Program Overview

Program Overview

The CIEE: Summer Communications, New Media, and Journalism in Prague program is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of global communication trends and contemporary life in the Czech Republic. Students will enroll in courses with other CIEE students in Prague and benefit from field trips, guest lectures, and other events that supplement the academic content of the courses.

Program Details

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

Dates and Deadlines

The program offers three different summer sessions. UO students can choose from either Summer Session II, Summer Session III, or both Summer Sessions II and III. The deadlines and dates for each session are as follows:

• Term | Year | Deadline | Arrival Date | Departure Date
  • Summer II | 2026 | 03/15/2026 | 06/15/2026 | 07/13/2026
  • Summer III | 2026 | 03/15/2026 | 07/13/2026 | 08/08/2026

Application and Selection Process

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

Budget and Price

The estimated costs for the program are as follows:

2026 Summer II

• GEO Program Fees: $1,000
• Estimated Additional Expenses:
  • CIEE Application fee: $50
  • CIEE Educational Costs: $3,200
  • CIEE Housing: $1,250
  • Insurance: $200
  • Participation Confirmation: $300
  • Estimated Airfare from Eugene: $1,700
  • Estimated Meals: $307
  • Estimated Books and Supplies: $25
  • Estimated Local Transportation: $45
  • Estimated Cell Phone Expenses: $50
  • Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical: $50
  • Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport: $160
  • Estimated Additional Living Expenses: $140
• Total: $8,477

2026 Summer III

• GEO Program Fees: $1,000
• Estimated Additional Expenses:
  • CIEE Application fee: $50
  • CIEE Educational Costs: $3,200
  • CIEE Housing: $1,250
  • Insurance: $200
  • Participation Confirmation: $300
  • Estimated Airfare from Eugene: $1,700
  • Estimated Meals: $307
  • Estimated Books and Supplies: $25
  • Estimated Local Transportation: $45
  • Estimated Cell Phone Expenses: $50
  • Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical: $50
  • Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport: $160
  • Estimated Additional Living Expenses: $140
• Total: $8,467

2026 Summer II + III

• GEO Program Fees: $1,000
• Estimated Additional Expenses:
  • CIEE Application fee: $50
  • CIEE Educational Costs: $5,910
  • CIEE Housing: $2,500
  • Insurance: $200
  • Participation Confirmation: $300
  • Estimated Airfare from Eugene: $1,700
  • Estimated Meals: $614
  • Estimated Books and Supplies: $50
  • Estimated Local Transportation: $90
  • Estimated Cell Phone Expenses: $50
  • Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical: $50
  • Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport: $160
  • Estimated Additional Living Expenses: $140
• Total: $12,984

Cancellation Policy

The Cancellation Policy is as follows:

• 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

Discount for Pell Recipients

A $500 discount is available for UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students should refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database. Non-UO students should check with their study abroad advisor for more information.