Charles University has 17 independent faculties with specific application procedure and admission requirements. Therefore, Charles University has no central Admission Office.
Foundation programmes (language and preparatory courses) are offered by our Institute for Langauge and Preparatory Studies and some of the faculties.
1. Choose your study programme
Start in our catalogue of study programmes and learn about the admission requirements. Check out the faculty website for more details and further information. Notice:
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consider if a foundation programme may be beneficial for you
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programmes in Czech language are tuition free
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programmes in other languages are subject to tuition fees
2. Submit the application
Applications are submitted online, directly via our catalogue. Do not forget to attach all the documents required or simply send them afterwards, in due time. Remember, you don't need your high school diploma to submit the application.
3. Pay the application fee
Once the fee is paid, your application is complete. Now, the faculty Admission Office will start processing it further. Always note the application deadlines.
4. Entrance exam (if required)
While some of our study programmes require an entrance examination, other evaluate the applicants solely on the basis of provided documents and certificates. Exemptions are specified in the admission requirements for the chosen study programme (available in our catalogue).
Invitation letter
If an entrance exam is required, wait for your invitation letter.
Short-term visa
Applicants with visa duty who take the entrance examination in the Czech Republic are advised to apply for a short-term visa in a timely manner.
5. Recognition of your previous education
If you are still working towards your certificates or diplomas, don't worry. Unless specified otherwise, all the recognised documents must be submitted to the faculty by the enrolment date at the latest. Learn more about the recognition process.
6. Letter of acceptance
Congratulations!
Long-term visa or residence permit
With this letter in hand, admitted students with visa duty can apply for a long-term visa or residence permit. Please, do so in a timely manner.
7. Enrolment and matriculation
The date of your enrolment is determined by the faculty's Study Affairs or International Office. After the commencement of the academic year, students are welcome to join their first official academic ceremony – matriculation.