Located in the centre of the European continent, the Czech Republic is well-known for its academic brilliance, attracting students from all over the world to its renowned universities. Known for its manifold cultural heritage, and awe-inspiring locations, the Czech Republic provides a distinctive learning environment and a chance to shape and discover yourself.
Having more than 60 higher education institutions providing about 1000 English-taught programs, and affordable living costs draws most international students to study their courses in the Czech universities.
This blend of quality education and affordability is gaining popularity and becoming an attractive option for international students who would like to continue with their academic ambitions without the need to break their banks.
In this blog, we will look at the cost of studying in Czech Republic along with discussing available scholarship opportunities.
For international students, usually, university fees rank higher. Nevertheless, they remain relatively inexpensive, in comparison to the majority of the other European nations. The tuition can differ greatly based on the chosen university and type of program. Tuition fees of the English-taught programs for non-EU/EEA economics can be from around €1,000 to €18,500 per year, however, there are some professional programs which may have higher fees.
Students planning to study abroad will have to exercise due diligence in monitoring the tuition fees for their desired program or institution, as well as explore scholarship and financial aid options accordingly.
| University | Tuition fees for Bachelors per year | Tuition fees for Masters per year |
| Anglo-American University | €9,000 for EU students, €10,400 for non-EU | €9,000 for EU students, €10,400 for non-EU |
| Brno University of Technology | – | €3,000 |
| Charles University | €6,300 | €6,300 |
| Czech Technical University in Prague | From €4,600 to €5,700 | From €4,600 to €5,700 |
| Masaryk University | From €3,000 to €7,000, up to €16,000 for Medicine and Dentistry | – |
| Mendel University in Brno | €2,700 | €2,700 |
| Prague City University | €6,000 to €8,800 | €6,800 to €8,800 |
| Prague University of Economics and Business | €5,000 | €5,000 |
| University of New York in Prague | €10,000 for European Bachelors, €20,000 for American Bachelors | €9,000 |
| University of Ostrava | €4,000 | €4,000 |
| University of South Bohemia České Budějovice | – | From €4,000 to €10,000 |
The Czech Republic offers relatively affordable living costs and usually, these are limited to about 400 to 700 EUR per month.
Student accommodation can provide a range of options with prices to suit any pocket. Such choices can be living in on-campus student residences which are around 125 EUR monthly, renting a private room in a flat that starts at 205 EUR monthly, or even living in a private apartment that begins at 370 EUR monthly. It should be emphasized that utility bills for private accommodation are not covered in the form of monthly payments and vary from 120 EUR to 170 EUR.
Regarding food spending, students round up about 150 to 250 euros per month for purchasing foodstuff and catering. College eat-ins provide low-cost options. The average cost is 1.90 EUR per meal.
Public transit always has reduced rates for students’ transportation costs. The monthly student passes differ from one city to another, whereas its price ranges between 5 and 10.50 EUR. Taxi fare will charge you 1.50 EUR at the beginning and then 1.10 EUR per 1 kilometre travelled.
Other costs to consider in the Czech Republic include the entertainment area which contains cinema, concerts, and theatre activities that usually cost from 40 to 100EUR per month. Non-EU/EEA students can plan to pay a student visa fee for app. 95 EUR.
In the Czech Republic, the prices of healthcare services for students are reasonable and open to all of them. The country owns a very well-established healthcare system which offers top-quality medical services at relatively low prices.
For Non-EU/EEA students, complete health insurance coverage is obligatory for the period of their study in Czech Republic. The cost of health insurance may differ according to the kind of coverage, the insurance company used, and the length of stay. Most of the time, students have to shell out between 300 to 700 EUR as an annual premium for health insurance coverage.
Besides the basic healthcare services that the students would have to take up, they may as well choose to get other health insurance plans for additional coverage like dental care, specialist consultations and hospitalization.
However, Czech medical bills are still relatively affordable in comparison with other countries and students coming from abroad should bear this in mind and must have health insurance coverage to be safe from the high medical bills they could face during their stay.
To summarize, attending a Czech university provides an opportunity to acquire a high-quality education at a reasonable expense relative to other European institutions. With its top-tier universities, an array of programs taught in English and an energetic cultural environment the Czech Republic appeals to international students who want to get an education of high quality at reasonable prices. Although the tuition fees are generally minor, it is the overall cost of living that is an issue, especially for students who have financial limitations. Moreover, for students desiring top-rate education, yet affordable training, the Czech Republic is the right decision.
On top of this, there may still be issues concerning making up your budget plan in an effective way. At Manya – The Princeton Review, our skilled advisors will be there to share insights about the cost breakup and explore funding options with you.
Tuition fees are different for different institutions and study programs. Typically, the range of student fees from non-EU countries ranges between €0 to €18,500 per year for courses taught in English.
The Czech institutions of higher education sometimes have scholarships and grants for international students who have particularly good academic records or face financial difficulty. In addition, students should consider external scholarships or loans from their home countries as a source of financial aid.
The Czech Republic offers various housing options for students among which are university halls of residence, private apartments and shared flats. Costs differ by the funding initiative and type of accommodation but average €120 to €370 per month.
The living expenses in the Czech Republic are affordable compared to the other European countries. Generally, students need to put aside €400 to €700 every month as monthly expenses, for accommodation, food, travel, as well as other personal expenses.
Indeed, like all international students studying in the Czech Republic, health insurance is mandatory for everyone. Students can either buy health insurance from a Czech insurance provider or confirm the insurance from their home country as an equivalent one.
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