Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or Above
Location: Europe, Czech Republic
GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

The Central European Studies program offers you a series of specially designed courses in a wide range of academic disciplines taught in English by local faculty. There is no language prerequisite, but students are encouraged to take a Czech language course. There will be some Czech language basics built into the on-site orientation to help with cultural adjustment and immersion.

Your required courseload will consist of a minimum of five area studies courses. All area studies courses are taught in English. You will take a minimum of three CIEE courses, and may be able to enroll in up to six credits outside of CIEE courses at FAMU or Charles University in courses for international students, taught in English.

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Central European Studies in Prague

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Fall Semester 2026 03/15/2026 09/08/2026 12/19/2026

*Estimate

If you are interested in applying to a CIEE program, we strongly advise you to meet with an advisor prior to applying.

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, recommendation, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by a GEO Study Abroad Program Advisor. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

1.    Completion of the GEO application process.
2.    Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. 

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

There are various different types of housing available on this program. Students can choose from a homestay, CIEE-administered apartments, or CIEEadministered residences. Homestays are ideal for the student who is seeking to live and learn more like a local, and do include breakfast and dinner on the family's schedule. The CIEE apartments are ideal for the student who wants to live with other students on the program, but would like to live with a local buddy. The CIEE residences are ideal for the student who would feel more comfortable living with other students on the program only. No meals are included in either the CIEE apartments or the CIEE residences.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Central European Studies In Prague

2026 Spring Semester

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per semester) $1,000
Other Estimated Expenses
CIEE Application Fee Paid to CIEE $50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE $15,706
Insurance Paid to CIEE $194
Housing Paid to CIEE $3,750
CIEE Confirmation Paid to CIEE $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,700
Estimated Course Materials $45
Estimated Additional Meals $1,300
Estimated Visa Fees $114
Estimated Local Transportation $45
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $150
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $300
PROVIDER PROGRAM FEES & EST. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES TOTAL $24,854

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Please also refer CIEE Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins

 Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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