Direct-Enroll Program
Program Description
Whether you are visiting us for the first time online or in-person, you can rest assured you are in the right place. You are in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, which ranked the 7th most attractive city for students in the world in 2022. It was also the 7th most friendly city in the world in 2021 and we believe it to be true of this wonderful city.
Anglo-American University is proud to be in Prague and part of such a grand history! AAU provides a modern education based on the Anglo-American traditional teaching meaning a focus on teaching in small, dynamic groups, facilitating real-world experiences with seminars, internships, and project-based education to identify and satisfy individual learning needs.
| Program Dates and Deadlines: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term | Nomination Deadline | Application Deadline |
| Spring/Academic Year | October 1 | October 15 |
| Fall/Academic Year | February 15 | March 15 |
Academics:
Anglo-American University offers curriculum across multiple disciplines. Students can view AAU course offerings here .
Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad.
Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to FAU courses and how those FAU equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at AAU and their FAU equivalencies here .
Program Eligibility & Requirements
- Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduate students at the time of application
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Open to FAU students
- See Policies & Procedures page for more information
Education Abroad Advisor:
Dalila Sanchez, Coordinator
Phone number: 561-297-4827
Email:
dsanchez2022@fau.edu
Schedule an appointment: Navigate
Travel Documentation
Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details
HERE.
Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.
If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov.
Location
Life at AAU in Prague is exciting and allows students to learn indispensable life skills while immersed in a historically significant environment. You will live in vibrant neighborhoods, shop at local stores, and experience life in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Housing
Located at U Průhonu 56, in Prague 7, in a newly refurbished building, Zeitraum offers housing for AAU students and other young professionals in Prague. The building is approximately 25 minutes to the AAU campus by public transport and offers facilities equipped for comfortable student living.
Funding opportunities
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
- Students participating on may use eligible financial aid
- Please reach out to Derek Phillips, dphillips@fau.edu, or Jack Dazile, jdazile@fau.edu, for assistance with financial aid
- Program participants are eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship amongst other nationally recognized scholarships
- See additional scholarship and funding information here
- Note that financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until 2-3 weeks after the FAU drop/add period of the semester you are studying abroad
Budgetary items
These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program:
Tuition (paid to Anglo American University):
Tuition will be approximately $5,400 U.S. Dollars for Fall 2024 semester. Tuition is subject to change based on exchange rate and future semesters.
Housing:
87,000 Czech Krona for a double room or 117,000 Czech Krona for a single room (refundable deposit included in the amount)
Out of pocket expenses:
- $200 administrative fee due at time of application
- International flight
- Personal spending
- Visa expenses
- Czech health insurance
- International health insurance
Health, Safety and Travel Documentation
All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad awill provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual link the semester before your program.
1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.
International Health and Travel Insurance
All FAU students participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policy here.