European Studies Study Abroad Programs in Prague, Czech Republic

Living in Prague for 2 months during the summer of 2026 was an unforgettable and life changing experience. I was given the opportunity to live in a major European city, housed in an apartment building alongside locals just minutes outside of the city center. I took two courses through CEA Education Abroad, one technical and one humanities course, both counting towards my chemical engineering major at the University of Michigan. Not only was I able to see the most impeccable works of art, architecture, and music I have ever encountered, I was able to do so with new friends that I made, and I am confident that those friendships will last a lifetime. I was also able to explore 9 additional countries thanks to CEA CAPA's travel-friendly schedule, and those travels made a huge positive impact on my view of the world. I gained a global perspective that I could only have learned through first-hand experience, and I made memories that will be with me forever.

Studying abroad was more than travel, it was learning how to exist between languages, cultures, and systems of power. Coming from a background shaped by migration, the experience felt deeply personal. Walking through new cities, I began to notice not only differences in culture, but in how societies are organized, who has access, and how opportunity is distributed. It made me reflect on policy beyond textbooks—how decisions made in offices translate into real lives, real barriers, and real possibilities. I saw how history, governance, and identity intersect in everyday spaces, from public institutions to conversations with people from different backgrounds. There were moments of uncertainty, of not fully belonging, but also moments of clarity where I understood that navigating these spaces is itself a form of political awareness. I didn’t just learn about the world, I learned how to read it, question it, and imagine how it could be better. This experience didn’t just expand my perspective it gave me a deeper sense of purpose. It reminded me why I chose to study political science, and why I want to be part of the conversations and decisions that shape our global future. https://www.instagram.com/huerta_mmx/

I studied abroad in Prague, Czech republic, with ISA in Fall, 2025. I had an amazing time in Prague, the program and its staff were amazing and went above and beyond to give us a good experience in their country. ISA provided us with amazing housing, an apartment close to the city center, and free transportation passes so that we could go all around the city for free! We were also provided with any resources we could need, medical, academic, etc. I felt very comfortable with the staff and could tell that they wanted very much for everyone to just have the best time possible. In addition to the facilities we were provided, we had the opportunity to explore other parts of the continent, with hotels, food, tours and most fun of all getting to be with the rest of the program members and friends. The trips, both day and overnight were so fun and completely paid for. I would reccomend going in your program provides these events. My favorite places events that ISA created were, Vienna, Thanksgiving Dinner, Cesky Krumlov and Berlin :) I also had a great school Anglo american university; this school was very warm and welcoming, with small classes and lots of club events and even a garden full of peacocks in the back of the school it was very easy to make friends, even more so than my time at my home university. I am forever grateful to all of the ISA's staff; Daniela, Lucie, Yachim, and Tomas were so kind and helpful, I felt like they werent just staff but friends too. Im so happy that I got to experince this study abroad in Prague, and will forever miss the city, experiences and all of the friends i made there. I highly reccomend this program to everyone, and think that they should take full atvantage of what is offered, make as many friends as possible, make time both to travel and to appreciate the country they are in, and Cafe 80's, Cafe Alchimista, U sudu, U fleku, and eat beef goulash. This experience, made me grow and I came back happier, more confident and more open to the world and people around me :)

CIEE makes the study abroad experience super accessible for people that may have thought they would not study abroad, and I have very much enjoyed my experience on this program! The planned trips and activities SERIOUSLY enhance the program, and I have gotten so many more opportunities through those sign ups.

I would recommend CIEE because it was such a great experience, I'm more than happy I got to experience and participate in this program. The activities offered every week and the trips we get to go on were so much fun and I feel very lucky I got to be apart of it.

I would likely recommend being this program, it definitely offers a lot, like the weekly activities and pre paid for trips we are able to go on. I think the program is structured very well and I really love all my professors and the staff is extremely helpful

I think that this program is well-organized, and more generally, I greatly enjoyed my time in Prague. I liked the ability to take classes at Charles and at CIEE and I found the staff to be supportive and quick to resolve any issues.

I would be likely to recommend CIEE to a friend or peer because the program is very well laid out and prepared. There are a lot of opportunities to experience the culture that I otherwise would not have had, as well as traveling to some new places. One thing I would tell them, though, is about the guest lectures and how they may actually count toward attendance. I have lost a lot of allotted free time because some classes required 6 or more lectures on Wednesdays. While they are very insightful, it would be more enticing to attend them on my own time when I am able to as opposed to being required to attend them for a grade.

I would likely recommend the program because of the ability to learn more about the Czech Republic. In addition to this, they can travel to other countries while still exciting on their course of study.

The program is extremely well done and very well organized. I really enjoyed participating in all of the events that are provided. I also really appreciate the services and support that are provided by CIEE.

Overall, an amazing program with extremely helpful and friendly staff. I felt very well-prepared for it due to the resources provided. Plus there are many other great perks they offer throughout the semester.

My experience in Prague was amazing! I traveled a total of 8 other countries and learned so much about the world around me. I gained so much knowledge of how to travel and live on my own in a different country. As a STEM student, taking Calculus 3 and my humanities, I was able to handle both school and traveling on the weekends which was most important to me. CEA CAPA had amazing employees, that were very kind and helpful. At any point I needed aid or any type of recommendations, the staff was available. I created great relationships with my teachers and other students! Overall, I had an amazing experience thanks to CEA CAPA!

CEA responded to this reviewMay 16, 2024

Hi Alyse! So glad you found CEA CAPA staff supportive during your study abroad experience as a STEM student in Prague. Thanks for sharing!

I absolutely loved my time on this program. Before going abroad CEA CAPA staff was super helpful with getting my visa, telling me how to pack, and preparing me with recommendations for the city. When I got abroad I had a great housing situation with lots of other students in my program also living in the same building. My apartment was well-furnished and in a great location. My classes at both the CEA CAPA study center and my Czech school were the perfect amount of challenging; I learned a lot but wasn't so inundated with work that I was unable to travel. CEA CAPA planned great events and excursions that brought me a lot closer to other students on my program, many of whom I am still close with even a year after my abroad program.

I'm so glad I chose to study in Prague – it truly became a second home. Despite its reputation for cloudy weather, Prague's natural beauty always shined through. The city's less touristy vibe allowed me to experience life like a local. As for the housing, I opted for a single bedroom and did not regret it; however, if you are sharing a room there is plenty of space. The flat I shared, situated in Prague 7, was filled with charming details like grand wooden doors, lofty ceilings, and the large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Having the tram station just outside the apartment was incredibly convenient, and the neighborhood felt exceptionally safe. Various shops and cafes (like my local favorite, Letka) were all within a 10 minute walk. The nearby parks quickly became my favorite places to visit with Letna's beer garden providing great views of Prague and Stromovka's peaceful ponds and large fields. A quick 10-minute tram ride, led to even more restaurants, bars, clubs, stores, and charming streets to explore. There is always something to do! The onsite staff was welcoming and offered an array of engaging activities like an overnight excursion to Český Krumlov, day trips, and smaller activities like attending the opera–we saw a modern performance where actors dressed as monkeys sang in Czech while performing acrobatics on trampolines, so don't underestimate the experience–indoor cycling, ice skating, jogging around the local park, and more! The staff's efforts truly enriched the overall experience. All of the classes I took were very interesting, had amazing professors, and a manageable work load. I recommend taking the Prague Art and Architecture class with Dr. Josef Záruba-Pfeffermann if you want to learn about the rich history of Prague by walking the city's streets and visiting various museums and monuments for free. Dr. Záruba's engaging teaching style involves telling historically significant stories that you wouldn't find in conventional textbooks, which always made the class interesting. Also, consider taking the elementary Czech language class with professor Šaršonová. She is helpful resource, a kind and encouraging person, and an amazing teacher. Learning the language from professor Šaršonová elevated my experience in Prague, enhancing my interactions and connections with the local culture. Finally, if you're looking to learn more about Central and Eastern Europe, take a class with Dr. Monika MacDonagh-Pajerová. Her firsthand experience as a student activist during the 1989 Velvet Revolution brings a unique perspective to her teaching. Once you visit Prague you will never want to leave! Being here was the most fun, important, and overall memorable period of my life.

I had the most incredible experience studying in Prague with CEA CAPA. All of the resources were amazing: the study center, staff, classes, housing, activities, and more. I lived in a beautiful apartment in the perfect location, with all other CEA students so I felt very safe. The classes offered were very beneficial to my learning and I enjoyed the content and teachers. The staff is also very supportive and helpful- before, during, and after going abroad. They had many activities planned for us to better immerse us in Czech culture, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, I highly recommend studying abroad with CEA CAPA, especially in Prague!!

While studying in Prague, I was able to ignite my passions in history and politics. It truly was like home to me, largely because of the help of CEA CAPA. I frequently wish I could go back and re-live my experiences--nothing will ever compare to the four months I spent studying abroad.

The 3 months I spent in Prague were genuinely the best 3 months of my life. Everything was sorted before we arrived and once we arrived at the airport we were taken to our accommodation. I lived in an apartment in Prague 3 with 2 other girls, and it was a great location. I know some other people in our program had a longer commute from across the river to get to classes, so I think I might have gotten lucky with the accomodation location. If I remember correctly, there was a cleaner who came in once a week. The place was fully furnished and stocked with a full kitchen. There were also transit passes (if you selected the option to have ISA organize it for you pre-arrival) waiting for us in our apartment on the kitchen table. The program also arranged a few excursions throughout the semester to Vienna, Austria, and other places in the Czech Republic. The only downside was that I went in the fall of 2021 which was still when many colleges weren’t sending students abroad due to COVID, so we mostly just had classes with other students from my college. I assume during non-COVID times, the classes have many other international students. I somehow ended up having 4 day weekends, so that allowed me to travel a lot, which was the best part of this experience. I mostly took marketing classes, but the class selection was limited because of the lower number of students studying abroad in the program due to COVID.

The city of Prague and my study abroad experience changed my life! I gained a newfound self-confidence and was able to understand my emotions and future goals in a way I never had before. The accommodations were amazing, and the apartment I stayed in was nicer than any place I could rent in the States. I will be going back and I so very thankful for this experience!

CIEE expertly provides all the information you can need for study abroad students. They actively put on engaging trips and activities throughout the semester for students. They are always willing to help and are always kind and friendly.

CIEE provided so many opportunities for us to explore Prague and become immersed into Czech culture. Moreover, they provided us opportunities to explore neighboring cities and countries -- something I was able to take advantage of and enjoy thoroughly.