Charles University Exchange

Language Requirement: None

Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or Above

Location: Europe, Czech Republic

GPA: 3.0

Program Overview

Study abroad as an exchange student in Prague! In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at Charles University. Charles is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in the Czech Republic. The University has 17 Faculties and 53,000 students enrolled in more than 270 accredited academic programs and 600 departments. The University provides unique opportunities for exchange students to take full advantage of the culture and lifestyle that is uniquely Prague with easy access to the City Center.

Charles does not have a central campus. Faculties and departments are scattered around Central Prague. UO students can enroll for classes at the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, and Faculty of Social Sciences.

Charles has a Psychological Counselling Centre that provides services to help students deal with challenges in emotional, interpersonal, and academic/career–choice situations. Charles provides ongoing support for students with special needs including special aids, assistants and specialist guides for students with disabilities. LGBT students are supported by Charlie, a support and advocacy group that offers ongoing activities and organize events to integrate LGBT students into the larger community. The Charles University International Club schedules a variety of social, cultural and sporting events for both international and Czech students, and helps international students through their stay in Prague.

The City of Prague is considered by many to be the most picturesque in Europe. Nicknamed the "City of 100 hundred spires," some of the buildings in the Prague's Old Town date back as far as the Ninth Century. "New Town", situated adjacent to the Old Town, was constructed by Charles IV in the 14th Century. Located next to the River Vlatva in Central Bohemia, modern Prague is home to more than 1.2 million people and ranks among the cultural gems of the continent. Listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, the city is full of life with magnificent museums, festivals, and a vibrant and globally renowned film industry.

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Fall/Winter Semester	2026-27	02/01/2026	Mid-September	Mid-February
Academic Year	2026-27	02/01/2026	Mid-September	Early July
Spring Semester	2027	02/01/2026	Mid-February	Early July

The application process for this program is competitive: GEO staff will review your application materials, and a decision about your enrollment will not be made until after the application deadline. In some cases, an interview is required. If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted with further details about this process after the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

Successful applicants will receive an exchange nomination from GEO. Selection will be based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and written statements.

Applying for an exchange program involves 2 steps. If you receive a nomination from GEO, you will also need to complete the host university's application, which is administered and reviewed by your host university directly. Instructions will be provided after acceptance by GEO. The host university makes the final decision regarding acceptance into the program.

Academic Details

The academic year at Charles is divided in two semesters. The winter semester starts at the end of September and finishes before Christmas with an exam period in January of the following year. The summer semester starts at the end of February and finishes at the end of May with an exam period in June.

Most courses at Charles University are small and require a lot of interactive learning (presentations, participation, etc.). It is highly advisable to do your weekly reading as Charles places emphasis on out of classroom learning. Students usually get three opportunities to take final exams for each class.

Course Availability:
Please note that Charles University does not finalize their course offerings until the beginning of the semester. You may need to view the current academic year's course lists on Charles' website as a guide for what might be available for the term you want to study at Charles.

You will need to be flexible with choosing courses and have multiple back-up courses in case you do not get into your top choices. You are responsible for ensuring you meet any pre-requisites for courses at Charles.

At Charles University, a "Faculty" is the equivalent to a College or School at the UO.

UO students can apply for courses at the following faculties at Charles:
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Humanities

Important: You need to choose the majority of your courses from one Faculty, possibly from the Faculty corresponding to your UO major. This Faculty will be considered your host faculty at Charles. After admission by your host faculty, you may apply to one or two courses at one other Faculty as well.

Note: Students should consult with their UO academic advisor before submitting their course enrollment to Charles University.

Credits:

Charles University uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) which is a workload-based system for measuring and comparing study results. Most courses at Charles University are worth 4 - 6 ECTS. Exchange students at Charles must register for at least 30 ECTS per semester.

ECTS credits are transferred to the UO at the rate of 1 ECTS credit = .75 quarter credits.

Undergraduate exchange students are asked to apply to at least four courses, graduate students to at least three ones; however, you may need to take more courses to meet credit requirements at both Charles and the UO.

To maintain full-time student status at the UO while on a university exchange program, UO students need to earn at least 12 UO credits per UO term abroad.

Language of Instruction:

Exchange students at Charles University have access to a large variety of coursework available in English, which are attended mainly by international students. When searching for courses, you will need to set filters in the course search to show courses taught in English.

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

Accommodation of exchange students in student dormitories is arranged by the receiving faculties. They are mostly lodged in the Vetrnik and the Hvezda dormitories, which are not within walking distance to certain faculties. Students typically live in double-occupancy rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Single rooms are not available. Bed linens are provided but cooking utensils and towels are not.

If Charles University arranges accommodations, the accommodation agreement will be included as part of the acceptance letter. If you would like to find accommodations on your own, it is important to note that an accommodation agreement is necessary when applying for a visa. Talk to your GEO advisor if you want to pursue independent housing.

Budget and Price

Exchange programs have a fixed program fee that is calculated based on your Oregon residency status and the number of semesters that you spend abroad. Please note that the terms available for each exchange vary based on the university's academic calendar.

Please only include the relevant program fee when determining your estimated total cost of attendance.

2025 Fall Semester

**GEO Program Fees**
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident	$4,885
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident	$11,550
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester)	$500
Estimated UO Insurance*	$408

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Estimated housing (Paid directly to host university or housing company)	$1,750
Estimated meals	$1,450
Estimated airfare from Eugene to Prague	$1,700
Estimated books & course supplies	$200
Estimated cost of acquiring passport	$150
Estimated cell phone expenses	$225
Estimated travel clinic & pre-departure physical	$50
Estimated local transportation	$200
Estimated travel to visa processing center (if applicable)	$350
Estimated visa expenses	$155
Estimated additional living expenses	$1,125

**Total**
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Oregon Resident	$13,148
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Non-Resident	$24,763

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.

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Paid directly to host university or housing company. Housing costs vary depending on the dormitory. This estimate is based on the most expensive dorms.

***This is a rough estimate for other living expenses such as doing laundry, buying toiletries, going to the movies, etc. This amount will vary depending on your spending habits and does not include personal travel.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

2026 Spring Semester

**GEO Program Fees**
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident	$4,885
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident	$11,550
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester)	$500
Estimated UO Insurance*	$408

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Estimated housing (Paid directly to host university or housing company)	$1,750
Estimated meals	$1,450
Estimated airfare from Eugene to Prague	$1,700
Estimated books & course supplies	$200
Estimated cost of acquiring passport	$150
Estimated cell phone expenses	$225
Estimated travel clinic & pre-departure physical	$50
Estimated local transportation	$200
Estimated travel to visa processing center (if applicable)	$350
Estimated visa expenses	$155
Estimated additional living expenses	$1,125

**Total**
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Oregon Resident	$13,148
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Non-Resident	$24,763

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.

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Paid directly to host university or housing company. Housing costs vary depending on the dormitory. This estimate is based on the most expensive dorms.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

2025-26 Academic Year

**GEO Program Fees**
UO Exchange Program Fee – Oregon Resident	$10,770
UO Exchange Program Fee – Non-Resident	$24,100
UO Study Abroad Fee ($500 per semester)	$1,000
Estimated UO Insurance*	$748

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Estimated housing (Paid directly to host university or housing company)	$3,500
Estimated meals	$2,900
Estimated airfare from Eugene to Prague	$1,700
Estimated books & course supplies	$400
Estimated cost of acquiring passport	$150
Estimated cell phone expenses	$450
Estimated travel clinic & pre-departure physical	$50
Estimated local transportation	$400
Estimated travel to visa processing center (if applicable)	$350
Estimated visa expenses	$155
Estimated additional living expenses	$2,250

**Total**
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Oregon Resident	$23,823
Estimated Total Cost of Participation – Non-Resident	$37,153

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.

*Estimated insurance cost per program, based on program length ($2.50 per day of coverage). The insurance fees will be charged to your UO student billing account.

**Paid directly to host university or housing company. Housing costs vary depending on the dormitory. This estimate is based on the most expensive dorms.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

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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