Study at UJOP, part of Charles University, one of Europe's oldest and most respected universities.
For more than 50 years, UJOP has helped international students prepare for admission to Czech universities. Whether you want to study in Czech or English, our foundation programmes give you the language skills, academic knowledge, and confidence to succeed.
Based on the admission results reported by our students, more than 92% successfully continue to Czech universities, and many receive multiple admission offers.
A foundation programme prepares you for university admission and future studies in Czechia through three key areas:
1. Language and academic preparation
Improve your Czech or English, strengthen your academic knowledge, and prepare for university admission and future studies.
2. Support throughout the admission process
Our academic and administrative staff support you with university applications, visa procedures, diploma recognition (nostrification), and settling into life in Czechia.
3. Skills for university success
Learn how Czech universities work, develop effective study habits, and gain the confidence to succeed at university and settle into life in a new country as smoothly as possible.
For subsequent tuition-free university studies
Entry Czech level: 0–B1
September intake
For degree programmes at Czech universities with affordable tuition fees
Entry English level: B1/B2
September or November intake
Many UJOP graduates continue their studies at Charles University, while others choose from a wide range of leading Czech universities.
Our academic supervisors help students identify the best options for their academic goals, prepare a strong application strategy, and apply to multiple universities to maximise their chances of admission.
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For more than 50 years, UJOP has been one of the leading foundation programme providers in the Czech Republic. Every year, students from more than 40 countries choose UJOP as the first step towards their university studies.
Study at an institute that has been part of Charles University, one of Europe's leading universities, for more than 50 years. You'll benefit from a prestigious academic environment and university-level facilities.
Learn from experienced Charles University teachers using practical, interactive teaching methods designed to prepare you for university success.
More than 92% of our students successfully progress to Czech universities, and many receive multiple admission offers. Our Czech language certificate is recognised by more than 80 faculties.
Receive guidance with visas, diploma recognition, university applications, accommodation, and everyday life in Czechia. Our staff speak English, Ukrainian and Russian.
More than 50,000 students from over 60 countries have studied at UJOP.
Benefit from the best price-per-lesson ratio among foundation programmes in Czechia. No application fee, clear tuition fees including study materials, cultural activities and supervisor support, a transparent cancellation policy, and no hidden costs.
Applying takes just a few simple steps.
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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The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (ÚJOP in Czech)
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Czech Republic
