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UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague
Location: Czech Republic: Prague
Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Dates: Follows US Academic Calendar
UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague
Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies (UPCES) CERGE-EI Politickych veznu 7 Prague, 110 00 Czech Republic
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Phone: +420 224 005 201
Fax: +420 224 005 225
Description
Study abroad with UPCES in Prague and experience a semester of intellectual and cultural discovery in one of Europe's most remarkable cities. UPCES is located in a historic palace in Prague's city center. An UPCES semester includes 16 academic credits, four weekend trips, dozens of cultural excursions/activities, optional internships, and international classrooms.
UPCES classrooms offer an opportunity to interact with students from around the globe. A typical UPCES course includes 10-15 students of several nationalities and provides a truly multicultural environment for learning.
Prominent scholars from Charles University teach UPCES courses in English. Course subjects include economics, international relations, sociology, history, political science, film, literature, philosophy, and Czech language. Students from a wide variety of majors and interests will greatly benefit from the UPCES academic experience.
UPCES students live in flats of their choosing with other students in the program. Flat choices are offered by the program and are located throughout the center section of Prague. Students do not just interact with the Czech people, but truly live amongst them in real Prague flats.
With UPCES, students explore the cultures of Central Europe. Each semester, UPCES organizes trips to Dresden, Cesky Krumlov, Litomerice, and a 3-night trip to Krakow, Poland. UPCES also organizes a series of cultural trips within the immediate area of Prague. Czech and other European students are invited on these trips as well.
UPCES students can apply for a variety of internships related to their major or personal interests through the UPCES Internship Program. Internship opportunities include a prominent legal institute, an events-management company, a teaching school, a city newspaper, and a media NGO.
UPCES offers unlimited outlets for learning and personal growth, in and out of the classroom. Learn more about UPCES on our website and on Facebook. We hope you will join us for an incredible semester in Prague!
UPCES Quick Facts
* Building: Schebek Palace
* Affiliation: Charles University
* Director: Nicki Norris
* Language of Instruction: English
* Enrollment: 55-75 Students (Fall), 45-65 Students (Spring)
* Eligibility: minimum 3.0 GPA and Junior-standing
* Cost: 8,500 USD per Semester, 16,000 USD per Year
* Housing: Independent Student Apartments
* Application: Online and Hard-copy
* Trips: Dresden, Litomerice, Cesky Krumlov, Krakow
* Internships: Teaching, Marketing, Journalism, NGO, Law
Highlights
1. Students take courses under a prestigious faculty and alongside Czech and other European students.
2. Four weekend trips and dozens of local trips designed to immerse students in Central European culture.
3. Students can apply for a variety of impressive internships through the UPCES Internship Program.
4. Courses are set in a beautiful palace in the historic center of Prague.
5. Students live together in centrally-located flats of their choosing.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$:
USD9,150 for Spring 2013. USD17,300 for one academic year.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
* Enrollment in 5 courses for a total of 16 academic credits
* 2-week orientation program
* Prague Metro Pass
* Czech cell phone
* Airport reception, taxi service to hotel, and three nights stay upon arrival in Prague.
* Weekend Trip to Krakow, Poland or Berlin, Germany
* Day-Trips to Litomerice and Dresden, Germany
* 1-Day or Overnight Trip to Cesky Krumlov
* Cultural activities throughout the semester
* Course packs and Czech language guides
* UPCES ID card, 24-hour building access pass, and personal computer account
* Full UPCES Staff support
* Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Program tuition does not include rent costs for centrally-located flats. Rent varies among flats, but averages USD 450 to USD 750 per month for double-occupancy bedrooms.
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
Participants Travel to Czech Republic
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Resume
- Transcript
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Essay
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 monthUPCES - Study Abroad in Prague's Mission Statement
UPCES invites excellent university students to study in Prague under a prestigious faculty of scholars, artists, and industry leaders. Students are offered a wide range of courses in topics related to Central European Studies. In addition to its impressive academic standards, UPCES is also designed to immerse students in the cultures of Central Europe through program trips, local excursions, internships, Czech social events, and independent housing in downtown flats.
Year Founded
2001
