Gap Year (Course)
Why Choose This Study Programme
Gap Year?
Have you just finished your high school and want to think carefuly about what college to go to? We offer you an opportunity to take a gap year. You will have a chance to:
- Study in English and live in Prague
- Take a few classes and experience university environment
- Travel and visit the most beautiful European cities such as Vienna, Budapest, or Berlin
- Volunteer and help out the community
A gap year at the CEVRO University provides students with the opportunity to experience a new culture, meet exciting students from across the globe, and learn amongst world-class professors and lecturers.
Studying at the CEVRO University will allow you to:
- Engage within small classes and interact directly with professors and fellow students
- Learn from policy experts including former ambassadors, government ministers, and renowned authors who have decades of experience in their respective fields
- Experience the wonders of one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Europe, Prague
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and forge relationships that will last a lifetime
- Explore other unique European cities and destinations such as Vienna, Budapest, or Berlin
Deadlines to Apply
The deadline to apply for the fall term is May 27th.
The deadline to apply for the spring term is December 1st.
Tuition Fee
1600 EUR per semester
Courses
All courses taught will be taught in English and are designed for students who have completed at least one year (two semesters) of their undergraduate studies. The courses cover a wide range of topics and disciplines such as political science, international relations, history and economic policy. International students are advised to sign up for about 5 courses per semester (each for 4 to 9 ECTS credits). Class sizes are small, with most class having between 10 and 20 students, with even the largest lecture classes having only 40 students or so. Professors look forward to interacting directly with students and budget a part of each class specifically for class discussion and questions.
List of Courses
doc. Ing. Božena Kadeřábková, CSc.
Living in Prague
Prague is a city where tradition meets modernity. Filled with Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, towering spires, and historic squares, Prague has been masterfully preserved over the centuries and remains a quintessential European city. However, Prague has also evolved into a hub of 21st century innovation in recent years, with its many shopping streets providing passersby with a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Visit Prague Castle to see how the Kings of Bohemia lived and spend some time in Old Town Square, often considered the gold standard of traditional European squares. There is so much to do and see in Prague and CEVRO University is located right in the heart of the city, providing easy access to all of Prague’s major sights and attractions.
Potential to Travel
Prague truly is the heart of Europe. A train or bus ride of just a few hours will transport you to other historic cities such as Vienna, Budapest, and Berlin. At the CEVRO University, opportunities abound to travel and experience the range of cultures that exist throughout Europe. CEVRO University is ready to organize a number of travel opportunities throughout the semester. However, students are also welcome to travel with friends outside of CEVRO’s pre-planned excursions. Travelling is certainly one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences a student can have while studying in Prague.
Cultural Immersion
CEVRO University attempts to give foreign students a true feel of what it is like to live and study in Prague. Students will be taking all of their classes alongside fulltime CEVRO students. Furthermore, American and other non-European students will be taking classes alongside Erasmus Programme students, who come to CEVRO from a number of different European countries for a similar semester abroad program. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to learn from renowned professors from both the Czech Republic and other Central and Eastern European countries. These professors often have an incredible range of experiences that they are eager to share their stories with students from abroad.
Eligibility
The entry requirements for exchange students are set by the student’s home university. CEVRO University expects students to have exhibited a high level of academic achievement at their home university and all students must be able to speak English fluently. Before studying at the CEVRO University, we encourage international students to have successfully finished at least one academic year at their home university. CEVRO University reserves the right to review all university academic transcripts and records of a prospective student before admitting that student to study at the CEVRO University.
Accommodation
Living in Prague is fun and relatively inexpensive. (Here is a nice page giving you an idea about living costs.) There are many options where to stay. Students of the CEVRO University may use all dorms in a pool of accommodation facilities in Prague, which is owned by Prague universities and open for all university students. Students may also wish to arrange their own housing in Prague through many commercial agencies.
CEVRO University has a partnership with Student Room Flat Agency. If you provide a reference code: CEVROSRF, you shall get 10 % discount.
CEVRO University also recommends DC Rezidence, and CZU EXTERNAL DORMITORY (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague) for students housing needs. All agencies provide all necessary housing documents needed for visa application.
Why CEVRO University?
In Prague and Český Krumlov, we offer recognized education in the fields of law, political science, international relations, economics, security, public administration and social service management.
Small Class Sizes
Option to Pay Tuition in Installments
Excellent Career Opportunities for Graduates
Study Abroad Opportunities
Practice
Benefits of Internships and Work Placements at CEVRO University
It's not uncommon for students to prove themselves so well during their internships at institutions and companies that they end up staying on as employees in partner organizations. This presents an excellent opportunity to kick-start one's professional career.
Where do internships and work placements take place?
Many of our study programs are accredited as professional programs. Therefore, mandatory internships are an integral part of the curriculum. Our students undertake internships at our contractual partners, which include most ministries, the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, numerous regional, municipal, and local authorities, the Czech Police, the Czech Army, emergency services, the Office of the President of the Republic, selected embassies, and many significant companies.