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Prague, Czech Republic (CIEE Semester Program)

CZECH REPUBLIC

CIEE Semester at Charles University

PRAGUE

Capital of Czech Republic
Stunning architecture from many centuries
Beautiful hilltop site on winding Vltava River

DATES

January to May --OR--
late August to December

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)—www.ciee.org—at Charles University—www.cuni.cz/
50-60 U.S. students

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

CIEE program*
Two-week orientation in spa town outside Prague
Courses available in Czech history, economics, politics, psychology, music, literature, art and architecture, film and theater, and social issues
Study tours to Bohemia and Moravia

*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.

COURSE LOAD

16 IU credits
- 4-credit course in Czech (5 levels)
- 12 credits in:
  - CIEE courses taught in English by Charles University faculty for program students only
  - Cinema Studies courses at Prague Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU)

HOUSING

Dormitory with Czech and Slovak students
Homestay (breakfast and dinner provided)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you

are a 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, and
have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Preference given to students with a background in general European or Central European studies from History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science or Literature.
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 not eligible.

ESTIMATED FALL 2009 COSTS

IU portion of fee: $650
CIEE portion of fee: $12,825*
(includes tuition, room, board, excursions, medical insurance and visa fees)
Meals: $1,200
Initial prepayment of $500 due April 6 for fall; October for spring.
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.
*Special discounted CIEE fee for IU students.

FINANCIAL AID

IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
CIEE scholarships and grants available. See http://ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx. CIEE scholarship applications should be submitted to Overseas Study at the time of application.
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall 2009: March 2, 2009
Spring 2010: September 2009

IU committee screens applications for CIEE final approval. Notification of application status sent electronically within four weeks of application deadline.

How to Apply for this Program

Last updated: January 14, 2009
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu