The Czech Republic offers an unforgettable study experience with its medieval towns, picturesque landscapes, and monumental castles. Located in the heart of Europe, the Czech Republic is the perfect place for international students wishing to continue their studies abroad. The Central European country has become a very popular destination for students owing to its top-quality education opportunities, lower living costs, and a vibrant student life. A really welcoming local culture and post-graduate job opportunities are other great reasons to study in Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic provides affordable options to study at prominent universities. Czech Universities conform to the European Union standards, in line with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
To give an example of prestigious Czech universities, Charles University in Prague (Univerzita Karlova) is among the most well-known higher education institutions in Europe. Being one of the oldest universities in the continent, the university dates back to the 14th century. A wide range of study programmes are available for undergraduate and post-graduate degrees for international students at Charles University and other universities in the country.
You can choose, based on your academic interests, skills, and academic requirements, the most suitable programme for you among various programmes taught in English, including programmes related to medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Medicine and pharmaceutical studies are among the top choices of international students who wish to study in Czech Republic.
Located in Central Europe, the Czech Republic has been a member of the European Union since 2004. The Czech capital is the historic city of Prague and the official language is Czech. Having a total population of 10.7 million people, the Czech Republic has 4 neighbouring countries: Slovakia, Germany, Austria, and Poland. The Czech Republic is also near to Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland. In terms of higher education, Prague and Brno are the most student friendly cities. In addition, the EU member country is ranked among the top ten safest countries to live in the world.
The Czech Republic is home to various programmes to study medicine in English. Medicine, as a field, is among the most popular majors at Czech Universities. For example, Charles University hosts the First Faculty of Medicine in Prague. Founded in 1348, it is ranked as the 11th oldest medical school in the world. In addition, you can study medicine in English-taught programmes at well-known universities such as Masaryk University, Palacky University and University of Ostrava. Medicine schools in the Czech Republic offer a six-year education and successful students receive a degree of ‘Doctor of General Medicine’ (MUDr.) upon completion of their study.
Hosting outstanding universities offering five-year programmes focused on dentistry, the Czech Republic is a great option for students wishing to study dentistry abroad. You can study dentistry in English at Masaryk University of Dentistry and the Charles University in Prague. Students obtain a diploma in Medicinae Dentium Doctor (MDDr), meaning the Doctor of Dentistry. Dentistry master’s degrees obtained in the Czech Republic are recognized across the EU, the US, and many other countries. Students graduating from the School of Medicine or Dentistry at Czech Universities have the right to work as a doctor/dentist or continue their studies in the Czech Republic.
In addition to programmes in medicine, dentistry, engineering, social sciences, and humanities, Czech Universities are also home to five-year interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree programmes in pharmacy. In addition, you can specialize in a certain field through two-year master’s programmes. Courses are taught in Czech and English language. Having an international prestige and top-level education standards, the Charles University in Prague hosts a Faculty of Pharmacy, which has great reputation for its scientific research. It is located in the town of Hradec Králové, which is approximately 100 km east of Prague.
Czech Universities are renowned for their deeply rooted academic tradition and an outstanding higher education system. They attract many international students with low-cost study programmes. Several public universities offer academic excellence as it is evident in these universities’ high ranking in lists of best universities in the world. Charles University, University of Economics Prague, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, and Czech Technical University in Prague are among the most prestigious higher education institutions where you can study to obtain bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in the Czech Republic.
Hosting many international students at several universities, the student life in Czech Republic is really fun and affordable. Historic and lively Czech cities offer an entertaining and warm environment, where you will find lots of different activities to do. To give an example, the culturally rich urban lifestyle in Prague provides access to a vibrant community. Being in the heart of Europe also gives the opportunity to travel easily to other popular European destinations within short distance.
Thanks to its strong healthcare and social security system, the Czech Republic provides high living standards as well as distinguished education opportunities. Moreover, living costs are not really high in Czech Republic as it has been ranked among the five most affordable places to live in Europe. Considering all these benefits, the Czech Republic, particularly Prague, attracts a growing number of international students.
Cost of living in the Czech Republic are relatively lower compared to other European countries. Due to the country not being a part of the Eurozone, the official Czech currency is the Czech koruna or Czech crown (Kč / CZK). Study programmes taught in Czech language are free of charge at every public university in the Czech Republic. However, there are a wide range of degree programmes offered in English, with reasonable tuition fees.
Monthly expenses, including food, rent, public transport, and leisure activities are usually lower than most European cities. Although individual expenses may change depending on the city you live in and your spending habits, an average of 350-750 euro would suffice as a monthly budget to study in Czech Republic.
There are many ways to study abroad and cover your tuition fee and other expenses. For example, if you are looking for financial aid to cover your expenses, you can find many government-led study abroad programmes, organised to attract great academic talents from all over the world. You can benefit from scholarships and grants offered to international students. As some of the scholarship schemes can be quite competitive, you can also look for institutional discounts on tuition fees, aiming to promote international experience and multiculturality in higher education institutions. Another way to study abroad is exchange programmes offered to students via bilateral agreements between universities or countries.
Attending a language school is also a great way to study abroad. You can enrol in language courses offered by local universities and continue your study experience later by applying to a degree programme of your choice. Alternatively, you can take part in volunteering programs to work and study at the same time. Au pair programmes also offer great flexibility to work and study.
ICES Turkey offers academic education consultancy and provides detailed information on visa procedures and other academic processes for international students. In addition to universities in the Czech Republic, ICES has a large network of outstanding universities in Turkey and across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, the UK, Hungary, Ireland, and Ukraine. ICES supports students throughout the entire process, including submitting applications to selected universities, finding accommodation, applying for student visa, obtaining residence permit, and opening a bank account.
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