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Prague → London → Paris → Barcelona → Athens / Summer 2028

Summit Prague + Europe, Summer 2028

Study business and innovation on a multi-country summer program through Europe.

Route

Study across five European cities.

The program begins in Prague and continues through London, Paris, Barcelona, and Athens. A1 ends in Barcelona; A2 and A3 continue to Athens; B1 joins in London.

Map showing the Europe route from Prague to London, Paris, Barcelona, and Athens.

Full program · A3

May 20–June 29, 2028

Study business and innovation from Prague to Athens.

Travel through all five cities with your group and faculty. Continue your chosen course or courses throughout the program.

Dates begin with arrival in Prague. Travel days mark the end of one city stay and the start of the next.

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  1. Prague

    May 20–June 3

    June 3: fly to London

  2. London

    June 3–7

    June 7: train to Paris

  3. Paris

    June 7–12

    June 12: train to Barcelona

  4. Barcelona

    June 12–18

    June 18: fly to Athens

  5. Athens

    June 18–29

    June 29: program ends

Session options

Compare session options.

Choose the full program or a shorter session that fits your schedule. Your itinerary may require an earlier departure to arrive by the start date.

Full program · A3

May 20–June 29, 2028

Cities
Prague, London, Paris, Barcelona, Athens
Credits
3 or 6 credits
Courses
Choose one course for 3 credits or two for 6 credits
Best fit
Full program, including the complete Athens stay

Prague to Barcelona · A1

May 20–June 18, 2028

Cities
Prague, London, Paris, Barcelona
Credits
3 credits
Courses
BUS 326 — Business and Entrepreneurship in Europe
Best fit
Start in Prague and finish in Barcelona

Earlier finish · A2

May 20–June 24, 2028

Cities
Prague, London, Paris, Barcelona, Athens
Credits
3 or 6 credits
Courses
Choose one course for 3 credits or two for 6 credits
Best fit
Visit all five cities and return home earlier

London start · B1

June 4–29, 2028

Cities
London, Paris, Barcelona, Athens
Credits
3 credits
Courses
BUS 326 — Business and Entrepreneurship in Europe
Best fit
Join in London and continue through Athens

Housing and health insurance for your program are included; international airfare and personal spending are separate. Your agreed price and terms are preserved if prices later change for new applicants.

Request pricing and scholarship details for your preferred program and session.

Scholarships and payment schedules

Program highlights

What you'll study and experience.

Compare how businesses innovate, adapt, and grow across Europe.

Choose one 3-credit course or combine two courses for 6 credits in the longer sessions.

Travel with faculty and a consistent cohort through Prague, London, Paris, Barcelona, and Athens.

Europe in context

Understand Europe through several cities.

Across the session routes, students compare how national history, regional identity, EU membership, business, and public life take different forms in Prague, London, Paris, Barcelona, and Athens.

Europe program students gathered in a city square

With the group

Travel Europe with a consistent cohort

Students travel between cities as one cohort, following a shared route with scheduled classes, visits, and group travel.

Europe program students during a business-district visit

Across the route

Compare business and public life across Europe

At company and institutional visits, students examine how markets, regulation, public life, and cross-border activity differ from one city to the next.

Europe program students gathered during an institutional visit

Institutions and culture

Compare institutions, markets, and everyday life

Institutions, neighborhoods, cultural sites, and public spaces show students how markets, policy, culture, and everyday life differ across Europe.

Past Summit programs

Examples of programs Summit has run in Europe and Brazil.

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Destinations

Explore each city on the route.

Housing

Included Program Housing

Europe route cities

In-program housing is included. Summit selects options for safety, comfort, and reasonable access to classes and activities.

  • Expect shared student, university, or apartment-style housing, depending on the city.
  • Housing provides reasonable travel to classes, activities, and group meeting points.
  • Review city-by-city rooming and commute information before committing.

Europe courses

Explore business, culture, and society across Europe.

Study how businesses innovate, how people work across cultures, and how European institutions shape society. Compare these questions through classes, company visits, and travel across European cities.

Explore the courses

Earn 3 or 6 credits, depending on your session and course selection. Course availability varies by session.

Explore Europe courses

Credit transfer

Understand credit approval before you commit.

Students, parents, and academic advisors

UNYP And Home University Preapproval

University of New York in Prague, known as UNYP, is the academic host. Each student must confirm how Summit coursework transfers before relying on it for degree progress.

  1. 1 Review the course title, credits, syllabus, grading, and transcript details.
  2. 2 Share course materials with the home university advisor, registrar, study abroad office, or transfer-credit office.
  3. 3 Ask how the course may apply toward major, minor, general education, elective, or graduation requirements.
  4. 4 Keep written confirmation before relying on transfer credit.
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Faculty-led learning

Learn across the route with faculty.

Faculty prepare students for visits, cultural sites, and city observations, then use those experiences in discussions and assignments.

Student voice

What students remember.

"Really one of the best experiences of my life. It is so cool getting immersed in the different cities and making them your own. I learned how to be independent and more confident in being outside of my comfort zone. I saw amazing sites, made amazing friends and had the world's best summer."

Allegra S, Michigan State University

"I learned so much more about cross cultural communication, Europe in general, and a bit about myself than I ever expected. It was worth every penny."

Justine F, Ohio State University - Columbus

"I learned a lot about the European Union and its current issues, while also enjoying and learning about the culture in each place we visited."

Haley S, James Madison University

FAQs

How does credit transfer work for Prague-start Europe?

University of New York in Prague (UNYP) issues official transcripts directly for this program. Your home university decides whether to accept the credits and how they count toward your degree. Share course materials with your advisor or study abroad office and arrange approval before relying on those credits.

Who can apply?

Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors, and recent university graduates, are welcome. Applicants should be at least 18, be enrolled at a university or have recently graduated, and have completed at least one semester of university coursework. The minimum GPA is 2.5, or 77/100 on a 100-point scale. Applications below that threshold are reviewed individually with a reference and an explanation of the academic record.

Where will students stay?

Shared housing is included throughout the program in Europe and Brazil. Summit selects accommodation for safety, comfort, and access to classes and activities. Students receive location, rooming, and commute details before they go.

What is included in the program cost?

In-program housing and health insurance for the full program are included. Expected inclusions also cover transportation between program cities and professional or cultural visits. International airfare is separate. Ask Summit for the full cost breakdown for your program and session.

When are the Summer 2028 Prague-start Europe session options?

Full program (A3): May 20–June 29, 2028. Prague to Barcelona (A1): May 20–June 18, 2028. Earlier finish (A2): May 20–June 24, 2028. London start (B1): June 4–29, 2028.

What kind of support will students have abroad?

Summit staff travel and stay with the group, coordinate housing and travel between program cities, and provide on-site support day and night. Faculty guide coursework and academic visits. Health insurance is included for every student for the full program; staff help arrange medical care and accompany students when needed.

Should I request information or apply?

Request information if you have questions about courses, costs, housing, dates, or credit transfer. If you have chosen a program, you can start your free application. No payment is required to submit it.

Next step

Request Summit Prague + Europe program details.

Ask about sessions, courses, housing, pricing, application dates, and credit review.