- Prague, Czech Republic
Founded in 1953, VSE is the leading university in the field of
management and economics in the Czech Republic with over 15,000
students. Prague, the capital and the Czech Republic's largest city,
is located on the Vltava River in central Bohemia and is home to more
than 1.2 million people. A European cultural capital, Prague is home
to excellent art galleries, concert halls, music and film festivals,
and architecture.
Students take regular university courses with students from the host
country. There is no prior language requirement, as a wide selection
of courses is taught in English. Participants earn regular UT
in-residence credit. All grades earned for the courses undertaken are
computed into the official UT-Austin GPA.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Economics
- International Relations And Gl
- Philosophy
- Advertising
- European Studies
- Legal Environment Of Business
- Russian, East European, And Eu
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Management
- Sociology
- Czech
- Government
- Marketing
- Statistics
- Developmental Studies
- International Business
- Operations Management
- Statistics And Data Sciences
2 Programs Available for PRAGUE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
Business and Central and East European Studies courses are available in English. Class offerings vary each semester. Not all classes are worth 3 credits at UT. Classes fulfill core, business, and non-business elective requirements. Fall exchange students complete their exams in December.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Czech
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- No minimum GPA; must be in good academic standing
- Completion of ACC 312 is highly recommended
- Completion of ECO & Math & STA 301 required
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
University housing is available for less than $150/month. Students may apply for university housing at the time they apply for admission as an exchange/study abroad student. Dorms are located 20 minutes from campus via the direct tram. Exchange students may also choose to live in private apartment style housing.
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 Exchange Admin fee, and regular UT tuition for their semester exchange. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and costs of living. Participants pay required emergency health insurance coverage at $19 per week. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: February 10, 2025 to May 17, 2025
- Instructional: February 17, 2025 to May 16, 2025
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2022
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2022
- Program: September 9, 2024 to December 14, 2024
- Instructional: September 16, 2024 to December 13, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2024
Application Code
150028
Program Coordinator
Joshua T Rucker
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Next Step
Learn more by attending a BBA International Programs general information session. Students must attend an information session prior to meeting with a BBA International Programs Coordinator for an advising appointment.
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Class offerings can vary each semester. Not all classes are worth 3 credits at UT. Students take 24 ECTS/12 US credits of undergrad or grad-level courses. Grad courses require foundational knowledge in GOV, IRG or related academic fields to succeed. Fall exchange students complete their exams in December; Spring in May.
Faculty
General Exchange Students can choose from courses in the Faculty of International Relations, Informatics and Statistics, or Economics. Academic culture is very independent. The majority of your grade is usually dependent on one final exam, paper, or presentation. Final exams may take place in the last week of instruction.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Czech
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA and junior standing.
- Some foundational coursework in your field of study required.
- Non-US citizens must have lived in US for 2+ years to apply for visa
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Single room university housing is available for about $460/month. Students apply for university housing at the time of acceptance from VSE as an exchange student, as is guaranteed. Dorms are located 20 minutes from campus via a direct tram line. Students opting out of the dormitory will have to show proof of housing for visa application.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 Exchange Admin fee, and regular UT tuition. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and costs of living. Student pay required emergency UT health insurance at $19 per week AND approx. $280 Czech VZP insurance. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: February 10, 2025 to June 27, 2025
- Instructional: February 17, 2025 to June 27, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2024
- Program: September 9, 2024 to December 13, 2024
- Instructional: September 10, 2024 to December 12, 2024
- Priority Deadline: March 15, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
090121
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Exchange Partner Information
Visa Information
Partner School Fact Sheet
Video
Program Dates
Brochure
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Central Europe. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.