Prague, Czech Republic
IFSA Prague Quarter Program: Computer Sciences
Program Overview
TAKE THE CLASSES YOU NEED IN A POSTCARD-PERFECT EUROPEAN CITY
Prague’s relatively affordable prices are as alluring as its awe-inspiring architecture. In this magical city, join peers that share your interest in computer science for study abroad that’s aligned to your school’s quarter-system calendar and credit requirements.
Stay on track for graduation as you expand your knowledge with IFSA classes on topics like AI, database management, machine learning, and software engineering, plus choose from additional electives.
Studying at the historic Villa Grébovka in the heart of the city makes it easy to get to know this distinctive city. After class, head to a café with friends to savor chlebíčky—open-faced sandwiches—or explore the city’s many wonders, including quaint Old Town, the 11th century castle, Vyšehrad, and David Černý’s street art.
We’ll help you make authentic connections with Czech people via peer meetups, meals, activities, and curated excursions, internships, and more—all included in your program fee.
Visit our Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid page to learn about IFSA Quarter Program Grants, IFSA First-Generation Scholarships, and more.
Details at a Glance
Application deadline
Minimum GPA
2.00
Credit load
13.5–18 quarter credits
Housing
Apartment/Flat, Single Room Option
Instruction language
English
Language prerequisites
None
Visa required?
Not in most cases. Learn More.
Academics
Students enroll in three or four classes per quarter. Not all classes may be offered in a given term, depending on enrollment.
More details coming soon.
Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
- You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.
Transcript
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.
Excursions
Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many of program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excursion will be available in a given term or program.
Activities
- Cultural Life in Prague: The social, intellectual, and spiritual life of Czechs is deeply intertwined with cultural events, and classical music is an art widely embraced as local. Attending a concert at one of Central Europe’s most prestigious concert halls provides a deeply personal experience and gives you an opportunity to connect with the local psyche on a special occasion.
- Cold War in Prague: This activity will take you deep under the ground, to a Cold War constructed nuclear shelter, which currently houses a local Cold War Museum. Through a group discussion, you will be able to connect your knowledge and impressions of the city landmarks to date with a more intimate understanding of what everyday life in the Cold War and in the Eastern Block looked like.
- Eating Local-Food, People, and Sustainability: Gain a new understanding of your own views on sustainable living and eating. Discuss what “local” means in the European context, the challenges of sustainable food production and distribution, and the reasons for the current revival of local farmer’s markets, some essential questions will guide you through one of Prague’s farmer’s markets. Learn about what is local fare traditionally and currently and gain a new appreciation of eating out or shopping for food. The activity is followed by a tasting of specific local produce and products.
- Czech Buddy Pizza Night: Meet local peers and find out what it’s like to be a local student. Network to put your foot in the door for exploring the local culture on your own, with a buddy as a guide.
Excursions
- Kutná Hora Trip: This unique location is definitely one where exploring the topic of religion in the Czech context and in your experience will generate discussion and thought, as we ponder the architecture and history of the town’s landmarks. On this day trip, we will visit the town with the famous “Bone Church” and discover why the bone church was built. Both Kutna Hora and Sedlec are UNESCO Heritage Sites.
- Czech Outdoor Culture: Where do the locals disappear to every weekend? Escaping the town and enjoying the countryside has been a local tradition that goes back to the 18th century. Join in a similar experience on a walk through the Silent Valley to a small village just outside Prague. Like locals, you will enjoy not only the nature surrounding us, but also a lunch at a local brewery house.
- Brno Trip: This weekend takes you to Brno, capital of Moravia and the second largest city in the Czech Republic, located halfway between Prague and Vienna, Austria. Visit the famous underground prison—the “Casemates”—at the Špilberk Castle. There discover the life of one of its most famous prisoners, Václav Babinský, a 19th century robber who “stole from the rich and gave to the poor.” Get a taste of the city’s well-merged local and international cuisines and cafes on stroll to the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, topped off with a tour of Bunker 10-Z, a Cold War bunker.
- Plzeň Trip: Visit the world-famous Pilsner Urquell Brewery where you’ll be introduced to the history of the world’s first true golden lager and its wider importance in Czech culture. Then set off on an interactive scavenger hunt through the city of Plzeň (Pilsen) and discover the deep historical ties that this capital of western Bohemia has to the United States.
Housing and Meals
Housing
Apartment/Flat, Single Room OptionMeals
Self-CateringDetails
Prague students typically live in apartments shared by four to six IFSA students in the city’s residential neighborhood. Home to Czech and international locals, this neighborhood is a short tram ride from the historic city center. Apartments vary but are generally in updated historic buildings, a 5- to 15-minute walk from the IFSA Program Center.
Flats could be single-gender or mixed-gender. Bedrooms are shared by same gender students. Students can request single rooms—keep in mind that private rooms include an additional fee to cover the higher cost. Students are responsible for their own meals, and often cook in their apartment kitchens, which are fully equipped.
Sample housing
Explore what your Prague home might be like:
- Location: International residential neighborhoods within walking distance of the IFSA Program Center.
- Commute: Between 5- to 15-minute walk to the IFSA Program Center at Villa Grébovka.
- Living space: Apartments for four to six students in older, historic buildings. Students share bedrooms with two single-gender students per room. Bedrooms include two beds, desks, and storage. Residents share bathroom, living space, eating area, and kitchen with oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and basic utensils. Duvet, pillow, and fitted sheet provided; students provide top sheet and towels.
- Meals: No meal plan. Students prepare or purchase meals, and often tell us cooking together is a fun, social part of the day.
- Other details: Internet included. Washing machines and drying racks in each apartment
- Nearby: Cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries, concert venues, farmers’ markets, tram and metro. Jiřího z Poděbrad Square. Žižkov TV tower. Riegrovy Sady. Náměstí Míru Square.
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Eleni Katsarelas
Senior Enrollment Counselor
