How Much Money Do You Need for the First Year of Study in the Czech Republic? ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** When comparing different study options in Europe in terms of living costs, the Czech Repub as a very affordable choice. In this article, we take a look at all the basic expenses tha preparatory courses can expect — both before departure and after arrival in the Czech Repu ****************************************************************************************** * Expenses Before Departure  ****************************************************************************************** *========================================================================================= * Course Fee  *========================================================================================= When planning your budget, the first amount to consider is the course fee. Currently, the — which includes Czech language instruction from level 0 to level B2 as well as preparatio exams and university studies — costs EUR 7,167. At this link (odkaz) you can find information about which additional items are included in section: “Is it necessary to buy textbooks? [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-383.html#he *========================================================================================= * Get a European Education for Free or at an Affordable Price *========================================================================================= This event is designed for international students taking preparatory courses who are prepa to Czech universities. You can get a European degree in Czech, where education is free, or affordable prices. Charles University offers preparatory courses in both options:  • English Preparatory Programs [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-214.html"]   • Czech Preparatory Programs [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-69.html"]   These courses not only provide language training but also include preparation in specializ support, assistance with nostrification, academic guidance, and various cultural and educa If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact InfoPoint at studujop@ujop.cuni.cz [ "mailto:studujop@ujop.cuni.cz"] .  *========================================================================================= * Health Insurance *========================================================================================= Another expense is comprehensive health insurance for one year [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz UJOPEN-176.html"] , which is also a mandatory document for obtaining a student visa. When through UJOP Charles University, the price is EUR 611.   *========================================================================================= * Accommodation in the Czech Republic. *========================================================================================= A one-year accommodation contract is also a mandatory document for the visa application. S choose to stay in UJOP Charles University dormitories do not need to arrange anything them is enough to pay a reservation fee of EUR 300, and the accommodation contract will be prep *========================================================================================= * Bank Confirmation  *========================================================================================= When preparing your budget, you must also take into account another important amount. For you are required to submit a bank confirmation showing that you have CZK 115,810 in your a is approximately EUR 5,000 (as of November 2025). This amount must remain in your account duration of the visa process. However, this money is not permanently blocked— once in the Czech Republic, you will be ab normally during the year. Please remember that when enrolling at a Czech university and wh residence permit, you will need to prove this amount in your account again and also pay th is approximately EUR 100.   *========================================================================================= * Translation of Documents into Czech  *========================================================================================= Another expense includes the cost of translating documents. All documents submitted with t application must either be originally in Czech or translated into Czech by a certified (co translator. If you arrange translations in the Czech Republic, prices start at EUR 15 per characters without spaces). You can also order translations through UJOP.  Another significant expense to keep in mind is the train ticket or plane ticket, depending traveling from.   Overall, before departure you will spend approximately EUR 8,000–9,000.    ****************************************************************************************** * Expenses After Arrival in the Czech Republic  ****************************************************************************************** Let’s start with study-related costs. Textbooks and workbooks do not need to be purchased  included in the course fee. Some textbooks will be borrowed from the library for temporary refundable deposit of CZK 3,000 (EUR 123) is required, which you will receive back after r books. If you are not preparing for admission to an artistic field such as architecture, basic st (pens, pencils, notebooks) will cost around EUR 20 per semester, or even for the entire ye studying design or architecture, you will need specialized materials. You can read more ab an interview with a graduate of the Architecture programme in this article [ URL "https:// UJOPEN-244.html"] .  *========================================================================================= * Applications for Entrance Exams *========================================================================================= You can submit any number of applications — to different universities and different study  application costs approximately EUR 25. For example, if you submit two applications, you w simple as that. *========================================================================================= * Nostrification  *========================================================================================= If you are applying for a bachelor’s degree, you will need to take exams in several (most secondary-school subjects so that your high school diploma can be recognized as equivalent You should expect a mandatory administrative fee of CZK 3,000 (EUR 123) paid to the region If you are not confident in your Czech language skills (the exams are conducted in Czech), right to use an interpreter. The average cost for interpreting your answers is approximate exam.  When applying for master’s or doctoral studies, it is necessary to nostrify a university d recognition costs EUR 120, and no exams are required in this case.   In addition to study-related costs, you also need to consider everyday living expenses. Read FAQ Does UJOP help with nostrification? [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-383.html#h *========================================================================================= * Accommodation  *========================================================================================= In the first section, we mentioned the EUR 300 accommodation reservation fee, which is pai when arranging the accommodation contract. Accommodation prices vary depending on the numb per room, the city, and the type of dormitory. Price lists are available at this link [ UR ujop.cuni.cz/UJOPEN-112.html"] . Monthly accommodation prices start at EUR 277, so the amo will cover your first month of housing.  Another important detail: before moving in, you will be asked to pay a refundable security case of damage to the equipment) of EUR 429. This amount will be returned to you when you dormitory.  *========================================================================================= * Transportation  *========================================================================================= In Prague, an annual student public transport pass costs approximately EUR 50.  In Poděbrady, you will most likely not need public transportation at all — everything impo 5-minute walk from both the dormitories and the school building.  *========================================================================================= * Food and Small Everyday Expenses  *========================================================================================= For food, expect to spend on average CZK 2,000–2,500 (about EUR 100) per month if you cook Dormitories in both Prague and Poděbrady are equipped with kitchens where students can coo will need to buy your own kitchenware, which will cost approximately EUR 60. Of course, everyone has different expectations regarding food quality and taste, so these only indicative. On this website [ URL "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Prague"] approximate prices of groceries in Prague shops.  Bed linen and towels are provided and changed regularly, but you will wash your clothes yo machines. Laundry costs will be no more than EUR 10 per month. You do not need to pay for internet access — you will be connected to the international st network Eduroam. After arriving in the Czech Republic, you will spend approximately EUR 6,000 during the fi ****************************************************************************************** * Summary: ****************************************************************************************** If we also include expenses before departure, the total amount needed for living in the Cz during the first year is around EUR 15,000. This is a significant amount; however, it is i remember that this is not just an expense, but an investment. In the case of UJOP one-year an investment in your education, a future European degree, and your career. ****************************************************************************************** * Step-by-step instructions, visa, accomodation ******************************************************************************************