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Overview
The Czech Republic is one of the most popular destinations of U.S. students for study abroad. According to the IIE Open Doors 2005 statistics, the Czech Republic occupies the 14th position among world leading destinations with nearly 2.500 U.S. students. The Czech Republic is thus far most visited country in the region of East Central Europe.
Why Study in the Czech Republic?
LOCATION
The Czech Republic is located in the heart of Europe with easy access to major Central European
cities (Berlin, Bratislava, Budapest, Cracow, Dresden, Munich, Vienna...).
CULTURE AND LIFE
Due to its geographical location the Czech Republic is situated in the crossing of cultures. The life
of the country was historically formed mainly by Slavonic, German (Austrian) and Jewish influence. It resulted
in a rich Central-European culture heritage and lifestyle.
HISTORY
A complicated history of the area of the Czech Republic still fascinates its visitors as it reflects
major historical developments in Europe and in the world.
TRANSITION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A return to democracy and free market economy that has started with the Velvet Revolution of
1989 is an interesting process of fast going changes that bring opportunities as well as challenges. The Czech
Republic became a new member of European Union in 2004 and belongs to the fastest growing economies in Europe.
QUALITY
High quality education and research, especially in sciences, engineering and medicine, has a long tradition
in the Czech Republic. Valuable knowledge and skills acquired in many fields at local school and research
institutions and international and cultural experience helps to succeed in the globalized world.
VALUE
Economic aspects play role as well. The price level of the Czech Republic is significantly lower that the one
of most Western European countries but the quality of service has usually Western standards, especially in large
cities like Prague, Brno or Olomouc. The combination of low-priced services and good quality is attractive
for young people and international students.
Short Term Study Abroad Programs
The most usual programs attended by U.S. students are short term - summer, semester or one academic year long programs.
LISTS OF PROGRAMS
Studyabroadlinks: Czech Republic
Degree Programs
Students interested in studying in the Czech Republic can apply for admission for regular degree programs.
Study in Czech Language
Students, who are able to study in the Czech language, can select the same wide range of programs as Czech students. Moreover, they will study under the same conditions as Czech students. It means that they do not pay any tution fees at public institution, however they must pass the same highly selective admission procedures and tests.To find out what programs are available, we recommend to contact the schools directly. The addresses, e-mails and links for Czech higher educational institutions are available at the website of the Czech National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).
Study in English Language
Number of degree programs in English at Czech universities is still limited, although growing. Programs in English are offered more regularly in medicine and health sciences, engineering, sciences and business but other fields like social sciences are developing. Graduate study in English is more usual than undergraduate study programs.
We have collected list of schools that offer some kind of degree programs in English. To learn more about the the programs, we recommend to contact the schools` international offices. The addresses, e-mails and links for Czech higher educational institutions are available at the website of the Czech National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES WITH DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH
Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
CMC Graduate School of Business (MBA)
College of Public Administration and International Relations
Czech University of Agriculture - Prague
Institute of Finance and Administration (MBA)
Institute for Industrial and Financial Management (MBA)
Jan Evangelista Purkyne University / Faculty of Arts and Design / Photography
New Anglo-American College in Prague
Technical University of Liberec
University of Economics, Prague
University of New York in Prague
University of Pittsburg EMBA Prague
University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
U.S. Business School Prague (MBA)
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Erasmus Mundus Programs
The Erasmus Mundus program is a co-operation and mobility program in the field of higher education that promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third country nationals (including U.S. students) participating in these Masters Courses.
Currently, five programs, offered in cooperation with Czech universities, are incorporated in Erasmus Mundus:
- Euroculture, Palacky University, Olomouc
- Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapter Physical Activity, Palacky University, Olomouc
- MA in Economics of International Trade and European Integration, University of Economics, Prague
- MA in Special Education Needs, Charles University, Prague
- SpaceMaster - Joint European Master in Space Science and Technology, Czech Technical University, Prague
Czech Language Training
There are many private and public language schools that offer courses of Czech language for foreigners, some of them at universities (for example at Masaryk University, Palacky University or University of Ostrava. There is also a special institution for language training at Charles University - Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies that provides special one year preparatory program for students interested in continuting their education in the Czech language at Czech universities.
List of Summer Schools of Slavonic (Czech) Languages
The Czech language courses within the so called Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies are open annually by several public universities in the Czech Republic. Course participants are, for the most part, foreign students and teachers of Czech/Slavonic Studies. The Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport offers scholarships for participation in the said courses to applicants from eligible countries. The offer is announced through the respective Czech Embassies.
International Summer Language School, University of West Bohemia
Summer School of Slavic Languages, Faculty of Arts, Charles University
Summer School of Slavonic Languages, Palacky University in Olomouc
Summer School of Slavonic (Czech) Studies, Masaryk University
Summer School of Slavonic Studies, University of South Bohemia
Scholarships
In alphabetical order:
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships
American Association of University Women Fellowships
Central Europe Summer Research Institute
Anglo-American College in Prague: Scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Study)
Czech Technical University, Prague: Scholarship for Incomming Students
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for Non-EU Students
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
House of International Services: Binational agreements
International Dissertation Research Fellowships
John E. Bowman Travel Grants for CIEE Study or Volunteer Programs
Masaryk University, Brno: Kohn Doctoral and other Scholarship
Ministry of Education: Scholarships for Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies
National Security Education Program: David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
Rotary Foundation: Ambassadorial Scholarships
University of New York in Prague: Scholarships
VSB-Technical University, Ostrava: Georgius Agricola Scholarship
Whitaker Grants for Overseas Biomedical Engineering Study or Research
Wenner-Gren Grants for Anthropological Research
E-mail List Study-Czech
The Fulbright Advising Center runs a special e-mail list Study-Czech for U.S. and other international students interested in the study or research in the Czech Republic or of topics related to the Czech Republic. The Advising Center send announcements of interesting study programs, summer schools, scholarships, conferences and other events to the list regularly.
Study-Czech is web-based and moderated with open membership, meaning anyone can post messages or search archives. Anyone can sign-in here.
