International students

Top Czech Podcasts in English

There has been a big boom of podcasting in the Czech Republic in the last few months. Not long time ago, even people who used streaming apps like Spotify or Apple Music were not familiar with podcasts at all. Nowadays it is quite a common thing for Czechs – people enjoy listening to podcasts very …

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How to study at home effectively

With universities being shut down until further notice due to the coronavirus epidemic in the Czech Republic, thousands of college students will have to come up with a routine how to stay productive despite the cancellation of lectures. Here are a few tips on how to study at home effectively and not procrastinate too much. …

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Czech government declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus

The government of the Czech Republic has declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus epidemic. Extensive measures are being put in place to stop the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions and the closure of sports facilities, galleries, and libraries. Schools including Czech universities will be shut down until further notice. …

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Student Ambassadors: Zina Balkis Abdelkarim from Tunisia

Zina studies John H. Carey II School of Law, LLB; Anglo-American University “Anglo-american University Prague atmosphere is very friendly and tolerant. It allows you to study in an academic environment while having this family feeling around and you sort of feel at home. Surprisingly, this is in the context of an international city like Prague …

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Student Ambassadors: Anastasia Aleksashova from Russia

Anastasia studies B.A. Business Administration – Marketing & Communications Emphasis at the Anglo-American University. Why did you choose to study in the Czech Republic? I chose to study in the Czech Republic for several reasons. One of them is safety as the Czech Republic is one of the top 10 safest countries in the world. …

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Study at the University of Economics! Application deadline is April 30, 2020

The University of Economics, Prague offers 8 international Master’s study programmes. Prospective students can submit their applications until April 30, 2020. The university is also organizing an Open House Day of Master’s programmes taught in English in Rajská Building/Rajská budova (RB 211) on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6 pm. The master’s programmes offered for …

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New expat centre for foreigners in the Czech Republic opens in Ostrava

A new centre providing assistance to foreigners coming to live in Ostrava or the Moravian-Silesian Region is opening on March 2. The Expat Centre will be based at Českobratrská 1888/14 in Ostrava’s city centre and it will be open from Monday to Thursday (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.). It will operate as a pilot program for one year. After …

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A unique new student co-living project opens in Pilsen

A student housing shortage in one of the Czech major university towns has led to the creation of a new kind of shared accommodation. The unique Unicity Living complex offers fully equipped rental apartments in three contemporary-design residential buildings that combine modern amenities with the spirit of communal living. The pioneering project lies near the …

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Czech Republic ranked world’s second-best country for expats to work in

The Czech Republic maintained its ranking in the top 3 for the third year in a row as one of the best countries for expats to work in, coming in second and beaten only by Vietnam in the Expat Insider guide by networking group Internations. The Working Abroad Index includes 64 countries. Each country required …

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Studying in the Czech Republic: General Medicine

The demand for healthcare professionals is high everywhere in the world. The medical profession is one of society’s most valuable assets, so it comes as no surprise that medical degrees are long, all-consuming and certainly one of the most challenging career paths possible. However, the hard work pays off when you are making an impact …

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