈥犫赌 |
| Books & Supplies | $75 |
| Personal expenses | $420 鈥犫赌犫 |
| 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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌cost of taxi to airport on departure; local transportation pass included in program.
鈥犫赌犫$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
爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Will Barnard
Center Director
Will Barnard heads 爱游戏下载 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 爱游戏下载 Prague. Her responsibilities include managing the faculty and courses, collaborating with academic partner institutions, and ensuring high-quality academic instruction. She achieves this...
Michaela Neu啪ilov谩
Senior Program Manager
Michaela has been with 爱游戏下载 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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