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The Czech Republic has more than 50 universities and similar colleges. You can study in big student cities such as Prague, Brno and Ostrava, or in a smaller city.

Universities, cities, costs and student life.

The Czech Republic Advantage

Why Choose Czech Republic for Your Studies?

Study in English or Czech

Choose the language that suits your budget and plans.

Key Benefits

More than 1,000 degree programmes in English.
Study in the Czech language at public universities is free.
Recognised universities

Strong in science, technology and medicine.

Key Benefits

8 Czech universities are in the QS World University Rankings 2026 top 1000 (QS is a yearly world university ranking).
Charles University, Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) and Masaryk University are in the top 500.

1,000+

Programmes in English

Life

Student Life

Welcome days, a buddy (a student who helps new students), student canteens and student clubs help you settle in.

  • Living costs around EUR 500 to 800 a month.
  • Tap water is safe to drink.
  • ISIC (International Student Identity Card) gives discounts on transport, culture and shops.
Popular Destinations

Student Cities

Prague and Brno are among the most expensive student cities. Smaller cities cost less.

Prague

Capital city

The capital and the largest student city.

Key Highlights

Charles University
Czech Technical University in Prague
Prague University of Economics and Business

Top Universities:

Charles University (CU)
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE)

Brno

Large student city

The second big student city.

Key Highlights

Masaryk University
Brno University of Technology

Top Universities:

Masaryk University (MU)
Brno University of Technology (BUT)

Olomouc

Smaller university city

A smaller university city with lower living costs.

Key Highlights

Lower costs

Top Universities:

Palacký University Olomouc (UP)
Quick Reference

Quick Facts

Key facts for students from India and Pakistan.

Country Overview
Currency
Czech koruna (CZK)
Emergency number
112
Phone code
+420
Academic & Student Info
Universities
More than 50
Main start month
September or October
Credits a year
About 60 credits (ECTS, the European credit system)
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