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Czech Republic 2021 Covid Updates:

Czech Republic boarders and visas are extend to close until 28 March 2021.

 

The origin of higher education in Central Europe dates back to 1348 when Charles University in Prague was founded. The Czech Republic is offering an affordable but high quality of living to international students who leave their country behind for the sake of attaining a high-quality education. Czech Universities have earned global acclamation because of the diversity of English taught programmes and effective research-based education. The Czech Republic is sheltering numerous multinational companies owing to its developed economy. Availability of post-graduation work opportunities in the Czech Republic is enabling international students to convert their direction to this country. The Czech Republic has a historical ambiance with castles, palaces, libraries, museums, and buildings but has an equally beautiful natural landscape. It is a European Union State and Schengen State. Having visa of Czech Republic lets you travel the other Schengen States without a visa but only for 90 days stay. It hosts over 40000 foreign students each year making the Czech Republic a global hub and culturally diverse. The general requirements of study abroad in the Czech Republic are enumerated below:

 

Admissions in the Czech Republic Universities 2021 for Students 

International students have no exemption on the merit of admissions based on their nationality. However, EU, EEA and Non-EU students will have to pay full tuition fee which can be different for every program at Czech Universities. Students can study free of cost for the Czech language taught programmes. For admissions in English taught programme, the tuition fee per year can range from 1000 to 15000 USD per year. Students can apply directly at their selected university’s website and receive the document’s requirement according to the program they have selected via email. The documents must be translated into the Czech language. English proficiency test certificate like IELTS and TOEFL is a requirement for admissions in any English taught the program at Czech University Transcripts of academic record, recommendation letters and letter of intent will be required for admissions in all programs.

 

Students Visa of Czech Republic Procedure for Students 

EU and EEA students are exempted from acquiring a student visa if they wish to study in the Czech Republic. But Non-EU students need a student visa to study at Czech University. As soon as Czech University issues a letter of admission acceptance upon your name you can start the student visa process. For visa information, you are required to visit the Czech Embassy at your home country personally. This process must start 2 3 months before your classes are going to start at the Czech University. You will be required to provide IELTS, TOEFL certificate to prove language proficiency, your national passport that must be valid till your duration of stay, recent passport size pictures, verified documents, bank statement, receipt of paid tuition fee, receipt of paid accommodation rent and clearance letter from local police station near your residence proving you don’t have any criminal record.

Latest Part-Time Work in the Czech Republic for Students 2021

You can work up to 10 to 30 hours a week if you are studying in a university of the Czech Republic which is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and the Sports Czech Republic. If not then you must have to attain an employment card. The employment card is valid for two years. Those studying in higher education institute accredited by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports can use their students permit as their work permit. The only exception is that the employer which has hired them will have to report to the regional office of local employment services about the employment contract as soon as you start working. You can get all types of part-time work in the Czech Republic including Language tuition, Accountancy, Uber Driving, Receptionists, Internships in Multinational Companies, Pet Care, Babysitting, Free Lancing and many more. In summer and winter vacations when tourists flood into the Czech Republic for tourism you can get tourist guides jobs which pay you highly per day.

 

Post Graduation Work Opportunities in Czech Republic for Students 2021

The Czech Republic is located in Central Europe. It has a developed economy with a very low unemployment rate. Multinational companies like ŠKODA AUTO, Siemens, Hyundai, ABB, and Honeywell are just a few names out of the lot. The students can get internship positions in one such multinational company according to their academic profile and increase their chances to have a permanent job position by the end of their study program. The Czech Republic allows students to attain a permanent job in its territory and convert their study permit to employment permit based on an employment contract. International students choose the Czech Republic because of opportunities availability post-graduation.

 

Study Cost and Living Cost for International Studemts in Czech Republic

Living and study cost of Czech Republic is reasonable as compared to the other Schengen States. A student can expect to spend an amount of 350-750 USD per month. A dorm room will cost 150 USD per month. Living in private accommodation will cost 250 USD per month. Minimum per month wage calculated in July 2018 was 468.87 EUR per month. By this estimation, it can be said that by doing a part-time job a student can bear his/her living expenses. On average the tuition fee of public universities of Czech Republic ranges from 1000 to 15000 USD per year. By attaining Student Identity Card (ISIC) the students can get a discount on public transportation, eating places like restaurants and cafes and cinemas entry fees.

 

Permanent Residence

After residing in the Czech Republic for 5 years continuously on adding study time and work time you can apply for permanent residence. The permanent residence holders of Czech Republic can travel to the other Schengen States without a visa. They can have the same rights and privileges as Czech citizens except for voting rights. This residence permit will be valid till 5 years and then the intending candidates can apply for citizenship of the Czech Republic. You will be required to provide employment contract, proof of accommodation, monthly payment receipts, and clearance letter from a police station, valid passport and Bank statement proving that you can afford your living expenses.

 

Value of Czech Visa

The Czech Republic is a member of the European States and Schengen State. Having a student permit or work permit of the Czech Republic on your passport opens a multitude of career opportunities for you. You can not only work in the Czech Republic post graduation you can apply for a job in other countries easily and chances of your selection for job position will be high.

 

Travel Insurance for Czech Republic

You need the Health insurance if you stay in Czech republic. The health insurance cost can be 4000 CZK to 40,000 CZK depending on the coverage you choose. There are two types of health insurance Public and Private. For Czech public insurance you must have a job in Czech republic or must be self employed. And you can have a private health insurance if you are out of EU countries.

Why Czech

Czech Republic is understated for its qualities. Reporters without borders have rated Czech Republic as 5th best tourist spot in the world.  Generally people have heard about Czech Republic through its capital city Prague being a famous tourist spot. But Czech Republic has much to offer.

  • It has second largest GDP rate in Europe

  • Best health care facilities in Europe

  • Spends a large portion of budget on education

  • 24h part time work allowed

  • Home to world’s oldest universities

  • It is the richest Eastern European Country

  • 90% Czechs have passed secondary education level

  • More than 37,000 international students study in Czech Republic each year

  • Czech Universities offer plethora of courses available in different academic streams for international students in English Language

  • It does not matter what your nationality is you can study free of cost in Czech universities if you learn Czech Language entirely

  • Plenty of Scholarship options for international students

Interested to study in Czech Republic already? Here we have deduced a few more points that will make you consider choosing Czech Republic as your study abroad destination:

 

  • Lowest Cost of Living:

Czech r Republic is attracting a large amount of international students because of high quality education and low cost of living. The students can live a good standard living in the country with 300 to 700EU per month.

 

  • Affordable Tuition Fee and Maximum Part Time Working Hours Allowed in Czech Republic for students 2021:

Being a student living in a foreign country requires a strong financial capital. But mostly students from eastern countries like Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh not only support their expenditures but also send some amount back home. Czech Republic allows 300h part time to international students which are highest in Europe.  A student can earn minimum 468.87 EUR per month. Tuition fee in Czech Universities is affordable and cheap cost considering their high quality and research based education.

 

  • Post Graduation Opportunities and Visa Policy of Czech Republic 2021:

Czech Republic is neighbor to Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Switzerland. Czech education system allows ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) so you can transfer your credit hours to any other European University. The Czech Visa will add a great value to your passport. It is home to giant multinational firms, the graduates can grab a job position in one of Czech company if they want to settle in there. 

Admission

The Czech Republic is called “The city of a hundred spires”. There are over 2000 historical castles in the Czech Republic and is considered as an ancient quintessence but it has progressed with time and excelled in fields of science especially. Jan Janský was a Czech scientist who classified blood into four groups making blood donations possible. In 2016, the Czech Government spent a budget of €4.6 billion for education. The Czech Republic locates at Central Europe and hosts international students from every nook and corner of the world. Admissions requirements in Czech Universities differ from each other. The method of application is through online means and international students can directly apply at the website of their selected university. The detailed information about general requirements of admissions in Czech Universities are written below:

 

How Students can Apply to Czech Universities 2021

The higher education system in the Czech Republic is divided into three cycles namely Bachelor’s, Masters and Doctoral Degrees. There two types of universities in the country including public and private universities. Public universities offer a better quality of education than private ones. The admission requirements are different for every program which will be notified to you by the university itself upon submitting an application online. The first step of admissions is selecting the most suitable university for studying in the Czech Republic.

 

Choosing a University

There are a number of top rated universities in the Czech Republic that offer English taught and Czech language taught programs. While choosing a university you must search for affordable tuition fee, availability of on-campus accommodation, university ranking at the global level, a city where the university is located and scholarships or financial aid opportunities.

 

Choosing a Study Program

The admission eligibility depends upon the study program you have selected. There is plenty of study program in the Czech Republic that is being offered in the English language. The Czech language is considered as one of the toughest languages to learn in the world. Choose a program that interests you the most and also has a career scope. While short listing study programs ensure you meet eligibility criteria.  For Czech taught courses the students are required to complete a one-year Czech language course for attaining Czech language proficiency and also prepare you for an entrance examination.

 

General Documents Requirements for Admissions in Czech Universities 2021 for Students

The listed below documents are required generally for admissions of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The required documents can differ from one Czech University to others. The students will also be required to pass an interview which can be taken via Skype by an academic advisor. The students will be required to prove they are eligible for admission. To continue studying in University, the students have to maintain high grades throughout the semesters of their study program.

 

Hire a Study Abroad Consultant

The study abroad consultants are experts in the admissions field. They are studying counselors and can guide you to choose the right study program and the best university in the Czech Republic.  They can help you arrange the required documents before the admissions deadline ends.

 

Documents Required for Under Graduate Program, Post Graduate (Masters) and Post Graduate (Ph.D.) Programsto Apply in Czech Universities 2021 for students 

  • Certified copy of passed high school diploma, Bachelors degree for Post Graduate Masters Program and Masters degree for Ph.D. Program(if you have not received the diploma yet then it can be submitted till September)

  • Transcripts of academic records (certified copies)

  • Personal statement (a letter of intent written by the applicant explaining why has he/she chosen a certain program and explain how this program will help them pursue their personal and professional motives)

  • Letter of Recommendation (From your professor or academic supervisor recommending that you have abilities and motivation to pursue your selected program), Two Letters of Recommendation will be required for admissions in postgraduate programs. The two letters of recommendation should be from two different professors or academic advisors. The letters of recommendation must be delivered directly to the university via email or post.

  • English Language Proficiency Certificate(The students have opted to sit in an English language entrance exam to show their language ability or they can show certificate of passed language tests like TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, A, B, CAE, A, B, C, Czech or Slovak State Exam in English, Czech or Slovak Maturita English Leaving Exam with score 1) For Czech language taught courses the students need to sit in the entrance exam for the Czech language to prove their language ability or either attend one year course of Czech language to learn the language.

  • Students will be required to an essay in the English language during orientation in which they must attain good grades. The students attaining grade D in this essay test or below than D then will have to take English Pre-Composition. For students attaining admission in Business administration, IT, English language and literature programs a math aptitude test is compulsory.

  • To attain scholarships a merit test is also taken by Czech Universities

  • Copy of National Identity Card and Passport

  • Complete Application Form

  • Application fee which is not refundable ( can be around 2,000 CZK)

  • After submitting the required documents the students will give an interview to ensure their eligibility. The interview will be taken by the faculty head of their program. The international students will take the interview through Skype or audio calling. The interview will be the final call on accepting your admission.

 

Recognition of Foreign Education in the Czech Republic (Nostrification)

Under Act of No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions of Czech Republic, the international students intending to study in Czech Universities are required to have their certificates of education or transcripts of academic records officially recognized from foreign educational institutions (a “nostrification”) which will be issued by the Czech authorities themselves.

 

Entrance English Exams

For admissions in English taught courses the students are required to prove their proficiency in the language by giving an assessment test. This test can be taken in oral or written form. Mostly the students are required to write an essay at orientation. Those who fail to pass this test will take English Composition Skills during the first semester of the program at Czech University.

Cost

Studying in abroad is generally an expensive journey. Czech Republic is considered as financially reasonable country located in central Europe. Including living expenses, food, transportation and other entertainment activities a student can expect per month expenses to be ranging from 350-750 USD. A person’s living expenses are majorly dependent upon his/her life style and spending habits. The living cost may vary according to location of your residence in Czech Republic. Although Czech Republic is a European Country but it does not use Euro as its currency. The official currency of Czech Republic is Czech crown CZD.

 

Student Identity Card (ISIC)

All international students will be issued a Student Identity Card (ISIC) by their home University. By using Student Identity Card (ISIC) the students will receive student’s discounts on public transport, cinemas, eating places, concerts and entry fee on museums and exhibitions will be discounted as well. To get a Student Identity card you can also apply on ISIC Official Website.

 

Study Expenses in Czech Republic for International Students 2021

For nationals of any country whether EU or non EU higher education in Public Universities for Czech taught courses is free of cost except admissions fee and administration fee.

You will be charged fee on following conditions:

  • If you are extending the duration of your study program beyond specific limit

  • If you are taking admission in additional study program

  • If your are taking admission in a Foreign Language Taught Course (For Example English)

Private higher education institute are independent to settle their own tuition fee.

 

 

Average Cost of Study in Czech Republic

If you have chosen a foreign language taught program in Czech University then fee will be charged. Fee for each study program can be different from the other. On average the tuition fee can be from 1.000 to 15.000 USD per year.

 

Living Expenses in Czech Republic 2021 for Students

The monthly rent of accommodation depends upon the location of the residence and also type of accommodation you have chosen. On campus accommodation and dormitories are least expensive option for students. Czech Universities mostly offer on campus accommodation but students are also allowed to arrange a private accommodation if they wish to.

 

Average Rent of Different Types of Student Accommodation in Czech Republic

  • On Campus Accommodation: You can expect to pay 150 USD per month

  • Private Room in a Flat: You can expect to pay 250 USD per month

  • Private Flat with Two Rooms: You can expect to pay 450 USD per month.

Utility bills are not included in the accommodation rent. Expenses of daily edible goods, transportation and other facilities like internet are written below:

 

Food Cost

  • Lunch menu including a drink for one person will cost $7

  • A meal in any fast food restaurant McDonalds or KFC will cost ($5.85)

  • Boneless chicken breast (500gr) will cost $3.53

  • 1 liter bottle of milk ($0.90)

  • Dozen eggs ($2.37)

  • 1 kg of tomatoes ($1.91)

  • 500 gr. Pack of cheese ($3.99)

  • 1 kg of apples ($1.38)

  • 1 kg of potatoes ($0.82)

  • 2 liters of Coca-Cola ($1.38)

  • Loaf of Bread for 2 people for 1 day eatery ($0.70)

 

Transportation Cost

Monthly tickets for a public transport will cost you approximately ($24). By using Student Identity Card you will receive student discount. If you own a car then 1 liter of gas will cost you $1.44.

 

Miscellaneous Daily Expenditures

Internet services for a month of 8Mbps speed will cost you ($16). Tickets for cinema for two people will cost you ($17).

 

Most Expensive Cities of Czech Republic

The most expensive city of Czech Republic is Prague, the second is Brno and third most expensive is Chomutov. Your daily routine edible beverages, accommodation rents and entertainment expenditure will be most expensive in these cities.

FAQ

Study In Czech Republic Questions

How is Czechia as a study destination?

Czechia is a good place for study as Czechia has high quality of education. With lot of good work Opportunities as there are many international companies’ offices in Czechia so you don’t have to Worry.

What is the General undergrad/postgrad admission requirements for study abroad in Finland?

Undergraduate studiesPostgraduate 
FA/FSc or A levels certificateFA/FSc or A levels certificate
English language proficiency i.e IELTS with min 6.5 BandsUndergraduate degree for graduate admission or Graduate degree in an appropriate subject with min 75% marks for phd
Photocopy of your passport or id cardEnglish language proficiency i.e. IELTS with min 6.5 Bands
—Statement of purpose
—references
—Photocopy of your passport or id card

 

What are the general visa requirements for Czechia study visa?

  • Provide the official letter of acceptance by your hosting university.

  • Must have a valid passport.

  • Complete and sign application form.

  • Provide the proof of financial ability. 

  • Recent bank statement.

  • Valid health and medical insurance.

  • Must have a no criminal record.

 

What are annual admission intakes for study in Czechia?

Usually there are two intakes. February and September. But the intake admission months vary from university to university so check the deadline before applying.

Are there any scholarships for students to study in Czechia?

Development Bachelors and Master Scholarships for International Students in Czech Republic.

Erasmus mundus scholarship

Full bright scholarship

What is major medium of instruction for courses in Czechia?

As an international student many students prefer to study in English language so to take admission English language proficiency certificate is required. 

How much it cost to study in Czechia?

It varies from program to program but the starting cost is 1000 EURO/ semester.

What is the employment rate in Czechia?

75% in 2018

Can a student do a part time job in Czechia while studying?

Yes, on average 300 hours/ year.

Can international students work in Czechia after graduation?

Yes, after graduation you have 60 days so that you can enroll further in another program to continue your studies or you can get a job. If you get a job your visa can be extended for 3 years.

After studying in Czechia can I easily find a job in Czechia?

Yes, there are many national and international companies’ offices in Czechia so, after graduation you have 60 days so that you can find a job. If you get a job your visa can be extended for 3 years

Can an International student get a PR after completion of higher education in Czechia?

Yes after continuous living of 2 years.

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