FAQ

It is best to apply before March so that you have time to get your visa and you can start studying in September. The earlier you apply, the better, but there is no strict limit on how long you can apply.

Yes, this is included in the price of all UniPrep programmes. We take care of the organisation of the nostrification. This is a series of tests on the school curriculum, which are taken to confirm your certificate/diploma in the Czech Republic. You have to bring:

• Graduation certificate / Diploma
• A supplement to the Graduate certificate / Diploma
• Study plan (list of subjects and number of study hours).

Two months before the tests you will receive questions for which you need to prepare.

B1 level is sufficient for the entrance exams to Czech universities. Our students have level B2 or even C1 at the end of the year (10-15% of students).

Yes, in our Full programme you can take subjects in English or Czech, earn ECTS credits for them and thus save yourself a year of study in the future.

We prepare students for any study programs.

• Economics (entrance exams, maths and English, sometimes a second language)
• Humanities (text translation and social studies)
• Technical (physics, mathematics)
• Creative occupations (history and theory of art, portfolio consultation)
• Medicine (entrance examinations are usually biology, mathematics, chemistry or physics)

Entrance examinations differ from university to university - please check with our coordinator in advance.

We assume that you will know these subjects at school level. At UniPrep we will "translate" your knowledge into Czech and teach you topics that you did not learn at school.

As for English, it is better to have a B1 level or higher.

The number of applications to universities is unlimited. We recommend that you apply for 5-6 study programs at several universities. 1 program you really want to apply for, 2-3 alternatives and at least 1 other program which is easy to apply for (few applicants or no entry examinations).

Students can study up to 4 years of a bachelor's degree (standard is 3 years) and up to 3 years of a master's degree (standard is 2 years) free of charge.

In order to apply for a long-term visa to Czechia, you need to submit the Study confirmation, the Proof of secured residence (you get both from UniPrep), the Certificate of criminal record and the Proof of funds (you have to arrange these yourself).

Yes, they can. Just remember that the main aim of the study stay is to learn the language. We recommend you to wait with the job at least until the second semester of your studies. After that, a part-time job helps you to learn the language, because of good daily practise.

A foreigner has the right to apply for permanent residence (trvalý pobyt) 5 years after moving to Czechia. However, every year on a student visa counts as six months. In other words, 5 years of studies counts as 2.5 years.

After 5 years after obtaining permanent residence, a foreigner may apply for Czech citizenship.

The dormitory has double rooms with a bathroom and toilet. There is a shared kitchen on the floor but you can cook in your room, e.g. in a steam cooker. From UniPrep it's about 20 minutes by public transport.

• WiFi
• washing machine
• drying room
• pizzeria and restaurant close to the hostel