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Czech Republic – Anglo American University

Anglo American University is a multi-disciplinary program offering courses during both the semester and summer term. This program also offers an internship option for certain degree programs.

  • Snapshot
  • Academics
  • Location
  • Housing
  • Cost and Dates
  • Program Contacts

Snapshot

Entrance to AAU

Program Details

  • Program Type: Direct Enroll
  • Program Sponsor: Office of International Studies and Programs
  • Language of Instruction: English, language courses in Czech, French, German, Russian, & Spanish

Eligibility

  • GPA: 2.7 or higher
  • Major: Open to all majors
  • Class Standing: Undergraduate
  • Participants must meet the standard eligibility and program specific requirements

Excursions

  • Excursions: Included
    • See Location tab for more information. Some of the tours previously taken include Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau, Kutná Hora and Karlovy Vary

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Academics

Students will earn between 12-15 credits on this program during the semester, or 3-9 credit hours during a summer.

  • Areas of Study: Business, Communications, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, and more.
  • Mandatory Courses: Required to complete one Central European course, which can be selected from a wide array of disciplines (not required for summer).
  • Internships: Available during both the semester and summer in many fields
  • Courses are taken with: Mainly American and international students

Finding Classes Abroad

  • Host University Courses: Please see the host university's website for the most up to date course offerings.
  • Summer Sessions: Students can choose between a 6-week or 9-week program in the summer.
    • 9-Week Program: students will take 6-9 credit hours, with one class taking place in a 3-week session followed by the second and third classes in a 6-week session. See CEA's website for course information.
    • 6-Week Program: students will take 3-6 credit hours in a 6-week session. See CEA's website for course information.

Internships

  • Semester Internships: Students can receive 3 credit hours for an internship during their semester in Prague, see the Study + Internship page for more information.
  • Summer Internships: Students can choose between a full-time internship, part-time internship, or to complete an internship and take a 3 credit hour class. For more information, click on the internship program you're interested in below.

Getting ISU Credit

  • Course Equivalencies: See the  Course Equivalencies guide for a list of courses at AAU that have already been approved for ISU credit.
    • Note: Just like here at ISU, some courses are only offered during certain terms. A course may be listed on a course equivalencies page but that does not mean it will be offered during the term you are studying at that institution. Courses may have additional prerequisites, see host university for more information.
  • Grade Conversion and Credit Transfer: Visit the Academics page for a guide to how your grades and credit hours abroad will transfer to ISU.

Location

AAU is located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, a modern city with many elements of its history still intact with historical architecture. 

  • The Institution: Anglo American University is home to over 700 students, with an average class size of just over 15 and students coming from mainly the US and Europe.
  • Campus Amenities: Student clubs, student ID that gives discounts at local businesses, computer labs, cafe, wifi on campus, classrooms are decorated like a palace.

Excursions 

  • The program fee includes excursions to local hot spots. These excursions change each semester. Some of the tours previously taken include Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau, Kutná Hora and Karlovy Vary
  • For more detailed information, please see the Excursions section of the What's Included page.

Housing

Students will be housed with other study abroad students in CEA apartments scattered throughout the city.

Apartment

  • Distance to School: 20-45 minutes by public transport & walking
  • Roommates: 2-3 students per room, 2-6 students per apartment. Private room available for additional cost.
  • Amenities: Apartments are nicely furnished with beds, closets or dressers, a table and chairs, an equipped kitchen with basic cooking utensils, a refrigerator, a stove, a sink, a full bathroom, a washing machine, internet access, and any other facilities and comforts needed to have an enjoyable stay in Prague.
  • Meals: not included
  • Security deposit: not required

View additional housing information 

Costs and Dates

Academic Calendar

  • Fall: late August- mid December
  • Spring: early February - late May
  • Summer
    • 6-week session: mid June - late July
    • 9-week session: late May - late July 

Official program dates are listed on each semester's Estimated Budget below and on the CEA Program Page (you can change the term at the top of the section).

Estimated Budget

See how this program's budget compares to a semester at ISU

Scholarships

Visit the scholarship page for funding opportunities.

Program Contacts

CEA Site Specialist

Julia Cory
JCory@ceaStudyAbroad.com
(800) 226-4441 x2843

Study Abroad Advisor

Megan Hartley
Contact my Advisor

Contact Program Alumni

If you would like to connect with a former study abroad participant, please refer to our Study Abroad Alumni Contact List below. These students have volunteered to answer questions and talk with prospective students about their experience abroad!

Study Abroad Alumni Contact List

Student Blogs

Check out the following blogs from students who studied at AAU.

Jacob Dressel
Spring 2016 Participant

2019-02-08T10:15:24.022-06:00 2019