The Prague Institute offers the opportunity for any student to study for a summer, semester or year in Prague through a variety of design studios and general education courses. Special programs are offered at times through several NC State University colleges and departments.
Located in the medieval center of Prague, the Institute is convenient to art galleries, book shops, art supply stores as well as an outdoor fruit and vegetable market, cafes, and restaurants.
Students commute about 20 minutes from their residence, a small hotel (pension) located on a hill overlooking the city via subway or tram. It is located in Vinohrady a popular section of Prague with a grocery store, markets and restaurants nearby. In warmer weather, there is a yard and outdoor sitting area. Breakfast is included and each room has a refrigerator and kettle. The Institute is equipped with 3 kitchens, so cooking and meal preparation happens there.
The facilities at the Institute include wireless internet connection, kitchens, computer lab with laser and color inkjet printers. One night a week Czech films with English subtitles are shown on Movie Night shown in the lecture/seminar room. Opera or ballet, jazz concerts and other evening events are included. Excursions to a variety of destinations either within the Czech Republic or another European city are planned.
The cost of one semester is $9950 while the 6 ˝ week summer session costs $5500. Costs vary for the Special programs (check the Study Abroad site). The fees include tuition and fees, housing with breakfast, internet access at the Institute, excursions and cultural events, international health insurance, in-city travel passes, and orientation materials are included. Costs are the same for in and out-of-state students. If interested in more than one session, inquire about our special “package” prices.
All courses are taught in English by either NC State professors and/or Czech instructors/professionals with equivalent credentials. All students earn NC State University credit which is transferable to other institutions by transcript.
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Spring 2009: January 27 to April 26
- LAR 465/565: Landscape Architecture International Studio (6 CRS)
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LAR 222: Perception and Behavior (3 CRS)
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LAR 510: Drawing (3 CRS)
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ADN 490: Fashion and Costume Design Studio (6 CRS)
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ADN 492/592: Fashion Illustration (3 CRS)
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ADN 492/592: History of Fashion and Costume Design (3 CRS)
GER's
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FLS 295: Basic Czech Language (3 CRS)
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ENG 223: World Literature-Eastern European Focus (3 CRS)
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ENT 203: Introduction to the Honey Bee and Beekeeping (3 CRS)
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PHI 302: 19th Century European Philosophy (3 CRS)
Summer 2009: May 15 to June 28
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ADN 490: Stage Set Design: Marionette and Puppetry Theater (6 CRS)
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GD 400: Will Travel: Design in Context, the Traveler, the Familiar and the New Studio (6 CRS)
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ID 400/500: 3D Game Development Studio (6 CRS)
GER's-
ENG 223: World Literature: Eastern European Focus (3 CRS)
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ENG 282: Introduction to Film (3 CRS)
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ENG/COM 374: Film History - 1940's to Present (3 CRS)
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PHI 302: 19th Century European Philosophy (3 CRS)
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STS 323: Global Sustainable Human Development (3 CRS)
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WGS 200: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (3 CRS)
3 week courses from June 5 to June 28
- PS 462: Seminar in Political Theory - Classic Perspectives on Modern Europe and the West (3 CRS)
- PA 598: International Nonprofit Organizations (3 CRS)
Fall 2009: September 8 to December 6
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ARC 490: Architecture International Studio (6 CRS)
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ARC 590K/LAR 222: Prague Architecture and Urbanism (3 CRS)
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ARC 590D: Drawing (3 CRS)
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ADN 490: Fashion and Costume Design Studio (6 CRS)
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ADN 492/592: Fashion Illustration (3 CRS)
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ADN 492/592: History of Fashion and Costume Design (3 CRS)
GER's-
FLS 295: Basic Czech Language (3 CRS)
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ENG 223: World Literature-Eastern European Focus (3 CRS)
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ENT 203: Introduction to the Honey Bee and Beekeeping (3 CRS)
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PHI 302: 19th Century European Philosophy(3 CRS)
Early Decision Application
Please note that to secure your place, your application fee and all Study Abroad online forms must be completed 2 months before the final deadline.
For further information contact:
Dana Bartelt
Director, Prague Institute
prague_institute@ncsu.edu
For further information on how and when to apply: Go to Study Abroad
