Heart of Europe

Study in Czechia.

Low Tuition & Living Cost.
Automotive & Tech Hub.
9-Month Job Search Visa.

Quick Facts

Schengen

CapitalPrague (Praha)

Population10.9 Million

Indian Pop.~10,700+

CurrencyCzech Koruna (CZK)

IntakeSept (Winter) / Feb

SchengenYes

Indian Community: ~10,700

Cities & Industry

Bohemia vs Moravia Regions.

Prague

Bohemia

~1.4 M

'City of a Hundred Spires'. Political & Cultural Hub.

Brno

Moravia

~400k

Judicial Center. Major 'Student City' with top unis.

Ostrava

Moravian-Silesian

~280k

Industrial heritage. Famous for Dolní Vítkovice steelworks.

Pilsen (Plzeň)

Plzeň

~185k

Birthplace of Pilsner beer. Home to Škoda works.

Liberec

~108k

Foot of Jizera Mountains. Famous Ještěd Tower.

Olomouc

~103k

Historic spiritual center. UNESCO Holy Trinity Column.

Key Industries & Brands

Automotive

Škoda Auto (VW), Tatra, Hyundai, TPCA

Cars, Trucks, Parts.

Brewing & Food

Pilsner Urquell, Budweiser Budvar, Kofola

Beer, Spirits, Dairy.

Machinery

Škoda Transportation, Zetor, Aero Vodochody

Trains, Tractors, Turbines.

Tech & Cyber

Avast (Cybersec), Kiwi.com, JetBrains

Software, Gaming, 3D Print.

Consumer Goods

Moser (Glass), Preciosa, Baťa (Footwear)

Crystal, Porcelain, Shoes.

Energy & Chem

ČEZ Group, ORLEN Unipetrol, Zentiva

Power, Pharma, Semtex.

Top Universities

Public & Private Options.

Czech Technical University (CTU) Prague

Brno Univ of Technology (BUT)

Technical Univ of Ostrava (VSB)

Univ of Chemistry & Tech (UCT)

Technical University of Liberec

Tuition Fees (English Taught)

Czech-taught (Public)

FREE

Engineering / IT (English)

€4,000 – €5,500

Business

€3,500 – €6,000

MBBS (Charles University)

€24,250 / yr

Private Unis

€6,000 – €14,000

*Czech-taught programs are FREE.

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score 60% - 75%

Backlogs Prefer None

Age No Limit (30+ needs motivation)

Gap 2-5 Years (Justified)

Postgraduate

Score 60% or 2.5-3.0 GPA

Backlogs Accepted if cleared

Age No Limit

Gap Career Exp valued

Backlogs: 5-10 accepted. Age limit is flexible up to 35 for Masters.

English Proficiency

MOI & Visa Warning

Visa Risk: While universities accept MOI, the Czech Embassy (esp. Delhi) prefers Standardized Tests. Relying solely on MOI increases rejection risk.

Test	UG Score	PG Score
IELTS	6.0	6.5 (No band < 5.5)
TOEFL iBT	80 - 85	80 - 85
PTE	56 - 60	56 - 60
Duolingo	110 - 120	110 - 120 (Check Faculty)

The "Nostrification" Process

Mandatory Step: Czech Ministry must legally validate your previous degree.
For UG: You might need to pass 1-5 subject exams in Czechia if your 12th curriculum doesn't match fully.
For PG: Usually handled internally by the university.

Step 1: Apostille Docs

Step 2: Submit to Regional Authority

Funds & Budget

Cost of Living in 2026.

Monthly Living (CZK)

Rent (Shared)7,000 – 10,000 CZK

Groceries3,500 – 5,000 CZK

Utilities2,000 – 3,000 CZK

Transport130 CZK (Student)

Misc1,500 – 2,500 CZK

Total14,730 – 21,630 CZK (~€600-850)

Visa Funds

Living (1 Year)

115,810 CZK~€4,600 / $5,000

Tuition

Full Year FeeAdd to Living

Couple

250,000 - 300,000 CZKFor Student + Spouse

Requirements:

Personal Bank Statement (3-6 Months)
International Debit Card Copy
Notarized Sponsorship Affidavit (if sponsored)

Work Income

Min Wage: 22,400 CZK/month (2026). Student part-time: 12k–16k CZK.

Monthly (Part-time): 12k - 16k CZK

Visa Roadmap

From Admission to Arrival.

Book Slot

Highly competitive. Book immediately after admission.

Translation

All docs must be translated to Czech.

Submission

Submit at Embassy. Interview is common.

Processing

TAT: 60 - 120 Days (Peak Season).

Fees

Consular: 2,500 CZK (~₹9,000).

PVZP Insurance Mandatory

PCC (Apostilled) Required

Path to PR (5 Years)

50%

2 Years Master's

= 1 Year Counted

100%

4 Years Work

Counts Fully

5 Years Total

Eligible for PR

Spouse Rules

Apply Together: Possible but Risky.
Apply Later: Safer. Wait for student residence card.
Work: Spouse gets Free Access to Labor Market.

Stay Back

9 Months Job Seeker Visa.
Free access to labor market (No Labor Market Test).

FAQs

Common questions about Czech Republic.

It is a MANDATORY legal process where the Czech Ministry validates your Indian education. For UG applicants, you may need to pass subject exams in Czechia. For PG, universities often handle it internally. You cannot enroll without it.

Universities accept MOI for admission. HOWEVER, the Czech Embassy (especially in New Delhi) strongly prefers IELTS/TOEFL. Relying only on MOI increases visa rejection risk significantly.

Yes. Students can work up to 20 hours/week. Minimum wage is 22,400 CZK/month (2026). Monthly earning potential part-time: 12,000 – 16,000 CZK.

Yes, but it is risky to apply together. The best strategy is: Student goes first -> Gets Residence Card -> Finds Apartment -> Spouse applies for Family Reunification. Spouse proof of funds is higher (~300k CZK).

After graduation, you get a 9-Month Stay Back option to find a job or start a business. Graduates have free access to the labor market (No 'Labor Market Test' required).

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