• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) with direct-enroll classes at Charles University or the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU)
• Typical enrollment: 200-240 students from U.S. colleges and universities

• "Central European Studies" program* track
• Courses available in Czech history, economics, politics, psychology, literature, art and architecture, media studies, social issues, and visual and performing arts
• Beginner's Czech language course (higher levels of Czech may be accommodated through host institution language courses)
• Study tours to important Czech cities
• Optional, unpaid 3-credit internship
  • 8-10 hours/week (min. 100 hours per semester)
  • Placements in media outlets, think tanks, and other organizations 

Academic year option available to qualified students. See additional eligibility and application requirements.

Course Load

• 15 IU credits
  • 3-credit course in Czech 
  • 6-12 credits from a combination of CIEE courses taught in English by Charles University faculty for program students only or an optional internship
  • Up to 6 credits from a local university (optional)
    • Charles University courses taught in English with local students
    • Cinema Studies and Media Studies courses at Prague Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) (some classes may be 1.5 credits)
  • Please note: Independent study is not an option for IU students on this program. Students cannot earn credit for independent study on the Prague CIEE program.

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Prague-CIEE course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors CIEE program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all CIEE tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Student Residence with other CIEE or international students
• Homestay with English-speaking family (breakfast and dinner provided)
• Apartments with other CIEE students

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your third full-time semester of college
• are taking (or have completed) 2 courses in economics, history or a social science
• have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2022

• IU portion of fee: $237.21
• CIEE portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $19,427.50 (academic fees, housing, two
  meals per day for those in a homestay (no meals are included for the apartment or residence hall options), orientation, local excursions, and medical insurance.)
• Meals: $1,000.00 - $1,850.00
• International Airfare: CIEE estimates $1,200.00 (for East Coast departures)
• See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

*Special discounted CIEE fee for IU students. Based on published CIEE materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by CIEE and is not responsible for any price increase or change. Program qualifies for need-based CIEE Overseas Study Program Specific Scholarships. Applications should be submitted to Overseas Study at the time of program application.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due March 22, 2022.

Spring 2022

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.

• IU Scott C. Schurz Study Abroad Scholarships of $2,500-$5,000

• CIEE scholarships and grants available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.