Choose your programme, we offer Bachelor’s as well as Master’s, and other programmes, The application process opens for the Academic year 2025/26 on September 15 and closes on April 30. However, there are some programmes that differ in the deadlines (check-out the section “News” where all important information are listed).

The application fee for all bachelor and master programmes is 50 EUR (1,300 CZK) and has to be paid through the Information System after registering the E-application. The administration fee is non-refundable.

Apply Here Programmes Leaflet Bachelor Master MBA Double Degree

Application Fee

When applying for the specific programme, the application fee has to be paid.

Tuition Fee

Once you are admitted into the programme, the tuition fee must be paid before the semester starts (always refer to your programme coordinator about the due date). The difference between these fees and its amount can be found below. For all bachelor, master and international MBA programmes, the application fee reaches 50 EUR (1,300 CZK).

• Bachelor programmes – 5,000 EUR/academic year (2,500 EUR/semester)*
• Master programmes – 5,000 EUR/academic year (2,500 EUR/semester)*
• MBA programmes – check the programmes’ websites
• PhD. programmes – 500 EUR/academic year

* 3,800 EUR/academic year (1,900 EUR/semester) for students admitted before the academic year 2023/2024

Study Grants

VŠE does not offer any scholarships nor financial assistance – apart from merit-based scholarships .

Government Scholarship – Developing Countries

The Czech Government offers scholarship for the citizens of Belorus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Etiopia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Zambia. The deadline for applications for the academic year 2025/2026 is on September 30, 2024. The scholarships for the academic year 2026/27 will be annouced in July 2025.

At VŠE, the following master study programmes are included in this scholarship:

• Economic Data Analysis
• Economics and Public Policy
• Information Systems Management
• Master in International Management
• Management
• Master un Sustainability Management
• Master in Finance and Accounting
• Sustainable Global Business (TBC)

For more information about this opportunity, please refer to this website.

Visegrad Fund

Students can apply for other financial grants outside of the Prague University of Economics and Business, such as a Visegrad Fund – find out if you are eligible to apply here.

Please note: Students having applied for the governmental grant at the Czech Ministry of Education cannot use this grant for studying any study programme with tuition fee within the Czech Republic.

Other scholarships can be found here.

In order to be admitted at VŠE, the entrance exams has to be passed successfully. These exams have various requirements depending on a specific programme. It is highly suggested to consult the websites of programmes to check the details first or you can download a leaflet where all requirements are listed.

After being admitted, it is necessary to confirm your intention to study. This step is to be carried via the university information system (InSIS) by your faculty’s deadline.

This confirmation is only preliminary and serves not as a regular enrolment in the study programme. However, if not granted by the deadline, the applicant will be considered as not interested in studying at VŠE and will be removed from the list of applicants.

Please follow this picture guide to proceed this confirmation.

If you have earned your Bachelor/Master degree in Economics or similar field, the nostrification can be done at the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE).

VŠE as an administrative authority shall decide on the application within 30 days. The fee to be charged for a certificate of recognition of diplomas/degrees which were awarded by foreign institutions of higher education shall be set at 3,000 CZK. Once the Legal department receives the documents, the email with all necessary data concerning the payment will be sent.

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Citizens of Schengen Area do not need a visa nor a permit to study in the Czech Republic. They only need a valid passport or another equivalent ID.

Students accepted to study at Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) who are not EU citizens are required to have a long-term visa for the purpose of studies before arriving in the Czech Republic.

Further Information

Citizens of EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, are entitled to the provision of necessary and urgent health care free of charge. It is only necessary that they have a certified E 128 form from their home country or a European Health Insurance Card, which replaces the paper forms needed. It is, however, highly recommended to enter into a contract with one of the commercial insurance companies.

All international students are guaranteed to obtain university accommodation if they apply within the deadline. The list of the dormitories and their description can be found here.

Newly enrolled Degree programmes students are accommodated at Jarov area (Palachova, Thalerova dormitory, University Hotel, Jarov II). If interested in University Accommodation, refer to the Dormitories Website for all information. If in doubts, contact the Dormitories Management.

Procceed with other steps (deposit payment, signing the contract) as described on the dormitories website.

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• Vocabulary English-Czech

Orientation Days are organized for all incoming international students one week prior to the beginning of the academic year. Generally, students get familiar with the University, city of Prague and the Czech culture. They gain necessary information for their start at the Prague University of Economics and Business and in the Czech Republic.

The programme will consist of:

1) Activities organized by the ESN VSE Prague – details about the activities are shared by the ESN VSE Prague through their communication channels.

2) Study programmes activities – students are informed about the specific programme by their programme coordinators

3) Activities organized by the VSE International Office

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Prague has one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. The metro, trams and buses are used by two-thirds of Prague’s population and cover the majority of the city and outskirts.

We advise you to order the Prague Transport Card, to do so, follow the instructions here.

To get to know the university campus before your arrival, you can play the video Campus Tour or have look at our Campus Plan and 3D Plan. See the university guide here.

Eduroam is wireless network used by international academic institutions, including our university. Please refer to this website (and sign in with your InSIS username@vse.cz) if you need help with setting this connection.

Where can I print, copy or scan documents at the university?

First of all you need to charge money to your ID/ISIC card – you can do it in the library or in SB 22 (Old Building, ground floor). Then, you can print, scan or copy in the VSE Library (the Central Library) which is located in the VŠE area in Žižkov, in the mezzanine of the Old Building (SB). You can also find some copy centers on the way to the tram station Husinecká, where you can print, scan or copy documents.

Library Website Library Guide Library Introduction Session Library Seminars

Get familiar with the InSIS environment using our guides. Read through University Regulations if interested.

• InSIS – picture guide, presentation, lecture recording
• Course Registration – presentation, lecture recording

On the other hand, if you have some specific (personal) problems with studying or getting used to the new surroundings, you can contact the Academic Psychological Counselling. This service offers counselling for foreign students who come to study to the Czech Republic.

Current schedule of Academic Psychological Counselling can be found here. International students can also contact our consultants via email and make an appointment (urgent cases, etc.). We urge all students to come in the counselling hours only or upon previously agreed times.

The Alumni & Corporate Relations department (ACR) is a development, counselling and mediatory department combining students and alumni. It connects students and alumni with workplaces, keeps and develops relations with the VŠE alumni as well as manages partnerships.

ACR consists of four centres: Career Centre, Event Centre, Alumni Centre and Partner Centre. As part of its activities, ACR offers its services in career consulting, event management, alumni and partner relationships to all VŠE domestic and international students, alumni, employees and partners. Furthermore, ACR organizes job fairs on the university campus and provides job opportunities as well as a counselling concerning future career of VŠE students.

For Students

• Are you looking for job? Look at our job offers, refer to the website of ACR Career Centre and don’t miss the Job fair Šance.
• Is it difficult for you to adapt in the new environment? Visit our Academic Counselling Centre which is prepared to help you.

For Alumni

Prague University of Economics and Business is aware of importance of staying in touch with its graduates. Our cooperation takes form of:

• Annual informal meeting Day with VŠE
• Database of graduates
• Involving our graduates in teaching

Main target of the Centre for Students with Special Needs (CSP) is to provide support and help students with diability in various areas by their study. CSP offers:

• special education counseling, individual training plans;
• basic social and legal advice;
• Information activities in the field of assistive technologies, medical care and activities aimed at ZPO;
• mediation of personal assistance services – maintenance, retrieval, errands, etc. movement.

Please refer to this site to get more information about the CSP.

First step is to order the card according to the guide. We advise to do so as soon as possible. Once your ID card is ready, you are going to receive an email notification to your VSE email account that your VSE ID card is ready for pick up. The office hours of the collecting point are listed on the IT Department website.

Students of English-taught Degree Programmes are welcome to join our sports courses organized by the Centre for Physical Education and Sport (CTVS).

More information CTVS Leaflet

How it works in our canteens? Check this video guide!

a) Pizza VŠEm:

Three or four sorts of pizza, salad, pasta and some desserts are offered daily.
Base Prices: soup: 25 CZK, pizza: from 73 CZK, pasta: from 79 CZK,
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 11:00 – 14:00, Fri: 11:00 – 13:30
Current menu is available via Webkredit.

b) Healthy Food (Zdravá výživa):

Many healthy meals are prepared for you. For example: couscous, fish, soup or vegetable.
Base Prices: soup: 25 CZK, main meal from 89 CZK, salad: 18 CZK /100 g
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 11:00 – 14:00, Fri: 11:00 – 13:30
Current menu is available via Webkredit.

c) Student Canteen AV Gastro – Menza:

Base prices: soup 20 CZK, main meal from 70 CZK
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 10:00 (breakfast); 11:00 – 14:30 (lunch); 14:30 – 18:30 (dinner)
Current menu is available via Webkredit.

d) Canteen at Jarov Dormitories:

Canteen Jarov is located in the Jarov dormitory campus, in the headquarters building of the VSE Central Accommodation.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 11:00 – 15:00
Current menu is available via Webkredit.

2. Umbrella Pizza Bar

Find peaceful, delicious and homemade food canteen and café bar in the New Building. Menu is changed weekly and every main meal is offered with a soup.
Base prices: daily menu from 140 CZK (soup included)
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 18:00
Menu available here.

3. Kantýna VŠE:

Buy delicious refreshments during the breaks – fruit and vegetables, cookies and cakes, salads or burgers in the New Building, ground floor.
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 8:00 – 18:00, Fri: 8:00 – 16:00

4. Café Ekonom:

Ideal place for having a break in Rajská Building (RB), 1^st floor. Coffee, cakes, salads or baguettes offered.
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 8:00 – 19:00, Fri: 8:00 – 17:00

5. Restaurant AK VŠE:

Restaurant in Italská Building, 3rd floor.
Base prices: main meal from 110 CZK or daily menu from 130 CZK
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 11:00 – 19:00
Daily offer is available here. Restaurant menu is available here (only in the Czech language).

6. Microwaves:

If you prefer to bring your own food, just use the microwaves on the 1^st floor in Rajská Building (RB), next to the classroom RB 107.

During your studies at VŠE, you can also choose from many opportunities to study abroad. There are several options how to do so:

In case you have lost any of yours personal belongings at VSE premises, go to “Lost and Found” in room NB 19 with your ID card and some Czech speaker (i.e. your Buddy) to ask for it. In case you have found something, follow the same process as described above.

MEDICAL CONTACTS / EMERGENCY

Here is the list of foreign languages speaking doctors by their specializations and locations.

To quickly provide the emergency operator with your location, feel free to tell the nearest streetlamp code: