Pre-University Program
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Dates
- 5 July – 13 August 2027Apply by 31 March 2027
- Format
- 2 weeks of lectures
- Tuition
- €1,890Early-bird available
The program
A guided program for high-school students aged 16 and over: two weeks of lectures — 30 practitioners sharing their experience across sectors and career paths — company visits, and supervised accommodation in Prague. Discover what you want to study — before you commit to it.
Who it's for: High-school students, aged 16 and above.
- 100%practitioner-led — real companies in the room
- 850+partner companies across Europe
- 70+partner universities worldwide
How it runs
From theory to experience.
2 weeks
Practitioner-led lectures
Intensive lectures, debates and workshops taught by professionals working in the field — built around applied projects, not passive theory.
On-site
Company visits
Curated visits to host businesses turn the lecture room into the real thing — see how the work is actually done, and meet the people who do it.
Curriculum · tentative schedule
What you'll study.
Topics are delivered as applied lectures, debates and workshops, and everything builds toward a real project you present at the end of the program. The thematic blocks below are tentative — the final day-by-day schedule is published before each cohort starts.
Week 1 — Communicate & launch
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Product Launch
- Growth & Scaling
- Sales & Business Development (B2B & B2C)
- Public Sector & Governance
- Entrepreneurship & Sustainability
Week 2 — Brand & build
- Personal Branding & Networking
- Marketing
- User & Business Research
- Product Development & Design
- Intercultural Communication
- Understanding Career Paths (Freelancing)
Sectors you explore
- Entrepreneurship
- Law
- Architecture
- Medicine
- Marketing
- Banking & Finance
- Public Sector & Governance
- Art & Design
Partner companies
The network behind the program.
Partners who host and teach on the Pre-University Program program — a few of the 850+ companies in the ECCEDU network.
What's included
Everything in one fee.
- Two weeks of lectures, debates and workshops
- Weekend cultural trip, field trips and company visits
- Supervised accommodation, airport transfer and 24/7 support
- Welcome reception, meet-ups and teambuilding
- Certificate of completion and graduation ceremony
- A buddy throughout the program
- Lifetime alumni community membership
- Mentorship program
Accommodation & support
- Supervised accommodation at Student House Botič
- Airport pick-up and transfer
- 24/7 buddy support throughout the program
Tuition
Two ways to join.
15% early-bird discount until 31 December 2026.
Program fee
€1,890
2 weeks of lectures, workshops, company visits and the full cohort experience.
Apply — programA non-refundable €300 deposit secures your place and counts toward tuition. See the full pricing & refund policy for all details.
Good to know
More questions? Read the full FAQ or contact the team.
Does the Pre-University Program include a guaranteed internship?
This program is a focused lecture track and does not include an internship placement. Our field-specific summer programs do include a guaranteed four-week internship.
What are the entry requirements?
The two requirements are your motivation and B2-level English. Admission is by application, CV, a short motivation letter and a 30-minute conversation.
Are scholarships available?
A limited number of places are supported: one full scholarship and a social scholarship covering up to 50% of tuition, awarded on merit and circumstance. See the scholarships page for eligibility.
What is the refund policy?
A €300 deposit secures your place and is non-refundable. More than 90 days before the start date, tuition is refundable minus the deposit; between 90 and 60 days, 50% is refundable; within 60 days, tuition is non-refundable. Postponement and program substitution are always available.
Your place in Prague is waiting.
5 July – 13 August 2027 · applications reviewed on a rolling basis until 31 March 2027.