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Accommodation

Student Accommodation in the Czech Republic

Most public universities have student dormitories, the cheapest place to start. You can also rent a room in a shared flat or your own flat. Prices below are rough monthly ranges in euros (EUR).

Housing Options

Compare your university's dormitories with private housing.

Accommodation TypeAverage CostProsCons
Student dormitory

Rooms are often shared, with a shared kitchen and bathroom, and house rules.

EUR 160 to 450 a month

Often includes bills and Wi-Fi.

  • Usually the cheapest option.
  • Easy to arrange through your university.
  • Often near campus or transport.
  • Places are limited.
  • Standards differ between buildings.
Shared flat

Several people share rent and bills, each often with their own room.

EUR 250 to 500 a month

Per person.

  • Rent and bills are split.
  • More responsibility for contracts and bills.
Own flat

A whole flat on your own. You pay the full rent and most costs yourself.

EUR 500 to 1,000 a month

Bills may be extra.

  • Most privacy.
  • Usually the most expensive option.
  • Harder to find in big cities.

How to Find Housing

As soon as you are admitted

  • Check your university's dormitory page.
  • Apply for a place.

Before your visa appointment

  • Get a confirmation of accommodation or a rental contract (lease).
  • Add it to your visa papers.

When you arrive

  • Move in and check if the dormitory reports your stay to the police.

Reliable Platforms

  • Your university's dormitory office

    The easiest way to arrange a dormitory place.

Required Documents

For off-campus housing in Czech Republic, you'll typically need to provide the following documents:

  • 1
    Confirmation of accommodation

    A form from the landlord or dormitory, with a certified signature (stamped as real by an official).

  • 2
    Or a lease

    An original or certified copy of your rental contract.

Costs to Expect

Rent is usually the biggest part of a student budget.

Regional Cost Comparison

Higher Cost Regions

  • Prague and Brno

    Average studio: Up to around EUR 1,000 a month in the centre, for a whole flat on your own

    Shared apartment: Near EUR 500 a month, the top of EUR 250 to 500

Lower Cost Regions

  • Smaller university cities (for example Olomouc, Hradec Králové, Liberec)

    Average studio: Near EUR 500 a month, the low end of EUR 500 to 900

    Shared apartment: Near EUR 250 a month, the low end of EUR 250 to 500

Additional Costs to Consider

  • Deposit

    Money you pay to the landlord first. Often asked for private rentals.

  • Bills (electricity, heating, water)

    May not be in the rent of a private flat.

Location Considerations

  • Near campus or transport

    Dormitories are often close to campus or public transport.

Housing Tips

Apply for a dormitory as soon as you are admitted. Places are limited.

Check what the rent covers before you sign.

Ask for a confirmation of accommodation you can use for the visa.

Housing Questions

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