East and Central European Studies
About the Program
ECES - East and Central European Studies
ECES is a liberal arts program designed specifically for international students wanting to study in Prague. The program is a part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts at Charles University, one of Europe’s oldest learning institutions. Courses are offered during the winter, spring, and summer terms with instruction in English. The courses are taught by Charles University academic faculty members or instructors appointed by the ECES Academic Council. The ECES Academic Council comprises:
Jan Čermák, PhD., Associate Professor, Department of English and American Studies
Václav Horčička, PhD., Associate Professor, Department of International History
Martin Humpál, PhD., Associate Professor, Department of German and Nordic Studies
Pavlína Šaldová, Ph.D., Vice Dean for international affairs and mobility
Charles University in Prague - Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Charles University is the oldest University in Central Europe. The University was founded in 1348 by Bohemian and Roman Emperor Charles IV. Originally it consisted of four faculties: arts, medicine, law, and theology. Today, Charles University is composed of 17 relatively independent and self-governing faculties. Over 42,400 students study at Charles University (including international students) in more than 270 accredited academic programs with 600 departments. These international students also enroll in ECES courses along with Czech students.
Our Location
The ECES Program is located at Charles University, Faculty of Philosophy & Arts in Prague. The city is home to more than 1.2 million people and it is in the heart of Europe. The Czech Republic is an inland state in the central part of Europe and it borders Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland. Its borders (length 2,303 kilometers) are mainly historical and belong to the oldest in Europe.
Program Cost
The tuition fee for the 2009/2010 academic year is: $4,620 USD per semester.
The tuition and housing fee is due before the date of arrival. For those studying through an exchange agreement or student travel company, the fees will be due according to the home university or institution.
The tuition fee includes:
- Course Tuition (up to 7 classes)
- Airport assistance and transport (to the dormitory only) on the official arrival day
- 24 hour telephone emergency assistance provided by ECES staff
- Permanent dormitory assistance provided by Ms. Zuzana Wienerova
- Czech Intensive Course Textbook
- Charles University student ID card free of charge, which guarantees a discounted price for public transport pass, etc.
- Welcome and Closing Ceremony of the New Semester
- Two mandatory trips during orientation week incl. transport, guide, entrance fees, etc.
- Option to participate in faculty-led ECES trips (reduced cost)
- Dormitory Orientation
- Orientation of the cafeterias and computer lab
- Computer use within the university
- 2-3 afternoon or evening walking tours around Prague
- One official transcript sent by priority mail
Academic Calendars
East and Central European Studies
Prague, Czech Republic
An affiliate program at Charles University, Faculty of Arts http://www.ff.cuni.cz
Email eces@ff.cuni.cz