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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

Name: CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic
Brand: CEA CAPA Education Abroad
SKU: 15188
Rating: 4.89 (114 reviews)

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

CEA CAPA Education Abroad

4.89 · 114 reviews

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Location

Czech Republic
- Prague

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Accounting Advertising Anthropology Art History Business Communications Economics English European Studies Finance Gender Studies History Humanities International Business International Relations Journalism Law Liberal Arts Marketing Mathematics Media Relations Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Social Sciences Sociology Visual Arts +19

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

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Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates Bachelors

Housing

Apartment

Language

English

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Price Details

Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

What's Included

Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Last Reviewed: Feb 23, 2026

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About Program

Study in the heart of ancient Bohemia: Prague! With a growing economy, vibrant art and music scenes, an influential intellectual community, and architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque to Art Nouveau, Prague is an ideal setting in which to explore Czech culture. Study abroad in the city that Mozart, Kundera, Rilke, and Einstein called home... and discover the magic of Prague for yourself!

Take courses in English across a wide range of disciplines at the CEA CAPA Prague Center and one of our local partner institutions: Anglo-American University (AAU), University of New York in Prague (UNYP) or Charles University.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Students appreciate the program’s strong support, helpful staff, and well-located, comfortable housing that fosters cultural immersion. Classes at Anglo American University are engaging and manageable, often with a diverse international student body, while excursions and activities enrich the experience. Prague’s safety, affordability, vibrant culture, and central location make it an ideal base for exploring Europe, though some note cultural differences and occasional homesickness as challenges.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

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4.89 Rating

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Academics 4.1
Support 4.8
Fun 4.85
Housing 4.65
Safety 4.9

Good for Students, Solo Travelers, History Buffs

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CEA CAPA study abroad in Prague was so much fun. The school is located in the middle of downtown and a 15 minute walk to the host university. Within the first week we had welcome and get to know you activities in various places. We started off by meeting a lot of the other schools in a bowling alley, it was a fun atmosphere where we got to play and talk to our students. Throughout the semester they offered plenty of activities to keep us excited. Their classes were informational, but not too challenging and by the end I felt like I knew a ton about the people and the city.

What was your funniest moment?

One night when my phone died, I took the wrong tram home from the city center and ended up on an express line to the airport.

Pros

English speaking
Central location
Safe

Cons

Not much to do outside the city
Host university felt a little foreign
Cold for awhile

I loved studying abroad with CEA CAPA. I was unsure of the experience at first, as I have never done anything like this before. CEA CAPA made Prague feel like a home away from home. Every staff member I met seemed to truly love their job, and they helped me fall in love with the city. I am so happy that I made the decision to study abroad and I would not change anything about the experience. The housing was awesome, it was spacious, clean, had everything we needed, and was in a local apartment in the city, which helped us feel even more immersed in the culture. Overall, studying abroad was one of the best decisions of my life, and CEA CAPA made the entire experience a dream!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-wracking moment for me was getting off the plane in a foreign country! But, I was greeted kindly with a CEA CAPA employee, and my worries were eased right away.

Pros

Made a lot of friends
Beautiful architecture
Knowledgable staff

Cons

Language barrier
I was unfamiliar with the public transportation system at first, but learned within a few days

A fountain in my favorite park, Grebovka park

One of the best meals I had. A tomato based soup and a cheesy bread called "chacapuri"

I was the youngest student in my group that went which made it a bit awkward in the beginning, but when I got to the airport, the staff were super sweet and very good at communicating with me about events and meetings we needed to attend. They planned really fun and insightful trips for us to really get to know the history of Prague and Czechia as a whole. The city itself was beautiful and very walkable! The only thing was that the apartment did not have AC per Europe standards which was not at all CEA CAPAs fault, but was a bit frustrating to maneuver.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Ask all the questions that you have and really commit to understanding the history of the country. It really does change your view of historical events, especially because we are only ever taught history from the lens of the US and seeing/hearing about the same historic events through a different lens emphasizes the complexity and importance of learning from history.

Pros

walking
close proximity to anything all the time
the trolleys and metro station <3

Cons

very hot :(
walking

I had the best semester abroad in Prague, Spring 2025! I went into my program with little expectations, I did not know much about Prague. However, from the very beginning and throughout the program, up until the end, my expectations were being surpassed and I felt fulfilled. Prague is a small city (compared to many other European cities), full of historical sights and stories, with an amazing food scene, and many attractions. Prague is the city of nature lovers, as it contains many beautiful parks in which I felt like I was in another world, not in a loud city. The hilly landscape creates many great overlooks of the city. Additionally, the transportation system is amazing, with punctual trams and the metro connecting all parts of the city. When speaking with other people who have visited Prague, we always agree that Prague is seriously underrated. So I encourage you to study abroad in Prague, and make sure to try their famous beer during your time there!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

If I did this program all over again I would also do an internship. I found myself with a lot of spare time, which I did manage to use well, but I could have managed to balance an internship along with my schoolwork and personal life. Additionally, I believe an internship would have provided me with a deeper experience, meeting more locals, and seeing how the job scene in Prague is.

Pros

Cheap country
So safe!
Architecture

Cons

Long winter
Crowded during peak tourist times
Stay away from scam ATMs!

Our Lady before Tyn church in the town center

Sunset above the Vltava River (palace in the distance)

Living abroad in Prague presented me with a new experience nearly every single day. Even the mundane things, like drying clothes or staying cool during the heat of the summer, was a new learning moment when you're in an entirely new place. The educational quality for having non-native English speakers was excellent, and I feel prepared for future courses that will use knowledge I've gained abroad. The host program is more than accommodating and stops at nothing to make sure you feel comfortable in such an unfamiliar place. I lived in Prague 7 which was super convenient to get to class each day via the tram. Prague as a city is wonderful, there's great food and plenty to see/do during your time abroad, and also geographically enables you to travel to a wide variety of other countries for incredibly cheap if you choose.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Don't be afraid to try new things! I picked up running while in Prague and one time after a run I met a stray cat who played and chilled out with me in a field for a while. It was by far one of the most fond memories I have of my program, and it only happened because I decided to use the city's huge parks to my advantage.

Pros

Education quality
Great city and ability to travel on the weekends
Great accomodations

Spending a semester in Prague was truly a rewarding and fun experience. Prague is such a beautiful city with a rich history, and there is so much to explore. The program itself was very organized and supportive throughout the entire journey before and during abroad. Through hosting activities and sharing resources, the CEA CAPA team made the transition into life abroad seamless. They let us get to know each other while also exploring the city together and learning about its history. They also took us to other cities in the Czech Republic.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-racking moment for me while abroad was stepping off the plane in Prague and beginning to look for the CEA CAPA program team to get to my apartment. This was when it really sank in that I would be living in a different city for a semester.

Pros

Gained self-confidence
Trusted myself
CEA CAPA was very helpful

Cons

Scary and overwhelming in the moment

I was super nervous as I packed and traveled to Prague. I had been to places in Europe, but I was taking a leap because I had never been to the Czech Republic, and I was about to be there for 8 weeks. This summer was genuinely one of the most positive experiences that I've been fortunate enough to have. While I learned a lot about my new friends and the new culture, I learned a lot more about myself than I thought I would. This summer taught me to invest in my friendships and the city that I'm in.

I got to have an internship abroad and it was amazing! I learned a lot about European law and Czech legislation. I also loved being able to immerse myself in Czech culture, I learned a little bit of Czech and learned about the history and Traditions in the Czech Republic. The city is so beautiful and vibrant and I miss it every day. The excursions were also so much fun. The excursions are included in the program fee and I had an awesome time on each one. I made a lot of friends and met a lot of people and my professors were amazing and very supportive. I highly recommend this program and encourage more and more people to go through this program.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

My advice to future travelers on this program is to try your best to learn about the culture. Czech culture like many cultures is different from American culture and I feel the best you can get from traveling to Prague is immersing yourself in the culture and learning about the history and language.

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose Prague, Czech Republic, because many people either didn’t know much about the country or still associated it with Czechoslovakia. Geographically, it’s in the heart of Europe, making travel to other countries easy—like taking just a two-hour bus ride to Dresden, Germany. On top of that, the pictures of the city were stunning, from its churches to its castles. Since all my classes were going to transfer back to my home institution, I decided to take the leap and go abroad on my own.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program guided me through the process by providing the necessary forms for scholarships, financial payments, and the paperwork that needed signatures from advisors and department heads to ensure my classes would transfer back. On my own, I was able to select courses within my Psychology and Anthropology minors. One of the highlights was enrolling in a Czech Food & Brewing Traditions class for my Anthropology minor. As the saying goes, it’s always better to get to know a country through its food.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Do not hesitate to ask questions—advisors can’t read your mind, and they’re there to help. Many of my advisors at both my home institution and CEA CAPA had studied abroad during their own undergraduate years, so they truly understand what an incredible opportunity it is. I went solo to Prague, which was both scary and exciting, but it became an adventure filled with new friends and plenty of stories—like laughing later about mistakes, trying to speak the language, or even getting lost coming back from the grocery store. Beyond that, I also had the chance to travel and experience places like Italy, Croatia, and Belgium during the off-season, when they weren’t crowded with tourists.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I had one class a day from Monday to Thursday, which gave me a lot of flexibility. Depending on the day, especially Mondays and Tuesdays, I would either meet up with friends for lunch or dinner, or simply wander around Prague to see where I ended up—sometimes at a mall, other times at a local coffee shop. On Wednesdays, I had a 6–9 p.m. class with one of my roommates. The course was on subcultures, and our professor was actually in a rock band, so some evenings we’d have lectures, while other times we’d go to her concerts—one even on a boat along the Vltava River. I wrapped up my week with a 9 a.m. class on Thursdays, then either packed my bag for a weekend trip or did my grocery shopping to settle in for the weekend.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was being alone, and there were definitely times when my roommates were busy. To overcome that, I connected with other students at my partner institution, whether it was for traveling together or something as simple as grabbing lunch or dinner. Some students come abroad with friends or through their fraternities or sororities, but many arrive on their own—just like I did. That’s why it’s so important not to be afraid to reach out. The worst someone can say is no, but at least you tried—and more often than not, the answer will be yes.

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Lenka Vystrčilová

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

Job Title

Academic Director

Dr. Lenka Vystrčilová holds a position as CEA’s Academic Director in Prague. A Slovak native, Lenka spent many years studying abroad in the United States and Germany. Her academic experience abroad and her passion for international education have led her to pursue a career in study abroad program management.

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What position do you hold at CEA? What has been your career path so far?

Lenka: As CEA's Academic Director in Prague, I serve as the primary contact for students regarding all academic issues, including student academic advising and academic program management. I am also charged with working closely with university academic leadership and administration of our partner institution in Prague, Anglo-American University. Prior to joining CEA in December 2013, I worked in academic program management for a U.S. study abroad in Germany and international education in Prague.

My responsibilities included management of academic affairs, academic quality assurance, student advising, development of academic programs, and course delivery. By training, I am a political scientist specializing on democratization, post-communist transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, and European Union studies.

Did you study abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Lenka: I spent many years living and studying in the U.S. (Lewis & Clark College and Stanford University) and Germany (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet). My first year in the U.S. made possible by the Open Society Fund was a huge eye-opener and irreplaceable learning experience, not only in terms of learning about my host environment but also about myself.

Although my initial inspiration to study in the U.S. might have been “just” my interest in English language, American history, and literature, study abroad has transformed my world views way beyond my initial interests or expectations. I consider myself very lucky to guide our CEA students in Prague while they make similar life-changing experiences in “my” part of the world.

Why is language and cultural immersion important to you?

Lenka: Our CEA Prague students may have it tougher as they mostly have no prior knowledge of the Czech language, but we encourage them to learn at least basic phrases useful for everyday life. Although they may be far from proficient when they leave Prague, it is the effort made greeting or thanking people, which signals open mindedness and willingness to embrace the host culture.

At CEA, we are strong believers in the importance of authentic cultural immersion, if study abroad is to fulfill its mission of personal and academic growth. Whether it is a Czech cooking workshop, volunteering opportunities within local community, international internships, or buddy program pairing students up with peers, we always try to come up with creative ways to complement and enhance students’ academic experience with meaningful immersion opportunities in Czech life and culture.

What unique qualities does your company possess?

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Lenka: All my CEA colleagues worldwide are travel and study abroad enthusiasts. I think that this collective passion for international education makes CEA a very dynamic and innovative organization.

I enjoy that we always continue to look for ways to think outside the box and creatively seek ways to continuously enhance student learning in order to help our students have a truly transformational study abroad experience.

To this end, student feedback is crucial for us and I believe that ongoing assessment, coupled with self-reflection and innovation, will continue to inspire us toward constant enhancement of our students’ study abroad experience in CEA locations worldwide.

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

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