Today, the Czech education system adheres to the Bologna Process. The Czech University System also boasts some of the best educational programs in Europe with an emphasis on quality, diversity, accessibility and relevance.
Depending on their education, students can choose an undergraduate, master's or doctor of Science degree. On average, an undergraduate degree program in the Czech Republic lasts from 3 to 4 years. Master's degree programs can last from 1 to 3 years (as a continuation of Bachelor's degree programs) or they can be full-fledged programs lasting from 4 to 6 years. The doctoral program can last from 3 to 4 years.
What documents are required for admission to the University?
In general, the list of documents that you need to submit for admission may vary slightly, depending on the chosen university and direction.
Among the main documents that are usually required in all universities are a motivation letter and a letter of recommendation. Universities will also require proof of completion of previous training. To meet this requirement, send the University an official transcript from your high school if you are applying for an undergraduate degree, or from a previous university if you want to earn a master's degree or higher.
If you plan to study in English, you also need to successfully pass the English proficiency test.
What is the tuition fee and who can apply for scholarships in the Czech Republic?
The structure of tuition fees in the Czech Republic is divided into program fees in the Czech language and program fees in another language. If you are fluent in Czech and would like to study in Czech, higher education in public educational institutions is free of charge. By law, Czech language programs are free for all students, regardless of their nationality.
If you wish to study in English or a language other than Czech, universities have the right to charge tuition fees. The cost varies depending on the University and program.
However, the Czech Republic has several scholarships to choose from, which are offered by the Czech government, private foundations or universities. Some of them:
- State scholarship-free training
- Accommodation scholarship for each foreigner
- Social scholarship
- Scholarship for good academic performance for foreigners
- Special Merit Scholarship: social and scientific activities
Students from non-EU/EEA countries
Depending on your country of origin, the requirements may vary, but usually citizens from non-EU countries need to apply for a visa to study at a University in the Czech Republic. In most cases, students must apply for a long-term visa to stay longer than ninety days. However, if you have been studying abroad for more than one year, you must apply for a long-term residence permit for the purpose of studying.
List of required documents for visa processing:
- Application form
- Document confirming enrollment in a University in the Czech Republic
- A passport that must be valid for at least three months after the date of your arrival from the Czech Republic. In addition, the passport must be issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two free "visa pages"
- Proof of financial resources for the stay (such as bank statements or scholarship information)
- Proof of residence
- Current international health insurance
- A copy of the certificate of non-criminal record
Please note that most documents must be translated by a Czech translator with an official stamp.
For more information about visa requirements, please follow the link.
The application and package of documents for obtaining a visa must be submitted to the embassy or Consulate of the Czech Republic.
