The Czech Republic, also called Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast.

CurrencyCzech koruna
Population10.7 million (2020) World Bank

Study in Czech Republic

Czech education and research have a long history dating back to the 14th century. In 1348, Charles University in Prague was founded and became the oldest university in Central Europe. Today, Charles University is ranked 291st in QS World University Rankings 2019 and is followed by other seven Czech universities which have placed in the Top 1000.

Czech universities offer a wide range of interesting and unique courses along with well-established and traditional specializations students can choose from.  In addition to the general Undergraduate and Masters programmes, many students decide to come to the Czech Republic to do their PhD programme there or choose to come for a short time experience via an exchange programme, internship or summer school.

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