IFSA Summer in Prague
Studying computer science? Get a completely different view of Czech culture by exploring the city’s lively tech scene with a focus on the computer games industry through IFSA Summer in Prague.
With an abundance of picturesque sights and moderate weather, there will be no shortage of Insta opportunities. Your three-week Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self class will develop your strategic and communication skills to achieve business objectives. With activities included, your time in Barcelona will be even more valuable and memorable. Gain valuable IT skills and insights with a combination of theory and practice within this program.
Fields of study
- IT & computer studies
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 $5,500 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.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2024
Host: 1 April 2024
Program Dates
Start: 24 June 2024
End: 19 July 2024
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.
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.