Academics

CIEE Prague: Study in the Vyšehrad neighborhood of Prague, situated in a beautiful park-like setting only 25 minutes from the city's famous Old Town Square. CIEE Prague features 10 classrooms, a student lounge, a student life office, a library, a study space, a café, and an outdoor space.

Charles University was founded in 1348 and is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic, ranking in the upper 1.5% of the world's universities. The university consists of 17 colleges and enrolls more than 50,000 students. Students can take courses in the Eastern and Central European Studies Department (ECES) of the Faculty of Arts or at the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV), both located in Prague's Old Town.

UNYP (University of New York in Prague) was established in 1998 through a unique collaboration with two campuses in the State University of New York system. All courses are conducted in English, fostering a truly international learning environment. With a diverse community of more than 600 students from 80+ countries and a faculty of 130 educators from more than 30 nations, UNYP is the largest English-language higher education institution in the Czech Republic, committed to nurturing the next generation of global leaders.

Empire State University is part of the State University of New York system (the largest public university system in the US). Empire State University's dynamic international programs offer students around the world the opportunity to earn an American bachelor's degree in many diverse fields and is accredited in the U.S. by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. Through its long-standing partnership with University of New York in Prague (UNYP), students have the opportunity to earn an American bachelor's degree, while living in Prague, Czech Republic. (Available Starting Spring 2027)

The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) is the preeminent film school in Central Europe and the 5th oldest film school in the world. Students with an interest in cinema and performing arts can take up to six semester credits at FAMU, which is located in the historical district by the Vltava River.

The Architectural Institute in Prague (ARCHIP) is the only school of architecture in Central Europe offering bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture and urban design taught entirely in English.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Prague's work scene is focused on growing industries like information technology, shared services, and tourism. Internships are common in startups, small to medium-sized enterprises, and NGOs where interns engage in meaningful roles with substantial responsibility, fostering professional growth and innovation.

Industry options include:

• Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
• Business Management and Administration
• Education and Training
• Marketing, Sales and Service