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CET Prague – Central European Studies, Film Production, or Jewish Studies Program
Areas of Study
The Central European Studies program is relevant to Political Science, History, and IAS.
The Film Production program is for Film and Media Studies students.
The Jewish Studies program is relevant to JINES, History, and IAS students.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | late August - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | late January - mid May | May 1 |
| Summer (Film not offered in summer) |
early June - early August | February 15 |
Eligibility
3.0 GPA. No language prerequisite. Film students must have taken at least one film production course prior to the start of the program.
WU Credits
Students are required to take five CET classes (each program has 1 required course) including an intensive language class. 15 credits are awarded per semester. Film students will take the majority of their classes at the renowned Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU). All classes for the other 2 programs will be made up of CET students only, although it may be possible to take 1 elective course at the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University or at FAMU.
Summer students take a total of three CET classes, 2 of which are required.
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, it is home to approximately 1.2 million people. Prague is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Housing
Students are housed with fellow CET students in an apartment in a Czech residential building. Each apartment has a full kitchen, and is located close to the heart of Prague and the Jewish Quarter. Students should expect to take about 20 minutes to commute to the CET center via public transportation. Film Production students have the option of living in dorms on campus, depending on availability.
Student Life
CET students take classes in the CET center, right in the heart of Prague, just steps from Wenceslas Square and Old Town. The neighborhood features excellent public transportation, countless restaurants and cafes, and numerous museums, movie theaters, and stores. The CET Center features classroom spaces, offices for the Prague staff, a small computer lab, and a library. The entire center has wifi Internet access. Service Internships are available for interested semester students.
Students may participate in community service opportunities while in Prague. Jewish Studies students also have access to the Jewish community in Prague (community center, synagogue, etc.).
The Central European and Jewish Studies programs each include a week-long traveling seminar to locations to learn more about the subject of the core course.
On-Site Support
CET staff and a resident director for each program.
Application Process
The application process differs based on the term in which you wish to study abroad and your department's approval of this program.
Semester/AY Applications - If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
Summer Applications - You must submit a completed WU Summer Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If you wish to receive major or minor credit, please ensure that this program is approved by your department and you complete the Study Plan with your Study Abroad Advisor.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* | Summer |
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direct costs |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Hillel Kieval Campus Box 1062 935-5426 Eliot 229 hkieval@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jessica Mervis Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-7695 McMillan 138 jmervis@artsci.wustl.edu Mr. Steve Shriberg (Summer) Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-9607 McMillan 138 sshriber@artsci.wustl.edu |
