Program Overview
Program Overview
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Popular Subject Areas
History & Culture
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Location
Prague
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Host University
Charles University
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Term
Summer 1 2025
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Program Dates
Early Jun, 2025 - Mid Jul, 2025
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Program Length
Summer
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Application Deadline
Mar 10, 2025
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Forms and Payment Deadline
Mar 25, 2025
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Credit
90 Contact Hours
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Eligibility
2.50 Minimum GPA*
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Cost
$7,450
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Study Abroad Program Description
Take your pick from a variety of interesting humanities-based courses during your summer in Prague. ISA works closely with faculty at Charles University in order to develop coursework that is exclusively designed for ISA students.
Class options include subjects such as history, art and architecture, cinema, business, and Czech language. All courses are instructed in English, with the exception of the Czech language course, and are taught by Charles University faculty. Enjoy small class sizes that consist of other students on your ISA program.
Enjoy Flexibility with ISA Flex
We’ve partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to help you overcome common study abroad challenges by adding an ASU Online course to your ISA program. With more than 2,100 courses to choose from, ISA Flex minimizes academic challenges, like major requirements and limited course options, so you can make the most of your experience abroad. Once you’ve applied, access the Flex form in your ISA Student Portal for more information on how to add this to your program and enroll in the course you need.
*Eligibility
MINIMUM GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
What's Included
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Comprehensive Advising and Support
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24-Hour Emergency
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Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support
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Airport Reception
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Visa Support
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Tuition at the Host University
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Housing
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Bridging Cultures Orientation
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Full-Time Resident Staff
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On-Site ISA Offices
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Internet Access
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ISA Discovery Model
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Excursions
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Cultural Activities
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Insurance
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Official Transcript from the Host University
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Professional Development Toolbox
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Scholarship Opportunities
Academics
Credits
Contact Hours
90
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
6
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
9
Academic Information
- Course Availability
- Course availability is based on enrollment numbers. You should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last-minute cancellations.
- Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
- Course Selection
- You can take two courses during your program.
- Alternate Courses
- You are required to select alternate courses in the event of top course choices conflicting on the timetable, course cancellations, or registration issues.
- You should get your alternate courses pre-approved by your academic advisor.
- Course Credit
- ISA recommends 6 U.S. semester credits (3 U.S. semester credits per class) be awarded for your program. However, transfer credits earned will be decided entirely by your home university. It is important to be in touch with your university about course approvals and transfer credit pre-departure.
- According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, you must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by your home university.
- Course Level Recommendations
- ISA offers course level recommendations for the courses listed below. These ISA recommendations are intended to help with the determination of course equivalencies at U.S. home institutions.
- Transcript Information
- The transcript from Charles University will reflect contact hours, U.S. grade equivalency recommendations, and U.S. semester credit recommendations. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
Courses
Course Disclaimer
- Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Support & Funding
ISA is here to support you when it comes to navigating identity questions related to traveling abroad, providing resources and information for your accessibility needs, and identifying funding for your program abroad.
SUPPORT TEAM
Our U.S. staff is available to support you though every stage of your study abroad journey. Please reach out with any questions about ISA programs or life on-site to your country-specific Program Manager.
Our on-site staff are there for you as soon as you arrive in country and will support you throughout your time abroad.
Identity Resources
Accessibility & Accommodations
With our wide portfolio of program types and locations, we’re confident there is a suitable, accessible program for each student.
Securing accommodations abroad can take time, so we ask that those with requests inform ISA early in the advising process. We recommend reaching out to your Program Manager or our Accessibility Team (accessibilityteam@worldstrides.com) to discuss your accessibility needs or accommodations abroad.
Destination Information
Our diversity pages for each ISA destination include information on Indigenous communities, languages, race and ethnicity, religion, LGBTQIA+, and disability access. We hope it will help when reflecting upon and contextualizing intersectionality in your host community.
Identity Blog
ISA offers students the opportunity to blog about their experiences abroad from their own diverse perspectives. These posts can be found on the ISA Student Blog, and interested students should email diversity@studiesabroad.com for more information.
Funding
All students should have the opportunity to study abroad. To help make this a reality, ISA offers a variety of scholarships to help cover your study abroad costs. To learn more about our scholarship opportunities, check out our scholarships & grants page!
If you receive financial aid from your home university, you can likely use those funds for study abroad, as well. Speak with your home university’s financial aid office to learn about your options. Check out steps for using financial aid.
Questions about scholarships and funding? Email us at higheredfinaid@worldstrides.org
Housing
Living in ISA housing will give you the opportunity to experience aspects of the Czech lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor to Prague. Uncovering the uniqueness of your neighborhood and the surrounding areas will help you to feel right at home. Housing is located either within walking distance from campus, or near public transportation (metro, bus, tram) that can take you to class. With an open and adaptable mind, the experience of living in another culture can be highly rewarding.
We strive to match your housing requests with our available accommodations, however, housing requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Apartment
Apartments are furnished, centrally located, and within walking distance to the University or public transit routes. While apartments are standardized in terms of basic amenities, they can vary greatly in terms of both aesthetics and proximity to the university.
Bedrooms are typically double occupancy with a shared living area, kitchen and bathroom. Each apartment is equipped with basic furnishings and supplies, including one single bed per occupant, a closet/clothing storage space, basic cookware and kitchenware, a table and chairs, desks, and furnished sitting area.
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Independent Housing
You may elect to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will receive a discount equal to the housing portion of the program price.
Excursions
THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER WITH ISA
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Cesky Krumlov
A UNESCO World Heritage site, south Bohemia's Cesky Krumlov is one of the region's prettiest towns. Made up of elegant Renaissance buildings that house charming cafés, pubs, restaurants, shops, and galleries, Cesky Krumlov is surrounded by picturesque countryside. On this day trip, you will explore the quaint town center, visit the castle, and a walk along the serine Vltava River.
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Moravia
There are few regions in the world which can offer Moravia's enviable combination of World Heritage architectural gems, unspoiled farmland, countryside views, and local traditions that still imbue the daily lives of locals despite dating from as many as six centuries ago. The town boasts quaint churches and monuments, sun-soaked vineyards, brightly colored houses, and a reputation for unsurpassed Central European hospitality.
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Terezín
Terezín gained international notoriety after becoming a concentration camp during WWII. The ghetto was used as a holding ground for the overflow of prisoners awaiting transport to Auschwitz and other extermination camps, although about a quarter of the inmates (33,000) perished in Terezín itself due to the awful living conditions.