Live & Study
Student Ambassadors: Karol from Poland
I studied at VŠTE in České Budějovice twice for one semester: first in 2016 and second one year later in 2017. My major was Transport construction, roads railways and infrastructure. The activities I had enjoyed the most were laboratories, field trips to Germany and Austria, and other construction in the area. Language learning and working […]
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Graduation – What to do Before and After
In the Czech Republic, many students work and study at the same time. There are working options for foreign students who do not speak the Czech language too. Many international companies located in big cities such as Prague or Brno are interested in hiring students who speak foreign languages. Most of university graduates are employed […]
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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 […]
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Student Jobs in the Czech Republic
An employment relationship in the Czech Republic is established by an employment contract. The employment contract must include the type of work which the employee will perform, the place or places of his work and the date on which the employee will start working. In addition to employment contract, the Czech Labor Code provides two […]
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Entrance exams in the Czech Republic
Applicants to some degree programmes at some Czech universities might be asked to pass an entrance exam in order to be accepted to the programme. The entrance exam usually takes place on the university campus, but the form varies from school to school. The language of the test depends on the languages of the instruction […]
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Ultimate oral interview guide
Have you been invited to a university admission interview and are wondering how to prepare? Read our tips for university interview success including the most common questions asked at university admission interviews… 1) Review the course information Take a close look at the university’s website and re-read information on the programme you are applying to, […]
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Czech student loans comparison
Studying a university can be financially tough – one must pay rent, food, tuition, textbooks… Although the living costs in the Czech Republic are significantly lower than in most other EU countries, it is still important to think carefully about how to finance your studies and life abroad. The Czech universities charge no tuition fees […]
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Charles University’s ice hockey team wins Battle on Ice
Charles University’s Hockey team (Team UK) triumphed in the highly anticipated Battle on Ice on October 31st, downing the Prague School of Economics‘ team by a score of 4:0 in the final. The Battle on Ice is a unique project ran by student organizations from four major universities from Prague; the other two schools that […]
read moreStudent Ambassadors: Orlina from Turkey
I studied at VŠTE, Technical and Economic University, in České Budějovice for 6 months as part of the Erasmus+ programme. The city was quite small and really beautiful. I still miss that place! My major was Business Administration Economy. Erasmus was like a dream for me, I would recommend it to anyone. I was so […]
read moreWorking during studies
Many students in the Czech Republic study and work at the same time. Although there are some scholarship options for students enrolled at Czech universities, it is rarely possible to live solely from this budget, so it is quite common for students to have a part-time job. International students might find the language barrier a […]
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