Study Abroad Charles University

Charles University

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague has become the place for aspiring young American writers and artists to gather.  Charles University (or Collegium Carolinum in Latin) is the oldest university in Central Europe, founded in 1348 by Charles IV. Its history runs deep with ties to Jan Hus in the 1400s, becoming a seminary in the 1770s, and connections to Franz Kafka in 1900s. After Nazi occupation, during which all universities were closed, typical university life began again in 1945. Following the Velvet Revolution of 1989, academic freedom and a high degree of autonomy from the state became goals of the new era.

Location: Prague (population: 1.3 million)

University: Charles University (50,000 students)

Terms available:  Fall (early September to mid-December) & Spring (early January to late May)

Requirements:  3.0 cumulative GPA, 3.0 major GPA, Junior status

Application deadlines:  March 15 for Fall term abroad; October 1 for Spring term abroad

 

Academic Program

Founded in 1348, Charles University became the first university in Central Europe, also making it the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. Charles University is no stranger to international students. In fact, its students enjoy interacting with and practicing language skills with the international students.

After participating in an orientation and brief visits to London and Munich, students will complete an intensive Czech language course in the first two weeks of the program. During the regular semester, students will enroll in 12-16 credits.

To view current course offerings at Charles University, take a look at their course catalog.

For more information about life at Charles University, visit the Charles University website.

 

Credit for Semester Study Abroad

For High Point University to recognize the credits you complete abroad, you must earn a grade equivalent to a C in the U.S. HPU will not accept credit for courses with grades of C– or below. Grades for all courses earned abroad are recorded on the foreign transcript. Credits are received by HPU as transfer credits, which means the credit is received but the grade is not. Your HPU grade point average will not be impacted positively or negatively by your study abroad courses.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Housing

Residence Hall

The Masarykova Kolej is conveniently located within walking distance of parks, stores, restaurants, grocery stores and the metro station. In the residence you will share a double room which has two beds, chairs, two wardrobes, two desks with drawers, two lamps, and a phone. A kitchenette with a small fridge, a sink, and a hotplate is usually shared with another room. Each suite has a private bathroom which is shared by four people. In the main lobby, there is a 24-hour reception with English-speaking staff as well as security guards who protect the premises around the clock.

 

Meals

You will receive a meal allowance to subsidize breakfast and lunch or dinner Monday through Friday. You can purchase meals at the University cafeterias, local Czech restaurants, or cook at home.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Cost Breakdown for Fall 2013 & Spring 2014

Application Fee: $500.00

The application fee is non-refundable. Due at time of application.

 

Program Fee: $19,393.75

  • The program fee is payable to High Point University and includes tuition, fees, housing, and some meals. Participants are billed at the HPU All-Inclusive Fee rate of $20,800 with a less of $1,406.25 for meals not included.
  • Meals not included in program fee are self-catered.

 

Additional Costs:

  • Meals not covered by program fee
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Ground transportation
  • Immigration visa
  • International medical insurance
  • Passport
  • Textbooks
  • Personal travel, expenses, and souvenirs

 

IMPORTANT: High Point University affiliates with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) to provide this educational program to HPU students. Students looking for information online may find discrepancies in program fees between what HPU charges and what AIFS charges. Due to the terms agreed upon in our affiliation agreement, HPU students cannot apply directly to AIFS for this program, nor can they opt to pay program fees directly to AIFS.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

What will I experience at Charles University?

Many excursions and activities are included with your program fee such as:

  • London, England (3 days) - Begin your semester with a 3-day visit to London en route to Prague. Take a sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will point out some of London’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Have time to explore the city on your own where you can take in the gorgeous parks and gardens, see a play in the West End or shop for vintage clothes at Camden Market.
  • Kraków, Poland (3 days) - Kraków’s beautiful main square is one of the largest in medieval Europe. Its castle at Wawel Hill has existed for more than 1,000 years and is considered by many Poles to be the home of the nation.Take a stroll through Kraków’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Market Square, one of the largest in all Europe. See the intricate Gothic altar masterpiece in St. Mary’s Church. Then visit Wawel Castle; the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz, setting for the movie, Schindler’s List; and the remains of the WWII Jewish Ghetto in the Podgórze district. Before returning to Prague, visit the Martyrdom Museum in Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous Nazi Concentration Camp of WWII, preserved as a memorial to the 1.5 million people of 28 nationalities who perished there.
  • Weekly Prague walks with historical and architectural commentary
  • Performances such as theater, ballet and philharmonic concerts
  • Castle visits including: Orlik Castle, Zvikov Castle, and Dobris Castle
  • Sports events such as hockey or soccer games
  • Pilsen city tour
  • Czech Bohemian Glassworks factory
  • Botanical gardens
  • Visit historical sites connected to WWII
  • Theresienstadt
  • Lidice village
  • the architectural town of Dresden
  • Formal dinner
  • Czech lessons with AIFS staff members

 

For More Information…

For more information about Bond University, visit the Charles University website or email a study abroad representative.

For an idea of what your semester at Charles University may look like, schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor. Contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Accommodations & Meals

Student Experiences