UPCES is the undergraduate study abroad program of Charles University and CERGE-EI in Prague, Czech Republic.
With UPCES, students learn new subjects, study a foreign language, gain wider perspectives, and experience cultural immersion—while living in an incredible European city.
The UPCES curriculum infuses topics relevant to Central Europe into a wide variety of liberal arts courses, all taught by a faculty of distinguished scholars, government figures, and industry specialists.
UPCES classes meet in the Schebek Palace, a historic building in the center of Prague. Courses bring together European and American students in a small and interactive classroom setting.
Outside the classroom, UPCES students explore the cultures of Central Europe firsthand. Program trips, excursions, internships, and immersion activities offer opportunities to discover new places, people, and perspectives.
Crucially, UPCES offers a personalized approach to study abroad. Students receive all the resources essential to a rewarding semester of immersion and discovery.
Quick Facts & Links
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Building: Schebek Palace
University: Charles University Faculty of Humanities, CERGE-EI
Director: Nicki Norris
Dates: View our Academic Calendar
Credits: 16 academic credits per semester
Language of Instruction: All courses taught in English
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA and four completed college semesters
Cost: See the Costs & What's Included page
Housing: Independent Student Apartments
Application: Online and Hard-copy
Trips: Dresden/Kutna Hora, Litomerice, Cesky Krumlov, and Krakow
Internships: Teaching, Marketing, Journalism, NGO, Pre-Law
Eligibility: 3.0 gpa
Other Requirements:Czech language course required during semester
Type of Program: Study Center-Based Program, University-Based Program
Areas of Study:
Cinema and Media Studies
Economics
Government / Political Science
History
International Relations
Social Sciences
Sociology
Program Languages: English
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Colby Status: Petition Required