Summer: Study Psychology in Prague (CIEE)
The Program
Staggering architecture, rich cultural history, a turbulent past and an exciting future. Prague is as fascinating a city as it is beautiful!
Bring your interest in psychology to Prague where you’ll use compelling coursework and engaging cultural activities to explore the development of modern psychology and its relationship to politics and art. Courses are taught in English at CIEE Prague and complemented with co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
Program Locations
Czech Republic
Prague
Its innumerable characteristic steeples have earned this UNESCO World Heritage site the nickname, “Hundred-Towered City.” Find out why it’s a perfect example of the steady development of a society transitioning from a communist past. With a population of only 1.3 million, Prague has an unusually rich cultural life, including festivals, operas, concerts, and cultural programs that students can experience like native Praguers. Once you are in Prague, it will not take you too long to understand why it is considered one of the best cities in Europe!
Academics
You will be able to choose one three-credit course per session, studying the diverse psychological aspects of Prague’s rich heritage. Courses are taught by specialists in their respective fields from Charles University and other reputable universities. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings. You may add an optional one-credit “survival” Czech language course. To view the current courses available, visit the CIEE website.
The CIEE Prague Study Center is located in Vyšehrad, at the top of one of Prague’s highest hills, in a beautiful park-like setting about 15 minutes from the Old Town area. It features classrooms, a library, student lounge, staff offices, café, and a large garden and patio area.
Excursions
With CIEE and your peers you will visit sites of historical and cultural importance in Prague, past excursions have included: a day trip to Terezín (Theresienstadt) – former Jewish ghetto and Nazi concentration camp, visit to Sychrov – a beautiful Neo-Gothic castle, and Karlštejn – the famous gothic fortress built by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, or travel to Karlovy Vary, Plzeň and/or Jáchymov on an overnight trip!
For information about study abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
Homestays: Live with a Czech family, with or without another CIEE student, and immerse yourself in the city’s culture. Each student has an individual room. Breakfast and dinner, on the family’s schedule, are included.
Apartments: Students can live in apartments shared with other CIEE students. If local health and safety regulations permit, most students live in double or triple rooms. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including kitchen and bathroom. Meals are not included.
Residence Halls: Students usually live with a mix of CIEE students, 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. Meals are not included.
Housing is tight in Prague. If CIEE can’t accommodate your first housing choice, CIEE will let you know before you arrive.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $5,455 | $5,895 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Housing
• Excursions
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,200 |
| Meals | $500 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $50 |
| Local Transportation | $120 |
| Personal Expenses | $400 |
| CIEE Deposit | $300 |
| Total | $2,570.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $9,480 | $10,365 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Housing
• Excursions
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,200 |
| Meals | $950 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $100 |
| Local Transportation | $240 |
| Personal Expenses | $800 |
| CIEE Deposit | $300 |
| Total | $3,590.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Scholarships
Student Spotlight
"For my summer study abroad trip, I decided to go to Prague, Czech Republic. My desire to study abroad stemmed primarily from my passion for traveling. I have always enjoyed immersing myself in a new culture and learning more about how people around the world live. Because of this, I was immediately drawn to studying abroad. Prague seemed to check off all that I was looking for in the city that I wanted to live in for a month and I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to go through with it and study abroad!"