Tuition

Public higher education institutions set fees by language of instruction, not by nationality: study programmes taught in Czech are free of charge for EU and non-EU students alike, provided the standard programme length is not exceeded by more than one year. Programmes taught in English or another foreign language do charge fees. Charles University states a fee range of about EUR 40 up to roughly EUR 30,620 per year across its foreign-language programmes; at Masaryk University, many English-taught bachelor's/master's programmes range from about EUR 3,000 to EUR 14,000 per year, while English-taught General Medicine and Dentistry are billed at 380,000-400,000 CZK per year. Exact fees always depend on the university, faculty and programme. [1] [2] [3]

Visa

Long-term visa for the purpose of study (issued for stays of up to 1 year) or long-term residence permit for the purpose of study (renewable, typically valid up to 2 years at a time) — 20 hours per week (non-binding university guideline; no statutory hourly cap for full-time students at accredited institutions who hold a valid study visa or residence permit). [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Applications

Czechia has no single centralized application portal - each higher education institution operates its own online application system. For programmes starting in September, most application windows close between February and April; some English-taught programmes stay open into June or July depending on the faculty, while Czech-taught bachelor's and master's programmes commonly close on 28 February or 31 March. Doctoral admissions run on separate timelines (for example, around 30 April for an October start). Always check the specific faculty/programme page for exact dates. [9] [10]

Application portals

Language

Czech. Czechia has a large and growing offer of English-taught degree programmes: the national Study in Czechia portal lists more than 1,000 English-taught programmes across Czech higher education institutions, from bachelor's to doctoral level, alongside the option to study for free in Czech. [11] [3]

Health insurance

Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. EU/EEA and Swiss students can use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for medically necessary treatment at public healthcare providers on the same terms as Czech nationals, though the EHIC is not a substitute for full travel/health insurance. Non-EU students need travel medical insurance to enter the country, and once staying longer than 90 days must hold comprehensive health insurance that covers their entire stay and meets Czech legal requirements; proof of insurance is required before a long-term visa or residence permit for study purposes is issued. Holders of a Czech Government Scholarship have their standard medical care paid by the Ministry of Health for the duration of the scholarship. This is general orientation, not insurance or legal advice - always confirm current requirements with the responsible Czech embassy/consulate or the Ministry of the Interior before applying. [12] [4] [5] [6]

Universities

Scholarships

  • Czech Government Scholarships (bilateral agreements) — Scholarships awarded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic under bilateral agreements with partner countries, funding bachelor's, master's and doctoral study in Czechia. The Study in Czechia scholarship database lists current agreements, for example longstanding scholarship places for students from India. [19]
  • Barrande Fellowship Programme — Joint Czech-French scholarship programme supporting doctoral studies under joint supervision (cotutelle) between Czech and French institutions, as well as shorter research and teaching stays; listed by Study in Czechia for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic years. [19]
  • Erasmus+ — EU mobility programme enabling students already enrolled at a partner higher education institution to spend a study or traineeship period in Czechia, usually with an Erasmus+ mobility grant; Czechia participates fully as an EU Erasmus+ Programme Country. [20]

Sources

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  3. Study in Czechia – Health Care and Insurance · accessed on ↩
  4. Study in Czechia – Find Your Programme · accessed on ↩
  5. Study in Czechia – How to Apply · accessed on ↩
  6. Study in Czechia – scholarship database · accessed on ↩
  7. Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic – Long-term Visa for the Purpose of Studies · accessed on ↩
  8. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – long-term study visa · accessed on ↩
  9. European Commission, EU Immigration Portal – Student: Czechia · accessed on ↩
  10. European Commission – Erasmus+ Programme Guide, Part A: Eligible Countries · accessed on ↩
  11. Charles University – Tuition Fees · accessed on ↩
  12. Charles University – Work and Study · accessed on ↩
  13. Charles University – Application Deadlines · accessed on ↩
  14. Charles University – Third Country Nationals · accessed on ↩
  15. Charles University – official website · accessed on ↩
  16. Masaryk University – Tuition Fees and Financial Aid · accessed on ↩
  17. Masaryk University – Admissions · accessed on ↩
  18. Czech Technical University in Prague – official website · accessed on ↩
  19. Palacký University Olomouc – official website · accessed on ↩
  20. VSB – Technical University of Ostrava – official website · accessed on ↩