Why is Czechia the #smartchoice?

Thinking about studying abroad? In Czechia, you’ll find everything in one place. High quality of education, an excellent choice of study opportunities, and affordable living in a beautiful and safe country. Plus, it’s the ideal location to travel around Europe. Study. Travel. Work. Live!


High quality of education with affordable living costs

Give yourself the best without breaking the bank. In Czechia, you will find top-ranked universities in Central Europe and an affordable student life. 15 universities are included in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024 TOP 500 . The average price for a student dorm is 190 EUR per month, and your lunch in a student canteen costs around 4 EUR.

out of all university students, 18 % are international

Join the community of international students in Czechia! Currently, 304,000 students are studying at Czech universities, out of which about 54,000 are international students in degree programmes and 15,000 are in short-term study programmes. You can also become a STUDY IN ambassador, share your story with others, and gain professional social media experience.

Possibility to work during studies

Having a part-time job is very common, and as a student, you don´t need an employment permit. However, the work should not affect your academic results and studies must remain the main reason for your stay in Czechia. After graduation, you can stay for up to 9 months and find a job or start your own business.

Established national programme that puts alumni ahead  

97 % of international alumni would recommend studying in Czechia. You can join the Czechia Alumni programme and stay in touch with Czechia, share your story, or participate in our alumni events worldwide 

Over 1,000 programmes in English

Take a look at our STUDY IN portal and choose from over 1,000 degree programmes in English. 94% of tuition fees range from 0 – 6,000 EUR/year. You can also come for summer school, participate in a short-term or exchange programme, or prepare to study in Czech during a language preparation course. Education in the Czech language is free of charge at public and state universities.

Strategic location in the centre of Europe

Studying in Czechia means living in the middle of Europe and this gives you a great chance to travel all over the continent. It’s also worth exploring the country itself - picturesque towns, historical sites, rich cultural life and magnificent nature all around - all easily accessible by public transport.

top 10 most peaceful countries in the world

Stay safe when studying abroad! Czechia regularly ranks among the TOP 15 most peaceful countries in the world.