Charles University
Charles University
Charles University
Charles University is one of the oldest and biggest universities in Europe, blending tradition with a vision of the future, ideal for a fulfilling study experience abroad. The university provides an inclusive international vibe for talented students, accomplished teachers and top researchers from the Czech Republic.
Charles University's trademark has traditionally been its high-quality teaching, closely linked to research. According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Charles University ranks among the top 2 per cent of higher education institutions worldwide.
There are currently 17 faculties at the University (14 in Prague, 2 in Hradec Králové and 1 in Plzen), plus 3 institutes, 6 other centres of teaching, research, development and other creative activities, a centre providing information services, 5 facilities serving the whole University, and the Rectorate - which is the executive management body for the whole University.
How to apply
Charles University has 17 independent faculties and each faculty has its own specific application procedure and admission requirements. Most faculties hold their own entrance exams.
The minimum entry requirements are:
a) A completed secondary education before entering the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme;
b) A completed Bachelor’s degree before entering the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme;
c) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before entering the first year of doctoral programmes.
5 Easy steps to apply:
1. Search branch of study, find out more about study programmes and check the specific requirements.
2. Have your previous education recognized in the Czech Republic (this can be done later, after you have received your diploma).
3. Provide the necessary information to be processed with the application form.
4. Pay the application fee, if required (approximately USD 30-50)
5. Sign and send us the official application form that we will send you, together with the following documents:
- a notarised copy of your secondary school leaving certificate or your Bachelor’s diploma or your Master’s diploma
- an official transcript of records from your previous university studies
- an official translation of the two above into Czech (translation is not required if the original documents were issued in English)
- a certificate of equivalence from Czech educational authorities which states that your certificate/diploma is recognised in the Czech Republic (called “nostrification”), if you completed your previous education abroad
- a receipt to show that you have paid the application fee
The deadline for submitting the supporting documents is September 30, or October 25 for applicants who obtain their secondary school leaving certificate at the start of the autumn term.
Application deadlines
a) February 28 for bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes taught in Czech; April 30 for doctoral programmes taught in Czech.
b) Application deadlines for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programmes taught in English
1st Medical Faculty: May 8 (PhD: August 30)
2nd Medicine: April, June, July (PhD: April 30)
3rd Medicine: May 31 (PhD: May 30)
Faculty of Medicine (Pilsen), May 20 (PhD: July 31)
Faculty of Medicine (Hradec Kralove): May 24 (PhD: August 15)
Faculty of Pharmacy: June 30 (PhD: August 31)
Faculty of Letters: February 28 (if European Master Course TEMA: June 15) (Ph: April 30)
Law School: April 30 (April 30)
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, 28 February, 31 May (PhD: April 30) (Faculty of Science (PhD): April 30)
Faculty of Education: June 30 (PhD: April 30)
Faculty of Social Sciences, 28 February, 30 April (PhD: April 30)
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport: February 28, on 31 August (PhD: Any time)
Faculty of Humanities: February 28, Aug 11 (PhD: April 30)
Faculty of Theology: February 28 (PhD: April 30)
The academic year always starts on October 1. No extension of the deadlines is possible. Remember that all forms must be delivered in time. Your application cannot be accepted after the closing date for any reason whatsoever.
Entrance Exams
All applicants who submit the required materials by the deadline will be invited to sit an entrance exam (if one is required). Entrance examinations are normally held within the period of May to June, unless the faculty determines otherwise, for example adjusting to the period when foreign nationals obtain their certification. Entrance exams are conducted primarily in the Czech language with the exception of exams for study programmes which will be taught in English, in which case the entrance procedure will be directed in English. Foreign nationals who did not attend high school in the Czech Republic and are applying for a study programme taught in Czech may be required to take an additional test to demonstrate their Czech language ability.