A guide for Indian students coming to Czechia: What you need to know

The place to study in English, a country with snowy winters, a home to nearly two thousand Indian students. All this and more is Czechia. Want to come study here? Then read on! And if you do decide to come, you might even meet Neeraj Chopra…

Weather

Indian students planning to study in Czechia should be prepared for a climate that is quite different from most regions in India. Czechia experiences four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Spring is the season, when the days start to get longer, and we can enjoy more sunlight. Summers are generally mild. In recent years however the country has experienced tropical heat waves.

Autumn is windy and rainy with some of the years last truly warm days that the Czech call “babí léto”. Winters can be harsh, with temperatures often dropping below zero and snow. You will need a versatile wardrobe, including warm coats, thermal wear, and waterproof shoes for winter, as well as lighter clothing for summer.

You won’t be alone

Almost two thousand students from India study in Czechia. Therefore, you are very likely to meet someone from your home country if you start to feel lonely. The capital Prague and other large cities such as Brno are home to some of the best Indian restaurants. Prague’s Indian Kitchen by R&R even won the Hidden Gem category in TripAdvisor’s best restaurants ranking.

Czechia’s Indian culinary scene delivers a flavourful journey that feels like home for Indian students and travellers alike.

You can study in English

Students come to Czechia from abroad for a variety of reasons. “Students from Central and Latin America, Western Europe, and parts of the Middle East appreciate the opportunity to study in English,” explains Michal Uhl, Director of the Centre for International Cooperation in Education.

Many universities in Czechia offer the option to study in English. You can find the complete list here. Whether you’re interested in Computer Science, Medicine or Natural Sciences, you can find the perfect study program in Czechia.

The home of the javelin throw record

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower who made history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. Chopra rose from humble beginnings to global acclaim through sheer determination and talent. He holds the national record with a personal best of 90.23 meters as of 2025.

Do you know, who holds the all-time world record? A Czech athlete Jan Železný. In 1996 he threw his javelin 98.48 metres. These two stars have now joined forces with Železný becoming Chopra’s trainer.

And here’s what the Indian athlete had to say about Czechia: “First of all, I’d tell Indian people, if they want to visit Europe, they should come to Prague. I saw the city and the Old Town this year and really liked it. Also, Czech crystals are very famous, and I tried Czech dumplings too, I liked them. So yes, I’d tell people to try those things,” said Chopra to Radio Prague International in June.