€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditionsEU MEMBER
Tuition-Free Universities in Czechia
€0 tuition for programmes taught in Czech
- Universities to explore
- 11
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- CZK
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Study at public universities is free of charge for all students, including international students, when the programme is taught in Czech and studied within standard duration. Programmes taught in English (and other foreign languages) are subject to tuition fees.
Public universities
Free in the Czech language; English-taught programmes are fee-based.
Private universities
Private institutions charge tuition.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: €0 in Czech; fees in English.
- Master's: €0 in Czech; fees in English.
- PhD: Often free and sometimes salaried; some English-taught doctoral programmes are fee-based.
English-taught programmes
Over 1,000 programmes in English; these generally carry tuition fees.
Mandatory fees
No tuition for Czech-taught programmes; small administrative/application fees may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
Direct university portals; many offer a one-year Czech-language preparatory programme.
Residency conditions
Condition is language of instruction and standard duration, not nationality.
Language requirements
Czech-taught programmes require Czech (often B2 or a preparatory year); English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ November
- Applications close
- ≈ February–April (faculty-specific); entrance exams ≈ June
- Document submission
- Certificate + recognition of foreign secondary education (nostrification) where required.
- Note
- Apply directly to each faculty.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €600–€900 / month
- Student housing
- Dormitories (koleje) are affordable; Prague is competitive.
- Scholarships
- Government scholarships for Czech-language study; university merit scholarships.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (11)
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
Czech-taught: €0. English-taught programmes: fee CZK 24,000–51,000/year (≈ €950–€2,050) depending on faculty
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in Czech-taught programmes (any nationality); English-taught programmes are fee-paying
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- Study in Czechia (official portal)
https://studyin.gov.cz/ - Charles University – Study with us
https://cuni.cz/UKEN-385.html - Study in Czechia – learn Czech, study tuition-free
https://studyin.gov.cz/plan-your-studies/learn-czech-study-tuition-free/