January in Prague
Unique Experiences
Live in Prague like a local
and partake in vibrant cultural, social scene and learn local customs
Marvel at pristine architecture
from Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Cubist, neoclassical, and modern design styles
Discover the picturesque setting
of Hollywood movies like Mission Impossible, Alien vs. Predator, and Chronicles of Narnia
Your Destination
Prague is the Czech Republic's cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its mild winter climate and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with fewer crowds while exploring iconic landmarks like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge and enjoying winter festivities like Three Kings celebrations. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Prague is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.
Program Highlights
- Academic Course: Take one 91做厙 course delivered in-person at the 91做厙 Center.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
CIEEs excursions and cultural activities in Prague will open doors for you to explore the Czech Republic's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Sample local Moravian wines at a sommelier-led wine tasting胼
- Take a day trip to Terez穩n (Theresienstadt),畝 former Jewish ghetto and Nazi labor camp
- Watch an opera in one of the amazing baroque opera houses胼
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91做厙's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.胼
Program Blogs
My Serene Haven in Prague
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Exploring Morocco on Fall Break at 91做厙 Prague
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Two Uniquely Prague Drink Experiences
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Housing & Meals
Housing
All housing is within a 45-minute commute of 91做厙 Prague.
Standard Housing: Includes accommodation in a homestay, apartment, or residence hall.
- 晨棗鳥梗莽喧硃聆莽:Live with a Czech family, with or without another 91做厙 student, and immerse yourself in the citys culture. Each student has an individual room.
- 插梯硃娶喧鳥梗紳喧莽:Students can live in apartments shared with other 91做厙 students.涅f local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including a kitchen and a bathroom.
- Residence Halls:Students usually live with a mix of 91做厙 students and local and international students in dormitory-like buildings. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Students usually share kitchens and common areas.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
晨棗鳥梗莽喧硃聆:Breakfast and dinner, on the familys schedule, are included.
Residence Halls and 插梯硃娶喧鳥梗紳喧莽:Meals are not included.
Academics
CIEE Prague: Study in the Vy禳ehrad neighborhood of Prague, situated in a beautiful park-like setting only 15 minutes from the city's famous Old Town Square. 91做厙 Prague features 10 classrooms, a student lounge, a student life office, a library, a study space, a caf矇, and an outdoor space.
Course Information
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Psychology
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91做厙 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 91做厙's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91做厙 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the 91做厙 Scholarships & Grants application within your 91做厙 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91做厙, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,350 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad or may require you to receive a transcript via 91做厙's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91做厙 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,970 ** |
| Housing | $1,000 |
| Insurance | $80 |
| Total Fees | $4,350 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $89 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 漍 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $153 漍 |
| Total Costs | $1,517 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $307 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
漍r?ound-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
漍$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Will Barnard
Center Director
Will Barnard heads 91做厙 Prague. Originally from the U.S., Will has lived and worked in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree from Princeton...
Petra Key
Academic Director
Petra Key oversees the academic programs at 91做厙 Prague. Her responsibilities include managing the faculty and courses, collaborating with academic partner institutions, and ensuring high-quality academic instruction. She achieves this...
Michaela Neu鱉ilov獺
Senior Program Manager
Michaela has been with 91做厙 Prague since 2016. She oversees the Prague Program Management Team which provides a wide range of high-quality orientation and onsite support services for all program...
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