How to choose a university in Prague
Prague has more universities than anywhere else in Czechia. Choose your subject first, then compare faculties: how hard it is to get in, what studying there is like and where you'll live.
1. Subject first, then faculty
Start with what you enjoy and what you want to do for a living. The same subject is often taught by several faculties with a different focus: more theoretical or more practical study, different courses and different career prospects.
2. Chances of admission
Some faculties admit most applicants, others only a small share. For every Prague faculty we show what share of applicants it admitted. Chances for individual programmes can differ widely, so apply to more than one place.
3. Entrance exams and deadlines
- Applications are mostly submitted in winter; deadlines vary from faculty to faculty.
- Many faculties accept the National Comparative Exams (Scio); others have their own test, an aptitude exam or admit on secondary school (SŠ) results.
- Open days usually run from autumn to winter; ask the students, not just the teaching staff.
4. Where to live
Faculties are spread all over Prague, from Dejvice to Krč. Living close to your faculty or near the metro saves hours a week. Students often live in halls of residence or share a flat; a typical 1+kk (one room plus a kitchenette) in Prague rents for CZK 15 100 a month.
Frequently asked questions
When do you apply to university?
Most faculties take applications in winter, usually by the end of February or March. Deadlines vary, so always check them on the faculty's website.
What are my chances of getting in?
They vary a lot by faculty and subject. For every Prague faculty we show what share of applicants it admitted last year.
What are the National Comparative Exams?
Tests run by the company Scio (Národní srovnávací zkoušky) that many faculties accept instead of their own exam. You can sit them several times and the best result counts.
Halls of residence or renting?
Halls of residence (koleje) tend to be the cheapest, but places are limited and rooms are shared. Renting gives you more privacy; flatmates help with the rent.