Deadlines 2027

Czech Republic Application Deadlines for 2027

Most English-taught programmes starting in September 2027 close between February and April 2027. Some start in February 2027. Students from India and Pakistan should apply early, because the visa can take months.

Application Timeline

Czech Republic

First rounds open

Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), Faculty of Informatics and Statistics: round I opens on 1 November 2026.

Nov 2026

Early deadlines

VŠE round I closes on 28 February 2027. Masaryk University (MU), Faculty of Science: 28 February.

Feb 2027

Main deadlines

Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics: 30 April 2027. MU Informatics and Arts: 30 April.

Apr 2027

Key Deadlines

Charles University, Mathematics and Physics (September 2027)

30 April 2027

VŠE Informatics and Statistics, round I (best for visa students)

28 February 2027

Each Czech university and faculty sets its own deadline. Many deadlines for a September start fall between February and April.

How Czech Deadlines Work

There is no central application system. You apply to each university online and pay each application separately.

The Yearly Cycle

Explore programmes and prepare documents.
Submit applications, usually between February and April.
Take any entrance exams.
Get results, usually by the end of June.
Confirm your place and apply for your visa.

Types of Application Deadlines

Application deadline

Main

The last day to submit your online application and pay the fee.

Entrance exam or interview

Exam

Some programmes test you, often online. Others decide on your documents.

Recognition papers

After

Proof that your earlier study is recognised, often due before enrolment.

Plan for India and Pakistan

November 2026 to February 2027

Apply in the earliest round you can.

As soon as you are admitted

Ask for your confirmation of studies (a letter from your university that says you are admitted or studying).

March to June 2027

India: sign up for an embassy visit on 15 March (for April or May), 10 May (for June) or 14 June 2027 (for July).
Pakistan: email the embassy on the last working day of a month to ask for an appointment.

Apply in the First Round

Apply in the first round if you need a visa. Later rounds can end too late for the embassy.

Start Months (Intakes)

An intake is the month a course starts. Most programmes start in September or October. Some also start in February.

September intake

Starts September or October 2027

Application Deadlines

Charles University, Mathematics and Physics30 April 2027

VŠE Informatics and Statistics, round I28 February 2027

MU Informatics, September intake30 April

Key Advantages

Most programmes start in September or October.

Important Notes

The winter semester starts in September or October.

February intake

Starts February or March 2027

Application Deadlines

Charles University, Mathematics and Physics30 November 2026

MU Informatics, February intake30 October

Key Advantages

A second chance to start in the same year.

Important Notes

The summer semester starts in February.

When You Get an Answer

Application Type	Typical Application Deadline	Decision Released	Student Reply Deadline
Charles University, Mathematics and Physics (September 2027)	30 Apr 2027	-	-
Charles University, Mathematics and Physics (February 2027)	30 Nov 2026	After the entrance exam on 11 to 15 Jan 2027	Enrolment 1 to 4 Mar 2027
VŠE Informatics and Statistics, round I	28 Feb 2027	-	-

Results for most programmes come by the end of June.

Deadlines at Popular Universities

Some examples of deadlines.

Deadlines by University Tier

Masaryk University (MU), Brno

Faculty of Informatics

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Social Studies

Typical Deadlines

• Faculty of Science 28 February
• Faculty of Informatics, September intake 30 April
• Faculty of Social Studies, September intake 15 May
• Faculty of Medicine 31 July

Key Characteristics

• Each faculty sets its own date.

Deadlines differ by faculty.

Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE)

Faculty of Informatics and Statistics

Typical Deadlines

• Round I 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027
• Round II 1 March to 30 April 2027

Key Characteristics

• Admission is based on a test: the General Academic Prerequisites (GAP) test.
• Application fee EUR 100.

Two rounds.

Programme Examples

Program Type	Typical Deadlines	Special Considerations
Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (bachelor's and master's)	30 April 2027	The online application page opens in December 2026.
MU General Medicine and Dentistry	31 July	Written exam in chemistry, biology and physics.

Program-Specific Deadlines

Within the same university, different programs often have different application deadlines. Always check the specific department or program website for the most accurate deadline information, rather than relying solely on the university-wide admissions deadlines.

How to Find Your Deadline

To find the most accurate and up-to-date deadlines for your target universities and programs:

Programme page

The deadline is listed on your programme's page.

Admissions office

Ask the admissions or international office if anything is unclear.

Plan Your Year

Work back from your visa. The Ministry of the Interior (the office that decides) can take up to 60 days after your embassy visit.

Time Management Strategy

Application Checklist

October to November 2026

Shortlist programmes.
Check each document list.

November 2026 to February 2027

Apply in the first rounds.
Start the recognition of your earlier study.

March to June 2027

Take exams or interviews.
Get your confirmation of studies.

March to June 2027

Book the embassy and apply for the visa.

Strategic Application Tips

Several applications

You can apply to several programmes. Each one is usually paid separately.

Do and Don't

Do:

Apply early in the first round.
Pay each application fee on time.

Don't:

Wait for the last round if you need a visa.

Things to Plan For

Visa timing matters most for students from India and Pakistan.

Scholarship Deadlines

Most Czech scholarships for students from India and Pakistan are small. Check each one's dates.

Key Financial Deadlines

Type	Typical Deadline	Notes
Government Scholarships for Developing Countries (2027/2028)	30 September 2026	Students from India and Pakistan cannot get this one. Its deadline was 30 September 2026.

Visa Timeline

India: the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi takes appointment requests on set days. Pakistan: the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Islamabad takes them on the last working day of each month.

Student Visa Timeline

India: ask for an embassy appointment

15 March, 10 May or 14 June 2027

15 March is for April or May, 10 May is for June, and 14 June is for July.

Pakistan: ask for an embassy appointment

Last working day of each month

Email the embassy on that day. For September, slots open on the last working day of July.

Decision

Up to 60 days

The Ministry of the Interior decides.

Leave Time for the Visa

Plan for the decision wait after your embassy appointment.

Other Dates

Recognition of earlier study

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Official recognition of your foreign certificate (nostrification), or a check by your faculty (the part of the university that teaches your subject) Proof your foreign certificate is recognised.

Check Your Faculty Every faculty can set different dates. Always follow the deadline on your programme's page.