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The study programme is aimed at graduates from bachelor study programmes preferably focusing on teaching English as a foreign language. If interested in a master's program and not sure if you would qualify for your previous education, send us an email: [email protected]

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Applications for studies at Masaryk University are submitted electronically (hereafter called   e-application). First, choose a field of study and then file an electronic application with it.

Recognition of Education and Qualifications

Information on the recognition of secondary education.

Recognition of education obtained in countries with bilateral agreements

• Applicants graduated in Slovak, Hungarian, Polish, Slovenian and German secondary schools provide officially verified copies of documents proving the complete secondary education. If the document is not issued in Czech, Slovak or English, it is necessary to provide an official translation.

Verification of foreign high school education provided by the Faculty of Education

• Graduates of foreign secondary schools outside the above-mentioned countries can apply for a one-time verification of the condition of admission to study. This service is provided by the Faculty of Education (for more information, please contact   [email protected] ).

Recognition of foreign high school education by the regional authority

• Graduates who already have a Decision on the recognition of foreign education issued by the Department of Education of one of the regional authorities in the Czech Republic (Detailed information: the South Moravian Regional Authority - contact person: Ing. Bc. Dagmar Kostrhůnová,   [email protected] ) submit an officially certified copy of this decision incl. nostrification clauses. In this case, the verification of education by the Faculty of Education is not required.

European Schools

• Graduates who have obtained a foreign education in a European school operating under the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools will submit an officially certified copy of the European Baccalaureate certificate with an official translation into Czech or English (translations are not required for certificates issued in Slovak or English).

General info: Secondary school diplomas gained abroad are subject to "nostrification". If you have certificates issued abroad and wish to enroll at our university (or any in the Czech Republic), you are required to obtain an official document confirming that your certificate is recognized in the Czech Republic. As the nostrification can take several months, it is recommended that applicants submit the paperwork required for the nostrification concurrently with their application. Applicants without this official recognition are not permitted to enroll at the University. Please contact the South Moravian Regional Authority (contact person: Ing. Bc. Dagmar Kostrhůnová,   [email protected] ).

Detailed Information on the Nostrification Process process is available at: /do/ped/stud/stud/recognition_of_secondary_diplomas.doc

https://nostrifikace.mkc.cz/en/

Information on the Recognition of Foreign Higher Education and Qualifications

• Holders of a Bachelor's degree from universities located in Slovakia should follow the instructions set out here:   https://www.muni.cz/en/admissions/recognition/slovakia  
• Holders of a Bachelor's degree from Hungaria, Poland, Slovenia and Germany provide officially verified copies of documents proving the complete Higher education. If the document is not issued in Czech, Slovak or English, it is necessary to provide an official translation.   https://www.muni.cz/en/admissions/recognition/bilateral  
• Holders of a Bachelor's degree outside the above-mentioned countries can apply for a one-time verification of the condition of admission to study. This service is provided by the Faculty of Education (for more information, please contact   [email protected] ).
• Holders of a Bachelor's degree who already have a Decision on the recognition of foreign education issued by the Czech Republic's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of one of the regional authorities in the Czech Republic ( Detailed information)   submit an officially certified copy of this decision incl. nostrification clauses. In this case, the verification of education by the Faculty of Education is not required.

General info: All students with foreign degrees (except as set out below) must submit their Bachelor's degree for official recognition by the Czech Republic's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. As this process nostrification process can take several months, it is recommended that applicants submit the paperwork required for the nostrification concurrently with their application. Applicants without this official recognition are not permitted to enroll at the University.   Detailed instructions can be found here .

Application Fee

It is necessary to pay an application fee of   CZK 900 . The payment of the fee must be made through Shopping Center MU (contact is included directly in your e-application).

Note: When doing a bank transfer from abroad banks may charge fees related to the transfer to an account in a foreign country. It is necessary that a full amount of CZK 800 is credited to the MU´s account.

Verification Fee 

Verification fee is for applicants interested in verification of their documents by Faculty of Education. Please note, this verification is just for Faculty of Education´s purpose only and thus can replace official nostrification only in the admission procedure at the Faculty of Education.

It is necessary to pay a verification fee of   CZK 900 . The payment of the fee must be made through Shopping Center MU (the link will be sent to interested applicants).

Note: When doing a bank transfer from abroad banks may charge fees related to the transfer to an account in a foreign country. It is necessary that a full amount of CZK 850 is credited to the MU´s account.

Interested applicants kindly contact responsible person: Milena Alday Delgado ( [email protected] )

Tuition Fee

A fee is required for the study programmes taught in a foreign language.   Students have to pay the full cost.   The fee is   EUR 2400   for an academic year (2023/2024). Accepted applicants will be informed during enrollment of the specific method of payment for the tuition fee. 

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Applicants must meet all the admission requirements stipulated by law and declared by the Dean before they can be considered for admission to study. After careful consideration the students will find a decision on admission or denial on admission to his or her studies in their e-application. An invitation to enroll in studies will be sent to successful applicants by post. 

Enrolment in Studies

Every applicant accepted for studies is obliged to come in person to enroll in their studies and to receive the notification of admission.  At enrolment, the applicant must submit a certificate of recognition of their prior education/diplomas. Further information will be provided to successful applicants in the letter with the invitation to enrol.

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Students of Masaryk University are offered the services of Accommodation and Catering Services MU (Správa kolejí a menz MU).   Information about accommodation is available on the institution´s website .

Transferring to a degree programme accredited in the Czech-language

Students enrolled in a degree programme accredited in English wishing to transfer to a degree programme accredited in Czech (i.e. from the fee-paying to the no-fee programme) must successfully pass the entrance exam process for that degree programme.

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Master’s Degree in the Czech Republic

3 July 2023

Overview of Czech Education

The Czech Republic education system is considered one of the best in the world. With over 62 higher education institutions, affordable cost of living and excellent employment prospects, the Czech Republic is without a doubt one of the best countries to study and live in. There are currently fifteen Czech universities in the QS World University Rankings 2022: Top Global Universities | Top Universities, with Charles University in Prague ranking the highest out of a total of 1,300 universities.

One of the best things about studying in the Czech Republic is that all higher education is free for anyone who can speak fluent Czech. Regardless of your nationality and level of qualification you are looking to study for, be it Bachelor’s, Master’s or a Doctoral degree, you can study for free, as long as your program is taught in Czech at one of 26 public universities in the Czech Republic.

Private universities charge tuition fees for degree programs they offer. The same applies to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs taught in English and in other foreign languages.

Czech Higher Education System

The higher education system in the Czech Republic follows the Bologna process which consists of three levels of higher education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Doctoral degree.

The Czech Republic uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), where each subject in the study program is awarded a certain number of credits. Students need to earn the required number of credits in order to complete the degree. Usually, each degree program sets out core modules, which must be undertaken by all students in that degree program, and flexible modules, which can be chosen by students, based on their personal preferences, as long as the overall required number of credits is met.

Education process

Students attend lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions depending on their specialisation. Seminars are usually compulsory and must be attended by students to get good grades, especially for students in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. A lot of time is also spent on self-study and preparation.

Master’s degree in the Czech Republic

All public universities and most private higher education institutions offer Master’s degree programs, which take between 1-2 years to complete. Master’s degree represents the second level of higher education. Students need to have completed their Bachelor’s degree first in order to apply to study for a Master’s degree.

Most universities accept students for Master’s degree programs with the same or related specialisation as their Bachelor’s degree. However, this is not a strict requirement. If students wish to study another specialisation in their Master’s degree they may be required to sit relevant entrance exams. Bachelor’s degrees from foreign universities need to be nostrificated to be accepted in the Czech Republic. Most universities now offer nostrification service as part of their admission process.

Some students come to the Czech Republic to change their specialisation and study for another Master’s degree, this is also allowed and the same rules apply – education is free as long as it is in Czech at a public university and all admission requirements have been met.

Which universities offer Master’s degree programs?

The Czech Republic has a rich history and tradition of good quality education especially in the fields of Science, Medicine and Engineering. There are 26 public universities in the Czech Republic, 2 state universities and 34 private universities. Most of them offer Master’s degree programs to students. Public university Master’s degree programs are free for all as long as they are taught in Czech. Private universities charge a tuition fee for all Bachelor’s and Master’s programs they offer. All universities also charge a fee for programs taught in English.

Some of the best Czech universities and specialisations

Charles University is the oldest university in Central Europe. With a total of 17 faculties to choose from, international students often study Political Science, Sociology, Medicine and Psychology. Charles University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs taught in English.

University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT) in Prague was the first university in the Czech Republic to offer a European Bachelor’s degree. This university has four faculties, preparing specialists in Environmental Technology, Food and Biomechanical Technology, Chemical Technology and Chemical Engineering. UCT offers all three levels of degree programs: Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral and is known to have one of the best research centres in the Czech Republic.

Academy of Arts and Design in Prague (UMPRUM) is considered to be one of the best international art schools in the world. The academy has 24 art studios where students can study Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Graphics and Theory and History of Arts. The academy offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programs. The annual intake of students is very small, which makes for a fierce competition. The academy often takes part in prestigious art and design events such as Milan Design Week and London Design Week. Many Master’s degree programs are taught in English.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) is one of the leading universities in the world in the field of life sciences. Students come here to become specialists in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Wood Sciences, Argobiology, Tropical AgriSciences, Engineering as well as Economics and Management. Many programs are taught in English.

Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) has six faculties offering specialisations in the following fields: Finance and Accounting, International Relations, Management, Business Administrations, Informatics and Statistics and Economics. VŠE offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and MBA programs taught in Czech and in English, as well as in some other foreign languages. International students account for 10% of overall annual enrolments of 14,000 students.

Masaryk University (MU) in Brno is named after Tomas Masaryk, the first president of independent Czechoslovakia. At MU students can choose to enrol in Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral programs in the following fields: Medicine, Science, Arts, Education, Pharmacy, Economics and Administration, Informatics and Social Studies. Many degree programs are taught in English. Around 6,000 international students are enrolled in various programs at MU every year.

International Students in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is located in the centre of Europe and has some of the best universities in the world, so it is no wonder that every year over 45,000 international students come to study here. The Czech Republic is part of the European Union and Czech university degrees are valued and recognised throughout the world. According to the latest Report on Research at the Czech Universities, the number of international students has been growing steadily over the past two decades. The Czech Republic is an especially popular choice for foreign students from Slovakia, the countries of the former Soviet Union, as well as students from China, Iran, India and Italy.

The report also indicates that 53% of students from Asia and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, choose to study in the Czech Republic because of a specific study program and their choice of university is often guided by the opportunities for research. Asian students most often choose to enrol in health and welfare or natural sciences programs.

Other reasons for studying in the Czech Republic include low living costs, low (or zero) tuition fees and safety. The Czech Republic has amazing architecture, and you are often very close to nature, even if you live in the city, as there are numerous national parks and UNESCO heritage sites dotted throughout the country.

Bachelor’s degree in the Czech Republic

Bachelor’s degree in the Czech Republic takes around 3-4 years to complete depending on specialisation. Some specialisations, like Medicine or Law, do not offer Bachelor’s degree as such and are considered complete when students reach Master’s degree level.

All the universities and most private higher education institutions in the Czech Republic offer Bachelor’s degree programs. In order to apply students are required to produce their certificate of completed full secondary education, which needs to be nostrificated in the Czech Republic to make sure that the school subjects covered in the curriculum are equivalent to those typically studied by pupils in the Czech Republic.

Doctoral degree in the Czech Republic

Doctoral degrees belong to the highest level of education. Usually, it takes between 3-4 years to complete a PhD in the Czech Republic, but it can take longer. Most universities set out the limit on how long students can take to complete the degree. Having a Master’s degree is an important prerequisite for the Doctoral program.

Doctoral programs are aimed at independent scientific research and culminate in a state examination and defence of a thesis. Doctoral students are usually expected to publish their research in scholarly magazines and take part in conferences and relevant university events.

Preparing to Study in the Czech Republic

In order to enrol in a program at a Czech university international students need to have their education documents nostrificated. For Bachelor’s degree programs this will usually be a certificate of completed full secondary education, for Master’s degree programs students will need to have their Bachelor’s degree certificate and for Doctoral degree programs – their Master’s degree certificate. Nostrification means that the education level must be assessed and found to be equivalent to a similar level of Czech education. In some cases, students may be required to sit nostrification exams to confirm their level of knowledge. Most universities offer nostrification service as part of their admission process.

Students are usually invited to submit their university applications online between February and April, with entrance exams usually conducted between May and July. However, this may differ depending on the university and specialisation.

If the degree program is in Czech, then all exams will also be in Czech. Students will be required to either sit a Czech language exam as part of their entrance exams or present a Czech language proficiency certificate (level B2 or above).

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Bachelor's study programs (three-years)

Bachelor studies at Faculty of Education are normally three-year programmes (internal or external), and may be self-contained degrees orientated to future employment, or taken as a first step towards a master s degree. Upon completion, students are awarded the academic title of Bachelor. The Faculty of Education offers several Bachelor of Education programs. A dominating feature of Bachelor studies is studying professional based subjects or two approbation subjects with a focus on general education. This study program is not designed for obtaining a teacher's qualification. The faculty of Education prepares Bachelor study programs for professionals in different disciplines who will assert themselves in educational institution, state administration, etc. It is expected that graduates of these subjects will continue in follow-up MA teacher-training programmes and that will gain the qualification of registered teacher.

Students can choose from broad areas full-time forms of studies: Special Education, Psychology and Special education, Teaching for Kindergartens, Mathematics focused on education, Art education focused on education, two subjects combination with focus on education: Languages, Music education, Playing instrument, Choir Conducting, Mathematics, Education, Arts, Basics of Social sciences, Information technologies, Biology, History, Chemistry, Sports education, Health condition, Special education, Technical and information, Historical music practice and Choir of church music. Students can also choose from broad areas part-time forms of studies.

Follow-up Master's study programs (two-years)

Master’s degree programmes at Faculty of Education are designed to follow on from Bachelor’s programmes. The standard length of a follow-on Master’s degree programme is two years. Upon completion, students are awarded the academic title of Master. The dominating feature a follow -up Master’s study program is studying educational-psychologic subjects and professional subject didactics or two approbation subjects with focus on general education. Graduates of the follow-up Master’s degree program will be qualified as a teacher of general educational subjects at basic schools and high schools. Most of our programmes are available to study full time or part time.

Students can choose from broad areas full-time forms of studies: Special Education, Psychology, Teaching of social sciences, philosophy and ethics for high schools and tertiary schools, Languages, Music education, Playing instrument, Choir Conducting, Mathematics, Education, Arts, Basics of Social sciences, Information technologies, Biology, History, Chemistry, Sports education, Health education, Special education and Technical and information.

Master's study programs (five-years)

At Faculty of Education are Master’s programmes which are self-contained and do not follow on form a Bachelor’s programme -  these last five years, and are known as “long-cycle” Master’s programmes. The Faculty of Education offers five - years Teacher Education program: Teaching at primary level in basic schools with specialization: Foreign language, Arts, Sports or Drama education. Teacher Education program is available to study full time or part time forms of studies. The graduate will have acquired professional competence qualifying to teach at primary schools.

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Master Degrees in Czech Republic

Czech Republic has a well-established and research based university education. This has made learning ini Prague one of the respected curriculum's in Europe since it cultivates the spirit of creativity and innovation among students.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.

List of 67 best universities in the Czech Republic

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Top 67 universities in the Czech Republic ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 4.85M citations received by 333K academic publications made by 67 universities from the Czech Republic, the popularity of 1,576 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. Charles University

2. Masaryk University

3. Czech Technical University in Prague

4. Palacky University, Olomouc

5. Brno University of Technology

6. Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague

7. University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

8. VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

9. University of West Bohemia

10. University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice

11. Mendel University in Brno

12. University of Economics, Prague

13. University of Pardubice

14. Tomas Bata University in Zlin

15. Technical University of Liberec

16. University of Ostrava

17. Jan Evangelista Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem

18. University of Hradec Kralove

19. University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno

20. Silesian University in Opava

21. Metropolitan University Prague

22. Academy of Fine Arts in Prague

23. University of Finance and Administration

24. Anglo-American University

25. Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

26. University of New York in Prague

27. University College of Business in Prague

28. Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague

29. Skoda Auto University

30. CEVRO Institute

31. Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno

32. STING Academy

33. Jan Amos Komensky University Prague

34. College of International and Public Relations, Prague

35. University of Economics and Management

36. College of Polytechnics Jihlava

37. Ambis College

38. College of Business and Law

39. Private College of Economic Studies

40. Prague College of Psychosocial Studies

41. Institute of Technology and Business in Ceske Budejovice

42. Film Academy of Miroslav Ondricek in Pisek

43. B.I.B.S.

44. Unicorn College

45. Karel Englis College

46. AKCENT College

47. Newton College

48. Institute of Hospitality Management in Prague

49. College of European and Regional Studies

50. College of Physical Education and Sport Palestra

51. college of logistics.

52. Moravian Business College Olomouc

53. ARC College of Political and Social Sciences

54. University of Creative Communication

56. PRIGO University

57. European Polytechnic Institute

58. Private College of Economic Studies Znojmo

59. College of Nursing

60. College of Karlovy Vary

61. College of Applied Psychology

62. College of Business and Hotel Management

63. josef skvorecky literary academy.

64. College of Applied Law

65. Art and Design Institut

66. West Moravian College Trebic

67. college of regional development.

The best cities to study in the Czech Republic based on the number of universities and their ranks are Prague , Brno , Olomouc , and Ostrava .

Average cost of living for students in the Czech Republic is $506 + $97-694 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).

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In Czech Republic, there are a lot of affordable universities that you can find. Enrolling in these schools will help you fulfill your dream of studying in Czech Republic without paying a lot. These institutions also provide well-rounded academic programs and curriculums, allowing students to earn a degree with less burden on their pockets.

Now, if you’re planning to study in Czech Republic , you’ll have a lot of school options, as they are home to 57 universities . But if you’re looking for cheap universities in Czech Republic, make sure to read more!

Cheap Bachelor's Colleges and Universities in Czech Republic for International Students

Here is the list of affordable institutions in Czech Republic ordered by their tuition fee for international bachelor's students.

* Average Bachelor’s International Tuition is 66,500 CZK for universities in Czech Republic.

1. Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 65,000 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 65,000 CZK
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Czech University of Life Sciences Prague is an academic and research institution that specializes in agricultural and environmental sciences. The university offers over 100 degree programs in a diverse range of disciplines taught in the Czech and English languages. It is internationally recognized for its high standards of education and various initiatives promoting social responsibility and sustainable development. 

2. Charles University

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 220,000 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 220,000 CZK
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Charles University is an elite public Czech institution highly recognized for its academic excellence across the globe. This world-class university is the home of numerous leaders, experts, and innovators who have significantly contributed to society. For many years, the institute has achieved multiple awards and recognitions for its high standards of teaching and research, truly making it one of the most reputable universities in the Czech Republic.

3. University of Pardubice

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 110,000 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 110,000 CZK
• University of Pardubice Admissions Pages
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The University of Pardubice has been educating ethically responsible individuals and professionals for over seventy years. It was initially established to generate human resources in the field of chemistry, as its region, East Bohemia, is known for having an industrialized chemical industry. Over the years, the institute has constantly pursued academic excellence. It has undergone several reforms, expanded its departments, and built new facilities and laboratories. Presently, the university is highly regarded as among the best institutions in the country.

4. Brno University of Technology

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 194,500 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 72,900 CZK
• Brno University of Technology Admissions Pages
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Brno University of Technology (BUT) is an outstanding Czech university known for its exceptionally high standards of teaching and research. Its campus is strategically located within the vicinities of the country’s technology hub, where world-class companies such as IBM and Zebra Technologies are located. In addition, the university also boasts of having modern buildings, the latest equipment and technologies, and advanced facilities. It is guaranteed that the institute will provide students with countless opportunities and academic resources as an aid to help transform their lives.

5. Tomas Bata University in Zlin

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 54,000 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 54,000 CZK
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• Tomas Bata University in Zlin Tuition Pages

Tomas Bata University in Zlin (TBU) is an outstanding institute that has developed comprehensive and advanced educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its most sought-after programs include polymer engineering and applied informatics. In addition to offering high-quality programs, students will also be presented with numerous opportunities, such as exchange programs, off-campus activities, and seminars, to name a few.

6. University of Ostrava

• University of Ostrava Admissions Pages
• University of Ostrava Tuition Pages

University of Ostrava (UO) is an internationally recognized higher education school in the Czech Republic. It offers a wide range of study programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Aside from its proven academic excellence, one of the institute’s best features is to aid students in achieving their educational goals. The university provides countless opportunities for students to develop new skills and improve their capabilities, such as on-campus and off-campus activities, exchange programs, academic resources, and relevant network connections.

7. Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK
• Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague Admissions Pages
• Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague Tuition Pages

Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague is a public university that specializes in select few areas of discipline. These are offered with degree programs at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Students from abroad may also apply through regular admission or study for a short period through the Erasmus+ program. Depending on which program chosen, the teaching language are either Czech or English.

8. College of Polytechnics Jihlava

• College of Polytechnics Jihlava Admissions Pages
• College of Polytechnics Jihlava Tuition Pages

Established in 2004, the College of Polytechnics Jihlava is a young higher education institute that provides accredited educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The institute is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in information technology, economics and management, health care, and social work. Most of the study programs offered at the university are explicitly designed to meet the current industry needs.

9. University of West Bohemia

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 97,400 CZK
• Domestic Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 97,400 CZK
• University of West Bohemia Admissions Pages
• University of West Bohemia Tuition Pages

University of West Bohemia is a public higher education that offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs. There are nine faculties that handle these programs including the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Economics. Additionally, the university boasts its “wheelchair-friendly campus,” variety of student services, and efforts on international cooperation. Foreign students may apply as regular students or through exchange programs. These students may also afford accommodation in the university.

10. VSB – Technical University of Ostrava

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 100,000 CZK
• VSB – Technical University of Ostrava Admissions Pages
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VSB – Technical University of Ostrava is one of the top 4% universities in the world known for its innovative programs, world-class facilities, and high graduate employability rate. Its strong linkages with leading companies within and outside the country provide opportunities for students to gain advanced professional training and experience. The university also carries out high-quality and socially relevant research in different areas of knowledge to contribute to the economic and technological development of the region. 

11. Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 211,800 CZK
• Academy of Performing Arts in Prague Admissions Pages
• Academy of Performing Arts in Prague Tuition Pages

Established in 1945 in the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital city, the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague is the largest art school in the country. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in music, film, theater, and dance. It plays a key role in promoting the country’s artistic and musical scene by organizing various performances, concerts, and other activities. The academy is also known for its vast international academic and professional networks where students can gain practical experience, build their portfolios, and establish meaningful connections that can be useful for their future careers. 

12. Masaryk University

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 170,400 CZK
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• Masaryk University Tuition Pages

Masaryk University is the Czech Republic’s second-largest university and is well-known for its modern, world-class facilities, laboratories, lecture halls, and research centers. The university offers a diverse selection of academic fields designed to prepare its students for the professional world. It is also known for its high graduate employability, where 98% of its graduates are employed right after graduation in jobs that are related to their fields. 

13. Mendel University in Brno

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Mendel University in Brno is a public institution for higher education specializing in different areas of agriculture, forestry, and development studies. It is known for its unique campus surrounded by wide areas of university-owned forests where its students can examine a variety of plant and animal species. The university also teams up with academic and research institutions around the world in conducting exchange programs, internships, and research projects focusing on addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. 

14. University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice

• International Bachelor's Tuition: 0 CZK to 500 CZK
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• University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice Tuition Pages

Founded in 1991, the University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice has established itself as the top young university in the Czech Republic and one of the top 300 in the world. It offers a wide range of study programs in the natural and social sciences and strives to facilitate a dynamic and supportive learning environment that focuses on the individual growth and success of every student. It also has over 450 partner universities in different countries to conduct mobility and exchange programs. 

15. PRIGO University

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One of the few private Czech universities where tuition fees are not imposed is PRIGO University. It has always valued pro-inclusiveness, as one of its primary goals is to provide free education to all aspiring individuals. Admitted students, regardless of nationality, can complete their studies without having to pay for tuition, provided that students will complete their studies within the standard duration of the study. The university also offers various opportunities for its students, such as numerous academic resources, mentorship, exchange programs, training, and seminars.

Cheap Master's Colleges and Universities in Czech Republic for International Students

Here is the list of affordable institutions in Czech Republic ordered by their tuition fee for international master's students.

* Average Master’s International Tuition is 75,500 CZK for universities in czech republic.

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 135,000 CZK
• Domestic Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 135,000 CZK

If you're looking to save the most on your graduate studies abroad, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague should be at the top of your list. International students here pay only 0 CZK to 135,000 CZK annually for their master's degree.

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 178,500 CZK
• Domestic Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 178,500 CZK
• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 70,000 CZK
• Domestic Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 70,000 CZK

The tuition fee at University of Pardubice for incoming international master’s students is 0 CZK to 70,000 CZK. With its cheap rates, you can guarantee you’ll get a quality education without breaking the bank!

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 85,100 CZK
• Domestic Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 85,100 CZK

Another affordable university to consider in Czech Republic is Brno University of Technology.

The tuition fee in Brno University of Technology for master’s program for foreign students starts from 0 CZK.

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 67,500 CZK

Aside from its outstanding quality of education, Tomas Bata University in Zlin has some of the lowest tuition fee prices for foreign students who are planning to take a master's degree here. International master's students only pay as low as 0 CZK yearly.

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 158,000 CZK

7. College of Polytechnics Jihlava

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK
• Domestic Master's Tuition: 0 CZK

8. University of West Bohemia

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 97,400 CZK
• Domestic Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 97,400 CZK

9. Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 499,100 CZK
• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 100,000 CZK

11. Masaryk University

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 170,400 CZK

12. Mendel University in Brno

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 80,000 CZK

13. PRIGO University

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 500 CZK

15. Technical University of Liberec

• International Master's Tuition: 0 CZK to 117,200 CZK
• Technical University of Liberec Admissions Pages
• Technical University of Liberec Tuition Pages

Established in 1953, the Technical University of Liberec has provided quality education for almost 70 years. Students in and out of the Czech Republic may apply for bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. These are handled by seven faculties and one institute, including the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Textile Engineering. All students may access a variety of services such as residence halls, on-campus dining, university health care, and sports and leisure facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. how do i get admission to affordable universities in czech republic.

Applying to cheap universities in Czech Republic requires you to complete different requirements depending on your degree and chosen university. These usually include admission forms, language proficiency scores, and a visa. Check out our full guide to studying in Czech Republic for a more comprehensive guide!

2. What can I study at Best affordable universities in Czech Republic?

International students can study a variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Czech Republic. For example, one of the best affordable schools in Czech Republic is the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague , which offers Design, Graphics and Visual Communication, and Fine Arts to students seeking a bachelor’s degree. At the master’s level, the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague offers Photography, Cinematography, and Jazz Interpretation.

It's important to take a look at all your options when selecting where to attend post-secondary school. With so many different types of schools, degrees, and universities in Czech Republic, it can be tough to know where to start looking.

So, make sure to explore the best public universities in Czech Republic as well if you're looking for affordable education!

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Here's how Mark Kelly's upbringing and military and NASA careers prepared him for politics

Mark Kelly’s first campaign for office was decided by a coin toss. His twin brother, Scott, also wanted to be student congress president at their suburban New Jersey high school.

It was Scott who ended up vice president that time.

Fast forward four decades and it could be Mark Kelly’s turn to serve as vice president of the United States.

Arizona’s junior senator, a Garden State native who was pushed into politics after personal tragedy, is being vetted as a possible second-in-command as Democrat Kamala Harris makes a bid for the White House.

Kelly’s resume led Arizonans to send him from Tucson to Washington, D.C., in elections in 2020 and 2022: Navy combat and test pilot, astronaut, gun control advocate, husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz.

Americans followed along in newspapers and television spots as Mark and Scott became the first sibling astronauts, let alone identical twins, for NASA’s shuttle program in the mid-1990s. The nation watched after a 2011 shooting left Giffords gravely wounded, and six others dead, and as Mark Kelly helped her recover.

But Mark Kelly’s path from a New Jersey township to Navy captain — from rambunctious kid to a decorated aviator — is less well known. It’s a course that friends and former classmates said tested Kelly’s leadership ability in the most competitive environments.

“I've literally had my life in his hands hundreds of times, and I trust him absolutely,” said Paul Fujimura, who flew with Kelly in Operation Desert Storm.

'Favorite sons' of West Orange

The Kelly twins watched men land on the moon when they were five years old at their family home in West Orange, New Jersey, a township of about 39,000 wedged into a patchwork of suburbs commuting distance from Manhattan.

Mark Kelly has often said his parents taught him about the importance of public service.

His father, Richard, was an Army paratrooper and police officer in West Orange who rose in rank to captain. His mother, Patricia, worked as a secretary but put herself through rigorous training in the family’s backyard to become the township’s first female police officer.

“The boys don’t fear being astronauts, because they were born into a family of risk-takers,” Kelly has recalled his mother saying. “It’s in our blood.” 

Kelly was not available for an interview for this story. His own account of growing up is taken from numerous public speeches and two books he co-authored with Giffords: “Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope,” published in 2011, and “Enough,” from 2014.

The accounts show an injury-prone and adventurous boy that some may have considered “borderline juvenile delinquents,” he wrote.

“Scott and I were rowdy kids,” he wrote in "Enough." “We fought with each other and our neighbors. We had our run-ins with the local cops, who let us off but made sure our parents knew what we were up to.”

He was hit by a car in kindergarten after he didn’t follow his mother’s direction to cross a street at the corner. He broke his knuckles in a fight in 9th grade.

“I guess I had a habit of coming out swinging in part because I was the son of a hard-charging, hard-drinking, hardworking New Jersey detective,” he wrote. In Scott Kelly’s 2017 book, “Endurance,” he describes their father as an alcoholic who once left the family without food and money for a weekend. Scott Kelly recalled violence and arguments at home.

Mark Kelly wrote that his parents also taught him and demonstrated for him the importance of a strong work ethic. His father told the boys they could join the welders' union, he had a contact there.

Mark Kelly became "nearly a straight-A student" from then on, he wrote. 

Politics weren’t a prominent part of their childhood. Kelly wasn’t “all that interested” in local or national politics and didn’t know his parents’ partisan affiliations. His own have shifted over the years.

Now a Democratic senator, he voted in a Republican primary while an astronaut in Texas and records show he spent many years not affiliated with either major party .

Kelly graduated from West Orange’s Mountain High School in 1982. Yearbook and family photographs show the Kelly twins as skinny boys under mops of brown hair. They were captains of the swim team, and on the track team.

Decades later, and donning the iconic blue flight jackets synonymous with astronauts, the Kelly brothers returned to West Orange to see their elementary school renamed for them.

Pictures of Earth that Scott Kelly took on his shuttle flights line the walls of what is now Kelly Elementary School. Local leaders read dictionary definitions of “hero” and “pioneer” during an invite-only ceremony that drew former New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey.

The pair was deemed “favorite sons” of West Orange — and Mark Kelly not so subtly told the children in attendance to do their homework.

'He’s a pretty down-to-earth, normal person'

From West Orange, the teenage Mark Kelly went to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. A career at sea was part of his family history: His paternal grandfather served in the Navy during World War II, and his maternal grandfather served as a merchant mariner.

After three years at the intensely hierarchical academy, school leaders chose Kelly to serve as regimental executive officer during his senior year. He was the student second-in-command of the whole academy, and Mark Baden was the No. 1.

Baden recalled that in other years students balked at being second in charge. They wanted to be commander.

“Being the No. 2 guy, there's no glory in that,” Baden said in an interview. “You're there to implement policy. You don't make policy. So it's just more work and no glory. And I mean Mark has always been very selfless that way, and I saw that there at school.”

Kelly’s role was to lead indoctrination of first-year “plebes.” Think of a routine like basic training as depicted in the movies: Marching, running, calisthenics, shining shoes, shaving heads. If a student faltered to the pressure, Kelly’s job was to correct them, Baden said.

Indoctrination that year included a uniquely Kelly twist.

Scott Kelly, who was across the East River at the State University of New York Maritime College, visited. He put on one of Mark Kelly’s uniforms and headed to a square on campus.

The seemingly two Mark Kellys flanked an underclassman doing drills, asking him who was in charge. When the student answered “Mark Kelly,” he was ordered to about-face — and turned 180 degrees to find another Mark Kelly who asked the same question, as Baden recalled.

“All the freshmen were seeing double,” said Jack Griffin, who also graduated in Kelly’s class. Griffin said it showed Mark Kelly “didn’t take himself too seriously.

“He’s a pretty down-to-earth, normal person,” he said. Griffin, the son of a Boston firefighter and telephone company clerk, saw Kelly as a peer who also came from a working-class family.

Kelly graduated with a dual degree in marine engineering and nautical science, one of about 30 students known as “dualies” who earned both degrees offered at the academy.

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice,” was the quote he chose for his senior yearbook.

'Mark knows his duty and he will not hesitate'

Kelly went on to the U.S. Navy and became an aviator the following year. By his account, he "wasn't a particularly good pilot" to start, but it taught a lesson he’s talked about often in years since.

“How well you perform when you start trying something difficult is not a good indicator of how good you can become,” he wrote in "Gabby." "Looking back, I’m a prime example of someone who was able to overcome a lack of aptitude with persistence, practice, and a drive to never give up.”

Two years later he married his first wife, and they had two daughters who are now adults. They divorced in 2004. Court records show the case dragged out for years, though, because of custody issues.

As a Navy pilot, Kelly trained on an A-6 Intruder, a low-altitude attack aircraft used for decades in combat. Baden flew the same planes, which were not the rockstar Tomcats of “Top Gun” fame, but the workhorses.

Kelly deployed twice on the USS Midway aircraft carrier and flew 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, according to his NASA biography.

For most of those, Fujimura was by his side as bombardier-navigator. In an interview, Fujimura remembered an attack on an Iraqi patrol from just 200 feet in the air. Kelly and Fujimura came up with the mission plan and ordered another aircraft to come along.

“This was our duty,” Fujimura recalled, calling it a courageous decision to order others into a dangerous situation. “Mark knows his duty and he will not hesitate. He prepares. Studies.

“That experience, that cauldron or pressure, that helped crystallize all of our characters, but his character especially, to be a great leader.”

Kelly earned a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in California and he finished test pilot school. And two years later, he got the call: NASA inviting him to join a coveted astronaut class.

Kelly flew to space four times, twice as a shuttle pilot before NASA elevated him to commander of his final two missions.

To his longtime friend and merchant marine classmate, Baden, it was another example of Kelly in a competitive environment.

“NASA thought enough of him then that they upgraded him to commander and he did two missions there,” Baden said. “Again, he doesn't just do an adequate job, he excels.

“The competition, it's greater and greater as you move up the chain. And he’s still coming out on top.”

Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at   [email protected]  or 480-416-5669.

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19 Facts About Tim Walz, Harris’s Pick for Vice President

Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota, worked as a high school social studies teacher and football coach, served in the Army National Guard and chooses Diet Mountain Dew over alcohol.

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• Published Aug. 6, 2024 Updated Aug. 9, 2024

Until recently, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota was a virtual unknown outside of the Midwest, even among Democrats. But his stock rose fast in the days after President Biden withdrew from the race, clearing a path for Ms. Harris to replace him and pick Mr. Walz as her No. 2.

Here’s a closer look at the Democrats’ new choice for vice president.

1. He is a (very recent) social media darling . Mr. Walz has enjoyed a groundswell of support online from users commenting on his Midwestern “dad vibes” and appealing ordinariness.

2. He started the whole “weird” thing. It was Mr. Walz who labeled former President Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, “weird” on cable television just a couple of weeks ago. The description soon became a Democratic talking point.

3. He named a highway after Prince and signed the bill in purple ink. “I think we can lay to rest that this is the coolest bill signing we’ll ever do,” he said as he put his name on legislation declaring a stretch of Highway 5 the “Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway” after the musician who had lived in Minnesota.

4. He reminds you of your high school history teacher for a reason. Mr. Walz taught high school social studies and geography — first in Alliance, Neb., and then in Mankato, Minn. — before entering politics.

5. He taught in China in 1989 and speaks some Mandarin. He went to China for a year after graduating from college and taught English there through a program affiliated with Harvard University.

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