Czech Republic Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Schools

  Primary and secondary schools in the Czech Republic

  In 1774, compulsory school attendance was introduced in the Czech Republic. Since then, a fairly complex system of nursery, primary and secondary schools has been established.

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  Private schools in the Czech Republic

  Choices, costs and quality

  Up to 1989 only public schools were available in the Czech Republic. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union private institutions were founded. They are funded partly by the state and partly by fees paid by the parents.

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  Higher education

  Public & private universities, polytechnics

  The Czech Republic has a relatively low number of students in tertiary education institutions compared to secondary school graduates. In addition, most students study at polytechnics and only one quarter of the students enrol with a university.

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  Entering university

  Admission requirements and fields of study

  To study at any tertiary institute in the Czech Republic you need to prove that you successfully completed secondary school.

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  Czech degrees

  Bachelor, Master and Doctor

  All tertiary institutions in the Czech Republic, including polytechnics as well as public and private universities, offer Bachelor and Master programs. Doctoral programs are only be offered by universities.

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  Financing your studies

  State support and scholarships

  There are several ways to finance your studies in the Czech Republic. Almost every university has part-time job offers on its website. In addition there are many scholarships available, not just for Czech citizens.

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