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To apply for a study programme, you first need to select a specific university that offers your desired study programme and then apply directly to the university, respecting its application process.
For information on available study programmes, please use our portal where you can discover the range of study programmes offered by Czech universities.
You can find a step-by-step guide that will help you in getting started with your application at our website.
Please note that universities are independent bodies and each university sets its own application requirements and deadlines.
For information on available study programmes, please use our portal where you can discover the range of study programmes offered by Czech universities. Just insert the keyword of interest (e.g. medicine, business...) in the search field and/or select the study field of interest and browse through the options. You can specify the city, institution, level of study, tuition fee, duration or language to find the programme that fits you the best.
Choose your desired study programme and then apply directly to the university through a link to their website or contact the relevant person to their email for obtaining more details. Please note that universities are independent bodies and each university sets its own application requirements and deadlines.
There are many study programmes and courses taught in English or in another foreign language. You can search for the most suitable study programme for you based on the university or programme. Once you choose the university and a study programme please contact directly the admission department of the chosen university for more information or consult their webpages.
In terms of the founder, higher education institutions can be public, state, and private. The public and private higher education institutions come under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, while state institutions (the University of Defence and Police Academy) are legally established under the control of the relevant ministries.
In terms of the study programmes they offer, higher education institutions may be non-university and university type. Non-university institutions offer mainly Bachelor’s study programmes. They can also offer Master’s programmes, but not Doctoral programmes. Universities may offer all types of study programmes and carry out associated scholarly, research, developmental, artistic, or other creative activities.
There is no maximum age limit for studying at a Czech university.
One of the main conditions for studying at a university in a bachelor's or master's program is a completed secondary education with a GCSE or the equivalent of this education from abroad. In Czechia, the standard time required to complete secondary education is 13 years, it is possible to accept also 12 years, exceptionally 11 years, but the number of studied hours and subjects must be met for the appropriate nostrification to be granted. This can often be a problem. The age of the majority of those interested in studying is also necessary for several legal acts, whether property, civil, or criminal. For example, a minor applicant cannot sign an accommodation contract in the dormitories or rent an apartment himself. At the same time, students at technical universities often work with relatively expensive technology, and faculties often do not want students under the age of 18 to take responsibility for such expensive devices. In such cases, it depends mainly on the internal regulations of individual universities.
If you are under the age of 18 and considering enrolling in one of the Czech universities, we recommend that you contact the study department of the relevant faculty to see if you are subject to any restrictions in connection with your younger age.
By law, higher education at public and state institutions is free of charge for citizens of all nationalities, with the following exceptions:
- fees for administration of admission proceedings;
- fees for extending the duration of study beyond a set limit;
- fees for study in a foreign language.
Private institutions of higher education can fix their own fees. Find detailed information here.
See the list of available scholarships. We recommend you to have a look at the Government Scholarships and Erasmus Mundus Scholarships especially.
Sure, you can! The process depends on where you come from, and if you are a full-time student or a graduate. Many students work and study at the same time. Having a part-time job or summer work is very common in Czechia. See our website for details.
If you want to study at university in Czechia, you need to have your previous completed study recognized by the Czech recognition authority. The process of recognition of education attained differs according to the level of education which you need to have recognized. Read more.
In the case of recognition of elementary, secondary or higher (not university) education (“nostrification”), you can find the instructions here. In the case of recognition of university education (“recognition of higher education and qualification”), you can find the instructions here.
It depends on the study programme and it differs from university to university. For detailed information contact the university of your choice directly.
Students who want to study full-time should apply directly to the higher education institution of their choice. Students may apply for several study programmes at various institutions and faculties. The deadline for submitting applications is usually the end of February or March. Most higher education institutions offer the option of filing an application in electronic form. The date, content and form of the admission procedures are decided upon by the dean of the faculty or the rector of the higher education institution. For more information visit our website.
There doesn't exist one uniform application form for all the Czech universities. Students who want to study full-time should apply directly to the higher education institution of their choice as each university can set its own admission requirements. Students may apply for several study programmes at various institutions and faculties. For more information visit our website
Each university accepts its applications separately. Each university has its own application forms which can be found on their websites.
Our website provides general information about entry formalities where you can check out whether you need a visa to enter the country. You can find detailed information about different types of visa and relevant procedures on the websites of the Czech Ministry of the Interior or the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Unfortunately, it is not within our competence to expedite the visa issuance / appointment process. Long-term visa and residence permits processing is solely under the authority of our Embassies abroad and the Czech Ministry of the Interior which follow a rigorous process.
Higher education at public and state institutions is free of charge for citizens of all nationalities if the study in Czech. However, some fees might be requested: fees for administration of admission proceedings, fees for extending the duration of study beyond a set limit and fees for studying in a foreign language. Private institutions of higher education can fix their own fees.
First, check if you are eligible for any of the scholarships on offer. Another option is to learn Czech first, as you can then apply for Czech-language study programme, which are free at public universities.
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The majority of universities have their own dormitories or you can find your own or shared apartment. We provide some tips for accommodation search here.
You can get general information regarding medical care and insurance on our website.