Czech Republic: Charles University (USAC)

Students will enroll in 12-18 credits per semester, which equals out to be 4-6 classes total. An advantage of studying through USAC is that most courses are offered in English. All students are required to take a two-week Intensive Czech Language and Culture course worth 3 credits, which allows students to choose 3-5 additional courses for major, minor, UNIFI, or university elective credit. There are a variety of subjects for students to choose from, some of which are listed below:

• Business
• Economics
• Photography and Film
• European Politics, Culture, and Arts
• History

Meet your Advisor:

Jamie is a full time study abroad advisor who will help you throughout the application process to Portugal, including documentation, finances, scholarships, and more. From your first steps meeting until you take off for your new adventure, Jamie will help you every step of the way. 

Important information to review:

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be challenged by new experiences in new environments and cultures. UNI study abroad programs are designed to prioritize educational opportunities for students. Students are encouraged to embrace the adventure of exploring how housing, meals, and daily routines differ abroad.

Entry and Exit Requirements 

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to Czech Republic.

Immigration Information

Students going to Czech Republic for more than 90 days will need to apply for a student visa.

Your Study Abroad Advisor and USAC will help you through this process but it is the student's responsibility to stay on top of the visa application process and to review the latest updates related to their destination country.

Students will have the option to choose between two complexes in the most culturally rich area of Prague. There are not only accommodations in this area, but all the services an inhabitant of the city may need, including shops, restaurants, music bars, art galleries and more! For this reason, bus and train stations are a short walk away, making it easy for students to explore the rest of the city and country.

Each apartment contains a bedrooms, bathroom(s), shared kitchen and living space. USAC students will be placed in an apartment building with other university students.

Courses

USAC's program to Czech also offer's a handful of courses for students to take during the Winter Session, also known as J-Term. Students will take one course for 3 credits. Course options are listed below:

• Czech Cinema - Image and Memory
• From Medieval to Contemporary: Exploring the Great Art and Architecture or Prague
• Postwar 2.0: Central Europe from WWII to Today
• Sustainable Development: Key Dimensions and Challenges

Dates

This program runs from December 29, 2024-January 17, 2025. Classes will begin on December 30th, but students will be required to move into their housing and attend the mandatory orientation on December 29th, and should plan to depart on January 18th.

Please schedule a meeting with the Study Abroad Center using the links at the top of the page to learn more information about the courses, cost, or housing for J-Term in Czech.

USAC also offers a summer school option to Czech. This program is divided into two sessions, the first being offered mid-May through mid-June, and the other from mid-June through the end of July. Students can choose to participate in one or both sessions, and will take 1-2 courses per session for 3-7 credits total. There are a variety of course options for students to choose from including (but not limited to) history, music, language, business, photography, and field studies. 

Unlike their semester program, students will not have any required courses to take. Internships are not available during the summer program.

Semester Internship

Enhance your semester abroad through an internship in Prague. This is a great way for students to gain valuable skills through a hands-on experience while learning about the workplace culture, norms, and expectations of the Czech Republic. Through interning abroad, students will expand their professional network, develop cross-cultural understanding, and intercultural communication and language skills. Placements are avaiable in the following fields:

• Business
• Digital Marketing and Social Media Management
• Grant-writing and Crowd Funding
• International Relations
• Journalism and Communications
• NGO and Social Services
• Research - Humanities and Social Sciences

*Internships require an additional fee for USAC to help students secure a placement

Field Studies

Students can participate in a 1-credit field study course during their semester or summer abroad in Czech. Field studies are carefully planned overnight excursions that allow students to explore cultural, historical, and natural features of the Czech Republic. An academic component such as readings, research, and written assignments will increase the understand of the sites and people visited. This is a unique, hands on approach to complement the larger academic program, and provide a way for students to learn in new ways, and connect classroom learning to the world around us. 

Field studies have an additional fee and are subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirements to run. Therefore, they may not be available every summer session.