Foundation Programmes in Czech

Your pathway to high‑quality, tuition‑free university study in the Czech Republic

Public universities in the Czech Republic offer tuition-free degree programmes taught in Czech. To enter these programmes, you need  


  • a good level of Czech and  

  • strong academic knowledge to pass the admission process and succeed at university. 

 

The UJOP foundation programme helps you prepare for admission and future university studies. 

 

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies (UJOP) is part of Charles University, one of the oldest and most respected universities in Europe.  



What you gain from the programme


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Intensive Czech‑language tuition


Academic preparation/entrance exam preparation for your chosen field


A Czech‑language certificate recognized by more than 80 universities and faculties in Czechia, including Charles University


Support with student visa, application, accommodation, insurance, and settling in


A clear pathway to public universities in the Czech Republic


More than 92% university admission success rate



Choose your study path


All Czech foundation programmes start in September. To apply, simply choose your major below and complete the online application form. There is no application fee. Places are limited; secure your place in advance.


Choose your study path

Field of study
Entry language level

Medicine and Pharmacy COMPLEX

  • Intensity: 35 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 172 420 EUR 7 400

Natural Science COMPLEX

  • Intensity: 35 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 172 420 EUR 7 400

Engineering and IT COMPLEX

  • Intensity: 35 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Podebrady
  • Language: Czech
CZK 170 100 EUR 7 300

Economics, Business, and Management COMPLEX

  • Intensity: 35 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Podebrady
  • Language: Czech
CZK 170 100 EUR 7 300

Humanities COMPLEX

  • Intensity: 35 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 170 100 EUR 7 300

Arts and Architecture COMPLEX

  • Intensity: 35 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 170 100 EUR 7 300

Medicine and Pharmacy PROGRESS

  • Intensity: 25 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 124 660 EUR 5 350

Natural Science PROGRESS

  • Intensity: 25 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 124 660 EUR 5 350

Humanities PROGRESS

  • Intensity: 25 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 122 330 EUR 5 250

Arts and Architecture PROGRESS

  • Intensity: 25 hours a week
  • Start: September 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Prague
  • Language: Czech
CZK 122 330 EUR 5 250

Economics, Business, Management, Engineering & IT SMART

  • Intensity: 25 hours a week
  • Start: November 2027
  • Length: Three-Trimesters
  • Location: Podebrady
  • Language: Czech
CZK 125 820 EUR 5 400
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Why study in the Czech Republic?

  1. High-quality European education

  2. Lower tuition fees than in many European countries

  3. Lower living costs

  4. Safe student environment

  5. Degree programmes taught in English

  6. Central location in Europe


Read more why study in Czechia



Start your studies in Czechia with UJOP Charles University

Start your application today and secure your place in the UJOP foundation programme. Each year, the majority of our graduates continue their studies at Czech public universities. Take the first step towards tuition-free university studies.



Early application is strongly recommended due to visa processing timelines and limited capacity in study groups.



Would you rather study in English?

Check our Foundation Programmes in English to get a top-quality European education in Czechia—affordably and in English.


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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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How to Reach Us


The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (ÚJOP in Czech) 

Vratislavova 29/10

128 00 Prague 2

Czech Republic