Study in the Czech Republic

EU Membership: Benefits for Students

Czech Republic has been a member of the European Union since 1 May 2004. On December 21, 2007, the country joined the Schengen area. The number of international students coming to the Czech Republic has been increasing each year and there are many reasons why you should consider coming as well. If you decide to […]

Academic Glossary – What you need to know

Absolutorium = A graduate examination Bakalář, Bc. = Bachelor Bakalářské studium = Bachelor’s degree programme Bakalář umění, BcA. = Bachelor of Arts DrSc. = Doctor of Science Iženýr, Ing. = Engineer Ing. arch. = Engineer of Architecture Imatrikulace = Matriculation JUDr. = Doctor of Law Magistr umění, MgA. = Master of Arts Magistr, Mgr. = Master Magisterské studium = Master’s […]

Higher Education System in the Czech Republic

Czech education and research have a long history dating back to the 14th century. In 1348, Charles University in Prague was founded and became the oldest university in Central Europe. Today, Charles University is ranked 291st in QS World University Rankings and is followed by other seven Czech universities which have placed in the Top […]

List of Czech Academic Titles and their correct spelling

Having completed a higher education degree in the Czech Republic, students are granted the right to use academic titles. Use of academic titles in the Czech Republic is typically limited to official and business communication. In common conversations, people are addressed with their title only if they have introduced themselves with it or if one […]