Academy of Performing Arts
Malostranské Square 12, 118 00 Prague 1
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The Academy of Performing Arts was founded in 1945 and offers instruction in the arts of drama, music, dance, audiovisual techniques, photography, multimedia and related specializations including research activities. Education also focuses on the history of these arts, theory classes and reflection.
At AMU, there were 1,372 students as of January 30, 2006.
Information for Foreign Students at AMU
Foreign students can study at all faculties of the Academy. Foreigners accepted as regular students can study any programme and may graduate with a bachelor or master degree. They can also study a few chosen subjects for a shorter period of time. A limited number of courses are taught in English or in German; for the others a preparatory course in Czech is necessary. Over the years, several hundred foreign students have graduated from all three faculties of the Academy.
Detailed information about the study programmes at all three faculties of the Academy can be obtained directly from the faculties or from the rector's office. It is best to contact these institutions well in advance, since the entrance examination must be taken, and in some cases sample works submitted. The examination takes place in January or February, and the deadline for submitting sample works is December 1st. Most departments offer consultations prior to the entrance examinations. Application forms will be mailed upon request by the Study Departments of the faculties.
Foreign students are enrolled after taking an entrance examination. The purpose of this examination is to find out whether the candidate is talented enough for his/her chosen profession. After having been accepted, foreign students should make some effort to become familiar with the Czech language.
The Academy can provide accommodation in student halls of residence and board in student canteens for international students. The accommodation cost in student halls of residence is CZK 2,200 - 4,500 per month for a single room. The cost of board (3 meals daily) is approximately CZK 2220 per month depending on the student canteen.
Czech Technical University
Zikova 4, 166 36 Prague 6
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CTU is a public university that was established in 1717. Technical studies at this university are divided into seven faculties: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering, Architecture and Transportation Science and Biomedical Engineering. The university also employs two constituent parts: the Klokner Institute and the Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies.
Application and enrolment is via individual faculties only. Information must be obtained through the faculties also.
Czech Technical University provides excellent English-language information for prospective students, as well as instructions on how to obtain accommodation either at the University itself or in the local area.
Faculties
Programs in English
PhD Program in English
International office
Charles University
Ovocný trh 5, 116 36 Prague 1
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Charles University was foundedin 1348 by Czech king and future Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charles IV. Today, Charles University is composed of 17 relatively independent and self-governing faculties (14 in Prague, two in Hradec Králove and one in Plzeň); three university institutes; six other positions for educational, scientific, research, developmental and other activities or for providing information services; five university facilities and a Rector's Office as the central management.
The university employs more than 7,000 people, of which 4,000 are academics and researchers.
Over42,400 students attend Charles University (i. e. one-fifth of all university students in the Czech Republic); they study in more than 270 accredited educational programs and 600 departments.
Charles University in Prague offers accredited degree programs at bachelor, master and Ph.D. levels. Another possibility to study at the university is to take part in short-term courses of various types offered by the faculties within the framework of lifelong education programs. Graduates of these courses will obtain certificates or credits.
There are different deadlines for applications depending on whether it is a course in Czech or in English. Some other conditions apply, especially for non-degree programs that are administered by each faculty internally.
Information on accommodation at Charles University is scant. Students are encouraged to contact the University or individual faculty directly to enquire about living options.
Study at Charles University
Study programs in Czech Language
Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, CU
Preparation for University
Masaryk University
Žerotínovo Square 9, 601 77 Brno
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This university, named after the first Czechoslovak president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, was established in 1919.
Today, it is a typical research institution. The most popular specializations include science and medicine. Beside this, Masaryk University has seven additional faculties: Law, Education, Arts, Economics and Administration, Informatics, Social Studies and Sports Studies. There is also an International Institute for Political Science and an Institute for Computer Science.
There is good English-language information for applicants, as well as prospective international students. There is also information for those wishing to study in Czech and those wishing to study in a foreign language.
There is not much good information on accommodation at Masaryk on their web site and prospective students are encouraged to make contact with the University itself for further information.
Palacky University
Křížkovského 8, 771 47 Olomouc
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Palacky University offers study programs at seven faculties: St. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, Pedagogy, Physical Culture and Law. Over 16,600 students attend this university.
There is an informative guide for prospective international students with information about housing and language issues. Palacky University offers courses in English and in Czech.
University of Economics
W. Churchill Square 4, 130 67 Prague 3
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The University of Economics, Prague has six faculties - five in Prague and one in Jindřichův Hradec in South Bohemia. These include: the Faculty of Finance and Accounting, the Faculty of International Relations, the Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Statistics and Informatics and the Faculty of Economics and Public Administration. The faculty based in Jindřichův Hradec is specialized in management. VŠE is composed of about 15 500 students who are served by more than 650 academic staff as well as about 500 non-academic staff.
The University of Economics offers Masters and Doctor’s level courses in English and in Czech. Please note that there are varied entrance exam requirements for studying in the two languages and criteria must be checked carefully. The website offers good English-language information.
There is not much in the way of information about accommodation available. Please contact the University directly should you have any queries. |