Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University

Prague, Czech Republic

Available with an Internship Available with Business Consulting

Semester with CEA CAPA & Charles University

About the Program

In this program, you’ll take courses at both the CEA CAPA Prague Study Center and at our local partner institution Charles University, one of the most prestigious universities in Central Europe. Your courses at Charles University will be selected from the East and Central European Studies (ECES) offerings which include a selection of courses in the humanities, arts, social sciences and more, and all are taught in English. You’ll round out your semester with courses at the CEA CAPA Prague Center in complementary disciplines such as business, economics, communication and more. The Prague Center also offers unique courses that bring the diverse history, culture, and art of the Czech Republic to life. Take advantage of this dynamic program and earn credits towards your degree while also exploring the rich history of the Czech Republic.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Prague

Dates:

1/27/26 - 5/19/26

Price:

$17,895

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/1/25

Withdraw By:

11/1/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
Program Participation Agreement

Eligibility

Education Completed:

1 Year of College completed prior to program start

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Minimum GPA:

3.0

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

Charles University

Study abroad at Charles University, one of the largest and oldest university in the Czech Republic, while exploring one of Europe's most charming cities! Charles University was founded i...

Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Center
Student Center
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area

CEA CAPA Prague Center

The CEA CAPA Prague Center is located in the historic Old Town district. Courses give you the opportunity to further your academic pursuits in a variety of subjects with Prague as your classroom.

Student Center
Student Center
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in 2 - 3 CEA CAPA courses and 2 Charles courses.

CEA CAPA courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 semester credits, Charles University courses meet for 52 contact hours/3 semester credits. Students may earn 12–15 semester credits (up to 239 contact hours) credits per semester. Classes meet at various times, Monday through Friday.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on availability and further changes can be made during the add/drop period at the beginning of the semester. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture and Art in the Golden City 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Czech Language and Culture 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Money & Banking 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Geography of the City: Prague 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Marketing Analytics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Democracy in the Czech Republic 300 En 45 3
Ethnicity and Diversity in the Czech Republic 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Jewish Experience in Prague * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Ethics: Humans, Culture & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Anthropological approaches to Roma in CEE 300 En 52 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Czech for Everyday Life 300 En 52 3
Interpretation of European Fairytales 300 En 52 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Economy and Crises 300 En 52 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fear, Faith and Hope: The Depiction of the Jews in Film 300 En 52 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Edges of Photography 300 En 52 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Language, Culture & Social Cognition 300 En 52 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Prague. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 27
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Václav Havel Airport Prague on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 28 - 29
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

February 02
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Charles University (CU) on this day.

May 15
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CU.

May 19
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

The sample budget is unavailable at this time. Please check back later or ask your CEA CAPA Admissions Counselor/Site Specialist for a comparable program's sample budget.