How to apply to study in Czechia from Uzbekistan
The route to a bachelor’s degree in Czechia with an Uzbek school certificate: language year.
Source: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · probably right
Data read from the sources: 17 September 2026
What documents and grades do you need to study in Czechia?
Czechia has no central application: each university takes applications through its own online system, deadlines usually fall between February and April, and the application fee runs from a few hundred crowns to around 1,000 CZK. A certificate issued abroad has to be recognised, either by nostrification through the relevant Czech authority or inside the university's own admission procedure. Czech-taught programmes at public universities are tuition-free but most ask for at least B2 Czech; for English-taught programmes the university sets the language evidence itself. For the visa, documents go in with an official translation into Czech and an apostille, no older than 180 days, and the processing time is 60 days.
Foundation year
Czechia's official bridge is a year of language and expert preparation organised by a public university. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognises it as a study purpose in its own right for a long-term permit, provided you submit a confirmation naming the accredited programme you are preparing for. Charles University's ÚJOP says it takes your Czech from scratch to B1, B2 or C1 within a year, and Czech-taught programmes at public universities are tuition-free. Documents go in with an apostille and an official translation into Czech, and supporting documents may not be older than 180 days.
With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)
Language year
This is the route itself. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs counts language and expert preparation organised by a public university as a study purpose in its own right for a long-term permit, and Charles University's ÚJOP offers the year of preparation as the way into a Czech-taught bachelor programme. None of these pages says anything specific about an 11-year Uzbek attestat; having the certificate recognised stays a separate step.
Documents
School certificate
Study in Czechia states that for Bachelor's and long-cycle Master's programmes you usually need completed secondary education that gives access to higher education in your country, and lists the diploma or graduation certificate from your previous studies among the documents you may be asked for.
Academic transcript
Study in Czechia lists the transcript of records among the documents you may be asked for in the application system.
Passport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the passport among the requirements for a long-term study permit and states that the passport must always be submitted in the original, is always returned to the applicant, and is submitted again when the visa is issued.
Photograph
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 2 photos among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged, and exempts the photo from the 180-day age limit if it reflects the applicant's current appearance.
Certified translation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that supporting documents must be submitted in Czech and that documents in another language must also be submitted in official translation into Czech.
Apostille
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that foreign public documents must be legalized, that is equipped by an apostille or superlegalized; the HCCH status table lists Uzbekistan as a contracting party to the Apostille Convention since 15 April 2012 and Czechia since 16 March 1999, so the apostille is the route for Uzbek documents.
Financial statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for supporting documents on financial means, or proof that the student disposes of a financial amount that would constitute real housing expenses, or proof that all the expenses will be covered by a third party such as a state institution, a legal person or a hosting organisation, for example a stipend or a grant. The page names no currency amount, so none is given here.
Sources: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab), mzv.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 17 September 2026 · probably right
Tests
Teaching is in Czech
Charles University's Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies states that higher education in the Czech Republic is free for everyone including foreigners, that the only condition is that you need to study in Czech, and that within a year of preparation it will teach you Czech from scratch to B1, B2 or C1 level.
Source: ujop.cuni.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 17 September 2026 · not checked yet
Other requirements
Enrolment on language or expert preparation for study in an accredited university programme, organised by a public university
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes, among the educational activities that count as study for a long-term permit, language or expert preparation for study in accredited study programs at universities organized by a public university, and requires the applicant to submit a confirmation that he or she will undertake preparation for study in a specific accredited university program.
Acceptance letter or similar confirmation from the institution, submitted in the original as proof of the purpose of stay
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists supporting documents on the purpose of stay, most frequently an acceptance letter or similar confirmation, and states that this document must always be submitted in the original.
Supporting documents no older than 180 days, except the passport and the photo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that supporting documents may not be older than 180 days with the exception of a passport and photo if the photo reflects the applicant's current appearance, and that other supporting documents may be submitted as originals or officially verified copies.
Proof of accommodation in Czechia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists supporting documents on accommodation among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged; Study in Czechia describes it as a confirmation of where you will live.
Criminal record extract
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a criminal record extract among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged.
Travel medical insurance covering comprehensive medical care for the whole stay, submitted when the visa is approved
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that travel medical insurance is required only if the visa is approved and not when applying, that foreign nationals are required to take out travel medical insurance for their stay, and that when picking up the visa you submit an officially verified translation of the insurance policy and general conditions into Czech.
Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for the purpose of study, lodged in person at a Czech consulate; the legal processing time is 60 days
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that applications are lodged in person, that an interview is held and fingerprints are collected, and that the legal processing time of a long-term residence permit for the purpose of study is 60 days; Study in Czechia adds that you should submit the application as soon as you receive your acceptance letter.
Registration with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of entering Czechia
Study in Czechia states that as a non-EU student you are required to register with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of entering Czechia, and that this does not usually apply if your accommodation provider, such as a student dormitory, registers you.
A long-term residence permit for a language or professional preparation course at a public university can usually be extended only once
Study in Czechia states that a long-term visa for the purpose of studies is valid for a maximum of one year, that if you want to stay longer than one year you must apply for a long-term residence permit, and that if you attend a language or professional preparation course organised by a public university you can usually extend your long-term residence permit only once.
Sources: mzv.gov.cz (opens in a new tab), studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 17 September 2026 · probably right
Bachelor’s
With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)
Language year
No official Czech page says anything specific about an 11-year Uzbek attestat. Study in Czechia says only that you need completed secondary education giving access to higher education in your country and that a certificate issued abroad may need recognition. Because the source is silent, the most conservative option is taken: a Czech language preparation year at a public university first, then the bachelor programme. Ask your chosen university in writing whether your certificate allows direct entry and whether nostrification will prescribe a validation examination.
Documents
School certificate
Study in Czechia states that for Bachelor's and long-cycle Master's programmes you usually need completed secondary education that gives access to higher education in your country, and lists the diploma or graduation certificate from your previous studies among the documents you may be asked for.
Academic transcript
Study in Czechia lists the transcript of records among the documents you may be asked for in the application system.
Passport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the passport among the requirements for a long-term study permit and states that the passport must always be submitted in the original, is always returned to the applicant, and is submitted again when the visa is issued.
Photograph
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 2 photos among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged, and exempts the photo from the 180-day age limit if it reflects the applicant's current appearance.
Certified translation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that supporting documents must be submitted in Czech and that documents in another language must also be submitted in official translation into Czech.
Apostille
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that foreign public documents must be legalized, that is equipped by an apostille or superlegalized; the HCCH status table lists Uzbekistan as a contracting party to the Apostille Convention since 15 April 2012 and Czechia since 16 March 1999, so the apostille is the route for Uzbek documents.
Financial statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for supporting documents on financial means, or proof that the student disposes of a financial amount that would constitute real housing expenses, or proof that all the expenses will be covered by a third party such as a state institution, a legal person or a hosting organisation, for example a stipend or a grant. The page names no currency amount, so none is given here.
Motivation letterOptional
Study in Czechia lists the motivation letter among the documents you may be asked for; whether it is required depends on the university, the programme and the degree level, so check the instructions in the application system.
Letter of recommendationOptional
Study in Czechia lists the recommendation letter among the documents you may be asked for; whether it is required depends on the university, the programme and the degree level.
CVOptional
Study in Czechia lists the CV among the documents you may be asked for in the application system; whether it is required depends on the university and the programme.
Sources: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab), mzv.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 17 September 2026 · probably right
Tests
Teaching is in Czech
Study in Czechia states that many Czech-taught degree programmes require at least B2 level Czech, that when you apply the university will check whether your Czech is good enough for study, and that if you are admitted to a Czech-taught programme at a public university you do not pay tuition fees.
Source: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 17 September 2026 · probably right
Other requirements
Application submitted online in the university's own application system; there is no single central application form and most deadlines fall between February and April
Study in Czechia states that applications usually start online through the university application system, that there is no single central application form for all Czech universities, that the application deadline is usually between February and April, and that each university and faculty is responsible for its own admission procedure.
Application fee, usually several hundred Czech crowns and up to around 1,000 CZK, paid separately for each application
Study in Czechia states that most universities charge an application fee, that the amount is set by the university and can vary by programme, that as a general guide the fee is usually several hundred Czech crowns up to around 1,000 CZK, and that you may need to pay separately for each application or programme.
Recognition of your secondary education: nostrification through the relevant Czech authority, or recognition inside the university's own admission procedure
Study in Czechia states that if you completed your previous education outside Czechia you will usually need to prove that it is equivalent to the required Czech level of education, that for Bachelor's and long-cycle Master's programmes this usually means recognition of your secondary education, and that this can be handled either by nostrification through the relevant Czech authority or by recognition within the admission procedure, which is usually valid only for that university or faculty while general nostrification is broader but may take more time.
For an English-taught programme, the proof of English proficiency the university itself requires
Study in Czechia states that for English-taught programmes universities usually require proof of English proficiency, that for Czech-taught programmes you may need to prove Czech language skills, and that the exact level and accepted documents are set by the university and programme. No national page read in this run publishes a test score, so none is given here.
Acceptance letter or similar confirmation from the institution, submitted in the original as proof of the purpose of stay
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists supporting documents on the purpose of stay, most frequently an acceptance letter or similar confirmation, and states that this document must always be submitted in the original.
Supporting documents no older than 180 days, except the passport and the photo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that supporting documents may not be older than 180 days with the exception of a passport and photo if the photo reflects the applicant's current appearance, and that other supporting documents may be submitted as originals or officially verified copies.
Proof of accommodation in Czechia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists supporting documents on accommodation among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged; Study in Czechia describes it as a confirmation of where you will live.
Criminal record extract
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a criminal record extract among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged.
Travel medical insurance covering comprehensive medical care for the whole stay, submitted when the visa is approved
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that travel medical insurance is required only if the visa is approved and not when applying, that foreign nationals are required to take out travel medical insurance for their stay, and that when picking up the visa you submit an officially verified translation of the insurance policy and general conditions into Czech.
Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for the purpose of study, lodged in person at a Czech consulate; the legal processing time is 60 days
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that applications are lodged in person, that an interview is held and fingerprints are collected, and that the legal processing time of a long-term residence permit for the purpose of study is 60 days; Study in Czechia adds that you should submit the application as soon as you receive your acceptance letter.
Registration with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of entering Czechia
Study in Czechia states that as a non-EU student you are required to register with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of entering Czechia, and that this does not usually apply if your accommodation provider, such as a student dormitory, registers you.
An interview (optional)Optional
Study in Czechia states that some programmes require an entrance exam, interview, portfolio assessment or talent exam while others may assess your application based on your documents, and that entrance exams may take place in Czechia, online, at partner institutions abroad or through an interview or written test.
Sources: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab), mzv.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 17 September 2026 · probably right
Master’s
A Czech follow-up master takes a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent previous higher education, and a degree issued abroad has to be recognised. The application goes through the university's own online system, with deadlines usually between February and April. Czech-taught programmes at public universities are tuition-free and usually ask for at least B2 Czech; for English-taught programmes the university sets the language requirement. Visa documents go in with an official translation into Czech and an apostille, no older than 180 days, and processing takes 60 days.
With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)
Straight into the first year
Entry to a master rests on a completed bachelor's degree, so the 11-year attestat question does not arise here. Study in Czechia asks only for a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent previous higher education, and for its recognition. The official pages say nothing about the Uzbek attestat as such.
Documents
Diploma
Study in Czechia lists the diploma or graduation certificate from your previous studies among the documents you may be asked for in the application system.
Academic transcript
Study in Czechia lists the transcript of records among the documents you may be asked for in the application system.
Passport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the passport among the requirements for a long-term study permit and states that the passport must always be submitted in the original, is always returned to the applicant, and is submitted again when the visa is issued.
Photograph
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 2 photos among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged, and exempts the photo from the 180-day age limit if it reflects the applicant's current appearance.
Certified translation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that supporting documents must be submitted in Czech and that documents in another language must also be submitted in official translation into Czech.
Apostille
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that foreign public documents must be legalized, that is equipped by an apostille or superlegalized; the HCCH status table lists Uzbekistan as a contracting party to the Apostille Convention since 15 April 2012 and Czechia since 16 March 1999, so the apostille is the route for Uzbek documents.
Financial statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for supporting documents on financial means, or proof that the student disposes of a financial amount that would constitute real housing expenses, or proof that all the expenses will be covered by a third party such as a state institution, a legal person or a hosting organisation, for example a stipend or a grant. The page names no currency amount, so none is given here.
Motivation letterOptional
Study in Czechia lists the motivation letter among the documents you may be asked for; whether it is required depends on the university, the programme and the degree level, so check the instructions in the application system.
Letter of recommendationOptional
Study in Czechia lists the recommendation letter among the documents you may be asked for; whether it is required depends on the university, the programme and the degree level.
CVOptional
Study in Czechia lists the CV among the documents you may be asked for in the application system; whether it is required depends on the university and the programme.
Sources: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab), mzv.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 17 September 2026 · probably right
Tests
Teaching is in Czech
Study in Czechia states that many Czech-taught degree programmes require at least B2 level Czech, that when you apply the university will check whether your Czech is good enough for study, and that if you are admitted to a Czech-taught programme at a public university you do not pay tuition fees.
Source: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 17 September 2026 · probably right
Minimum grades and years of school
A completed Bachelor’s degree
Study in Czechia states that for follow-up Master's programmes you usually need a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent previous higher education.
Source: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 17 September 2026 · probably right
Other requirements
Application submitted online in the university's own application system; there is no single central application form and most deadlines fall between February and April
Study in Czechia states that applications usually start online through the university application system, that there is no single central application form for all Czech universities, that the application deadline is usually between February and April, and that each university and faculty is responsible for its own admission procedure.
Application fee, usually several hundred Czech crowns and up to around 1,000 CZK, paid separately for each application
Study in Czechia states that most universities charge an application fee, that the amount is set by the university and can vary by programme, that as a general guide the fee is usually several hundred Czech crowns up to around 1,000 CZK, and that you may need to pay separately for each application or programme.
Recognition of your previous higher education: nostrification through the relevant Czech authority, or recognition inside the university's own admission procedure
Study in Czechia states that for follow-up Master's or Doctoral programmes proving equivalence means recognition of your previous higher education, and that this can be handled either by nostrification through the relevant Czech authority or by recognition within the admission procedure, which is usually valid only for that university or faculty.
For an English-taught programme, the proof of English proficiency the university itself requires
Study in Czechia states that for English-taught programmes universities usually require proof of English proficiency, that for Czech-taught programmes you may need to prove Czech language skills, and that the exact level and accepted documents are set by the university and programme. No national page read in this run publishes a test score, so none is given here.
Acceptance letter or similar confirmation from the institution, submitted in the original as proof of the purpose of stay
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists supporting documents on the purpose of stay, most frequently an acceptance letter or similar confirmation, and states that this document must always be submitted in the original.
Supporting documents no older than 180 days, except the passport and the photo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that supporting documents may not be older than 180 days with the exception of a passport and photo if the photo reflects the applicant's current appearance, and that other supporting documents may be submitted as originals or officially verified copies.
Proof of accommodation in Czechia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists supporting documents on accommodation among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged; Study in Czechia describes it as a confirmation of where you will live.
Criminal record extract
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a criminal record extract among the requirements presented when the long-term study permit application is lodged.
Travel medical insurance covering comprehensive medical care for the whole stay, submitted when the visa is approved
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that travel medical insurance is required only if the visa is approved and not when applying, that foreign nationals are required to take out travel medical insurance for their stay, and that when picking up the visa you submit an officially verified translation of the insurance policy and general conditions into Czech.
Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for the purpose of study, lodged in person at a Czech consulate; the legal processing time is 60 days
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that applications are lodged in person, that an interview is held and fingerprints are collected, and that the legal processing time of a long-term residence permit for the purpose of study is 60 days; Study in Czechia adds that you should submit the application as soon as you receive your acceptance letter.
Registration with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of entering Czechia
Study in Czechia states that as a non-EU student you are required to register with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of entering Czechia, and that this does not usually apply if your accommodation provider, such as a student dormitory, registers you.
An interview (optional)Optional
Study in Czechia states that some programmes require an entrance exam, interview, portfolio assessment or talent exam while others may assess your application based on your documents, and that entrance exams may take place in Czechia, online, at partner institutions abroad or through an interview or written test.
Sources: studyin.gov.cz (opens in a new tab), mzv.gov.cz (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 17 September 2026 · probably right
Which scholarships are there for study in Czechia?
The catalogue holds 2 scholarships for study in Czechia that citizens of Uzbekistan may apply for.
- Masaryk University accommodation scholarship
Masaryk University
- CTU scholarship for international master's students
Czech Technical University in Prague
Which universities are there in Czechia?
The INTAKE catalogue holds 133 universities in Czechia.
- Academia Rerum Civilium - Vysoká Skola Politických a Společenských VědKolín
- Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in PraguePrague
- Academy of Fine Arts PraguePrague
- Academy of Performing Arts in PraguePrague
- Academy of Performing Arts, Film and TV FakultyCzechia
- Akcent International House PraguePrague
- Anglo-American UniversityPrague
- Architectural Institute in PraguePrague
- BIVŠ Vysoká škola v Praze a v BrněPrague
- Brno International Business SchoolBrno
- Brno University of TechnologyBrno
- Business School OstravaOstrava
- Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles UniversityDejvice
- Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics InstitutePrague
- Center for Geosphere DynamicsPrague
- Central European Institute of TechnologyBrno
- Central European Institute of Technology – Masaryk UniversityBrno
- Centre for Higher Education StudiesPrague
- Cevro Institut CollegeCzechia
- CEVRO UniversityPrague
- Charles UniversityPrague
- College of Applied PsychologyTerezín
- College of Business and Hotel ManagementBrno
- College of Information Management Business Administration and LawPrague
- College of Karlovy VaryKarlovy Vary
- College of Physical Education and Sport PalestraPrague
- College of Polytechnics JihlavaJihlava
- College of Regional Development and Banking Institute - AMBISPrague
- College of Regional DevelopmentPrague
- Cyrilometodějská teologická fakulta Univerzity PalackéhoOlomouc
- Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Archaeology, BrnoBrno
- Czech Botanical SocietyPrague
- Czech Christian AcademyPrague
- Czech CollegePrague
- Czech Society for Oriental StudiesPrague
- Czech Technical University in PraguePrague
- Czech University of Life Sciences PraguePrague
- Dětský domov a Mateřská škola BerounBeroun
- Diagnostický Ústav pro MládežPrague
- European Research UniversityOstrava
- Evropský Polytechnický InstitutKunovice
- Film Academy of Miroslav OndříčekPísek
- Gymnázium ŽamberkŽamberk
- Horní 152 (Český Krumlov)Vnitřní Město
- Institute for Postgraduate Medical EducationPrague
- Institute of Hospitality Management in PraguePrague
- Institute of Technology and BusinessČeské Budějovice
- International Art Campus PraguePrague
- International Prague UniversityPrague
- Jan Amos Komensky UniversityPrague
- Jan Evangelista Purkyně Military Medical AcademyHradec Králové
- Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad LabemÚstí nad Labem
- Janáček Academy of Performing ArtsBrno
- Jesuit College (Telč)Vnitřní Město
- Jesuit College and Church of Saint IgnatiusChomutov
- Jesuit college building in OlomoucOlomouc
- Jesuit college in Český KrumlovVnitřní Město
- Jesuit college in JičínJičín
- Jesuit College in Kutná HoraKutná Hora-Vnitřní Město
- Jesuit college in LitoměřiceLitoměřice
- Jesuit seminary in TelčVnitřní Město
- Jezuitská kolej Karlovo náměstíNew Town
- Karel Englis CollegeBrno
- Laboratoře Behaviorálních StudiíÚstí nad Labem
- Masaryk UniversityBrno
- Mateřská školka SokolovskáLibeň
- Medical College in PraguePrague
- Mendel University in BrnoBrno
- Metropolitan University PraguePrague
- Military University Hospital PraguePrague
- Moravská Vysoká Skola OlomoucOlomouc
- MŠ Na SmetancePrague
- Národní pedagogický institut České republikyPrague
- Národní Ústav pro VzděláváníPrague
- Neisse UniversityLiberec
- NEWTON UniversityPrague
- Obchodní AkademieBeroun
- Palacký University OlomoucOlomouc
- Pan-European UniversityPrague
- Police Academy of the Czech Republic in PraguePrague
- Prague Business SchoolPrague
- Prague City UniversityPrague
- Prague College of Psychosocial StudiesPrague
- Prague Film SchoolPrague
- Prague International UniversityCzechia
- Prague University of Economics and BusinessPrague
- Private College of Economic Studies ZnojmoZnojmo
- Private University College of Economic StudiesPrague
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology of Palacký University, OlomoucOlomouc
- Silesian University in OpavaOpava
- Škoda Auto UniversityMladá Boleslav
- Sting AcademyBrno
- Střední Průmyslová škola a Obchodní Akademie Uherský BrodUherský Brod
- Střední průmyslová škola Mladá BoleslavCzechia
- Střední uměleckoprůmyslová škola sklářská Valašské MeziříčíValašské Meziříčí
- Technical University of LiberecLiberec
- Tiffin University PraguePrague
- Tomas Bata University in ZlínZlín
- Toulcův DvůrPrague
- Unicorn UniversityPrague
Universities 1–100 of 133