Admitted Students

Welcome to NYU in Prague! Below you'll find information on orientation, housing, living expenses, health care, insurance and more.

Housing

Students on the NYU in Prague program have four location options; they can live in one of two Vinohrady Residence Halls or in NYU-Leased apartments in the Holesovice and Nusle neighborhoods. All buildings have been recently renovated. Availability of single-occupancy rooms is extremely limited. All rooms are equipped with beds, bed linens and blankets, towel, dressers, self-standing closets, desks, and chairs. Each kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, sink, and small dishwasher. There are coin operated laundry facilities in all buildings. All have wireless internet connections.

NYU in Prague Residence Hall I
This residence hall is located about a 15-minute ride on the Tram/Metro or a 25-minute walk from the NYU Academic Center. It is in a residential area full of cafés, shopping, and restaurants. Rooms are grouped together into suites accommodating 4-8 students per suite. Most students will be assigned with roommates in double or triple-occupancy rooms (2 or 3 people per 1 bedroom) within the suite, however some assignments will be quads (4 people) for larger bedrooms, depending on overall number of students in housing. Suites share a common kitchen area with other suites on their floor (8-12 students per kitchen). There is one single-sex bathroom shared amongst suitemates and one additional bathroom. A student lounge and study room equipped with 4 computers is also located in the Residence Hall.

NYU in Prague Residence Hall II
Our newest residence hall, a fin-de-siecle neo-gothic building located on a lovely park, is about a 15-minute ride on the Tram/Metro or a 25-minute walk from the NYU Academic Center. The area is a residential area full of cafés, shopping, and restaurants, a five minute walk from Residence Hall I. Rooms are grouped together into suites accommodating 4-8 students per suite. Most students will be assigned with roommates in double or triple or quad rooms (2, 3 or 4 people per 1 bedroom) within the suite, depending on overall number of students in housing. There are either one or two single-sex bathrooms shared amongst suitemates in each suite. Each floor has a small study lounge; there are 4 computers in the building. Common kitchens are located on the ground and top floors (not in each suite).

NYU in Prague Apartments in Nusle
The Nusle apartments are located in a recently renovated early 20th century building which is a 30-minute Tram/Metro ride from the NYU Academic Center and a 20-minute walk from the Residence Hall. These apartments have spacious rooms, some with exposed-beam ceilings, and are fully furnished with modern kitchens, bathrooms and laundry facilities. Most rooms are doubles and triples. The Nusle apartments are a good choice for those who prefer more space in their rooms, and a quieter, more independent living arrangement. The apartments are a short walk from the central square of the Nusle quarter, one of Prague’s historic areas which now has a “gritty” atmosphere. A student lounge and study room equipped with 4 computers is also located in the apartments.

NYU in Prague Apartments in Holesovice
These apartments were renovated in the summer of 2005 and are located in a former ham factory (built in the 19th century). The building was painstakingly refurbished and the features large kitchens, high loft ceilings, spacious rooms, study lounges and sunrooms on the top floor as well as classrooms and a practice room for music students in the basement. This place is the roomiest of our residences, and is located in an up-and-coming neighborhood where industrial meets trendy. The apartments include suites of rooms (doubles, triples and quads), the residence can house up to 50 students. All students in the music program are housed in this apartments. Travel time from Holesovice to the Academic Center is about 25 minutes by public transportation or 40 minutes on foot. A student lounge and study room equipped with 3 computers is also located in the apartments.

Excursions

Several field trips are organized each semester to familiarize students with life outside of Prague. In nearby villages and towns, students discover the medieval architecture and musical heritage of Bohemia and Moravia. Students travel to such medieval cities as Český Krumlov and to Karlštejn Castle, built under the rule of Bohemian King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV to safeguard the Empire’s crown jewels. In Kutná Hora, students visit St. Barbara’s Cathedral, whose construction began in 1380, and the Bone Church in Sedlec. Most trips and events are covered by tuition.

Preparation

NYU offers an orientation at the Washington Square campus prior to departure. Students attend information sessions and discuss their plans with faculty, staff, and other students. Students unable to attend receive their predeparture orientation packets by mail and can contact the Study Abroad Admissions Office in New York or the Office of Student Life in Prague with questions.

Upon acceptance into the NYU Study Abroad Program you will receive a number of mailings from The Study Abroad Admissions Office in New York. These mailings include information about group flights, insurance, passports, visas and more. The mailings also include a Housing Form, a Foreign Travel Release Form, a Medical History and Release Form , a Health and Accident Insurance Coverage Form and an Arrival Form. All forms must be completed and returned to the Study Abroad Admissions Office in New York by the dates posted in the individual mailings.

Orientation in Prague

The first week of the NYU in Prague program includes intensive Czech classes, cultural programs, sightseeing and other events to welcome students and familiarize them with life in Prague. There is also a lecture series organized to provide students with an understanding of Czech history and the current political environment before classes commence.

In the past, orientation activities have included a guided tour of the Prague Castle combined with a guest talk given by President Havel’s Chief of Protocol, Miroslav Sklenar; guided tours of the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter; excursions to galleries and museums; tickets to cultural events such as concerts, operas or ballets at the renowned performance spaces of the State Opera House, The Estates Theater or the Rudolfinum.

Orientation workshops include activities such as buying student metro passes, finding ATMs and American Express locations, locating grocery stores, post offices, English-language bookstores and other practicalities.

During the orientation period, each student is invited to meet individually with the NYU in Prague Resident Director, Jiri Pehe, and with the Associate Director and Academic Advisor, Thea Favaloro.

Cultural Activities

Numerous activities are organized for students during the two-week Orientation period at the beginning of each semester. After this introduction, students may attend cultural events organized by the NYU in Prague staff and an NYU lecture series on contemporary issues in Central Europe. One can attend the ballet, opera, philharmonic, or theater for just a few dollars at Prague’s most prestigious performance spaces, such as the National Theater, the State Opera and the Estates Theater, where Mozart staged the premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787.

For this week’s cultural listings, you can refer to The Prague Post.

Living Expenses

Since students have different lifestyles, the cost of living varies widely. Students admitted to the NYU in Prague program receive detailed information about the cost of living in the city and the minimal amount needed to live there for a semester or the full academic year. The cost of several field trips, weekend excursions and local activities is covered by NYU.

Estimated Expenses for NYU in Prague
Spring 2006

1. Undergraduate Tuition $15,845*
2. Lodging $3,105 - $5,123
3. Global Travel Assistance $72
Total $19,022 - $21,040

4. Round-Trip Airfare $840
5. Meals $1,440 - $2,040
6. Miscellaneous $600
Total $2,880 - $4,920

In addition, student insurance (health and accident) is mandatory and will vary according to individual policies.

1-Undergraduate Tuition: Tuition covers 12-18 points, deposit and registration fees, and several program activities and excursions. For each point taken in excess of 18 points in a semester, there is an additional charge per point. *NYU students pay their individual school tuition, which may differ for Stern and Tisch.

2-Lodging: Housing in Prague is in residence halls. These estimated prices are based on double rooms and are subject to change. Students participating in this program are required to live in NYU housing. Costs may fluctuate with exchange rate. Single rooms, if available, cost approximately $5,123, double $4,037, triple $3,643, quad $3,105 per semester.
*NYU students pay their individual school tuition, which may differ for Stern and Tisch.

3-Global Travel Assistance: Assistance through one of the world’s largest providers of medical and security evacuation as well as general travel aid (e.g., lost document assistance). This company provides 24-hour global services with the help of our site staff to our students abroad.

5-Meals: Meals may be prepared by students in the residence hall; many students choose to dine in restaurants. Prices outside the tourist center are significantly lower and students can find very reasonably priced restaurants.

6-Miscellaneous: Costs include visa application fee, local transportation, laundry, telephone, utilities, and some independent travel. With the exception of tuition, all costs are estimated and may vary depending on each student’s budget.

Excursions/Cultural Activities: Some excursions and cultural activities are included in tuition costs.

Medical Facilities

There are a number of medical care facilities that have a full English-speaking staff and specialize in the treatment of foreigners. Some of these are the Homolka Hospital, Canadian Medical Care and the Narodni Policlinic.

There are also regular Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings held in English in Prague.

Students will be provided with more information about medical issues when they are accepted to the program.

Insurance

All students participating in NYU Study Abroad must have medical insurance that covers them while abroad in case of accident or illness. If your current policy does not cover you wile studying abroad, you must purchase a policy that will cover you in the event of accident or illness. (NYU students on the NYU Chickering Plan are covered while studying abroad.) Be sure the plan you select covers medical expenses for basic medical care, including doctors’ visits for minor illnesses.