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CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Prague (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Prague, Czech Republic
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: Hope College applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/18/2025 12/20/2025
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: Czech, English
Housing Options: Apartment (Shared), Apartment (Single), Residence Hall Areas of Study: Art History, Child Development, Communication, Computer Science, Czech Language and Literature, Dietetics and Nutrition, Eastern European Studies, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Gender Studies, Government, Health Science, Internships, Journalism, Literature, Marketing, Media Studies, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Service Learning, Social Policy and Administration, Sociology
Program Type: Study
Program Description:

Open Campus

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

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Program Overview

Ranked among the top 10 cities for students to live in, Prague is a go-to destination for an unforgettable study abroad experience. And what better place to spend one or two consecutive six-week blocks than the City of a Hundred Spires? On this Open Campus Block program, you’ll get to know Prague on your terms by customizing how many blocks you’re abroad and which subject areas you want to study.

Unique Experiences

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENT

in Prague's vibrant cultural and social scene and learn more about the local customs

HEAD TO CLASS

with a fairy tale castle and hundreds of church spires as your backdrop

TAKE THE FUNICULAR RAILWAY

to the top of Petrin Hill

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Excursions & Activities

  • Take part in CIEE-organized excursions to learn more about the Czech Republic and Central Europe
  • Cheer on a local sports team at a hockey game
  • Sample local Moravian wines at a sommelier-led wine tasting
  • Bike along the paths along the Vltava River and see another side of Prague
  • Watch an opera in one of the amazing baroque opera houses
  • Participate in cultural activities organized by local college students to spark your interest in local art, film, music, sports, or cuisine

Projects

  • Academic Projects will be offered onsite (either in-person or remotely), dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
  • Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the Open Campus Block network, either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience.?
  • Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.??

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Students in homestays receive breakfast daily plus five meals per week
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Multi-day on-site Orientation – an introduction to French culture, your academic program, and practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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