Online Application

Although there are application deadlines, students are accepted on a rolling basis. In order to allow time to carefully review all student application materials, an e-mail notifying the application status to Prague Winter Schools Courses (Prague Summer Schools) will be sent to applicants approximately 14 days after the application is received. Applications received by the early bird application deadline of December 15th will receive preference in admission decisions. Late applications may be considered. However, late applicants run the risk of finding the program full. All students will be informed about admissions decisions by January 15th. Participants will be selected according to the following three criteria:

1. Educational Background (Year, Grade Point Average and Area of Study)
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Level of English (if applicable)

Approximately 30 students will be admitted to every program of the Prague Winter Course (Prague Summer School). We intend to restrict the class size to ensure interactive courses and discussions. We aim to create a truly international student body. Students must be currently enrolled in a college or university or be recent graduates. The Prague Winter Schools (Prague Summer Schools) admit both undergraduate and graduate-level students. Priority will be given to students with at least some academic background related to the topics of Prague Winter Schools (Prague Summer Schools). Nevertheless, students of other academic backgrounds, but with a strong demonstrated interest in the Winter/Summer School topic, will be considered on an equal basis. Students admitted to Prague Winter Courses (Prague Summer Schools) are expected to participate fully in the program by attending all classes, guest lectures and social networking events.

UPDATED:
The Prague Winter Schools 2021 offers two Online Courses:

• Online Winter School on Crime, Law and Psychology
• Online Winter School on Development, Sustainability and Globalization

The program fee for EarlyBird applications: 300 EUR
The program fee for students who submit their applications after December 15th, 2020: 350 EUR

The individual deadlines for the receipt of payment will be stated in the official letter of acceptance. Payment plans can be arranged. The final deadline for receiving payments is January 14th, 2021.

We experienced quite a big interest in our Online Courses. To keep the quality of the online courses high, the number of spots in the CLP2021 and DSG2021 Online Courses (Winter Session)is limited. Students should submit the registration form as soon as possible, as acceptance to the course will be made on a rolling basis.

However, being the most popular PSS programs CLP and DSG Courses have been quite numerous in the last years. To keep the quality of the courses high, the number of spots in both Online Courses are limited. Students should submit the registration form as soon as possible, as acceptance to the course will be made on a rolling basis.

Prague Summer Schools 2021 (to be announced in February 2021)

The program fee for EarlyBird applications: 740 EUR
The program fee for students who submit their applications after January 31st: 790 EUR

The program fee covers:

• Tuition and reading materials
• Accommodation in double rooms for one week
• Half board which includes breakfasts, dinners and coffee breaks
• Prague public transportation tickets and maps
• Site visits, social program, and cultural and special events (e.g. boat tour on the Moldau River, tours of Prague by a local homeless and farewell dinner).

Students are responsible for their travel to Prague, lunches and personal expenses. You can find more information about eating out in Prague here.

The individual deadlines for the receipt of payment will be stated in the official letter of acceptance. Payment plans can be arranged. The final deadline for receiving payments is 1 May.

However, being quite popular PSS programs have been quite numerous in the last years. To keep the quality of the courses high, the number of spots in both Online Courses are limited. Students should submit the registration form as soon as possible, as acceptance to the course will be made on a rolling basis.

Unfortunately, as a non-profit organization, SCHOLA EMPIRICA is not able to provide students with financial aid. Nonetheless, we do encourage students to explore funding opportunities available through their home universities, non-governmental organizations and government sources. A good place to start the search is www.scholarshipportal.com.

Accepted students may ask the organizers for documents they need to support their scholarship application(s).