Education and Life in Prague
The City That Hosts The Most Established Universities in History: PRAGUE
Prague
Thanks to its cosmopolitan structure, reasonable living costs, and educational opportunities, having synthesized medieval history with European and Slavic culture, with its ranking at the top in art, gastronomy, sports, education, tourism, and many more, The Czech Republic, located in the heart of Central Europe, is a country widely preferred by many students and professionals.
Based on the recent research, the Czech Republic is not only among the top 10 countries in passport rankings across the world, but also among the countries with the lowest unemployment rate in the world.
The Czech Republic, frequently visited by tourists, is taking firm steps towards becoming one of the most developed countries in the world.
References:
https://www.passportindex.org
https://tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/unemployment-rate
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is in the heart of Central Europe, neighboring Poland in the North, Germany in the West, Austria in the South, and Slovakia in the East.
Prague weather, relatively unpredictable, has a continental climate and you can experience four seasons in this lively city. The winter is generally cold and rainy, and summer is warm and cool.
With a population of 1.2 million, it is not only the largest city in the country but also a very intriguing tourist destination. The glamorous city was hardly damaged during World War II and offers many historical buildings for sightseeing, making it both, a culturally and historically significant city and a very popular tourist destination.
Education in Prague
With tuition fees being much more affordable compared to other European countries, Prague’s colorful education life attracts many students. Universities in Prague have been accepting and accommodating thousands of foreign students every year, making it a very vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
The perks of graduating in the Czech Republic include finding a job in European Union member countries as the diploma will be obtained from a EU member country. Moreover, Czech Universities easily are at the top of the rankings among the best universities worldwide.
With the prestige and the level of education at certain universities in Prague, we firmly believe that students who have the opportunity to study here are going to be successful, well-educated and possibly multilingual individuals with a bright future ahead.
Duration of Study in Prague
Duration of study in the Czech Republic is generally 3 years for Bachelor’s degree and 2 years for Master’s degree programs. Duration of study is 6 years for the Faculty of Medicine and 5 years for the Faculties of Pharmacy and Dentistry. Many students in the Czech Republic begin their Master’s education right after they obtain their Bachelor’s degree and receive both in 5 years.
If you don’t have sufficient language proficiency yet, you can have an additional preparatory year at your university improving your proficiency in the language of instruction.
Once you complete your education and graduate, you will have a good proficiency in English and/or Czech based on the language of instruction in the department you study and you will have a diverse range of experience thanks to the student exchange and internship programs you can participate during your education. We believe this will be one important step forward for your future business life.
We are more than happy to assist our students in finding the accommodation option that suits them the best.
Language Sufficiency
If you are planning to study in English for your Bachelor’s degree, you are expected to have at least a B1+ (Intermediate Plus) level of English language to proceed with your university application process. Thanks to our expert language instructors, we are pleased to help you improve your Czech and English.
As the language of instruction for many Master’s programs are in English, you are required to have a sufficient score in an internationally recognized proficiency exam. Therefore, there is a minimum grade that you need from IELTS and TOEFL exams depending on the school to which you want to apply. IELTS and TOEFL tutoring can be provided by our consultants as well, when needed.
Apart from this, some Master’s programs accept students based on the result of their own admission exams or interviews. You can contact us for more detailed information.
Popular Departments to Study in Prague
There are many popular departments in Prague that you can choose for studying. Departments of Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Law, Engineering and Medicine are only some of them.
We will try our best to find the best suitable option for you based on your future goals and your best interest. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information about education and career planning.
Living Costs in Prague
The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union but it is not in EuroZone which means the currency in the country is Czech Koruna-CZK, not Euro. Not being in EuroZone makes it relatively cheaper compared to other European capitals and this is yet another reason why many students prefer studying in Prague.
In general, the average monthly living expenses of an individual are presented below.
Transportation Costs: Yearly Pass: 150 Euros, Monthly Pass 30 Euros
Food and Beverage Expenses: 150-200 Euros/Month
Social and Cultural Life: 30-200 Euros/Month
Accommodation: 150-800 Euros/Month based on preferred accommodation
Total cost of living for a student is approximately between 400 to 1200 Euros per month and varies from person to person.
SOCIAL LIFE
Visa-Free Travel in Schengen Area
As long as you are an active student in the Czech Republic, you can visit all European Union member countries at any time, spend time with your friends or parents and relish your spare time.
The opportunity of traveling without a visa within the EU countries, which are the world leaders in various fields, will surely broaden your perspective in terms of shaping your future and planning your career.
Cultural Activities
Prague has a rich cultural heritage of art, history, and literature. Studying in this city can get you one step ahead and help you develop intellectually and stand out in professional life. From museums to parks, local pubs to restaurants, Prague has a wide range of day and night time activities.
In addition to modern-day’s pop music venues, it offers alternatives such as Punk, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Techno, Hip-Hop, Ethnic, and many more music genres, and thanks to being a relatively inexpensive city, it provides a unique opportunity to improve yourself culturally and also linguistically through meeting many people from all around the world.
Famous Prague Universities
Charles University
Established in 1348, and is considered as one of the oldest and most well-known university in Europe.
Prague University of Economics
Founded in 1953, the biggest state university in the field of economics and business in the Czech Republic
Czech Technical University
One of the biggest and the oldest technical universities in Europe.
Czech University of Life Sciences
Established in 1906, offering undergraduate degrees in English in many fields.
Metropolitan University
Ranks among the oldest and largest private universities in the Czech Republic
University Of New York In Prague
Founded in 1998 in cooperation with the State University of New York, New Paltz, and the State University of New York Empire State College.
Anglo American University
Founded in 1990 and the first private university to use English as the language of instruction.