Study abroad semester in Czech Republic
Welcome to Czech Republic!
Czech Republic emerged after the collapse of Czechoslovakia in 1993. You can taste a strange mix of German and Slavic influences there, with an important Italian architectural component. Its most important cities are the picturesque Prague, Brno, Plzeň and Ostrava.
The country does not identify with a common religion: there are several religious affiliations but none of them is prevalent. Among those there are the Roman Catholic, Orthodox congregations, Protestants and Hussites. Climate is continental but varied and depends on some occasional oceanic influxes. Furthermore, the relief system of the country accentuates quick variations in the climatic conditions.
Czech Republic is both an important beer and wine producer, with the former of predominant production in Bohemia and the latter in Moravia. Czechs are also passionate enjoyers of their alcoholic products, especially beer. Tourism boomed after the 90s, and contributed drastically to the revamping of the nation, that nowadays has become one of the hottest destinations in Europe. Healthcare also improved considerably and is now at the level of the other developed EU countries. Last but not least, Czech Republic is the home of Charles University, the oldest university north of the Alps (available on wearefreemovers!).
What are the best universities in Czech Republic for semester students?
Are you still undecided whether or not Czech Republic might be an appealing destination for you? On wearefreemovers you can find a selection of 11 academic institutions offering you the possibility of spending a semester or a full academic year in Czech Republic. Let’s check some statistics about them.
Here you can see the positions of the Czech institutions among the world’s best universities rankings.
| NAME | QS | THE | ARWU | CWUR | CWTS | Eduniversal palmes | U.S. News & World Report's Best Global Universities Rankings | Webometrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles University Prague - Catholic Theological Faculty | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Arts | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Education | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Humanities | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Law | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Mathematics and Physics | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Physical Education and Sport | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Science | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Faculty of Social Sciences | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - First Faculty of Medicine | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Hussite Theological Faculty | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Protestant Theological Faculty | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Second Faculty of Medicine | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Charles University Prague - Third Faculty of Medicine | 260 | 401–500 | - | 237 | 187 | - | 210 | 141 |
| Prague University of Economics and Business | - | 1001+ | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| University of West Bohemia | 1001+ | 1001+ | - | 1905 | - | - | - | - |
| Masaryk University | 531-540 | 601–800 | - | 577 | 529 | - | 555 | 378 |
| Anglo-American University | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Czech University of Life Sciences Prague - Faculty of Economics and Management | 801-1000 | 1001+ | - | 1263 | 926 | - | 1030 | - |
| Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Finance and Administration Prague | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Ostrava | - | 1001+ | - | 1897 | - | - | 1339 | - |
| VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava | 1001+ | 1001+ | - | 1912 | - | - | 1452 | - |
As you can see, Charles University is standing out with a solid positioning among the world’s most renowned rankings, with Masaryk University following, and then the other ones. Prague University of Economics and Business has an excellent positioning in the Eduniversal ranking, with 5 palmes of excellence out of 5. This means that it is a business school with strong global influence. Additionally, I see the Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute as an excellent niche institution, that is too small to be counted in rankings.
Costs and fees
Czech Republic is a mid-expensive country. Monthly costs of living for a single person are higher than 600€. Keep in mind that, as a student, you could have access to various discounts which can include food, travel, and accommodation expenses.
When it comes to university’s fees, Czech Republic is fairly cheap, with a median 1788€/semester for EU free mover students and 2050€/semester for non-EU free mover students.
Which Czech cities are available to free movers?
Currently there are 5 cities that accept free movers in Czech Republic. Have you ever dreamt of studying in Prague or any other city in Czech Republic? Here you can find institutions divided by city:
