Study in Czech Republic
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Czech Republic study guide for international students
Do I need a visa to study in Czech Republic?
Non-EU students apply for a long-term study visa or residence permit at a Czech embassy, with the admission letter, proof of funds and accommodation. Allow up to 60 days of processing.
How much does it cost to live in Czech Republic?
Around €500–800 per month; Prague is noticeably more expensive than Brno, Olomouc or Ostrava. Student dormitories typically cost €150–250 per month.
How do I apply to universities in Czech Republic?
A unique perk: degree programs taught in Czech are tuition-free at public universities, even for international students (language preparation needed). English-taught programs charge tuition. Application deadlines for the September intake are usually February–April.
Can international students work in Czech Republic?
Students enrolled in accredited study programs may work in the Czech Republic without a work permit.
Figures and rules are indicative and change over time — always confirm with the university and official government sources.
Scholarships for Czech Republic
Czech Government Scholarship
Official website ↗Development-cooperation scholarships for students from eligible countries: tuition-free study plus a monthly stipend, for selected master’s and PhD programs (some in English).
Visegrad Scholarship Program
Official website ↗Master’s and post-master’s scholarships for study in the Visegrad region (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia) and for students from nearby Eastern European countries; semester-based stipends paid to both student and host university.
CEEPUS Exchange Program
Official website ↗Intra-regional exchange network across Central and Eastern Europe: semester mobility grants between member universities without tuition fees, plus stipends from the host country.
