STUDY ABROAD IN THE
CZECH REPUBLIC
DISCOVER THE WORLD in the Czech Republic
Walk the historic cobblestone streets of the Czech Republic and spend a semester abroad in one of Europe’s most enchanting cities, Prague. As part of Central Europe, the Czech Republic is an epicenter of culture and travel, and a melting pot of Czechia’s own Bohemian and Moravian cultures, which you can experience firsthand.
Verto’s Czech Republic study abroad program is based in Prague, a city with breathtaking architecture and modern life. From there, the entire Schengen zone is within reach by bus, train, or a short flight, making it one of Europe’s most affordable study-abroad destinations.
Dates & Deadlines
- Spring ’27: Feb. 9 – May 8 (enroll by Jan. 11, 2026)
- Fall ’27: Late August – Early December
Reminder: Locations have limited capacity and spots can fill quickly.
Requirements
- Must be 17 by the program start date
- Valid Passport
- Country-specific Visa (additional cost)
What’s Included?
- Accommodations
- Program Events & Excursions
- Prepaid Meal Cards Available at an Additional Cost
Program Cost
- Fall ’26 & Spring ’27: $19,750 before study abroad scholarships or grants
- Fall ’27 & Spring ’28: $20,750 before study abroad scholarships or grants
College Credits
- 12-17 Credits from our Academic Provider, the University of New Haven
Accommodations
- Student Residence or Apartment
HOW TO STUDY in the Czech Republic
Student Visa and Entry Requirements
Almost all non-EU passport holders must apply for a Czech student visa to study in the Czech Republic.
Applying for the Czech student visa is a multi-step process, and we’re here to guide you through each step.
Passport Requirements
- Passport must have six months’ validity after Verto’s program end date
- Passport must be in good physical condition with no rips, tears, stains, etc.
Visa Application Process
- Visit the Prague student visa information on our location resources page.
- Watch the “Prague Student Visa Overview Video” to get started.
- Read the FAQs document and find the consulate where you will submit your student visa application.
- Gather your documents, pay the visa fee, and submit all documents to your consular office. Follow the submission guidelines for your consulate, as they differ from those at other locations.
If you have questions during the process, please reach out to your Verto counselor for proper guidance.
Currency and Banking
The Czech koruna (not the Euro) is the official currency in the Czech Republic, and it’s easy to withdraw money at ATMs.
When withdrawing money, use official bank ATMs because “tourist ATMs”, such as those labeled “Euronet,” charge high transaction fees and “dynamic currency conversion,” which can add anywhere between 3% and 14% to your transaction.
Prague is considered affordable, and the Czech Republic is one of the most affordable European countries for US scholars to participate in study abroad programs. We recommend budgeting around $600-$800 per month for personal expenses.
Costs, including accommodation and laundry, are already included in the study abroad program through Verto.
Language
Czech is the official language, and most students haven’t had the opportunity to study the language before their Czechia study abroad experience, which is no problem because Verto’s program is entirely in English.
Learning basic Czech phrases will help you navigate life in Prague, but the good news is that the city is very international, and you will easily get by with just English. We do encourage students to immerse themselves completely and connect with locals and the language.
Travel Around the Schengen Zone
The Czech Republic is part of the EU’s Schengen Zone, meaning those spending a semester abroad in the Czech Republic have easy access to the rest of Europe.
Currently, there are 29 countries in the Schengen Area, and the Czech Republic borders Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Germany. Those slightly further, but still within reach, include Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Croatia.
WHAT WILL MY LIFE LOOK LIKE in the Czech Republic
Central European life centers around friends and family. Czechs spend time together celebrating life and events, and drinking beer and Czech-made wine. Beer is a central part of the Czech Republic’s lifestyle, and the country has incredible brews at very low prices. Many Czechs have cottages in the countryside, where they can escape city life and connect with nature.
The Czech Republic is split into two main cultural groups, Bohemia and Moravia. Bohemia is known for its beer-making traditions, and Moravia is better known for its winemaking culture, traditional music, and folklore.
Excursions & Activities
Every semester looks a bit different, and our goal is to provide the best excursions for each cohort choosing to study in the Czech Republic.
Potential Czech Republic Study Abroad Excursions:
Day Trips: Verto’s study abroad program in Prague puts you within a quick day trip of historic locations like Kutná Hora and Terezín.
Overnight Trips: Visit Český Krumlov in Bohemia, where the historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or Karlštejn, a Gothic fortress with the perfect castle vibes.
Schengen Zone Travel: If your schedule allows during your semester abroad in the Czech Republic, you may be able to cross into nearby countries like Germany, Poland, or Austria.
Excursion availability changes by semester.
Accommodations
& Meals
Find Your Home in Prague
Scholars choose between apartments and student residences in Prague. Both are a bus ride or a walk to the study center.
Where You’ll Study: Prague
Verto’s Czech Republic study abroad program is in Prague, a historic city with Instagram-worthy architecture where modern life is always buzzing above its cobblestone streets.
ACADEMICS in the Czech Republic
Your semester abroad in the Czech Republic earns you transferable college credits from Verto’s Academic Provider, the University of New Haven.
Intimate Classroom Sizes: Classes average around 16 students, so you get personalized attention and higher support from professors.
Hands-On Learning Experiences: Study abroad programs offer a unique opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience culture and history firsthand. Discover more of Prague in a semester.
Academic Support: Personalized 1:1 guidance is a core principle of Verto’s programs. Students also receive access to study groups and tutoring to stay on top of their courses.
Course Information
Calculus I
The first year college course for majors in mathematics, science and engineering; and the basic prerequisite for all advanced mathematics. Introduces differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable, including algebraic and transcendental functions and culminates in the fundamental theorem of calculus. Includes basic rules and properties of limits and derivatives and applications of derivatives. Studies the plane analytic geometry needed for calculus.
Cultural Anthropology
A systematic study of the culture of preliterate and modern societies and of cultural change. Includes analyses of religion, economics, language, social and political organization and urbanization.
Diversity and Social Justice
Local and global communities are rapidly becoming more diverse. Social, technological, and economic changes bring us in close contact with individuals of backgrounds that are unique from our own. Successful engagement in this global society calls for greater reflection on our worldviews, challenging perceptions, developing empathy for others, and awareness of our biases and perceptions. Further, it also requires critical consumption and production of knowledge, stories, and data. This course will help students develop the tools to participate in diverse organizations, have productive—but courageous—conversations, determine what makes for good evidence, and apply evidence to the social world. Developing these critical and empathic skills will prepare students to thrive at the University in their other courses, student organizations, and high impact education opportunities, and to act as educated, purposeful, and civically engaged citizens within their communities.
Elementary Statistics
Topics include: basic probability theory; random variables and their distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; regression; and correlation. This course is not calculus-based, and places an emphasis on an applied approach to statistical theory with applications chosen from the biological sciences and other fields of study. Students will be introduced to and make use of a computer package for data analysis.
Foundations for Success
Foundations for Success is a unique one-credit course designed with the purpose of guiding students through the transition between high-school and college life. With a focus on developing essential skills that are integral for success both in and beyond the classroom, this course will equip first-year students with the tools necessary to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our holistic approach recognizes the importance of intellectual, emotional, social, ethical, and physical development, making this course a powerful tool for growth and self-awareness. Through interactive coursework, students will learn how to cultivate lifelong learning skills, foster community, build resilience, and achieve personal success at every level.
History of Art II
This course introduces students to works of art from the Renaissance period to the mid-20th century. The course explores the expressive, social, cultural, political, economic, and technological aspects of societies as reflected in their art.
International Relations
Forces and structures operating in the modern nation-state system, the foreign policy process, decision-making process, the impact of decolonization on traditional interstate behavior, economic and political developments since World War II.
Introduction to Art
This course introduces students to a range of studio art practices. The course explores materials, techniques, concepts, and methods in art making. Emphasis is placed on a foundational understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.
Introduction to Business Analytics w/ Lab
Students will obtain a solid introduction to R as a functional programming language and will be able to use Excel and R to effectively compute statistical and graphical procedures. Topics to be covered include descriptive statistics, plots and graphs for discrete and continuous data, statistical inference, regression, and selected non-parametrics including chi-square. In addition, power pivot and other Excel analytical tools will be covered.
Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
This course provides a framework for students to understand the decision-making processes, and related strategies, followed by an entrepreneur or business start-up. The course will introduce students to business fundamentals while they synthesize information from multiple sources to solve a business problem or opportunity. Students will use elements of design thinking and work in teams to design a business plan. Students will concurrently learn the language of business, while they build business communication skills.
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Survey of criminal justice system with emphasis on prosecution, corrections, and societal reaction to offenders. Retribution, rehabilitation, deterrence, and incapacitation serve as generic frames of reference and theoretical points of departure for analyzing the dispositional and correctional processes. The course focuses on the process - from the police and prosecution through the courts; from the courts through the correctional system.
Introduction to Digital Photography
This course is an introduction to the digital photographic process with an emphasis on the use of a manual camera as a tool for electronic photographic image making. The course will explore photography as a medium, critically examining the respective roles of technique, process, and methodology needed to produce creative artworks.
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Deals primarily with reporting the financial results of operations and financial position to investors, managers, and other interested parties. Emphasizes the role of accounting information in decision making.
Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
This course provides a foundation in inquiry that introduces students to interdisciplinary approaches to describing, analyzing, and exploring current issues or problems of local, national, and/or global significance. Through careful reading, class discussion, and writing assignments, students will develop strategies for identifying disciplines that affect and inform aspects of the world that they find fascinating and problems they want to solve. By the end of the course, students will be able to articulate the value of engaging in lifelong interdisciplinary learning as it pertains to responsible global citizenship, their academic pursuits, and their professional interests.
Introduction to Microeconomics
Microeconomics including markets and market structure and the allocation of resources. The distribution of income, the public economy, the international economy, and selected economic problems.
Introduction to Music
Basic forms and styles of music in the Western World; music appreciation.
Introduction to Philosophy
The nature of reality and how it may be known, according to the great thinkers of the West and the East.
Introduction to Physical Geology
This course explores the processes that are shaping Earth today. It examines the formation of rocks and mineral resources, the volcanic and tectonic activity that accompany release of Earth's internal heat, and the sculpting of the planet's surface that occurs as air, water and ice move in response to gravity and energy from the Sun. Lab activities include identification of rocks and minerals, interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, and field studies of regional geologic features.
Introduction to Psychology
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of psychology as a science. It will introduce students to research methods, principles of learning, development, biological bases of behavior, psychological disorders, and social psychological phenomena. Additional topics may include cognition, sensation and perception, sleep, intelligence, and personality. Ethical issues within the field will also be examined.
Management and Organization
A study of management systems as they apply to all organizations. Managerial functions, principles of management, and other aspects of the management process are examined.
Modern Societies and Civilizations
In this course students will explore selected societies and civilizations from the sixteenth through twentieth centuries. This will include major cultural trends, interactions between society and economy, and analysis of cooperation and competition within and between various communities.Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of various cultures that shaped modern societies as parts of our shared human story. Examination of what it has meant to be human in diverse circumstances will provide students with powerful tools for better engaging their world today, and planning for our future. Amongst an array of methods for historical analysis, students will receive training in various methods of computer-based data analysis, visualizations, and professional presentation - transferrable to any profession.
Pre-Calculus
Topics include: polynomials; algebraic functions; plane analytic trigonometry; and properties of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. This course offers the foundation needed for the study of calculus.
Principles of Communication
This course will cover competencies and skills necessary to effectively communicate in various settings. Specifically, the present course will address the role of verbal communication, nonverbal communication, identity, culture, and listening in multiple communicative contexts. Students will have the chance to structure, organize, develop, and present information in multiple settings. These communicative contexts include interviews, group discussions, conflict situations, and social media.
Principles of Marketing
The fundamental functions of marketing involving the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers. Marketing methods of promotion, pricing, product decisions, and distribution channels.
Quantitative Reasoning
Topics include: sets; basic logic; enumeration and elementary probability; mathematical applications of personal finance; and basic statistics.
Seminar in Academic Inquiry and Writing
This course introduces students to the conventions of academic writing and the habits of critical inquiry they will need in university courses and beyond. Students read and annotate texts on a topic (or topics) selected by the instructor, develop original avenues of inquiry through classroom discussion, and transform their questions into well-supported academic arguments. Assignment sequences incorporate opportunities for research, drafting, revision, editing, and reflection to help students find writing processes that can be replicated in future courses and workplace projects that require only polished work. Because different disciplines and career paths present different scenarios for critical thinking and writing, this course also teaches students how to adapt the conventions of academic inquiry to a variety of contexts.
Sociology
The role of culture in society, the person and personality; groups and group behavior; institutions; social interaction and social change.
World History Since 1945
Rationalizations for World War II and the debates of the Cold War shaped the world as we know it today socially, politically, and economically. This course takes a global perspective on changes in relationships among countries, between different groups of people, race and gender, economic backgrounds, etc. The specific events and areas under study will vary with the professor, but students will examine these changes through various primary and secondary sources and different forms of data, such as demographic, development, and economic studies.
Introduction to Comparative Politics
This course examines comparative politics as a subfield of political science that compares pursuit of power across countries. Its main focus is on a comparative research method as a way to collect and evaluate data, compare cases, test our assumptions, draw conclusions, and make predictions/recommendations. The course aims to answer the following fundamental questions of comparative politics: Why are national governments organized differently? What basic characteristics lead us to group countries together? What are political institutions and why are some institutions more likely than others to produce political stability and accountability? How do we measure the effectiveness of institutions? How do we differentiate opinion from empirical research? Some key concepts of comparative politics will recur throughout the course: nation states, political institutions, regimes, power, sovereignty, legitimacy, citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, ethnicity, human rights, political culture, geopolitics, political violence, globalization, and others.
Calculus I
The first year college course for majors in mathematics, science and engineering; and the basic prerequisite for all advanced mathematics. Introduces differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable, including algebraic and transcendental functions and culminates in the fundamental theorem of calculus. Includes basic rules and properties of limits and derivatives and applications of derivatives. Studies the plane analytic geometry needed for calculus.
Elementary Statistics
Topics include: basic probability theory; random variables and their distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; regression; and correlation. This course is not calculus-based, and places an emphasis on an applied approach to statistical theory with applications chosen from the biological sciences and other fields of study. Students will be introduced to and make use of a computer package for data analysis.
Entrepreneurship
Covers the entrepreneurial process from conception to operation of a new enterprise. Concentrates on the characteristics of entrepreneurs and the process by which they turn creative ideas into a new enterprise. The emphasis will be on how entrepreneurs can create value for themselves, their investors, their immediate communities, and other stakeholders.
Foundations for Success
Foundations for Success is a unique one-credit course designed with the purpose of guiding students through the transition between high-school and college life. With a focus on developing essential skills that are integral for success both in and beyond the classroom, this course will equip first-year students with the tools necessary to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our holistic approach recognizes the importance of intellectual, emotional, social, ethical, and physical development, making this course a powerful tool for growth and self-awareness. Through interactive coursework, students will learn how to cultivate lifelong learning skills, foster community, build resilience, and achieve personal success at every level.
History of Art I
This course introduces students to works of art from the Paleolithic to the Renaissance period. The course explores the expressive, social, cultural, political, economic, and technological aspects of societies as reflected in their art.
Introduction to Art
This course introduces students to a range of studio art practices. The course explores materials, techniques, concepts, and methods in art making. Emphasis is placed on a foundational understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Foundations of economic analysis, including economic progress, resources, technology, private enterprise, profits, and the price system. Macroeconomics including national income, employment, and economic growth. Price levels, money and banking, the Federal Reserve System, theory of income, employment and prices, business cycles and problems of monetary, fiscal, and stabilization policy.
Introduction to Physical Geology
This course explores the processes that are shaping Earth today. It examines the formation of rocks and mineral resources, the volcanic and tectonic activity that accompany release of Earth's internal heat, and the sculpting of the planet's surface that occurs as air, water and ice move in response to gravity and energy from the Sun. Lab activities include identification of rocks and minerals, interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, and field studies of regional geologic features.
Introduction to Psychology
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of psychology as a science. It will introduce students to research methods, principles of learning, development, biological bases of behavior, psychological disorders, and social psychological phenomena. Additional topics may include cognition, sensation and perception, sleep, intelligence, and personality. Ethical issues within the field will also be examined.
Principles of Communication
This course will cover competencies and skills necessary to effectively communicate in various settings. Specifically, the present course will address the role of verbal communication, nonverbal communication, identity, culture, and listening in multiple communicative contexts. Students will have the chance to structure, organize, develop, and present information in multiple settings. These communicative contexts include interviews, group discussions, conflict situations, and social media.
Principles of Marketing
The fundamental functions of marketing involving the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers. Marketing methods of promotion, pricing, product decisions, and distribution channels.
Seminar in Academic Inquiry and Writing
This course introduces students to the conventions of academic writing and the habits of critical inquiry they will need in university courses and beyond. Students read and annotate texts on a topic (or topics) selected by the instructor, develop original avenues of inquiry through classroom discussion, and transform their questions into well-supported academic arguments. Assignment sequences incorporate opportunities for research, drafting, revision, editing, and reflection to help students find writing processes that can be replicated in future courses and workplace projects that require only polished work. Because different disciplines and career paths present different scenarios for critical thinking and writing, this course also teaches students how to adapt the conventions of academic inquiry to a variety of contexts.
Sociology
The role of culture in society, the person and personality; groups and group behavior; institutions; social interaction and social change.
INCLUDED WITH Your Experience
We recommend budgeting $600-800 USD per month for personal expenses. Your budget will mostly depend on your spending habits, especially for independent travel.
Talk to your family about budgeting expectations before you arrive. You don’t want to blow your whole budget on chimney cakes! (Or do you…?!)
Included With Your Study Abroad Program
- All accommodation while overseas
- All activities, excursions, and events
- Books and other course materials
- Travel medical insurance
- Airport pickup on the designated arrival date
- Public transit pass
- 24/7 Emergency assistance
International airfare, change fees, visa, and passport fees not included. Meal plans are available at an additional cost ($1,550* for Fall ’26 and $1,350* for Spring ’27).
Check out these Vertoan’s tips on keeping to your budget while abroad!
*Price includes tax and administrative fee.
On-Site Support
We’ll walk alongside you every step of your study abroad journey. From pre-departure guidance and virtual workshops to on-site mentorship, academic support, and community-building activities, we ensure you have the support you need for an enriching experience abroad. Plus, our team is here to help with your college planning and life after Verto, providing personalized advice and transfer support to set you up for future success. Learn more about student support here!
Scholarships & Institutional Aid
Verto programs are committed to equity, access, inclusion, and diversity in its study abroad programs.
Around half of Verto participants qualify for study abroad scholarships and institutional aid. (Some qualify for both). Eligible applicants can reduce their study abroad costs through Verto’s Global Citizen Scholarship. You can combine Verto scholarships with external grants and scholarships to further lower the costs of studying abroad.
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE VERTO to study in the Czech Republic
There are multiple ways to study abroad in the Czech Republic. Here’s how some of the options compare:
1. Apply Directly to a University in the Czech Republic
Universities in the Czech Republic may include Charles University, Czech Technical University in Prague, or Masaryk University.
- Students can complete their whole university degree in the Czech Republic.
- College credits may not transfer easily to US universities if you decide to transfer.
- It is often more expensive to study abroad as a foreign student.
- Students must apply to the university independently.
2. A Study Abroad Program Available Through Your U.S. University
A semester or year in the Czech Republic through your U.S. college.
- It’s usually easy to apply through the university study abroad program.
- Credits will likely transfer to your U.S. university.
- Study abroad programs through U.S. universities are typically more competitive, as many students apply through their university.
- Different grading structures in the Czech Republic may affect final degree classification.
- No guarantee of entry to competitive university study abroad programs.
3. Verto’s Study Abroad Program in Prague, Czech Republic
Start your first year in the Czech Republic – no prior enrollment required.
- Generally affordable study abroad option with Verto, scholarships and grants available.
- College credits easily transfer to other universities within the Verto partner network
- Personalized guidance and support for the application, visas, and comprehensive support once you arrive in the Czech Republic.
- Students typically spend one to three semesters studying abroad in Prague with Verto and continue their education at another university afterward.
How to Apply to Verto Czech Republic
The first step is to fill out our free study abroad application. There’s no obligation and it only takes a few minutes to complete the online form.
After your application is submitted, you’ll be matched with a counselor who can answer any and all of your questions. Ready to get started?
FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions
You may notice a language barrier if you’re traveling in the countryside, but students living in cities like Prague are typically enrolled in English-language programs, like Verto’s, and language isn’t an issue. It would be beneficial to learn basic Czech phrases to get by.
No, studying abroad in the Czech Republic, even in cities like Prague, is considered relatively affordable. Students should budget for miscellaneous expenses, which can range from $600 to $800 per month.
Yes, the Czech Republic is considered a very safe European country for both students and tourists. In general, it’s advised to keep an eye on your valuables and watch out for minor theft.
Yes, many students use their free time to visit nearby Schengen countries, such as Poland, Austria, and Germany.
