TRIn Czechia, students who study in Czech at public universities pay no tuition fee, whatever their nationality. English programs, however, have a fee, and medicine fees are high. For example, for 2025/2026 entry, the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University held a written exam in biology, chemistry and physics for English medicine and announced an annual fee of €24,250.
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Students who study in Czech at public universities pay no tuition fee, whichever country they come from; only administrative fees such as the application fee are charged. English programs, however, have a fee. For example, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University asks non-EU students for €7,100 a year from 2026/27.
In Czechia there is no single application form for all universities; you apply to each university separately through its own system. The entrance exam also differs by school. The Faculty of Information Technology of Czech Technical University uses the SCIO online exam or its own mathematics exam. The Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University holds the online GAP exam for some English programs.
Study in Czechia shows a basic monthly cost of €500 to €800 for a student who lives in a dormitory or a shared flat. A single room in a dormitory costs €250 to €450, and food and drink cost €150 to €230 a month. VŠE in Prague also expects €550 to €800 a month for its own students.
A non-EU student who studies full-time in an accredited program can work without getting a separate work permit. The employer reports to the regional branch of the Labour Office that you have started work. According to Study in Czechia, you can expect CZK 150 to CZK 200 an hour in student jobs; the minimum wage is CZK 134.40 an hour as of May 2026.
A non-EU student who graduates in Czechia can apply for a residence permit valid for up to 9 months to look for work or start a company. This application is made before the current permit ends. Graduates of a Czech university can enter the labour market freely and get an Employee Card in order to work.
The universities are the country's top three schools according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Examples from current fees for international students, as published on the schools' own pages.
Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), Admissions Office estimate, Prague, page last updated 18 March 2026
For a student visa, 15 times the minimum subsistence amount (existenční minimum) is shown for the first month and 2 times for each following month. This amount is currently CZK 3,130 a month. For a 12-month stay it comes to CZK 115,810 in total; ÚJOP of Charles University gives the same amount for the visa.
A month-by-month plan for 2027 entry. Official date Our suggestion
Look at ÚJOP's 2027 summer courses at Charles University: Poděbrady from 12 July to 6 August 2027, Prague from 26 July to 23 August 2027.
The 2027 application deadlines are not on the course pages yet; we suggest you email ÚJOP to ask for the dates.
Plan your accommodation: in the Poděbrady course, accommodation is not included in the fee and is paid separately; in the Prague course too, accommodation and meals are not included in the fee.
Check the payment terms for the course fee and the administrative fee; the administrative fee is not refunded for the Prague course.
Applications for a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days are made at the visa centres in Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul, Istanbul Altunizade and Izmir. We suggest you book the appointment well before the course dates.
The four-week ÚJOP Poděbrady summer course starts.
The ÚJOP Prague summer school starts.
Applications for English bachelor's programs for 2027/2028 are open at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University; the last day is 31 January 2027.
VŠE applications (application fee €100), Masaryk Faculty of Social Studies Autumn 2027 applications and Palacký Faculty of Medicine September 2027 applications open.
Choose a route for the recognition of your high school diploma: nostrification at the regional office (krajský úřad) or the university's own recognition. The legal processing time is 30 days.
Applications for the English bachelor's at the ČVUT Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) open and close on 31 March 2027. SCIO online exams: 30 January, 20 February, 20 March, 24 April 2027.
Charles Faculty of Arts entrance exams run from 1 March to 18 April 2027; results are announced by 30 April 2027 at the latest.
Last day for Autumn 2027 English bachelor's applications at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University.
Once you have the admission letter, send an appointment request by email to the Embassy in Ankara. Appointments are given in order of arrival; a study visa application is decided within 60 days.
Example: classes start in 2027/2028 at the ČVUT Faculty of Information Technology.
Choose the target master's programs; note each program's language, fee and document list.
Applications for the Fine Art and Design master's at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Brno University of Technology are open; the last day, together with the portfolio, is 28 February 2027.
VŠE 2027/2028 master's applications open; the application fee is €100.
Brno Faculty of Fine Arts master's interview (reserve day 29 March 2027).
Last day for the English master's application and reference letters at the Charles Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.
Last day to submit homework for Charles MFF Computer Science programs.
Recommended last day to submit documents at Charles MFF; the final upper limit is 30 September 2027.
After admission, send an appointment request by email to the Embassy in Ankara and document CZK 115,810 of living funds for a 12-month stay.
For 2025/2026 entry, the written exam was a multiple-choice test in biology, chemistry and physics. Then a multiple mini interview (MMI) was held, and only the score from this second stage counted for admission. The application deadline was 30 April, and the written exam was in the week of 9 to 13 June 2025.
Last checked: October 2026. Rules and amounts can change. We check the current situation together before you apply.
For those who want to learn Czech, semester, yearly and evening courses are offered in person or online.
Bachelor's programs normally last 3 to 4 years; medicine and veterinary medicine are 6-year integrated programs. There is no single central application form for all universities; you apply separately to each university's own online system, and for most programs starting in September, applications close between February and April. The First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University announced its 2025/2026 annual fee for the English medicine program as €24,250.
Master's programs usually last 1 to 3 years after the bachelor's. Applications are made directly to the institution, through the institution's own system.
The main language of higher education in Czechia is Czech; many programs are also offered in English and other foreign languages.
In Czech-language study at public higher education institutions, students of all nationalities pay no tuition fee, apart from administrative fees such as the application fee. Programs taught in a foreign language have a fee; according to DZS's 2023 publication, these fees are mostly between €0 and €6,000 per academic year.
The application for a long-term residence permit for study is made in person at the Czech embassy. The decision is given within 60 days of a complete application.
The required amount is calculated as 15 times the minimum subsistence amount (existential minimum) for the first month and 2 times for each following month. It is recommended to confirm the current amount with the Czech representation where you will apply.
Non-EU students who study in an accredited full-time program can work without a work permit; the employer must report the work to the Labour Office.
Non-EU graduates can apply for a residence permit valid for up to 9 months for job seeking or starting a business.
The academic year has two semesters: the winter semester starts in October and the summer semester in February. Each semester normally has 15 weeks of teaching, followed by an exam period.
ÚJOP, the institute of Charles University, runs three-semester preparatory programs. For programs starting in September 2027, the fee is CZK 122,330 for Humanities PROGRESS and CZK 172,420 for Medicine and Pharmacy COMPLEX. According to ÚJOP, Czech at B1 level is enough for many faculties.
Long-term visa and residence permit applications are made only at the Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul. In Ankara, the appointment is requested by email with the admission letter and a passport copy, and it is given in order of arrival. A study visa is issued for up to 12 months; the decision comes within 60 days.
15 times the minimum subsistence amount is shown for the first month and 2 times for each following month. This amount is currently CZK 3,130 a month; for a 12-month stay it comes to CZK 115,810 in total. ÚJOP of Charles University writes that this is about €5,000.
Yes, there are English-taught medicine programs. At Palacký University, applications for the September 2027 intake open on 1 November 2026. The entrance exam is online and the application fee is €80.
There are two routes: nostrification at the regional office (krajský úřad), or recognition made at admission by a university with institutional accreditation. Recognition by the university is valid only for that university and faculty. The legal time for nostrification is 30 days, and in complex cases it can extend to 60 days.
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