Winter: Study in Prague, Czech Republic (USAC)
The Program
Earn 3 RU credits and experience one of the best European cities over winter break.
Prague offers an immersive academic experience where history, culture, and creativity converge in one of Europe's most compelling cities. Its medieval architecture, complex political past, and influential artistic traditions create a vivid backdrop for exploring how societies change and how people understand identity, memory, and expression. With a lively creative scene, a growing focus on sustainability, and an atmosphere that blends deep historical roots with modern energy, Prague provides an inspiring setting for interdisciplinary learning across the humanities and social sciences.
Program Locations
Czech Republic
Prague
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and the country’s largest city. Prague has a population of 1.2 million residents. It is nicknamed the City of One Hundred Spires because of the ample number of towers that define the city’s skyline. Here you will find some of the most beautiful examples of medieval, gothic, renaissance, baroque, neoclassical, nouveau, and cubist architecture. Not to mention Prague offers a wide range of riverside parks, museums, clubs and bars. Some of the must-sees in Prague include the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge. 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
Rutgers is partnering with study abroad provider USAC to offer this opportunity during J-term. You will enroll in one three-credit course during the January term. Courses are small and meet daily for a minimum of three hours plus homework outside of class. The intimate class size allows for meaningful discussions and close interaction with your professor and other students. No prior knowledge of the Czech language is required since all courses are taught in English.
The courses offered are listed below. For more information and syllabi, visit the USAC website:https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/czech-republic/prague/courses/2027/january/8341
- Czech Cinema - Image and Memory
- From Medieval to Contemporary: Exploring the Great Art and Architecture of Prague
- Postwar 2.0: Central Europe from WWII to Today
- Spies, Secrets, and Surveillance
- Sports Marketing: Czechia and Europe
Housing and Meals
USAC students are placed in apartment buildings located in central Prague. One building is in a quiet part of the Old Town near the former convent of St. Agnes and the famous Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square while another is located across the street from the Karlín Musical Theatre and the Prague Main Bus Station Florenc.
The Karlín and Žižkov neighborhoods are the most culturally rich parts of central Prague; centuries-old streets host mostly small apartment buildings, shops, restaurants, music bars, alternative art galleries, and all services an inhabitant of the city may need and enjoy. All means of transportation run through Žižkov and Karlín, and it is a matter of minutes to travel to any place in Prague. The long-distance bus and train stations are within a short walk from the housing.
For more information, visit the USAC website:https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/czech-republic/prague/living-accommodations
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $4,720 | $5,190 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- 24-hour emergency support
- University organized social activities and events
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,100 |
| Additional Meals | $400 |
| Local Transportation | $50 |
| Personal Expenses | $300 |
| Total | $1,850.00 |
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.