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Study in the Heart of Europe at the NC State European Center!

With over 30 engaging courses available for all majors, you will earn NC State credits while enjoying the vibrant city of Prague!

Explore our programs!

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FALL


In the Fall Semester, the NC State European Center offers two programs: the Fall Classic, a traditional semester-long program, and Prague Connect, explicitly designed for NC State first-year Spring Connect students.

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SPRING


In the Spring Semester, in addition to the Classic semester-long program, the Center provides a minor in Global Leadership and a selection of Spring break programs.


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SUMMER


The Center runs several programs across Summer Sessions One and Two. In Summer Session One, a six-week classic program, an engineering program and an internship program. Additionally, various faculty-led programs are offered in Summer Session Two.

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Sep 15

Tuesday

Application Deadline: Spring Classic Program and Global Leadership Minor
Oct 07

Wednesday

Application Opening: All Summer Programs
Nov 10

Tuesday

Application Opening: Fall Classic Program
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We are NC State University’s study abroad facility in the heart of Europe, Prague. We offer programs throughout the year, from semester-long to week-long programs.

Be inspired: past students’ experience

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Meet Harrison Kaufmann

Introducing Harrison, a graduate student in the Master of Architecture program at NC State, and a two-time study abroad participant! With a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Harrison returned to NC State to pursue his passion for architecture. In the Fall of 2024, […]

Read Harrison’s spotlight

Meet Isabel Duffy

Meet Isabel from Waxhaw, North Carolina — a passionate and creative student who is this year’s social media scholarship recipient! Isabel is a spring admit and a freshman studying Psychology. She hopes to make a difference as a therapist or psychiatrist. Isabel is leaping into the unknown […]

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Meet Angel Barron-Rueda

Angel completed a seven-plus-week internship with us at the NC State European Center in Prague this summer, and we were thrilled to have him on our team. His enthusiasm and dedication […]

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Choosing to study abroad can greatly enhance one’s personal, academic, and professional growth.

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History Meets Modern Learning

Take a virtual stroll through the NC State European Center facilities in Prague, immersing yourself as if you were truly exploring the space. Discover the classrooms, studios, lounge areas and kitchen available to students, which serve as their home throughout the program.

Take a 3D Tour!

“”Not only did study abroad push me to connect with others, it also grew my sense of independence tremendously. I came back to the US more confident, more independent and self-sufficient, and happier!” 

Ogle, Chace
Classic Program, Fall 2023

Psychology major

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Prague 2025 Reflections

Valeria Rayo-Solano (2024-25 Global One Health Scholar) wrote a guest post sharing her personal experience along with those of her fellow scholars during their time in Prague as part of the GOHA’s study abroad program this summer.

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Athalia Windham, TE ’27 Shares Her Study Abroad Experience

Hear about the lifelong memories she made studying abroad in Prague.

Think and Do Abroad!

Check and experience how we think and do at NC State Prague. Follow us on Instagram!

🗓️ Getting super close to the deadline! Don’t miss your chance to apply for our spring 2027 semester in Prague! The application deadline is just ONE WEEK away, so now is the perfect time to take action and secure your place. 🚀 link in the bio!

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🗓️ Getting super close to the deadline! Don’t miss your chance to apply for our spring 2027 semester in Prague! The application deadline is just ONE WEEK away, so now is the perfect time to take action and secure your place. 🚀 link in the bio!

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Ready to let the cobblestone streets of Prague become your sketchbook? ✍️✨

Taking ADN 492 / FTM 491: Special Topics in Design – Illustration at the NC State European Center in Prague is an experience that will redefine how you see the world. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in centuries of art and architecture, drawing inspiration from your historic surroundings every single day.

Connect with your academic advisor this week and start planning your next creative chapter abroad! 👇

#NCState #NCStatePrague #PackAbroad #GoPack #StudyAbroad

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Ready to let the cobblestone streets of Prague become your sketchbook? ✍️✨ Taking ADN 492 / FTM 491: Special Topics in Design - Illustration at the NC State European Center in Prague is an experience that will redefine how you see the world. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in centuries of art and architecture, drawing inspiration from your historic surroundings every single day. Connect with your academic advisor this week and start planning your next creative chapter abroad! 👇 #NCState #NCStatePrague #PackAbroad #GoPack #StudyAbroad

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