2. Study in the Czech Republic
• initiative of the Centre for International Cooperation in
Education (www.dzs.cz), which operates under the
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (www.msmt.cz)
• aims: to introduce the offer of higher education in Czech
Republic to international students and to support Czech
universities in their international activities
• activities: website, interactive finder of study
programmes, Facebook page, YouTube channel,
participation in fairs abroad and webinars, publications
and brochures, cooperation with Czech universities,
Embassies and Czech Centres
3. Facts about the Czech Republic
• borders with: Germany, Poland,
Austria, Slovakia area: 78,866 sq km
• population: 10,6 million
• EU member state since 2004, but own
currency (Czech crown / CZK)
• capital: Praha (Prague)
• climate: seasonal variations (warm
summers, chilly autumns and cold
winters)
• convenient location in the middle of
Europe
• 6th safest country in the world
4. Cultural experience and fascinating history
• rich cultural heritage (12 UNESCO protected heritage sites)
• you can visit and enjoy fairy-tales castles and chateaux,
world famous spas, national parks, historical cities and
villages, cultural festivals and events …
6. Long tradition of quality education
• high quality education and research has a long tradition
(especially in Sciences, Engineering and Medicine)
• Charles University in Prague was founded in 1348 and is
the oldest university in the Central Europe
• quality assurance of higher education institutions
belongs to the main priorities of the Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sports
7. Diverse range of programmes
• 68 higher education institutions
offering all fields of study
• traditional as well as newly
emerging disciplines
• no tuition fees for studies in Czech
language at public and state
universities
• growing number of degree
programmes in foreign languages:
about 1000 in English and some in
German, French, and Russian
8. Offer for international students
• over 42 000 foreign students enrolled at higher education
institutions in the Czech Republic
• students can complete their degree in the Czech Republic
(available study programmes in foreign languages,
scholarship opportunities)
• students can also come for short study visits (available
within international activities of universities, e.g. Erasmus+
programme, summer schools)
9. Lower costs of living
• living costs are considered to be affordable
• average living costs of students range from
350-750 USD/month, incl. meals, accommodation, public
transport and culture
• cheaper accommodation at dormitories, discounts with
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
11. International students in CR
Czech higher education institutions:
• 326 909 students in total, 42 220 foreign students
• 13% out of total number of students
• 85% at public universities, 15% at private universities
• 89% in daily form of study
11% in distance/combined form of study
School Year structure:
•usually begins during September or early October
•divided into winter and summer semesters
•exam periods one month after each semester
•holidays from July to September
12. International students in CR
Foreign students
come from:
1. Slovakia
2. Russia
3. Ukraine
4. Kazachstan
5. Vietnam
6. Belarus
7. Germany
8. UK
9. Portugal
10. India
13. International students in CR
Fields of study of foreign students:
Fields
of study
Number
of foreign
students
15. Czech higher education institutions
• 68 higher education institutions:
• 26 public
• 2 state
• Police Academy - under the control of Ministry of Interior
• University of Defence - under the control of Ministry of Defence
• 40 private
• must have an approval of the Ministry of Education and Sports
• focus of institutions:
• university types - may offer all types of degree programmes
• non-university types - providing mainly Bachelor´s degree
programmes
• details about each institution at www.studyin.cz,
including contacts for international students
16. Degree structure
B a c h e l o r ’ s d e g r e e p r o g r a m m e
• first cycle of higher education (3 to 4 years)
• 59% of students
• focused on preparing students for future employment or for
continuation in Master’s degree programmes
M a s t e r ’ s d e g r e e p r o g r a m m e
• following after Bachelor’s degree programme (1 to 3 years);
25% of students
• or not structured (long) Master’s programme (4 to 6 years);
10% of students
• focused on theoretical knowledge, its application and on the
development of creative skills
D o c t o r a l d e g r e e p r o g r a m m e :
• 3 to 4 years; highest level of higher education
• focused on scientific research and independent creative activities,
designed for Master’s degree holders
• 7% of students
17. Accreditation of degree programmes
• degree programmes must be accredited by the National
Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education
• accreditation is awarded to
• particular degree programme/programmes or
• whole higher education institution
• profile of the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programme
• professionally oriented - emphasis on mastering
practical skills
• academically oriented - emphasis on acquiring
theoretical knowledge
18. Tuition fees
• programmes in Czech language at public and state
universities can be studied for free both by the EU and
non-EU citizens
• programmes in foreign languages or studies at private
colleges are charged fees
• cca 1 000 study programmes in English at all degree levels
• programmes available also in Russian, German, French,
Italian
• tuition fees: 5 000 USD/year average (amount depends
on institution and study programme)
20. Degree programmes in Czech
• programmes in Czech language at public and state
universities can be studied for free both by the EU and non-EU
citizens
• some universities offer preparatory courses that can help
you master the language or prepare you for university studies
• complete list in the register of the Ministry of Education http://
krakatau.uiv.cz
(in Czech language only)
21. Short courses (non-degree)
• a range of non-degree courses for international
students (summer schools, summer language courses or
semester courses)
• See offer at www.studyin.cz/programmes
• Erasmus+ programme that facilitates student and
doctoral candidate exchanges
• Check if your home institution and the Czech receiving
institution have an inter-institutional agreement for you to
study with Erasmus+!
22. How and when to apply
• students apply directly to the higher education
institution of their choice (universities are independent
bodies and have their own requirements and application
deadlines)
• you can use our interactive finder of study
programmes at portal.studyin.cz
• deadline for applications: usually end of February
• entrance exams: usually in June
• application forms, instructions and course information
available on the websites of higher education
institutions
23. Entry requirements
• qualification, skills and qualities needed for admission
vary from university to university
• the minimum entry requirements are as follows:
• application form (online)
• copy of secondary school graduation certificate
• admission fee
• specific requirements, e.g. CV, motivation letter,
portfolio, English proficiency test, scheduled Skype
interview
24. Recognition of foreign qualification
• graduates of degree programmes at foreign universities
submit a written application which is examined
• by a public higher education institution
providing similar degree programme or
• by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
(if an agreement on recognition between the Czech
Republic and the state where certificate was issued
exists = Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia,
Slovakia)
• details at www.studyin.cz/recognition
25. Download our brochures
• available in PDF in English
at www.studyin.cz (section
Publications in menu)
• The Education System
of the Czech Republic
• Catalogue of Higher
Education Institutions
in the Czech Republic
• Guide to Studying and
Living in the Czech
Republic
27. Language courses
• motivation to learn Czech language: same group
of languages (Slavic), higher education at public and
state institutions is free of charge for you if you study
in Czech
Where to learn Czech language:
• language courses for foreign students at universities
(also online courses); private language schools;
Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies
28. Preparatory courses
• some universities offer preparatory courses that can
help you master the language or prepare you for
university studies
• offer at www.studyin.cz (section Study – Languages)
• e.g. Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies
(under the Charles University in Prague)
• offers intensive year-long preparatory courses in Czech
language
• students can choose focus on their field of study (Humanities,
Economics, Technical, Arts, Medicine and Science)
• usually 35 hours/week
• cca 5 500 EUR
30. Government scholarships
• within the framework of the Foreign
Development Assistance Programme
• support of the study of foreign nationals from
developing countries at public institutions of
higher education in the Czech Republic
• in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes
• applications ! online system:
registr.dzs.cz
31. Government scholarships
• detailed information is provided in the
binding "Guidelines for Granting
Scholarships of the Government of the
Czech Republic“ on the website of Ministry
of Education,Youth and Sports –
Government Scholarships
32. Scholarship awards under bilateral
international agreements
• offered by the Czech Ministry of Education within the
framework of intergovernmental exchange programmes
• arranged with a number of countries
• for university students, graduates and PhD candidates who
wish to undertake study or research visits to one of the
Czech public universities
• from 2 to 10 months
• only to candidates officially recommended by the
appropriate authorities in the eligible countries, which
collect the applications, set the closing date for applications and
organize the selection procedure
33. Erasmus+ scholarships
• Erasmus+: the EU's programme to support education,
training, youth and sport
• funding opportunities to students from all over the world
• students can go on a study abroad period
• if there is an inter-institutional agreement between the
universities
• students can also receive a full degree scholarship for
studying special Master´s study programmes in Europe
(Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees):
• excellent study programmes run by international consortia of
universities
• Czech universities are involved in several Erasmus Mundus Joint
Master Degrees (see www.studyin.cz/programmes)
• scholarship application deadlines usually by the end of January
34. Further scholarships
• Tuition fee waivers under bilateral agreements
btw. universities
• universities conclude bilateral agreements for various
purposes, incl. exchanges of students
• there are tuition fee waivers offered
• university scholarships - some Czech universities grant
scholarships in cases of outstanding study results or
difficult personal situation of a student, usually for existing
students only
• more information about scholarships at www.studyin.cz/
scholarships
36. Study in the Czech Republic
• website and interactive finder of study programmes
www.studyin.cz
• Facebook page www.facebook.com/studyincz
• YouTube and Instagram
channels
37. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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