With over 60 higher education institution, 1,000 English-taught degrees, and affordable living costs, it’s easy to understand why thousands of international students choose to enrol in Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Czech universities.
But if you’re going to spend the next years here, you need to know how much it costs to live and study in the Czech Republic.
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1. University tuition fees in the Czech Republic
Tuition fees at public universities
You can study for free at Czech public universities as long as you enrol in a degree taught in the Czech language. If you choose a programme taught in English or another foreign language, you will pay tuition fees between 0 and 18,500 EUR per academic year.
There are other costs, such as admission or administration fees, but these vary from one university to another.
Tuition fees at private universities
In the Czech Republic, private universities are free to set their own tuition fees and limits. Generally, this type of higher education institution is more expensive.
Most affordable universities in the Czech Republic
- BACORG University – Bachelors start at 0 EUR/year for all international students
- Czech University of Life Sciences Prague – Masters start at 180 EUR/year for all international students
- Czech University of Life Sciences Prague – Masters start at 480 EUR/year for all international students
- Mendel University in Brno – Masters start at 735 EUR/year for all international students
Universities we recommend in the Czech Republic
- Charles University
- Masaryk University
- Prague University of Economics and Business
- University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice (USB)
- Anglo-American University (AAU), Prague
Check out the best universities in the Czech Republic according to global rankings.
2. Student living costs in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic isn’t a very expensive country. Most international students should live comfortably with a budget of 300–650 EUR per month.
Although the Czech Republic is part of the European Union, the national currency is the Czech koruna (CZK). At the time of writing this article, 26 CZK equal around 1 EUR.
3. Student accommodation costs
The following are the main accommodation options for students:
- student dormitories: around 125 EUR/month
- private room in a flat: starts at 205 EUR/month
- private flat: starts at 370 EUR/month
The private options do not include monthly utilities, which will add another 120–170 EUR to your expenses.
4. Food costs in the Czech Republic
You will spend around 150–250 EUR per month on food and groceries. As a student, you can take advantage of the university canteen, where a meal costs around 1.90 EUR. These are some of the average prices for food products in the Czech Republic:
- 1 loaf of bread: 0.95 EUR
- 1 litre of milk: 0.75 EUR
- 12 eggs: 1.62 EUR
- 1 kg of local cheese: 8 EUR
- 1 kg of apples: 1.30 EUR
- 1 kg of bananas: 1.20 EUR
- 1 meal at affordable restaurants: 5.35 EUR
Check out other living costs in the Czech Republic.
5. Transportation costs
Like in many other countries, students benefit from discounts when they use public transport. Prices for a monthly student pass vary from one city to another; in general, you’ll spend between 5 and 10.50 EUR to get one.
To take a cab (taxi), you’ll pay around 1.50 EUR for the start fee and then 1.10 EUR per kilometre.
6. Extra costs in the Czech Republic
- entertainment (cinema, concerts, theatre): 40–100 EUR/month
- student visa fee (only for non-EU/EEA citizens): around 95 EUR
- health insurance: it depends on the type of medical insurance plan, the length of your stay, and so on (Learn more about international student insurance for students studying in Czech republic)
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7. University scholarships and grants
In the Czech Republic, scholarships are offered by various types of institutions, including the national government, public universities, private organisations, and so on.
Each scholarship has different application criteria. For example, some are only available for citizens from countries with which the Czech Republic has international agreements. Others are awarded based on financial need or academic achievement and so on.
You can find scholarships and learn more on the official Study in the Czech Republic website.
While you’re at it, apply for our Studyportals Scholarship: International Distinction Awards.