Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies (UPCES)

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Follows US Academic Calendar

Description: At the Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies (UPCES), study abroad is an opportunity for cultural immersion and intellectual engagement which can offer a chance to see and understand the world from the viewpoint of a unique place and culture. This immersion is achieved via several paths.

First, UPCES students have a unique opportunity to interact with students from other departments of Charles University. Alone among study-abroad programs in Prague, UPCES courses are cross-listed through the university's School of Humanities, so classes contain a mix of Czech, Western European and North American students. A typical UPCES seminar with a dozen participants has students from several nations, ensuring that our students take their courses in an international, multi-cultural environment.

Second, the UPCES staff organizes several gatherings of Czech and other European students so that our students will have a chance to become personally acquainted with others from around the world.

Third, UPCES students live in flats scattered throughout the center section of Prague. Students do not just get the chance to interact with Czechs, but the opportunity to live among them.

Lastly, UPCES sponsors several trips for our students both inside and outside the Czech Republic. Czech and other European students are welcomed on these trips as well.

Students from a wide variety of majors and interests can enjoy what UPCES has to offer. Prominent scholars from Charles University and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic teach our courses in English. Courses include, but are not limited to, economics, international relations, sociology, history, political science, gender studies, literature, philosophy and Elementary Czech language.

Highlights:
1. Students take their classes in English with other Czechs and Western Europeans.
2. UPCES is an academically rigorous program designed for students who are serious about their studies.
3. Students are directly enrolled into and receive their transcripts from Charles University and the CERGE-EI faculty
4. CERGE-EI is located in the center of Prague.
5. Students are housed in flats in or near the city center.

Cost in US$: Please inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Czech Republic Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Charles University in Prague - CERGE-EI Undergraduate Study Abroad Program's Mission Statement: UPCES is oriented toward offering students a top quality education focused in Central European issues while taking advantage of its surroundings and immersing students within the local culture. In a collaborative effort with the School of Humanities at Charles University, CERGE-EI has designed an academic study abroad program that applies a multidisciplinary approach in teaching students about the region, Czech culture, socio-economic implications of a nation in transition and foreign policy issues concerning the European Union.