Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life.
The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then went on to the Brno University of Technology (VUT). The tour ended in Prague, at Charles University.
This route let them compare a classical university, a technical university and one of the oldest in Europe. Each visit had its own format: an ambassador meeting, a talk with a vice-dean or a faculty walk.
At Masaryk University, the participants met a university ambassador. The ambassador talked about the programmes on offer, from the humanities to technical fields. Applicants still choosing a field could see how many options one university offers.
The group then visited the Faculty of Economics and Administration and its lecture halls. Seeing the study spaces before applying helps you picture yourself as a student there.
At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication (FEKT), a vice-dean welcomed the participants. The vice-dean explained the admission conditions and the requirements for applicants. Graduate opportunities were also part of the talk.
The group saw laboratories with the equipment students work on. They also visited large lecture halls used for lectures for the whole year group. For those interested in technical programmes, the visit showed what studying looks like in practice.
This was not EdVista’s first visit to VUT. Our previous excursion to VUT is described separately.
Founded in 1348, Charles University is the oldest university in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest in Europe. The visit gave applicants a look at a Czech university in Prague from the inside.
An ambassador of the Faculty of Social Sciences showed the participants around. The ambassador talked about student life, clubs and the events students take part in.
Part of the conversation focused on Erasmus+. The programme lets students spend a semester or a year in another European country. They remain students of their home university during that time. Planning to study abroad for part of your degree? Ask about Erasmus+ before you apply.
The three visits showed that each university has its own faculties, spaces and way of talking to applicants. At VUT, the group saw laboratories, while at Charles University they heard about clubs and events.
Reading about a programme online and seeing a lecture hall in person give you a different understanding. A visit helps you choose a programme and decide whether it suits you. Before you decide to study in the Czech Republic, a visit like this answers many practical questions.
Just starting to plan studying in th\e Czech Republic? Make a list of faculties you want to see before applying. Programmes in Czech require a certain language level, so it is worth starting Czech courses early. Preparation for admission to Czech universities helps you choose a programme and meet the entry requirements. You can also get to know Brno before admission at a summer school in the Czech Republic.
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities. Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the […]
There is no “universal” country for studying. Each person has their own selection criteria: some students are primarily focused on the cost of education, others on a specific university or the availability of programs in English. Therefore, higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians is only one of the options, not the best choice. […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer at Masaryk University. Two current students shared their own path: Dmytro, a first-year student, and Liza, a master’s student.
Below we summarize the main points: the rules of free study, the admission route, student life and common mistakes.
Is Czech Republic tuition free for international students? Yes, if you study in Czech at a public university. Public universities apply the same conditions to all applicants regardless of citizenship. The EU portal Study in Czechia confirms that Czech-taught programs at public institutions are free for students of all nationalities.
Programs taught in English usually charge tuition, and private universities set their own fees. Fees vary by university and program. We compare the options in our article on English programs at Czech universities.
The main condition for Czech-taught programs is the language. Most programs require Czech at B2, so to study in the Czech Republic for free you need the language first. According to Oksana Stupak, some universities accept B1, but this is an exception rather than the rule.
Free higher education in the Czech Republic covers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs taught in Czech. A bachelor’s program usually takes three years and a master’s program two years. Czech Republic free education also has a time limit. Students who exceed the standard length by more than one year pay a fee for the extra time. The rule comes from the Higher Education Act.
There are three ways to get into a Czech-taught program, and Oksana Stupak described each of them at the webinar:
For the third option, universities convert your grades into the Czech five-point scale, where 1 is the highest mark. The list of programs that admit without exams usually appears in late November or early December. Combining options with and without exams gives you a backup plan.
The webinar presented the route in five steps. Our hub university in Czech Republic for international students also describes the general path.
Applications for creative programs open earlier, in September and October. If you are not admitted, some universities open a second round in July or August.
Nostrification has two forms. Internal nostrification is done by the faculty and recognizes your diploma only for that faculty. External nostrification is valid in the whole country but takes more time and may include extra exams in Czech. For external nostrification, the diploma needs an apostille or superlegalization. Read more about apostille for the Czech Republic and nostrification in the Czech Republic.
Many applicants look for real stories about free university education in the Czech Republic before they decide. Here is what the two guests of the webinar told the audience.
Dmytro studies regional development at Mendel University in Brno. He entered at 17, right after school. For nine months he studied Czech with an EdVista group. At the same time, he prepared for the TSP entrance test. Dmytro passed the B2 exam on his first attempt.
He called the fear of not understanding lectures in Czech a myth. In his words, “If you learn the language properly and take it seriously, everything is clear.”
Lectures gather about 200 students and attendance is optional. Seminars matter more, because students earn extra points there.
The hardest part at the start was finding friends. Dmytro spent his first week alone, then met other Ukrainians and later Czech classmates. Most of them are around 20, so the age gap felt strange at first. His advice for learning Czech is to switch everything around you to the language: books, series, news and even your phone. “Just patience and strength,” he summed up.
Liza came to Czechia at 19 after a teacher training college, without any Czech. She learned the language in daily life, at free courses and with a private tutor. Within three months she spoke freely and found part-time work in a shopping center.
She completed a bachelor’s degree in Czech language at the University of Ostrava. Now she studies for a master’s degree at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University. Students build their own schedules, so Liza keeps one day a week free for work. She warned about credits: if you do not collect enough credits, your studies end.
Liza lives in a dormitory in Prague and notes that Prague is more expensive than Ostrava. The ISIC student card gives discounts on transport, food and books. Living costs depend on the city and the type of housing. Our article on the cost of studying in the Czech Republic explains them in detail.
Full-time students in accredited university programs have free access to the Czech labour market. The Ministry of the Interior describes the rules for part-time work on its portal for foreigners.
Where can I find free Czech courses? Liza started with free courses for people with temporary protection, which ran in 2022. She noted that such courses vary in quality, so she added lessons with a tutor. For systematic preparation up to B2, consider our Czech courses, which lead from zero to B2.
At the end of the webinar, Oksana Stupak named the mistakes she sees most often in applicants’ families.
The first one is starting the language too late. Some parents come in May and hope to learn Czech in a few weeks. “You cannot learn Czech in a hurry,” she explained.
The second concerns documents. A translation made abroad may not be accepted, and the university can ask for a translation made in Czechia. Some faculties also request extra certificates, for example about the accreditation of your school. Without a complete set of documents, the application is rejected even after successful exams.
The third mistake is missing deadlines. “If the application deadline is 28 February, you cannot apply on 1 March,” she said. Universities communicate by email, so check your inbox regularly.
The fourth is leaving housing to the last moment. First-year students do not always get a place in a dormitory. For example, the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University houses senior students first. We collect more examples in the article on spring applicants’ mistakes.
You can watch the webinar recording on YouTube (recording in Ukrainian). To start learning Czech and preparing for entrance exams, explore our preparation for admission to Czech universities.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities. Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the […]
There is no “universal” country for studying. Each person has their own selection criteria: some students are primarily focused on the cost of education, others on a specific university or the availability of programs in English. Therefore, higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians is only one of the options, not the best choice. […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities.
Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers exactly these points. Separate pages, which we link below, describe the general admission process.
Can I study a bachelor’s degree in English in the Czech Republic for free? No. Free study applies to programs taught in Czech at public universities, regardless of nationality.
The official portal Study in Czechia confirms this. English-taught programs usually charge tuition, and each university sets its own fee. We compare the options in our article on English programs at Czech universities.
How much does it cost to study? The answer depends on the language of study, the city and your documents. We break down the expenses in the article how much does it cost to enter a Czech university.
A bachelor’s program usually takes three years. Free study has a time limit: if you exceed the standard length by more than one year, the university charges a fee. For Czech-taught programs, most universities require Czech at B2. Learning the language takes time, so plan it well before you finish school. Our article Czech to B2 for entry explains how long the path usually takes.
The timeline is the same for all applicants. Choose programs in autumn, ideally in September, October or November.
Applications usually run from November to the end of February, March or April. Entrance exams take place mostly in April and May. Creative programs accept applications earlier, in September and October. The full schedule is in our admission calendar. Our hub university in Czech Republic for international students shows the general path.
Yes, some programs admit applicants without an entrance exam. In that case, the university looks at your school grades and a Czech B2 certificate. Universities convert the grades into the Czech five-point scale, where 1 is the highest mark.
At an EdVista webinar, Oksana Stupak described three admission options. You can take an entrance exam and present a Czech certificate. Some universities accept the exam alone as proof of language. Others admit you without exams, based on grades and a B2 certificate.
According to her, the list of programs without exams usually appears in late November or early December. It changes every year, so check it as soon as universities publish it. Many applicants combine programs with and without exams to keep a backup option.
Czech students spend 13 years at school, so most of them start university at 19 or 20. School leavers from abroad are often younger. Dmytro, an EdVista student, entered Mendel University in Brno at 17, right after school. Most of his classmates are around 20, and he says the age gap felt strange only at first. Before admission, he studied Czech for nine months with an EdVista group. He passed the B2 exam on his first attempt.
A Czech university treats every student as an adult, even before the age of 18. Letters about admission, housing and the timetable go to the applicant’s email, and the applicant answers them. Families therefore agree in advance who keeps track of deadlines.
Dormitory rules depend on the faculty. Some faculties house first-year students right after enrollment, while others give priority to senior students. It makes sense to look for housing early.
Parents of a minor applicant may also need to sign documents. In the Czech Republic, a person becomes an adult at 18.
The Czech Ministry of the Interior lists parental consent among the residence permit documents for applicants under 18. This applies when you apply at an embassy. Embassies publish their own detailed rules. For example, the Czech Consulate General in Los Angeles asks for written consent from both parents. If they do not sign it at the consulate, a notary must certify their signatures.
University requirements for minors, such as signatures on the application or the dormitory contract, differ between schools. Check them on the website of your faculty before you apply.
Before moving, a school leaver deals with three more topics: entrance exams, the school diploma and the residence permit.
Czech universities assess your secondary school diploma and their own entrance exams. Each faculty sets its own requirements. Some programs use general study aptitude tests, while others hold subject exams or interviews. For example, most faculties of Masaryk University use their own TSP test. Other universities often use the OSP test by Scio.
Whether a faculty takes international results into account, such as SAT, A-levels or the IB, depends on the faculty. Check its admission page or write to the admissions office before you register for any test. This saves you from taking an exam that the faculty does not use.
A foreign school diploma is not recognized in Czechia automatically. That is why applicants go through nostrification.
The faculty carries out internal nostrification, which recognizes the diploma only for that faculty. External nostrification at the regional authority is valid in the whole country but takes more time. The authority may also set nostrification exams. Applicants who receive their diploma in summer often have time only for internal nostrification before enrollment.
For external nostrification, the diploma needs an apostille or superlegalization, depending on your country. Read more in our guides to nostrification in the Czech Republic and apostille for the Czech Republic.
Citizens of countries outside the EU who study in Czechia for more than 90 days need a long-term visa or a long-term residence permit for study. You can apply at a Czech embassy or, in some cases, at a Ministry of the Interior office in Czechia. The current list of documents is on the page about long-term residence for study.
A school leaver has to learn the language and finish school while following the deadlines of Czech universities. Our admission support to a Czech university takes the organizational part off the family.
Each applicant works with a personal coordinator. The coordinator helps choose universities, submit applications, collect documents and go through nostrification. Together you build a list with programs that require entrance exams and programs that do not. This gives the applicant a backup option. EdVista coordinators work in Czechia, so they can handle local questions on the spot. Coordinators also check whether a faculty needs extra documents from your school.
Support runs in three stages: university selection, preparation and enrollment.
Our summary of the webinar about free education in the Czech Republic shows how admission and the first months of study look in practice. Two current students and the founder of EdVista shared their experience there.
According to EdVista, 95% of its graduates entered Czech universities. Founder Oksana Stupak, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, teaches at Masaryk University.
Planning to study in the Czech Republic after school? Book a free consultation to build a preparation plan for your situation.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the […]
There is no “universal” country for studying. Each person has their own selection criteria: some students are primarily focused on the cost of education, others on a specific university or the availability of programs in English. Therefore, higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians is only one of the options, not the best choice. […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization applies instead. We also show the order in which to prepare the papers.
Most applicants to Czech-taught programs need nostrification of their secondary school diploma. For school certificates, the application goes to the regional authority, called krajský úřad. If your permanent residence is in Prague, it goes to Prague City Hall instead.
The regional authority accepts only a legalized original or an officially certified copy of a legalized diploma. In practice this means an apostille or superlegalization, depending on where the school is accredited. The authority may also set one or more nostrification exams if your curriculum differs from the Czech one.
Admission to a university is a separate step, and a Czech Republic diploma apostille is not always required there. Each university decides whether it requires an apostille or superlegalization on documents it receives. Some universities publish lists of the required forms of document verification by country. Check the list or the admission page of every university where you apply.
Before you start, make sure you have the originals of all education documents. This includes the diploma itself and any annex or transcript with the list of subjects. If the transcript shows only grades, ask your school for a version that also lists the hours for each subject.
Czechia has legal assistance treaties with a number of countries. Documents covered by such treaties usually need no further verification, only an official Czech translation.
However, the Czech Ministry of Education adopted a new interpretation of selected treaties together with two other ministries. According to it, these treaties do not cover education documents. The Czech Ministry of Education publishes the list of affected treaties on its website.
Ukraine is the clearest example. Under the new interpretation, the Czech Ukrainian treaty does not apply to school certificates. For nostrification, they must therefore carry an apostille. The Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science places apostilles on Ukrainian education documents. Since 18 March 2026, applicants can also get an apostille on some Ukrainian documents in Prague. Dokument, a Ukrainian state enterprise, provides this service through its Passport Service.
The Olomouc Region guide describes these rules in more detail.
The form of verification depends on the country where your school is accredited.
If that country is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, your diploma needs an apostille. It is issued by the competent authority of the country that issued the document. Czech authorities do not issue apostilles on foreign diplomas.
If the country is not a party to the convention, superlegalization applies. Superlegalization for the Czech Republic usually has two stages. First, the foreign ministry or another authorized office of your country verifies the document. Then the Czech embassy or consulate in that country superlegalizes it.
What countries accept apostilles? Every party to the convention accepts them from the other parties. The current list is in the Apostille Convention status table of the Hague Conference. Check your country there before you start, because the list changes.
The Czech Ministry of the Interior summarizes all three options on its page about the Legalization of Documents Issued Abroad.
Getting an apostille for use in the Czech Republic follows a similar pattern in most countries:
How can I apostille my documents? Only through the authority of the country that issued them. The same applies to a Czech Republic degree apostille on a university diploma. You may need one for a master’s program.
Can an apostille be done online? Some countries issue electronic apostilles, and the Hague Conference states that an e-Apostille should not be refused just because it is electronic. Not every country offers this option, so check with your competent authority.
Can an apostille be done in one day? Processing times depend on the country and the authority. Plan this step several months before the nostrification deadline.
Once the apostille is ready, the steps for nostrification usually go in this order:
An apostille stamp accepted in the Czech Republic does not replace nostrification. It only confirms that the document is genuine, while nostrification confirms that your education matches the Czech level. We cover deadlines and common mistakes in our guide to nostrification in the Czech Republic.
Plan the budget for these steps as well. Apostille fees, translations and certified copies add to the cost of applying. We break down these expenses in the article how much does it cost to enter a Czech university.
If you choose English-language programs, check the document requirements of each university separately. The general path for foreign applicants is described in our hub university in Czech Republic for international students.
Document rules differ between countries, universities and regional authorities. A missing apostille or the wrong type of copy can delay your application by months. Our admission support to a Czech university takes this part off your hands.
A personal coordinator checks your documents and tells you which verification your country needs. The coordinator also guides you through nostrification and helps you submit applications to the chosen universities. Support runs in three stages: university selection, preparation and enrollment.
Book a free consultation to check your documents before you start the apostille process.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities. Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the […]
There is no “universal” country for studying. Each person has their own selection criteria: some students are primarily focused on the cost of education, others on a specific university or the availability of programs in English. Therefore, higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians is only one of the options, not the best choice. […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the next meeting of a similar format.
Not only Oksana Stupak but also Vice-Rector for Internationalization Stanislav Klusáček and Vice-Rector for Studies Vlasta Sedláková welcomed the applicants interested in studying in the Czech Republic. The young people explored student life and the bachelor’s programs at FEKT.
Admission to a Czech university is a step you should carefully consider. Visiting the institution helps a lot in this: it is better to see and hear everything yourself. On the website you can learn about English-language and other educational programs, and moreover explore the admission conditions and the structure of study. However, a tour of VUT is a live communication and a completely different experience.
As part of the meeting, university representatives presented the FEKT VUT faculty, talked about its structure and the nuances of preparing for admission. The tour program included the following parts:
That is, it was not just a walk through the corridors, but a truly useful meeting. The students had an interesting time and received answers to all their questions from representatives of the faculty.
It was the live format that became the main component of the meeting. The applicants were not readers of information. They directly communicated with university representatives. This turned the usual acquaintance with information into an active dialogue. As a result, the students left without a single unclear moment.
The excursion to VUT let the students explore the educational opportunities of FEKT in detail. In particular, the applicants learned that the faculty has 11 full-time bachelor’s programs with a duration of 3 years. The main ones are as follows:
In general, the directions cover a wide range of modern electrical engineering and electronics, communication and information technologies. Therefore, such a wide choice showed young people that directions within one faculty can be different. The students learned that within FEKT there is a place for everyone who is interested, in particular, in electronics, automation, information security, semiconductors and biomedical technologies.
An important part of the excursion was obtaining information about the English-language bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering. Ukrainian applicants were told that FEKT can be considered not only in the context of studying in the Czech language. This program has two specializations: Power Systems and Automation and Electronics and Communication Technologies.
The main goal of the excursion to VUT was to present the faculty. Students also asked dozens of questions that interested them. FEKT representatives provided comprehensive answers. During the discussion, the university admission procedure was actively discussed. Young people were also very interested in the course of study and the nuances of student life.
For applicants, the discussion turned out to be no less important than the presentation. Each person present was able to clarify the points that concerned him. Obtaining the maximum amount of information turned out to be relevant for Ukrainian students. The fact is that now they need not only to choose an educational program, but also to understand the following points:
However, the meeting that took place cannot be called a substitute for obtaining up-to-date information about admission. Current requirements, deadlines and a list of documents – all this needs to be clarified directly and taking into account the chosen program. On our website you will also find a lot of useful information. In particular, you may find useful material on how to choose a university and a specialty in the Czech Republic just 9 months before admission.
A prospective student needs to compare Czech universities and understand where exactly he wants to study. At EdVista, we do everything we can to ensure that applicants can get to know Czech universities not only online, but also in person. The excursion to VUT provided an opportunity to:
An important component of the excursion was communication within the group itself. Applicants came to the meeting with different interests, expectations and questions. During the event, they heard the opinions of other participants, learned about their interests and
As the students noted, the excursion to VUT turned out to be very important for them, especially now – at the stage of comparing several educational institutions. Personal acquaintance with the faculty gave the boys and girls the opportunity to understand what questions they need to ask themselves for the final choice.
For us, excursions and other similar events are part of comprehensive support for students. The goal of EdVista is not only to prepare young people for admission. We want students to orient themselves in the Czech higher education system and consciously make a choice of university. Thanks to the event, we have understood the needs of Ukrainian applicants even better. This will help us to continue to pay maximum attention to the practical aspects of preparing young people. The support should be useful for those who plan to get an education in the Czech Republic.
EdVista is grateful to the representatives of FEKT VUT for the excursion and the opportunity to clearly show everything to applicants. We hope that there will be even more such meetings. This way, our future students will be able to get to know different universities, compare their educational programs and other features.
To sum up: the excursion to VUT was one of the important steps for the group of applicants from Ukraine. There are still many stages of preparation ahead of them. However, already now, getting to know the university environment has made the future path for students more concrete and understandable.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities. Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization […]
There is no “universal” country for studying. Each person has their own selection criteria: some students are primarily focused on the cost of education, others on a specific university or the availability of programs in English. Therefore, higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians is only one of the options, not the best choice. […]
There is no “universal” country for studying. Each person has their own selection criteria: some students are primarily focused on the cost of education, others on a specific university or the availability of programs in English. Therefore, higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians is only one of the options, not the best choice. It can be compared with other European destinations, in particular, Germany and Poland. This is what we will do: we will provide you with general information to understand the situation.
Choosing a country to study in is not just about deciding on a university. Applicants need to consider the following:
The financial component is also important. For example, a country with strong universities may be too expensive. Therefore, you should compare the cost of studying in the Czech Republic and other parts of the EU. The website of the country’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports publishes data on the Czech Republic.
In order for the choice of a country for studying abroad for Ukrainians to be justified, it is necessary to compare not individual universities and their ratings, but the conditions that will affect the life of a student. These include, in particular, the language of instruction, the cost of stay and the complexity of preparing documents. Higher education in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians in this context is the choice of many. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. More on the main thing later.
Dozens of universities offer programs in English. But it is still important to learn the local language: it will be useful for everyday life and further employment. In the Czech Republic, the opportunity to study Czech in public educational institutions for free is particularly interesting. Data from the European Education Area confirms this.
For university studies, it is not enough to understand the everyday language – Czech, German, Polish or another. A student must understand lectures, write term papers and diploma theses, and take exams. It is usually possible to learn a language at a level sufficient for university in at least 1 year or even more. The terms depend on the intensity of classes and individual perception. Therefore, it is worth doing language training in advance – while still at school, and not considering it as a stage that takes several months.
When comparing the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany, one should not only assess the complexity of the languages. It is necessary to take into account how much time the family is willing to invest in language training before the start of studies. For an applicant who quickly masters Slavic languages, the Czech Republic or Poland may be a convenient option. The advantage of Germany is the availability of English-language programs.
Many are interested in Czech universities, because language experts have the opportunity to study there for free. The situation is similar with Poland: learning Polish for Ukrainians can be free. This rule applies to foreigners who have the right to education on the same terms as Polish citizens.
Free education is also provided in Germany. In most public universities, tuition fees for bachelor’s and master’s programs are not charged. However, there may be some exceptions for people from outside the EU. Another point: students pay Semesterbeitrag. This is the name of the semester contribution for various services, self-government, etc.
When choosing a country to study, it is important to consider administrative requirements. Ukrainian applicants should find out which documents a particular country recognizes, what rules apply to foreign students there, and whether they need to confirm their previous education.
Special attention needs to be paid to nostrification. This is the procedure for officially recognizing an educational document. Universities carry out nostrification during admission to confirm a Ukrainian diploma or certificate of basic general secondary education.
When comparing the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland, we recommend checking the following points:
Visa rules can change faster than the rules for admission to educational institutions. This is especially relevant now – due to the temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU. It will be useful to find out, in particular, whether this protection can replace a student visa.
Higher education in the Czech Republic is interesting for Ukrainians who want to get a diploma from a state university and learn the language for free. The key advantages of this direction are as follows:
Studying in Europe for Ukrainians is not only about the Czech Republic. A good choice for those who do not want to travel far from Ukraine is Poland. There you can study in Polish or choose one of the many programs in English.
Germany is an option for applicants who are not afraid of a more complex language and are considering the possibility of further employment in a German-speaking environment. It is worth remembering that the rules of each federal state regarding requirements for students may differ, as well as the cost of living there.
The opportunity to study in the Czech Republic is a direction for those who want to:
To sum up: the Czech Republic is a logical option for families who are looking for a balance between geographical proximity, budget, and the quality of European education. However, this destination may not be suitable for those with a major for which there are a large number of English-language programs in other countries.
Before making a decision, read about all the nuances of applying to Czech universities and compare the Czech Republic with several alternatives. To avoid making a mistake, answer a few important questions:
Higher education in the Czech Republic is not universally the best option for Ukrainians, but it has many strengths. These include an accessible language environment, close proximity to Ukraine, and life prospects in Central Europe. So think carefully and decide where to study is best for you – with your budget, language, and future plans.
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The EdVista Czech summer school in Brno lasted from July 4 to 20, 2026. Participants studied Czech every day, met Ukrainian students of Czech universities, went on excursions in Brno, visited Masaryk University and the Technical University in Brno, and in Prague they visited Charles University. The program combined language learning with immersion in the life of a Czech student city.
This article tells how the event went, not invites you to it. A separate page of the summer school in Brno covers the format and conditions of participation. Here we share what happened each day, who the participants met, and what places they visited during their two weeks in Brno.
The EdVista team ran the school under the leadership of founder Oksana Stupak, a doctor of pedagogical sciences and lecturer at Masaryk University. The format combined classroom lessons with language practice in a real environment, so participants spoke Czech not only in class but also on the streets of the city.
EdVista Summer School is a two-week offline program for those who are learning Czech and planning to study in the Czech Republic. It combined daily language classes with a cultural program and an introduction to student life. Participants came to Brno and lived in the rhythm of the Czech city for two weeks.
Above all, the main idea of the school is immersion. Instead of learning the language only from a textbook, participants immediately apply it in the city: in cafes, on public transport, in museums and on excursions. This format speeds up the transition from theory to confident communication.
The school brought together Ukrainian students who are preparing to enter Czech universities. For many, it was their first trip to Brno and their first opportunity to see the city where they plan to study. Two weeks gave them a taste of what everyday student life in the Czech Republic is like.
In addition, the participants came from different cities in Ukraine and had different language levels. Some had just started learning Czech, while others were already preparing for the entrance exam. The group was formed so that everyone received tasks according to their level, so beginners didn’t get lost, and stronger students had more difficult exercises.
The program was designed to alternate between study and rest. Participants spent the morning in classes and the afternoon on excursions and language practice in the city. This rhythm was not tiring and gave the participants time to absorb what they had learned without overload.
The core of the program was daily Czech language training in Brno. Participants studied in classrooms with teachers, and then reinforced the material in real-life situations outside the classroom. Each day combined grammar, vocabulary, and conversational practice.
Czech-speaking teachers taught the classes, so the participants heard the live language from day one. After the lessons, they went out into the city and immediately applied what they had learned, from ordering coffee to talking to locals. This mix of theory and practice consolidated the language faster than regular courses.
Moreover, the language environment worked 24/7. The participants lived among native speakers, so Czech was heard not only in classes, but also in everyday life. This is the main advantage of the offline format over distance learning: the language cannot be turned off when you live in a Czech city.
The teachers selected the topics of the lessons according to the real situations that awaited the participants that day. Before the excursion, they analyzed the vocabulary about the city and transport, before the visit to the university, words about studies and documents. Therefore, each lesson immediately had a practical application, and did not remain an abstract theory.
At the end of each day, the participants summarized what they had learned. They recounted their impressions in Czech, and the teacher saw which topics had been mastered and which needed to be repeated. Such daily control kept the pace and prevented what had been learned from being forgotten.
Speaking practice was a prominent part of each session. Participants worked in pairs and small groups, acting out dialogues and asking each other questions. This removed the language barrier that often prevents beginners from speaking.
A separate part of the program consisted of excursions, city walks, and meetings with those who were already studying in the Czech Republic. This part combined relaxation, cultural acquaintance, and language practice in one block. The participants saw Brno and immediately spoke about it in Czech.
The participants saw the historical center of Brno, the main squares and landmarks of the city. You can learn more about them on the official Brno tourist portal. The walks gave them a feel for the atmosphere of the city, where many of them plan to study.
Each walk was also a language practice, because the guides and escorts spoke Czech. The participants listened to explanations, asked questions, and gradually got used to perceiving the language by ear at a natural pace. The walks through the city became a continuation of the classes, not just a break.
The participants saw Brno not as a tourist attraction, but as a city to live in. They saw where students study, where they relax, and what a daily route through the city looks like. This formed a realistic idea of future student life.
An important part was meeting Ukrainian students who are already studying at Czech universities. They talked about admission, study, and life in the Czech Republic from their own experience. For the school participants, it was an opportunity to hear about student life not from advertising, but from those who have already gone through this path.
Students answered practical questions about housing, dormitories, and combining studies with part-time work. Participants learned how much it costs to live in a Czech city and what a student’s day is like. This specifics turned out to be more useful than general advice, because it was about real experience.
As a result, such meetings remove the fear of moving. Applicants saw real people who were in their place a few years ago and are now confidently studying in the Czech Republic. This gave confidence to those who are still hesitant about applying.
A separate event was a field trip to the VUT University in Brno, one of the largest technical universities in the country. More information about the institution can be found on the official VUT website. The participants saw the campus from the inside and imagined themselves in the shoes of students.
The visit to the university had a practical purpose. The applicants saw how a Czech university is organized, what classrooms and spaces there are for studying. For those preparing for admission, it was a concrete reference point, not an abstract goal.
The excursion showed that entering a Czech university is an achievable goal, not a distant dream. The participants walked the same corridors that students walk through and saw the environment in which they will study. This made the preparation for admission more objective.
The trip to Prague showed the participants another side of Czech life. They saw the capital and its scale, and also visited Charles University. This event made their future studies more concrete.
Among the program events was a trip to Prague. The participants saw the capital of the Czech Republic, walked through the historic center and felt the scale of the city, which many knew only from photographs. The trip expanded their understanding of the country beyond Brno.
The one-day trip to Prague was full of activities, but it didn’t turn into a typical tourist excursion. Participants spoke Czech, navigated the city using signs, and ordered food on their own. The capital became a platform for practicing the language in real-world settings.
Prague showed the participants that Czech cities differ in rhythm and scale. After the calmer Brno, they felt the pace of the capital and understood what to choose from when entering. This helped to form a more complete picture of life in the Czech Republic.
The road between cities also became part of the experience. The participants saw how transport is arranged in the Czech Republic and how long it takes to travel between major cities. This trifle turned out to be useful for those who plan to choose a university far from their future home.
The school ended with the project “I am a student at a Czech university”. In it, participants tried on the role of a student at a Czech institution and summarized everything they had learned in two weeks. The project combined language, acquaintances and impressions of universities into one experience. The participants presented their conclusions in Czech, and this became a final test of everything they had learned in two weeks.
In two weeks, the participants not only improved their Czech, but also saw the country, the city, and the university with their own eyes. They talked to students, visited the institution, and experienced what studying in the Czech Republic looks like from the inside. This is the main result of the school, and it is difficult to obtain it in a distance learning format.
Many participants left with a clear plan of action. Some decided to improve their language skills before entering, others decided on a city and direction. Instead of a general intention to study in the Czech Republic, they received specific steps with which they will begin their preparation this year.
The Czech summer school in Brno has shown that offline immersion accelerates both language and admission decisions. For those who cannot come to Brno, there is an online intensive Czech language course that takes students from zero to B2 according to a structured program. It offers the same system of classes, only in a distance format.
The school’s experience will also be useful to those who are choosing between offline and online formats. Some participants decided to continue their studies remotely after Brno, while others will return for future offline events. Both paths lead to the same goal, and the choice depends on everyone’s capabilities.
For those who are preparing for admission, university entrance preparation, which combines language and entrance exams, is suitable. You can find out about the format of the next school on the Brno summer school page, and the impressions of the participants are collected in the reviews.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities. Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the […]
The cost of studying in the Czech Republic depends on the language and type of university: Czech is free for everyone at state universities, while foreign language studies cost from 3,000 euros per year at state institutions and from 5,000 euros per year at private ones, depending on the specialty. Living expenses add to this: in 2026 they run approximately 800 to 1,500 euros per month. Below we have broken down the full student budget: tuition fees, accommodation, food, transport and insurance, so that you can see the real amount per year.
This article calculates costs at the country level, not the cost of courses at a particular center. We combine official data and practical figures into one budget, which you can use to assess your own situation before you move. We discuss each cost item separately below, with ranges of amounts.
The cost of living in the Czech Republic is lower than in most Western European countries. This is one of the reasons why Ukrainian applicants choose Czech universities: quality education comes with moderate living costs. The main issue is not in the tariffs, but in how to plan the budget in such a way as to avoid hidden overpayments.
Tuition fees are the first item on your budget, and they depend the most on your choice. The language of the program and the type of university determine whether you pay tuition at all. Let’s look at three typical situations.
In all state universities, Czech-language programs are free for all students, regardless of citizenship. This applies to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies. Charles University, Masaryk University, Czech Technical University, and other state institutions do not charge fees for studies in Czech.
That is why language proficiency at level B2 directly affects the budget. By mastering Czech, you gain access to free education and save thousands of euros per year. An online intensive Czech language course helps you prepare for this level, which leads from zero to B2 according to a structured program.
Free tuition does not mean no costs at all. Universities may charge small administrative fees for application or document issuance. These amounts are insignificant compared to fees for English-language programs, but they are also worth considering when planning your first year.
If you choose a program in English or another foreign language, tuition becomes paid. In public universities, it costs from 3,000 euros per year, and in private ones from 5,000 euros per year, depending on the specialty. Private institutions set their own rates, and they are usually higher.
Medical, technical and business programs in English are more expensive than humanities. For example, studying to become a doctor can cost from 20,000 euros per year. Therefore, before choosing, it is worth considering whether it would be more profitable to learn Czech and enroll in a free program. For many applicants, a year of language preparation pays off in the first year of free study.
Before admission, a Ukrainian certificate or diploma must be nostrified, that is, officially recognized in the Czech Republic. The registration fee for submitting a single application is approximately 20-30 euros, and internal nostrification of a Ukrainian certificate at the faculty is another 20-30 euros. Translation of documents into Czech for nostrification costs approximately 100-150 euros.
Nostrification takes 30 to 60 days and sometimes requires additional exams. This affects not only the budget, but also the timing, so it is worth starting the procedure in advance. The admission to Czech universities page describes the procedure in more detail.
Housing is the largest item of a student’s monthly expenses. The choice between dormitories and renting has the greatest impact on the final budget. The difference between these options can be several hundred euros per month.
A dormitory is the cheapest accommodation option for a student in the Czech Republic. Public universities offer students dormitory accommodation, although the number of places is limited. In Brno, for example, dormitories start at around 350 euros per month, while in Prague a place costs from 137 to 254 euros (3,500-6,500 CZK).
The rooms are usually double, less often single, with basic furniture and a kitchen on the floor. The price mostly includes utilities, which simplifies budget planning. Students submit dormitory applications in advance through the university, because places are fewer than applicants.
Renting offers more privacy, but is more expensive. A room in a shared apartment starts at €352 (9,000 CZK), a private room starts at €469 (12,000 CZK), and a studio apartment starts at €781 (20,000 CZK) per month. The rent includes utilities, which the landlord usually does not include in the price.
Sharing a room with other students significantly reduces costs. Instead of paying the full price of an apartment, you share it with several people, and the cost per person is closer to the price of a dormitory. This is a compromise between the privacy of renting and the economy of a dormitory.
When renting, consider the one-time payments at the start. Owners usually ask for a deposit of one or two months’ rent and return it at the end. Sometimes an agency fee is added to this. These amounts are not included in the monthly budget, but you need to have them right away, so it is worth setting them aside as a separate reserve before moving in.
The city determines the level of housing costs the most. Prague is the most expensive, and rent and dorms are noticeably more expensive there. Brno is a bit cheaper, and smaller university cities like Olomouc or Ostrava offer savings of 78 to 195 euros (2,000-5,000 CZK) per month compared to Prague for similar accommodation.
When choosing a city, you are essentially choosing the level of monthly expenses. Studying in a smaller city is often not inferior in quality, but it significantly reduces the burden on the budget. For students with limited funds, this is a real way to make education more affordable.
It is also worth considering the part-time job market. In Prague, there are more vacancies and higher rates, so some students compensate for the more expensive housing with earnings. In contrast, in smaller cities, housing is cheaper, but there are fewer jobs. This balance between expenses and possible income is also included in the calculation of the real budget for the year.
Beyond housing, regular expenses for food, transport and insurance shape the budget. Together, they determine the daily budget of a student. Student expenses in the Czech Republic are predictable in this part, because most of them have fixed student tariffs. Let’s analyze each item separately.
Food costs start at around 200 euros per month, depending on how often you cook at home. Student canteens at universities are a great way to save money: a meal there costs around 3 to 6 euros, compared to 8 euros in a regular café. This is one of the main advantages of being a student.
Buying groceries from Lidl, Kaufland or Albert is cheaper than eating out at a cafe. The combination of eating out and cooking at home keeps food costs at the lower end of the range. For frugal students, this is a manageable budget item.
Lunch in a restaurant costs significantly more than in a student canteen: on average about 8 euros versus 3-6 euros per meal in the refectory. Therefore, regular meals off campus quickly increase monthly food costs, and this is where students most often exceed their planned budget.
Public transport in the Czech Republic is cheap for students. A ticket for people under 26 costs around 20 euros (500 CZK) per quarter. A single ticket for 60 minutes on any public transport in the city costs around 1 euro (30 CZK). This is one of the smallest items in a student’s budget.
A student card gives you access to discounts not only on transport, but also at cafes, museums and cinemas. The ISIC card extends these benefits to over a hundred countries. Therefore, transport is rarely a problem for your budget if you use student fares.
Non-EU students must have health insurance, and visas require it. Comprehensive commercial coverage costs from around €100 per month, depending on the duration and scope of coverage. You should not overlook this expense when planning.
Many students take out a minimum policy and then pay extra to extend coverage. Therefore, it is worth assessing the level of insurance you need right away to avoid overpaying later. It is worth checking the policy requirements with the conditions of your specific visa, as insufficient coverage will result in a refusal to extend your stay.
Mobile communication with a data package costs from 12 to 39 euros (300-1000 CZK) per month. Household expenses are added to hygiene products, clothing and small purchases, which together add up to several thousand CZK. These amounts are small, but they are worth considering.
Leisure expenses depend on your lifestyle. Cinema, concerts and cafes add from several hundred CZK per month. Student discounts significantly reduce these amounts, so active leisure does not necessarily destroy the budget.
A separate article for many students is traveling around Europe. The Czech Republic’s location in the center of the continent provides cheap access to neighboring countries by train and low-cost airlines. An approximate budget for travel starts at 400 euros, depending on the destinations and frequency, and this amount should be set aside separately from monthly living expenses.
To estimate your full budget for the year, add up your tuition fees and twelve months of living expenses. For studying Czech at a state university, the fees are zero, so living expenses make up the entire budget. At 800-1500 euros per month, a year comes out to around 9600 to 18,000 euros.
If you choose an English-language program, this amount is added to the tuition fee of 3,000 euros per year at a public university or 5,000 euros at a private one. Together with accommodation, the total increases accordingly. Therefore, the language of instruction is the main lever that determines the total cost of the year.
Students from outside the EU must prove that they have sufficient funds to cover their living expenses for a long-term visa. The amount is approximately 115,810 CZK per academic year and is calculated from the essential minimum of 3,130 CZK per month. This figure is reviewed periodically, so it is worth checking the current rate before applying. You need to show funds before you get a visa, so it is worth planning ahead.
Real savings come from preparing for admission and knowing the language. Mastering Czech opens up access to free education, and a smart choice of city reduces living costs. Preparing for university admission, which combines language and entrance exams, helps you prepare systematically.
Choosing the right university and major also affects your budget and timeline. This choice is explained step by step on the page How to Choose a University and Major in the Czech Republic, and a general plan for preparing for admission is described in the article How to Prepare for Admission to the Czech Republic in 2026. Together, these steps give you control over the amount you spend on your studies and living expenses.
By calculating all the budget items together, you will understand how much studying in the Czech Republic costs in your case. You can check official data on living expenses on the Czech Republic admission portal, and financial requirements for a visa are described on the official portal of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This will allow you to plan your studies and relocation consciously, based on specific figures, rather than approximate estimates.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
A bachelor degree in the Czech Republic is open to school leavers from any country. In Czech, it is tuition free at public universities. Applying straight after school has its own features. Many applicants are 17 or 18, receive their school diploma only in summer and make some decisions together with parents. This article covers […]
An apostille for the Czech Republic confirms that a foreign school diploma is genuine, so Czech authorities can accept it. International applicants need it mainly for nostrification, the official recognition of foreign education in Czechia. Universities set their own rules for admission documents. Below we explain when your diploma needs an apostille and when superlegalization […]
On July 14, 2026, an excursion to VUT (Brno University of Technology) took place. A group of applicants from Ukraine visited the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies, located at: Technická 3058/10. Oksana Stupak, the founder of EdVista, organized the visit. Read the report about this event below. You may want to join the […]
A change of major at a university in the Czech Republic is possible, but it rarely happens automatically: in most cases, it is a new application for a different program with recognition of some of the credits already taken. There is no single nationwide transfer procedure, as each university decides for itself. Therefore, the most important step is taken before admission, when you choose your major. Below, we explain how to choose a major consciously and what to do if you later need to change it.
This article helps you navigate the logic of choice and change. It does not replace a detailed analysis of the criteria for choosing a university, but shows the general picture: how to think at the admission stage and what options are available later. Next, we will consider choosing a specialty before admission, changing during study, and transferring between programs.
Choosing a major is a decision that affects several years of study and subsequent work. Ukrainian applicants often choose a major in a hurry, and then look for ways to change it. A calm choice at the start saves time, money, and nerves later.
The question of how to choose a major at a university in the Czech Republic is based on several guidelines that should be weighed together. There is no universal rule, but there are factors that reduce the risk of error. Let’s consider the three main ones: interests, job prospects, and language of instruction.
The most reliable guide is a combination of interest and strong school subjects. If the subject comes easily to you and does not bore you, the chance of successfully completing the program is higher. A specialty chosen solely for its prestige often leads to disappointment and a desire to change direction.
It’s worth honestly assessing what tasks you enjoy in practice, not in theory. A person who likes to solve problems and a person who likes to write texts need different programs. This basic comparison will eliminate many obviously unsuccessful options at the start. The sooner you do it, the less risk you have of looking for ways to change direction later.
It is useful to talk to students in your chosen major or review the program syllabi. They show you what subjects to expect in the first years. Often, it is the discrepancy between the idea of the specialty and its real content that pushes students to change majors after the first semester.
The second benchmark is the demand on the labor market. Technical, IT and medical fields in the Czech Republic are in steady demand, but require a strong base. Humanities specialties provide a wider choice, but competition for jobs in them is higher.
When assessing prospects, look not only at current demand, but also at whether this job interests you in the long term. A popular specialty that doesn’t suit you will become a burden over time. A balance between demand and your own interest is a smart choice.
Also, consider that the labor market changes over the years of study. Instead of a narrow forecast for today, it is worth looking at areas that provide flexible skills. Such specialties leave room for maneuver, even if a specific industry transforms over time.
The third factor is the language of the program. Education in Czech at state universities is free, so knowledge of the language at the B2 level directly expands the choice of specialties. English-language programs are available, but usually have a fee.
Language also affects future employment in the Czech Republic, where most employers expect Czech. Therefore, choosing the language of instruction is not only a matter of comfort, but also a strategic decision that determines both the available specialties and further opportunities on the labor market. A detailed analysis of the criteria for choosing a direction and institution is collected on the page how to choose a university and specialty in the Czech Republic.
A change of major at a university in the Czech Republic while studying is a real, but not instant, procedure. Czech universities are independent, and each sets its own rules for transferring and recognizing subjects. This means that there is no universal scheme for all institutions.
In practice, a change of major at a university in the Czech Republic is most often done as a new application for a different program. You submit documents for the desired major, and the university decides which of the courses you have already taken to recognize. Recognition is done through the ECTS credit system, which allows you to transfer courses that are similar in content.
It is important to understand that only courses from accredited programs are recognized. The National Accreditation Office maintains a register of accredited programs, and it is accreditation that ensures that your credits count. If the programs are similar in content, some of the courses will be credited, and you will continue your studies without having to repeat them completely.
When the new specialty is significantly different from the previous one, it will not be possible to recognize much. In this case, you will have to start closer to the first year. Therefore, changing related areas is easier than moving to a completely different field.
There is another aspect for foreign students. Studying in the Czech Republic is related to a residence permit, so a long break or a change of institution may affect your residence status. This should be agreed in advance so that changing your major does not create problems with your visa or residence permit.
Transferring to another major or institution is subject to the internal rules of a particular university. The general logic is similar, but the details differ. Let’s consider three typical situations separately.
Transferring to another major within the same university is usually the easiest. The institution knows your grades, and related faculties often have common core subjects. The application is submitted to the faculty’s academic department, and the decision is made by the dean.
Some of the courses you take are recognized for credit, so you don’t lose all the progress you’ve made. The closer the programs are, the more courses will be credited. This is the least risky option for changing majors.
Before applying, it is worth talking to the academic department and finding out exactly how many credits they will recognize. This way you will understand in advance which course you will be placed on and how many subjects you will have to take. This conversation often changes the decision: the student sees the real amount of work and weighs whether the change is worth the effort.
Changing universities in the Czech Republic is more difficult because the new institution evaluates your previous program from scratch. It only recognizes those subjects that match in content and were taken in an accredited program. The rest of the courses will have to be taken additionally.
An individual curriculum helps here, according to which you select uncredited subjects from lower courses. This format allows you to flexibly fit into the desired semester. The conditions for submitting documents should be clarified directly at the chosen university.
Consider the financial side separately. There is no fee for studying Czech at a state university, but changing institutions can mean an extra year and associated living expenses. Therefore, transferring between universities should be weighed not only in terms of academic but also budgetary implications.
The transfer deadlines are tied to the admission campaign, which usually lasts from late February to March. Transcripts with grades and syllabi of completed courses are required for recognition of subjects. These documents describe the content of the studies and provide the basis for credit transfer.
It is a good idea to keep your syllabi from the first semester, as it is more difficult to restore them later. If you are translating documents into Czech, factor the translation time into your overall schedule. Applications for course recognition can be submitted to many institutions throughout the academic year, but the semester-specific nature of your course determines when you will start classes.
Missing the deadline postpones the transition for a year, so documents are prepared in advance. The application procedure and admission requirements are described on the admission page to Czech universities. A package of documents collected and translated in advance significantly simplifies the procedure and reduces the risk of missing the deadline.
The main rule is not to rush into the application process. The time spent on choosing is worth it, because changing direction later is more expensive than making a calm decision at the start. Before applying, it is worth weighing your interests, market demand, and language of instruction together, not separately.
The second important point is preparation. A strong base in core subjects and language at the B2 level expands the choice and reduces the risk of expulsion. Preparation for university entrance, which combines language and core disciplines, helps to prepare systematically.
The third is a realistic assessment of your own strengths. A prestigious but overwhelming program is more likely to lead to a change of direction than a more modest one that is appropriate for your level. It is better to choose a specialty that you will complete than one that you will have to abandon.
It is also useful to set aside time for adaptation. The first semester in a new country and a new language is more difficult than expected, so you should not draw conclusions about the specialty in the first few weeks. Often, difficulties are not related to the choice of direction, but to getting used to the study format, and the situation evens out in a few months.
If you do need a change of major at a university in the Czech Republic, do so through the university’s official channels and don’t miss the deadlines. The admissions process and useful details are available on the Czech university admissions page. You can check the official application rules and the list of programs on the Czech Republic admissions portal, and check the accreditation of a specific program on the website of the National Accreditation Office. This way, you can make a decision based on facts, not assumptions.
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How much does it cost to enter a Czech university in 2026: on your own, it costs approximately 500 to 1,500 euros. With EdVista support, it starts at 1,000 euros. The difference depends on how many stages you take on: nostrification, translations, registration fees, language exam and visa costs. Below, we break down each cost item separately so you can see what the budget consists of and where you can really save.
This article does not repeat our pages on preparation and support. Here we are talking only about money: we break down the cost for each item included in the independent path and what the agency takes on. This way you can calculate your own budget even before submitting documents.
Admission to a Czech university for Ukrainians consists of several paid stages. Some of them are state fees with fixed rates, some are services of translators and language centers, and some are visa and accommodation costs during the admission campaign. We will analyze each of these blocks with figures.
This question does not have a single answer for everyone. The amount depends on the number of applications, the need for in-person exams, and whether you prepare the documents yourself. Therefore, below we give not one figure, but a structure according to which everyone calculates their own case.
The cost of admission is the sum of several independent payments. You pay them at different times and to different recipients, so it is important to see the full picture in advance. The total budget is formed by nostrification, registration fees, language exam, translations and visa and living expenses.
Nostrification is the recognition of your Ukrainian education document in the Czech Republic. Without it, you will not be able to apply to a university. The application is submitted to the regional government at the place of residence, and in Prague to the magistrate. The administrative fee is about 1,000 crowns, or approximately 40 euros.
To this amount are added the costs of apostille and translations, which we will talk about below. If the regional government appoints nostrification exams, there are costs for preparing for them. It is at this stage that many underestimate the budget, because they only count the state fee.
The university charges a registration fee for each submitted application. Its maximum amount is set by the state and for 2025 it does not exceed 800-900 CZK per application, that is, about 30-35 euros. The exact amount is set by each university individually.
Applicants usually apply to multiple programs or faculties to increase their chances. If you apply to five, the application fee will be around 170 euros. This is a predictable expense that is easy to calculate in advance.
To study in Czech, you need a confirmed level, usually B2. This requires either a certificate or passing a university entrance language exam. The cost of the certification exam is approximately 100-200 euros (2,500-5,000 CZK), depending on the center and level.
The main expense here is not the exam itself, but the preparation for it. It is difficult to bring the language from zero to B2 on your own, so most applicants take courses. The price of preparation forms the main difference between independent and accompanied admission.
All Ukrainian documents must be translated into Czech and certified by a court translator. Translation of a certificate, grade supplement, certificates and passport is paid separately for each page. The total translation usually ranges from 100 to 250 euros, depending on the volume.
Translations are accompanied by an apostille, which is placed on original documents in Ukraine. This is a state service with its own tariff. Mistakes at this stage often force documents to be translated again, which doubles the costs.
If the entrance exams or nostrification tests are taken in person, a visa and accommodation in the Czech Republic for this period are required. The consular fee for a student visa and travel and accommodation costs form a separate budget block. Accommodation for several weeks of the entrance campaign costs from several hundred euros.
This block is easy to ignore because it is not directly related to the documents. However, for those taking exams in person, it is a real and often large part of the cost.
Independent entry into the Czech Republic is cheaper in terms of direct payments, but more expensive in terms of time and risks. If you add up only state fees and translations, the minimum budget comes out to be in the range of 500 to 800 euros, not including language preparation.
That amount sounds attractive when everything goes according to plan. But it doesn’t take into account the cost of errors, resubmissions, and wasted time. Below, we show you exactly what you’re paying for and where the hidden costs add up.
When calculating your own budget, it is important to add not only money, but also hours to study procedures. You yourself search for current requirements, check the deadlines of each faculty and translate official explanations into Czech. For someone without experience working with Czech bureaucracy, this is a separate burden that is easy to underestimate at the start.
When applying independently, you personally go through each stage. You apply for nostrification, follow deadlines, prepare translations, choose universities, and submit documents in the correct format. Each institution has its own requirements, and non-compliance leads to rejection.
You will prepare separately for the language exam and for the nostrification tests, if they are assigned. This requires an understanding of the Czech education system and fluent orientation in documents in the Czech language. For most applicants, this is the most difficult part.
The main risk is missing a deadline. The admissions campaign has strict deadlines, and one mistake with the date delays admission for a whole year. The second risk is incorrectly completed documents that are returned for revision.
Another risk concerns the choice of university for diploma validation. If the program does not match, additional exams are assigned or the application is rejected. As a result, savings at the start turn into additional costs and another year of waiting.
Admission support is a service in which the agency guides you through all stages from nostrification to enrollment. The cost of EdVista admission support ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 euros, depending on the content: visa, dormitory, search for training courses, and other components. For minors, there is a separate support format for 100 euros per month.
For this amount, you get control of deadlines, verification of documents, selection of universities and preparation for admission procedures. The curator knows the requirements of Czech institutions and does not allow you to miss the deadline or submit an incomplete package. This removes the main risks of an independent path.
The savings here are not in the state fees, which are the same for everyone, but in the cost of mistakes. One lost year costs more than support, if you count accommodation, repeated fees and a delayed start of studies. More details about what is included in the service are described on the university admission support page.
When you compare the independent path and support, look not only at the amount of checks. The probability of reaching enrollment on the first attempt is more important. This is where the real price of the issue appears. Support does not make the state fee lower, but it increases the chance of passing all stages on time and without repetitions. For applicants who are entering for the first time and do not speak Czech, this difference often turns out to be decisive.
EdVista also offers entrance preparation, which combines language and entrance exams. Its terms and format are described on the university entrance preparation page.
To estimate your own expenses, put all the items into one list. Take nostrification, registration fees for the required number of applications, translations, apostille, language exam and, if necessary, a visa with residence. The sum of these items is your minimum budget.
Then add the cost of language preparation, because without a B2 level, admission is impossible. This is the point that has the greatest impact on the result. If you choose support, add its cost, but subtract the risk of a lost year that support eliminates.
For an accurate calculation, it is convenient to make a table with two columns: independently and with support. This way you will see where the difference is in direct payments and where in probable losses. A step-by-step preparation plan with deadlines is described on the page How to prepare for entry into the Czech Republic 2026.
In addition to the obvious fees, there are costs that are rarely budgeted for in advance, such as re-translations due to errors, additional registration fees when applying to multiple programs, and fees for retaking nostrification exams.
This also includes travel costs to the Czech Republic for eye procedures, medical insurance for the duration of the stay, and living expenses during the admission campaign. It is also worth considering the nostrification of the diploma supplement if the university requires a detailed breakdown of subjects and hours.
Special attention should be paid to insurance. Health insurance is required for the duration of your stay in the Czech Republic for admission procedures, and its cost depends on the duration and coverage. Applicants often take out a minimum policy and then pay extra for an extension when the stay is prolonged due to additional exams or waiting for a decision.
These items are small individually, but together they add several hundred euros to the budget. It is because of them that the actual cost of self-admission often turns out to be higher than the initial calculations. Therefore, it is worth making a reserve for unforeseen payments in the calculation, and not focusing only on the minimum tariffs.
Payments are spread over time, which affects budget planning. Apostille and translations are paid first, in Ukraine, before submitting documents. Nostrification fee is paid when submitting an application to the regional government or magistrate.
Registration fees for applications are due during the admission campaign, usually from February to April. The language exam is paid for before taking it, and visa and living expenses arise when physical presence in the Czech Republic is required. The exact deadlines for each university should be checked on the official admission portal.
Understanding this schedule helps you not to keep the entire amount at once, but to distribute the costs in stages. To check the official requirements and deadlines, use the Czech University Admissions Portal and the Guide to Recognition of Foreign Education.
By calculating all the points, you will get the real cost of entry for your case. This will allow you to consciously choose between an independent path and support, based on numbers, not general impressions.
Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life. Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then […]
Free education in the Czech Republic for international students is available in Czech-taught programs at public universities. On 15 October 2026, EdVista hosted a webinar for applicants called “Studying at a Czech university: step-by-step admission plan and students’ experience”. EdVista founder Oksana Stupak led it. She is a Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and a lecturer […]
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