Programs 2026/2027

Complete Guide to Studying in the Czech Republic

Medstudy students at partner university — VŠCHT Praha

This guide covers everything you need to know about applying to Czech universities: from first steps to enrollment. Real facts, current programs and advice from a team that has already prepared more than 800 students for admission to top Czech universities.

Czech Republic: interesting facts for students

Language: faster than it seems

Czech belongs to the Slavic group and is closest to Slovak and Polish. For Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking students it is much more accessible than German or French — grammar is similar and most word roots are recognizable. Most reach B2 in 8–10 months with regular classes and immersion.

Cost of living: comfortable and affordable

Prague is among the more affordable European capitals. Compared with Vienna, Berlin or Amsterdam, housing, transport and food are noticeably cheaper. An average student spends €500–700 per month including accommodation — roughly half of Germany or France.

Work while studying

A student visa in the Czech Republic allows work up to 20 hours per week. More than 50% of students start part-time jobs from year two. Average starting salary for a young graduate is about 35,000 CZK (€1,400) per month.

Transport: as convenient as it gets

Prague is a European leader in public transport quality. Metro, trams and buses run around the clock. A student pass costs about €8 per month. From anywhere in the city to campus — 30–40 minutes at most.

Climate: mild and predictable

Temperate continental climate — mild winters (rarely below −10°C), warm summers. Compared with Kazakhstan or Ukraine, winter is shorter and less harsh. Spring in Prague is a celebration of blooming gardens and chestnut trees.

Don't forget!

You can arrange insurance through Medstudy. Without insurance you cannot extend your visa or see a doctor.

About Medstudy.cz

Medstudy.cz is a specialized school preparing students for admission to public medical universities in the Czech Republic. Founded in 2017. Co-founder Kateřina Epishkina is a graduate of the 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and a practicing physician at the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Our courses run in an accredited study center in cooperation with Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, so students can obtain long-term student visas type 99 or 23/24. Medstudy is also an official partner of VŠCHT Praha with a cooperation agreement with the Faculty of Economics and Management, so students can apply not only to medical faculties but also to economics, IT, technical, creative and humanities programs.

Medstudy students — joint exam preparation

800+

students prepared

96%

admitted on first attempt

50%

come via graduate referrals

How classes are organized

Classes 6 days a week: two 90-minute blocks with a break. Groups up to 15 — individual approach guaranteed. All teachers hold professional degrees in linguistics and pedagogy. From the first lesson — Czech only.

Learning base

  • School in central Prague
  • Student account in Moodle
  • Professional textbooks and proprietary materials
  • Video materials and online lectures

Support

  • Curator throughout the year
  • Career guidance
  • Airport / station pickup
  • Help with bank account, documents and SIM card
  • Parent monitoring via app

Medstudy programs

Medical course — flagship program

1020 academic hours including extra materials | September 2026 – May 2027 | First installment €700, 0% installment plan

6200 €

Medicine is the most competitive field in the Czech Republic and Medstudy's strongest track. The co-founder is a practicing physician and graduate of Charles University's 3rd Faculty of Medicine — hence our country's best ratio of medical applicants to admissions.

  • Where do Medstudy students enroll? Charles University — 5 medical faculties + 1 pharmaceutical.
  • 1st Faculty of Medicine (Prague) — general medicine, dentistry
  • 2nd Faculty of Medicine (Prague) — general medicine, dentistry
  • 3rd Faculty of Medicine (Prague) — general medicine, nutrition, addictology
  • Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen — general medicine, dentistry
  • Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové — general medicine, dentistry
  • Masaryk University (Brno) • Palacký University (Olomouc) • University of Ostrava • Veterinary University Brno • Pharmaceutical Faculty Charles University (Hradec Králové)
  • Specializations: general medicine (MUDr.) — 6 years; dentistry (MDDr.) — 5 years; pharmacy (PharmDr.) — 5 years; veterinary — 6 years; physiotherapy and ergotherapy; nursing and midwifery; nutrition and addictology; biomedicine
  • Czech language (September–May): 1020 ac. hrs including consultations and individual work
  • Subject prep: chemistry, biology, physics; video materials and past-year tests
  • Mock entrance exams with detailed feedback
  • Interview prep for 2nd and 3rd Faculty of Medicine Charles University
  • Nostrification + applications; visa support: D/VC/23(24), 99
  • Admission requirements: nostrification; Czech B2–C1; chemistry, biology and physics test
  • Additionally on some faculties: interview; aptitude test; medical presentation
  • Vika Rymushka, Uzhhorod — dentistry, 1. LF UK Praha: admitted to 1st medical faculty dentistry after Medstudy; passed all Czech dental faculty exams; credits NaMed teachers for chemistry and biology.
  • Kyrylo Kalobukhov, Oleksandria — general medicine, 2. LF UK Praha: 251/300 on entrance exams; admitted at 17 right after school.
  • Doctor salaries in Czechia — GP: 40–60k CZK start, 60–100k experienced; surgeon/oncologist/cardiologist: 60–80 / 100–200k; dentist: 50–80 / 80–150k; nurse/midwife: 25–40 / 40–60k
  • MUDr. from Charles University recognized in Germany, Austria, UK, USA and Canada without extra confirmation. Many Medstudy graduates work in German and Austrian clinics.

Economics course — VŠE and VŠCHT Praha

1020 academic hours | September 2026 – May 2027 | First installment €700, 0% installment plan

5500 €

Medstudy is an official partner of VŠCHT Praha Faculty of Economics and Management, giving students a real competitive edge for economics programs.

  • Partner university: VŠCHT Praha — Faculty of Economics and Management
  • VŠCHT / FEM: official Medstudy partner; cooperation agreement; economics + chemical technologies; FMCG, pharma and chemical industry careers
  • VŠE Praha: largest economics university; 14,000 students, 6 faculties; 48th in Europe Financial Times 2025; Triple Crown AACSB + AMBA + EQUIS; LSE, Sciences Po, Copenhagen BS partnerships
  • Katya Rymushka, Uzhhorod — International Relations, VŠE Praha: scored 85% on VŠE entrance exams after one year from zero.
  • Specializations: management and business administration; finance, audit and accounting; marketing; Arts Management; Business IT; international relations; economics and management (VŠCHT); international business
  • Czech 1020 ac. hrs (zero to B2); economics math 250 ac. hrs; English with native speakers 56 ac. hrs
  • Economic terminology and SCIO/logic prep
  • Economist salaries — financial analyst: 30–40 / 40–50k CZK; marketing manager: 28–38 / 40–60k; CFO: 60–150k; investment banker: 50–100 / 80–200k
  • VŠCHT fact: largest Central European chemical university; education since 1807; Prelog, Wichterle, Votoček; top 4% Times Higher Education
  • VŠE fact: best CEE business school Eduniversal 2025; 48th in Europe Financial Times

IT / Technical course

Partners: ČVUT, VUT Brno | 1020 ac. hrs (250 math + 56 English) | September 2026 – May 2027

5000 €

Medstudy programs for technical fields, engineering and IT.

  • Specializations: Software Engineering, UX/UI; electrical and nuclear engineering; mechanical and automotive engineering; Big Data Developer; Game Design
  • Czech to B2
  • Technical math (250 ac. hrs)
  • Physics / informatics
  • Practical programming and technical terminology

Humanities course

1020 ac. hrs | September 2026 – May 2027

5000 €

For humanities and social science programs.

  • Specializations: political science and IR; psychology and andragogy; sociology and HR; PR, marketing and advertising
  • Czech to B2
  • Academic writing and rhetoric
  • Career counseling

Universal course

1020 ac. hrs | September 2026 – May 2027

5000 €

Broad profile for biomedicine, natural sciences and mixed admission paths.

  • Specializations: biomedicine, natural sciences; interdisciplinary fields; chemical-technology profile; broad profile
  • Czech to B2
  • Choice of subject electives
  • Career counseling
  • Math, physics, chemistry

Intensive and mock entrance exams

90 ac. hrs | Flexible formats | April 2026 – May 2026

від 9990 CZK

Final prep before medical university entrance exams.

  • Specializations: general medicine; dentistry
  • 15 two-hour platform lectures
  • 15 three-hour seminars at 3rd medical faculty Prague or online
  • Mock exams for 1 LF, 2 LF, MUNI, LF Plzeň, LF Hradec Králové with video and text review
  • Detailed presentations and formula files for all entrance topics
  • Unique test generator for 1 LF, 2 LF, MUNI
  • Seminar recordings access; curator support

Consulting package — what's included

Support package for academics, life and adaptation.

  • Academic: program, textbooks, materials; final exam and certificate; Moodle; nostrification
  • Career counseling; applications and deadline monitoring; mock entrance exams
  • Life: airport pickup; housing; bank account, SIM; monthly pass; health insurance; curators; hospital accompaniment

Student expenses: real numbers

CategoryMinimumMaximum
Housing (student residence)280 €565 €
Housing (studio rent)700 €800 €
Food and cafés150 €250 €
Transport (student pass)20 €20 €
Mobile phone15 €25 €
Health insurance50 €60 €
Personal and leisure100 €250 €
Total per month~ 500 €~ 700 €

First year (Medstudy course + housing + expenses): €12,000. From year two (housing + expenses only): €5,000–6,000 per year. More than 50% of students already have part-time jobs.

Applicant checklist

Use this list as a roadmap. Check off items as you progress.

Before arriving in the Czech Republic

  • Choose specialty and track (medicine / economics / IT / other)
  • Book a Medstudy consultation and choose a program
  • Start online Czech course in July (zero to A2 in 2 months)
  • Apply for visa with Medstudy support
  • Gather nostrification documents: diploma, translations, apostille
  • Book a place in student residence

First days in Prague

  • Get SIM card and set up internet
  • Open a Czech bank account
  • Arrange health insurance
  • Get student transport pass

During the academic year

  • Submit university applications (November–March — don't miss deadlines!)
  • Complete diploma nostrification
  • Take part in mock entrance exams (May)
  • Visit open days at chosen universities
  • Sit entrance exams (May–July)
  • Enroll and get student ID

Answers to key questions

Yes — all our year-long programs are designed for this. Online course starts in July at A0. By May you reach B2 or C1.

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