Immigrating to the Czech Republic through education

Today, more than 42,000 foreign and international students are studying in the Czech Republic, which indicates that this country is a popular destination for international students for continuing their studies, and it is noteworthy that in 2014, statistics listed the Czech Republic as the 12th most popular destination among all European countries.

There are many reasons why the Czech Republic is one of the best countries in Europe for continuing your education, for example, having prestigious universities with a long history, unique conception and interesting specializations, affordable tuition fees and low cost of living compared to the quality of education and level of facilities, and most importantly, a vibrant and colorful cultural life in the heart of Europe, which all together make the Czech Republic an ideal study destination for international students.

Most of the courses in Czech universities are offered to international students at different levels of higher education such as bachelor’s, master’s and even PhD courses, and considering that the Czech Republic is one of the best European countries in terms of quality of education and since today many international students and even European students choose this country as their study destination, the Czech Republic provides highly advanced and modern educational services for applicants. The Czech Republic is one of the European countries in the European Union which offers medical and dental studies, and it is very important to mention that the Czech Republic has one of the best education systems among EU countries. By studying at a university in the Czech Republic and obtaining a degree from one of the top European countries such as the Czech Republic, the applicants will be able to find a better job position or apply for a PhD in some the best countries in the world. Medical courses in the Czech Republic last about 6 years, and other fields such as dentistry and pharmacy will take about 5 years to complete.

The bachelor’s degree in the Czech Republic will take about 3 to 4 years to complete, and the number of credits that students must pass is about 140 to 180 credits, and they must submit a thesis/dissertation after completing their studies, and if their thesis/dissertation is accepted they must pass a state exam, then they can either continue their studies in the master’s degree or enter the labor market.

 The cost of studying for a bachelor’s degree in the Czech Republic varies and ranges from three thousand euros to eight thousand euros per year depending on the field of study and the university in which the student is studying at, for example, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, which takes three years to complete costs three thousand euros per year, and the annual tuition fee for mechanical engineering is also three thousand euros, or a bachelor’s degree in Control and Information Systems in Technical University in the Czech republic costs about 5200 euros.

Master’s courses in this country take about two years to be completed and different fields of study are offered. The cost of studying for the master’s degree in this country is about three thousand to eight thousand euros per year and like the bachelor’s degree it varies depending on the field of study and the university. For example, master’s in solid estate engineering will take about two years to complete and it costs around 5,200 euros per year, and master’s in hardware engineering costs about 4,500 euros per year.

PhD courses in the Czech Republic last for about three to four years and the cost of studying for a PhD varies according to the conditions mentioned above. For example, the cost of a PhD in Anatomy, Histology at Charles University, the oldest Czech university, is about 1800 Euros per year. For doctoral programs, applicants must be interviewed, in other words, they must participate in an interview and take the university entrance exam and earn the passing grade.

The cost of living for students in the Czech Republic is about $ 350 to $ 750, which includes accommodation, food and transportation costs. However, these prices will vary depending on the person’s living standards and habits (lifestyle), and where he or she lives, for example, student dormitories cost about $ 150 a month, and if the student wants to share a flat and considers this type of accommodation, it will cost him/her $ 250 per month, and if the student wants to live in a completely private flat during his/her studies, his/her living expenses will be about $ 450 per month, all of which depends on the applicant’s taste and circumstances.