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NC State European Center in Prague

Fall Classic Program 2026

About the Program

Fall Classic is a semester-long study abroad program in which students take at least 12 NC State credits. The program includes an immersive survival language course, multiple cultural activities, and in- and out-of-country excursions.

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Deadlines

Application OpeningNovember 10, 2025
Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
Scholarship Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
For non-UNC System students, please visit here.

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Overview

Program Dates: August 26 – December 12, 2026

August 26Arrival Day
Aug. 27 – 28On-site Orientation
Aug. 31- Sep. 3 Survival Czech Language Course
September 4-5Excursion to Český Krumlov
September 7Classes Start
December 7Last Day of Classes
December 9-10Final Exams & Check-Out
December 12Departure Day

Fall Classic 2025 Program Dates

Program Dates: August 27 – December 13, 2025
August 27Arrival Day
Aug. 28 – 29On-site Orientation
September 1-4Survival Czech Language Course
September 5-6Excursion to Český Krumlov
September 8Classes Start
December 8Last Day of Classes
December 10-11Final Exams & Check-Out
December 13Departure Day

Courses

Students enroll in at least twelve credit hours from the course options below. Each course will be offered contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment.

The program utilizes the historical city by visiting numerous museums, national monuments, cultural landmarks, and other significant venues to engage students in their coursework and provide first-hand experiences that inform critical and creative thinking.

List of Courses

Course PrefixCourse NameCreditsGEPInstructor
ADN 311Photography 1 / Digital Imaging3ElectiveŠtěpánka Stein
ARC 490/503Architecture International Studio/Advanced Architectural Design6ElectiveAdam Gebrian, Igor Kovačević
ARC 590Special Topics in Architecture – Drawing3ElectiveIrena Bujárková
ARC 590Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism3ElectivePetra Kadlecová
CE 214Engineering Mechanics – Statics3ElectivePetr Kabele
EDP 304Educational Psychology3Social ScienceOndřej Pešout
EDP 370Applied Child Development3Social ScienceOndřej Pešout
ENG 223Contemporary World Literature I – Protest, Dissent, and Change3Humanities, Global KnowledgeBlanka Maderová
FTM 491Special Topics in Textile and Apparel Management – Fashion Photography3ElectiveŠtěpánka Stein
HI 209From Renaissance to Revolution: The Origins of Modern Europe3Global Knowledge, HumanitiesJakub Rákosník
MA 341Applied Differential Equations3ElectiveVáclav Mácha
MB 251General Microbiology3Natural SciencesMarkéta Marečková
NR/IDS 203Humans and the Environment3Interdisciplinary PerspectiveOldřich Výlupek
PHI 221Contemporary Moral Issues3HumanitiesMatěj Král
PS 341European Politics3Social Science, Global KnowledgeJiří Koubek
PY 123Stellar and Galactic Astronomy3Natural SciencesBruno Jungwiert
PY 125Astronomy Laboratory1Natural SciencesBruno Jungwiert
SOC 202Principles of Sociology3Social Science, U.S. DiversityEwa Grigar
SOC 350Food and Society3Social Science
E. Grigar / B. Maderová
WL 395Czech Culture & Language3ElectiveLenka Davisonová

Eligibility

  • GPA Requirements: minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct
  • Meet the minimum eligibility policy set forth by the NC State Study Abroad Office

Program Cost

  • Admin Fees: $450
  • Program Cost: $11,400
  • TOTAL: $11,850

Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Laundry facilities/services
  • International health insurance
  • Transportation pass
  • On-site emergency assistance 24/7
  • Airport pickup
  • Orientation activities and materials
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • A week-long survival Czech course
  • 2-day in-country excursion
  • 4-day out-of-country excursion
  • Cultural activities
  • Field trips
  • On-site student support

Not Included

  • International airfare (Students are responsible for booking their flights as NC State Prague does not arrange group flights)
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Textbooks and studio materials
  • Passport fee
  • Visa fees

Cost for Non UNC System Students

Excursions, Cultural Activities and Field Trips

Past field trips have included the Museum of Communism, the Center for Contemporary Art, and the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, among many others. The included excursion to South Bohemia is a memorable highlight of the program. Additionally, students can choose from among many optional cultural and sporting activities during the program, such as opera, bowling, visiting a medieval castle and trekking.

Bree Smith at Sparta hockey match

Access to Local Czech University Resources

In addition to those of the NC State European Center, students will have access to the many resources and facilities at Charles University, including but not limited to libraries, dining halls, student organizations, and additional excursion opportunities.
Side by side pictures of goulash and sandwiches from Artic bakery.

Affordable Costs of Living

Prague’s cost of living is lower than in most European cities. The Czech capital was ranked the second most affordable European city in 2022. Monthly living expenses typically range from $100 to $400, depending on your lifestyle and spending habits.

Housing

The NC State European Center in Prague provides housing for all program participants. Several Czech student housing assistants (“dorm mates”) also reside in the buildings, providing on-site support and local connections. The program includes a standard double room; however, students have the option to request single rooms for an additional cost. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to indicate housing preferences such as roommates, single versus double room, and dormitory location.

PAST PRAGUE Fall STUDENTS:

Close-up photo of Dillon Patel sitting at the foot of a church

Meet Dillon Patel

I love day-to-day living in Prague. I wake up and go on a morning run through the city. I get back to shower and eat, then ride the tram to class. By doing this, I get to see the daily living of the Czech residents of Prague. I then have classes with my classmates […]
Delaney Kearns in front of St. Vitus Cathedral

Meet Delaney Kearns (she/her/hers)

I am a huge traveler and after over a year of being stuck in quarantine, my adventurous self wanted to get out and explore again. I jumped at the opportunity to be able to study abroad during my first semester of college. In all honesty, there were parts of me that were a little hesitant […]

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Walk-in Office Hours

Drop by our Raleigh office (Holmes Hall, Rm. 301 & 303):
Tuesdays: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm