Location:

Prague, Czech Republic

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Prague Summer Schools (PSS) are organized by the Center for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku – CPVP), Prague based NGO and Educational Institution accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Center for Public Policy is an independent, non-political and non-profit organization. It was established in 2003 to support social policy innovations in the Czech Republic. The Center provides platform for Czech and international experts to carry out research in various areas leading to innovative policy solutions. The aim of the CPVP is also to contribute to the international discussion of economic, social and security issues. Besides the international Summer Schools, the main activities of the Center are also focused on the preparation and implementation of various educational projects related to social integration of children and youth. (please see more on our website).

The Prague Summer Schools are seven-day academic programs designed to bring together undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds to enjoy their summer holidays in the unique academic and cultural environment. We invite you to visit our website www.praguesummerschools.org to discover the details about the upcoming programs. The website contains detailed information on academic content, guidelines to application process including on-line application, practicalities, photos and alumni feedback. The Prague's Center for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP) is pleased to announce the forthcoming Prague Summer Schools 2013 on the following topics: European Summer Institute on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels Summer School on Crime, Law and Psychology Summer School on European Union: Interests versus Culture? Summer School on China: A World Superpower - Myth or Reality? Summer School on New Development Cooperation: Breaking the Chains of Poverty Summer School on Education: The Future of School Summer School on Globalization: The End of Consumption as we Know it When? 5-12 July 2014

We do encourage students to search for outside funding to cover their programs fees and/or travel expenses. Students are encouraged to explore funding opportunities available through their home universities, non-governmental organizations and government sources, such as the Soros Foundation. Local businesses, corporations and employers are often a good source for additional scholarship help. We will be happy to provide accepted students with a letter of support for potential sponsors.

Setting Description:

Republic in order to improve the governance of public matters and resources. Prague Summer Schools (PSS) aim to contribute to international dialog on the important social and economic issues thereby bringing a large group of international students to Prague to spend one week in challenging and intensive educational environment. We founded the PSS because we believe that the exchange of views of individuals coming from different academic and cultural backgrounds based on high quality information provided during the lectures supports international understanding and may have a significant impact on the world's future.

Cost:

The program fee for early-bird applications: 680 EUR The program fee for students who submit their applications after January 31: 750 EUR This fee will cover: Tuition including complete course reading materials, student’s handbook, maps, accommodation and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), fieldtrips, and cultural and special events Students are responsible for their own travel costs, lunches and other personal expenses. You can find more information about eating out in Prague in the Acc