How to Apply

Online Application

Ready to apply to UPCES? You can follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete your UPCES Online Application. Please check with your study abroad office to learn about their specific application procedures.

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. There is no application fee!


 

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Step-by-step Application Instructions

Step 1: Register to begin the UPCES Application

Prospective students will first register an account on the UPCES Online Application.


Step 2: Complete the UPCES Application Form

Please fill out all relevant fields. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). These include:

• Basic personal/contact details
• Educational history
• Contact details for two references
• Language skills
• Preliminary UPCES course selection
  
   

Step 3: Write a brief statement of purpose

The statement of purpose should describe your interest in spending a semester in Prague with UPCES, particularly in relation to your academic studies (completed and future), career goals, and/or any personal interest you have in Central Europe. The statement should be 1000-1500 words.

You may submit your statement of purpose by e-mail or by international mail.


Step 4: Prepare a copy of your résumé

Applicants should submit a standard résumé with details of relevant education, work, and extracurricular experiences.

You may submit your résumé by e-mail or by international mail.


Step 5: Prepare a scan of your main passport page and a personal photo
 

• If your passport is not available when you apply, you may send a scanned copy by e-mail at a later date. For visa purposes, UPCES needs your passport information by the application deadline.
• A personal photo is required for on-site documents and visa materials. Your photo should look similar to your passport photo. You may choose to send this required photo after you receive your admission decision.

You may submit your photo and passport copy by e-mail or by international mail.

Step 6 (optional): Prepare a scan of your university transcript

You have the option to e-mail a copy of your university transcript to UPCES. Your "unofficial" transcript qualifies for UPCES admission review and a conditional admission decision. However, your official transcript also needs to be sent to UPCES (see Step 7).


Step 7: Arrange to have your official transcript sent to UPCES

All applicants should arrange to have an official transcript sent directly to UPCES. Your official transcript can be sent:

A. As a hard-copy by international mail (see mailing instructions below)
B. As an e-mail from a university staff member, or
C. Via a secure electronic transcript service (available at some universities)


Step 8: Click Submit!

Be sure to click submit once you've entered all of your required information. Please wait until you see the confirmation page. If you followed this step correctly, you will also receive a confirmation e-mail shortly.
 

Step 9: Mail or E-mail additional items

Any missing required items should be received by UPCES before the application deadline.

• To e-mail items, please send to UPCES.application@cerge-ei.cz
• To mail items, we recommend sending a Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope from your local post office to the following address:
   

Nicki Norris, UPCES Director
CERGE-EI
Politickych veznu 7
110 00 Prague 1
Czech Republic

Hard-copy Application

If you prefer to submit your application by international mail, you can download the hard-copy of the UPCES Application, print it, and submit it along with the required materials.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, or if you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact us right away at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We're here to help!
 
 

Application Deadlines
 

We encourage students to apply as early as possible, as decisions are made on a rolling basis. The semester application deadlines are as follows:
 

Meeting the application deadline is determined by the date of arrival of all digital and/or hard-copy application materials at the UPCES office in Prague.

Dates
 

Fall Semester typically runs from early September through mid-December. The Spring Semester typically runs from early February through mid-May, with a one-week semester break. Please check our academic calendar for the actual dates of each upcoming semester.

• View the Fall 2013 Calendar
   
• View the Spring 2014 Calendar