
For the very first time, UJOP Charles University is offering scholarships for its foundation programmes for the 2026/27 academic year.
We are looking for motivated and talented students from selected countries who dream of studying in the Czech Republic, have strong academic results, and are eager to share their journey with the world.
This scholarship is for students who will successfully complete their high school education by the end of this academic year and wish to join a foundation programme at UJOP Charles University.
Applicants should:
have very good academic results,
want to study in the Czech Republic and prepare for university studies,
be active on social media (Instagram or Facebook) and want to represent UJOP UK in their community,
have at least a B1 level of English.
Choose one of the foundation programmes offered either in Czech (for future FREE studies at Czech public universities) or in English (for studies at Czech universities at affordable tuition rates) in the following fields:
Medicine & Pharmacy (CZ / EN)
Economics (CZ / EN)
Engineering & IT (CZ / EN)
Natural Sciences (CZ only)
Humanities (CZ only)
Art & Architecture (CZ only)
Your future is in your hands — pick the path that matches your dream career.
Study in Czech
for free
September / November Intake
Study in English
for affordable cost
September / November Intake
One of three scholarships for a foundation programme at UJOP Charles University (the scholarship covers the entire tuition fee).
Opportunities to collaborate at UJOP events.
A chance to continue as an ambassador for Charles University or the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS).
Experience in marketing and event management, including training in Canva.
A certificate and recommendation letter confirming your successful participation.
Choose your study field and fill in the online application form.
In addition to a copy of your passport, make sure you complete all five steps below:
1. Attach your academic record of achievement for the last three years.
2. Attach a motivation letter (max. 300 words, typed in English).
Include what and why you want to study (your dream career).
Why you chose UJOP / the Czech Republic.
Why you should be selected (mention other projects, achievements, hobbies, volunteering, etc.).
3. Provide proof of English level (min. B1) — IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge PTE, Pearson, or Duolingo certificate.
4. Include a link to your active social media account (Instagram or Facebook), where you plan to share posts about your studies at UJOP UK.
5. Include a link to your video reel in English.
The reel should:
Be a single video (max. 90 seconds) in English (also post the same video in your language) uploaded to the social channel mentioned in point 4.
Contain tags:
@ujop_czechstudies #scholarshipCzechia #scholarshipfoundation #Scholarship #StudyInCzechia #InternationalStudents #StudyInEurope #Foundation
Begin with the sentence:
“I’m applying for the scholarship for the foundation programme at UJOP Charles University in the Czech Republic right now.”
Answer briefly: Why the Czech Republic? Why UJOP? Why this field of study?
Academic performance
Quality and authenticity of the motivation letter
Appropriateness of the social media content
Creativity and execution of the reel
Completion of all application steps and reel requirements
Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Winners announced: January 15, 2026
Successful and active participation in the UJOP UK foundation programme
Compliance with academic and behavioural rules, representing the good name of UJOP, Charles University, and the Czech Republic
Regular posting about your studies at UJOP (once per week during your foundation programme, once every two weeks the following year)
Participation in at least three UJOP events over two years
Regular communication with the marketing team
See detailed Scholarship Holder Duties
Important notice
To obtain a Czech study visa, you must show proof of 5,000 EUR in your bank account and be able to cover living expenses of about 7,000 EUR per year, plus other costs such as flights, insurance, and accommodation.
Depending on your chosen language of study you can study for free at Czech public universities (if you study in Czech), or study at affordable tuition rates in English.
The goal of UJOP UK is to help every student find their best path — whether it’s continuing at Charles University or at other top institutions like Czech Technical University (ČVUT), University of Economics (VŠE), University of Chemistry and Technology (VŠCHT), Brno University of Technology (VUT), or Masaryk University, among others. Our advisors provide individual guidance — from choosing a field of study and preparing for entrance exams to selecting the university that best fits your interests, abilities, and goals.
Just ask — we’re here to help.
UJOP UK reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the eligibility criteria are not met.
Everything you need to know and do to prepare for your Czech university studies with us is organized into several categories. If you have not found the answer to your question in any of the categories, please contact us.
General Contact
ujop@ujop.cuni.cz
+420 212 245 245
Foundation Programmes:
studujop@ujop.cuni.cz
+420 778 754 481 (text first)
CCE Exams, Exams for Faculty of Medicine, MOCK TESTS:
vtc@ujop.cuni.cz
+420 212 245 245 (DID. 3334)
Exams for Permanent Residency:
praha.trvalypobyt@ujop.cuni.cz
+420 212 245 245 (DID. 3334)
Exams for Citizenship:
obcanstvi@ujop.cuni.cz
+420 212 245 245 (DID. 3334)
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