BS/MS Admissions in Czech Republic
When can I start my studies in Czech Republic?
✓February/March deadlines for September start
✓Medicine: Early November applications
What do I need to get admited?
✓ Bachelor’s: High school + IELTS 6.0
✓ Competitive programs require entrance exams
Is IELTS mandatory for admission?
Not always! Exemptions if you:
✓ Studied in English (submit MOI letter)
✓ Are from an English-speaking country
How much does tuition cost?
🇨🇿 Czech Study Costs (2025)
✓ Tuition: EU students study free in Czech | English programs €1.5K–15K/year (non-EU pays more).
✓ Living Costs: €300–800/month rent + €60–150 health insurance (mandatory for non-EU).
✓ Pro Tip: Learn Czech for free tuition – *1-year prep courses available!*.
What financial support is available?
🇨🇿 Czech Scholarships (2025)
✓ Fully Funded: Czech Govt Scholarship | Visegrad Fund | Erasmus+ – apply by Feb/March!
✓ Uni Awards: Charles/Masaryk merit grants + PhD stipends (€500–1K/month).
✓ Extra Support: Housing aid & family allowances (under 26) – EU students qualify!
Is health insurance required?
🩺 Health Insurance – Czech Republic
Non-EU students: Mandatory private insurance (€60K coverage) pre-arrival, switch to public (VZP) if eligible. EU students: EHIC valid but supplementary private insurance recommended.
What is the Key Advise?
🇨🇿 Czech Student Success (2025)
✓ Housing Hustle: Apply for dorms (*€150–260/month*) 6+ months early – private flats hit €500+ in Prague!
✓ Czech Basics: Free university courses (A1-B1) – unlocks jobs, bureaucracy & cultural integration.
✓ Nature Escape: Student trains to Bohemian Switzerland (50% discount) – hike castles & sandstone towers!
What is the cost of living?
🇨🇿 Czech Student Budget (2025)
✓ Essentials: Dorms (€160–260) | Private flats €400–1K | Food €160–240 + transport pass €10 (student discount).
✓ Extras: Utilities €120–200 + fun €40–80 – *Prague 30% pricier than Brno/Olomouc!*
✓ Pro Hack: Cook with Rohlík.cz (discount groceries) + use Lítačka card for cheap transit.
What are the work opportunities and allowed working hours?
🇨🇿 Czech Work Rules (2025)
✓ EU/EEA: Unlimited work | Non-EU: 20h/week (full-time holidays) – must keep study permit valid.
✓ Top Jobs: IT (Prague/Brno), tourism (Český Krumlov), automotive (Škoda/TPCA).
✓ Post-Grad: 9-month job-search visa → Employee Card (employer sponsorship needed).
What are the minimum visa requirements?
🇨🇿 Czech Student Visa (2025)
✓ Essentials: Admission letter, passport, proof of funds (CZK 46,950+/month), health insurance (€60K+), housing contract.
✓ Extras: Visa fee (CZK 2,500), clean criminal record, medical check – *non-EU start 4+ months early!*
✓ Pro Tip: Funds must be in a Czech bank account (no foreign statements accepted) – ask for our banking guide!
