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Prague

Dates

July 3 – July 24, 2026

Cost

$3,750 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Photography & Videography, International Affairs, Political Science, Art History, Honors

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Prague program is located in one of the most popular spots of Europe. Prague–a UNESCO World Heritage site–is justly seen as one of the most spectacular world capitals noted for its arts, music, literature, and theater. The Prague program includes a three-day trip to southern Bohemia and a one-day excursion to the Nazi concentration camp in Terezin as well as visits to various sites in Prague. Located in the “heart of Europe,” Prague provides an ideal location for further explorations. 

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hostel/Hotel style, 2-4 students per room

OrientationMandatory orientation on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Bowling Green, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Director: Dr. Zbynek Smetana  

Courses

Courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.

ART 106 History of Art Since 1300

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

A selective chronological study of the major visual arts from Gothic through modern times. Taught exclusively on sites (churches, museums, galleries, etc.), the course surveys art of the Western tradition. Emphasis is placed on understanding art within a particular historical and social context, giving students a sense of the history of ideas as well as their visual expression.

HON 300 / ART 491 Special Studies in Art History

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

Independent course work done on an individual basis under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Students are expected to propose a specific topic related to the sites, monuments (works of art), or artists available for a study in Prague.

PS 450 Topics: Authoritarian Currents in European Politics

Dr. Stephen Hess

The course will examine the legacy of authoritarian rule in the former Czechoslovakia and more global threats to liberal democracy posed by authoritarian populist parties and politicians we are witnessing throughout Europe and the world. It will also explore the ways Czech activists, thinkers, including Kafka, Havel, Benda, and others, and citizens have resisted authoritarianism during Germany’s WW2 occupation and the country’s postwar communist regime.

ART 496 Topics: Photography and Videography in Prague

Prof. Cintia Segovia Figueroa

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of fine art photography using their cellphone cameras or DSLR cameras, while exploring creative image and video making as a means of personal expression with an emphasis on digital process. By examining the basic formal/concepts foundation of photography and narrative through lab based projects, as well as participating in discussion and critiques, students will build a visual literacy for application in daily life.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

What's Included

Program Cost: $3,750 + airfare

Earn 3 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Prague

Accommodations

Daily Breakfast and some common meals

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director / Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for obtaining a passport ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$750 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,850 – $1,950

The KIIS Prague program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Prague, Czech Republic with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.

The flight to Prague is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Prague to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

Student Voices

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Description

Dates

July 3 – July 24, 2026

Cost

$3,750 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Photography & Videography, International Affairs, Political Science, Art History, Honors

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Prague program is located in one of the most popular spots of Europe. Prague–a UNESCO World Heritage site–is justly seen as one of the most spectacular world capitals noted for its arts, music, literature, and theater. The Prague program includes a three-day trip to southern Bohemia and a one-day excursion to the Nazi concentration camp in Terezin as well as visits to various sites in Prague. Located in the “heart of Europe,” Prague provides an ideal location for further explorations. 

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hostel/Hotel style, 2-4 students per room

OrientationMandatory orientation on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Bowling Green, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Director: Dr. Zbynek Smetana  

Courses

Courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.

ART 106 History of Art Since 1300

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

A selective chronological study of the major visual arts from Gothic through modern times. Taught exclusively on sites (churches, museums, galleries, etc.), the course surveys art of the Western tradition. Emphasis is placed on understanding art within a particular historical and social context, giving students a sense of the history of ideas as well as their visual expression.

HON 300 / ART 491 Special Studies in Art History

Dr. Zbynek Smetana

Independent course work done on an individual basis under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Students are expected to propose a specific topic related to the sites, monuments (works of art), or artists available for a study in Prague.

PS 450 Topics: Authoritarian Currents in European Politics

Dr. Stephen Hess

The course will examine the legacy of authoritarian rule in the former Czechoslovakia and more global threats to liberal democracy posed by authoritarian populist parties and politicians we are witnessing throughout Europe and the world. It will also explore the ways Czech activists, thinkers, including Kafka, Havel, Benda, and others, and citizens have resisted authoritarianism during Germany’s WW2 occupation and the country’s postwar communist regime.

ART 496 Topics: Photography and Videography in Prague

Prof. Cintia Segovia Figueroa

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of fine art photography using their cellphone cameras or DSLR cameras, while exploring creative image and video making as a means of personal expression with an emphasis on digital process. By examining the basic formal/concepts foundation of photography and narrative through lab based projects, as well as participating in discussion and critiques, students will build a visual literacy for application in daily life.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

What's Included

Program Cost: $3,750 + airfare

Earn 3 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Prague

Accommodations

Daily Breakfast and some common meals

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director / Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for obtaining a passport ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$750 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,850 – $1,950

The KIIS Prague program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Prague, Czech Republic with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.

The flight to Prague is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Prague to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

Student Voices

Take Your Education Further

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