IFSA Summer in Prague
Take advantage of summer to build valuable skills for developing web applications or engaging customers through digital marketing in a captivating city with a jumping tech scene. IFSA Summer in Prague.
As you gain knowledge and credits, you’ll wonder at some of Europe’s most distinctive architecture—and the unique social and political forces that shaped it. Plus, venture into the countryside to see how Czechs make the most of its natural beauty. With prices that are more affordable than in much of Europe, it’s easy to make the most of your time in enchanting Prague.
Fields of study
- Digital Marketing and E-Commerce (Session 2 Class)
For more detailed information regarding the course available, visit the host university website.
Credit equivalent
3 US credits = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units following successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the IFSA webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and IFSA's entry requirements.
If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs and funding
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The program fee is $7475 AUD and includes tuition, excursions and accommodation.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university's website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program fee. Students will stay in a single or shared room in a fully furnished apartment in Barcelona. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university's website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 1 April 2025
Program Dates
Start: 21 June 2025
End: 27 July 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduate students may participate as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.