Free Universities in the Czech Republic

Universities in The Czech Republic attract foreign applicants with free higher education programs. The universities of the Czech Republic are distinguished by the practical orientation of the courses, high rates of employment, and the number of unique programs. All educational programs involve a narrow specialization, which is why most graduates have no problems finding employment after graduation from universities, including abroad. At the same time, Prague, as well as other Czech cities, is a highly international city with plenty of cultural and social opportunities.

If you are looking to get a degree for free, look no further. All students, domestic or international, are entitled to free education at state universities, but only if they study in Czech. Around 50,000 students used this opportunity in the year 2020.

There are plenty of tuition-free universities in the Czech Republic, and all of them offer plenty of study programs on different levels: Bachelor, Doctoral, and Masters. Here is the list of the best free universities in the Czech Republic.

#1. THE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IN PRAGUE

The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague is a university specializing in the study of music, dance, theater, cinema, television, and multimedia in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the Czech Republic’s biggest art school, with around 350 academics and researchers and 1500 students.

#2. THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS IN PRAGUE

To enter the Academy of Fine Arts, you must prepare a portfolio. The exam assesses not only the talent of the applicant, but also basic training. For example, it is important for future artists not only to have an original idea in their work, but also to execute all elements in a precise technical manner.

Today, only 300 people can apply for training at the academy, because the number of places here is limited. The leadership explains this situation not by a small area or a small teaching staff, but by methodology. Due to the small number of students, teachers can pay sufficient attention to everyone, tighten weak points, work out and improve strong ones. The competition for a place in the academy is enormous since talent is a condition for studying at the academy. Here you can learn drawing, graphics, sculpture, contemporary art, restoration, intermedia art, and architecture.

#3. CZECH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE

CTU is the oldest technical university in Central Europe. Today, the university cooperates with world-famous companies, including Toyota, Bosch, Siemens, Vodafone, Ericsson. Among the faculties and specialties are Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Architecture, Faculty of Transport, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology.

#4. CZECH UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES PRAGUE

CZU is a state university that combines traditional and the most modern educational technologies, progressive research in the field of agriculture, forestry, ecology and environmental protection, technology, as well as economics and management. It is the third-largest university in Prague by the number of students.
Some of the programs include Economics and Management, Ecology and Environment, Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Forestry and Woodworking Technology.

#5. JANÁČEK ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

There’s a strong theater tradition in Czech Republic. Theater students and graduates participate in local and European cultural festivals.
The Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts is located in Brno, Czech Republic. There are now 500 students enrolled in the theater and music faculties.

#6. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BOHEMIA IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE

The university was established in 1991, it is South Bohemia’s research and educational center. The institution has around 11,000 students enrolled in over 200 undergraduate programs.

Economics, Fisheries and Water Protection, Philosophy, Pedagogy, Natural History, Theology, Agrarian, Health, and Social Sciences are among the faculties.

#7. MASARYK UNIVERSITY

MU is extremely popular, in terms of the number of students it ranks second among universities in the Czech Republic. This educational institution closely cooperates with European universities and participates in the Utrecht Network association. This association helps universities develop, share knowledge and students to ensure quality education. Now the university has pedagogical, law, computer science, philosophy, natural history, economics, social sciences, and medical faculties.

#8. MENDEL UNIVERSITY IN BRNO

The oldest and most respected Czech university in the field of forestry and agriculture. The university offers a wide range of areas of study in the field of agriculture and forestry, biotechnology, food engineering, ecology, landscape design, economics, etc.

#9. UNIVERSITY OF OSTRAVA

A young but very dynamic and popular university in Ostrava. The university was able to quickly make a name in the Czech university system and transform into a competitive educational and start-up research organization in a short period.
Arts and Humanities, Pedagogical, Medical, Natural History, Sociological, and Art History are among the faculties.

#10. SILESIAN UNIVERSITY IN OPAVA

Opava’s Silesian University was established in 1989. Under bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees, the institution provides candidates with training at four faculties. Social and Political Science, Philosophy and Natural Science, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, and Business are among the faculties.

#11. TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF LIBEREC

TUL is located in a traditionally industrial region of the Czech Republic. Today, the university has seven faculties and two institutes, including a unique textile faculty, which to this day is the only one of its kind in Europe. The university maintains close academic ties with technical universities around the world. Faculties include Engineering, Textile, Economics, Architecture and Arts, Informatics and Mechatronics, Health, Pedagogical.

#12. UNIVERSITY OF HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ

Hradec Králové University is one of the region’s most major educational and research institutions. Around 40 approved educational programs are available at the university. More than 9,000 students attend the university’s five faculties: Pedagogical, Informatics and Management, Philosophy, Natural Science, and Social Work.

#13. JAN EVANGELISTA PURKYNĚ UNIVERSITY V ÚSTÍ NAD LABEM

The institution is named after Jan Evangelist Purkyně, a well-known Czech physiologist and anatomist. The university has a wide choice of specialties to choose from. Approximately 10,000 students attend the university’s eight faculties, including Socioeconomic, Educational, Art and Design, Environment, Philosophy, Technology and Management, Natural Science, and Health Studies.

#14. CHARLES UNIVERSITY

The oldest higher education institution in Central and Eastern Europe is Prague’s Charles University. In 1347, Charles IV established the university. Along with Oxford, Bologna, Sorbonne, University of Geneva, and others, the university is now a member of the Association of Major European Universities. List of faculties of Charles University includes: Theological, Medical, Physics and Mathematics, Law, Art, Pedagogics, Social Sciences, Natural History, Physical Culture and Sports, and Humanities. At this time, the institution is home to around 47,000 students from all over the world.

#15. PALACKÝ UNIVERSITY OLOMOUC

A university with a rich tradition and history, the oldest university in Moravia and the second oldest in the Czech Republic. The university offers a wide range of programs and extensive scientific opportunities. 24,000 students study at eight faculties of the university, which is approximately one-fifth of the entire population of the city.
Faculties of the university: Theological, Physical Culture, Philosophical, Medical, Pedagogical, Legal, Natural History, Medical Sciences.

#16. UNIVERSITY OF PARDUBICE

A rapidly growing university, it plays an important role as an educational center in the Pardubice region. Faculties include Transport, Economics and Management, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Philosophy, Chemical Technology, Restoration, Medical, Physical Culture and Sports.

#17. TOMAS BATA UNIVERSITY IN ZLÍN (TBU)

Zlín University is a very dynamically developing university offering a wide range of specializations in the field of humanities, fundamental sciences, engineering and technology, art in its six faculties. The university is the center of advanced scientific research, both within the country and at the international level.
The university bears the name of the legendary founder of the shoe industry in the city of Zlín, the world-famous Czech entrepreneur Tomas Bata.

#18. UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES BRNO

The University of Veterinary Sciences in Brno trains specialists in the field of veterinary and pharmaceutical sciences. It is the only Czech university offering an educational program in the field of veterinary medicine and one of two universities (along with Charles University) teaching pharmaceutical science.

#19. TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF OSTRAVA

The Technical University in Ostrava continues the traditions and activities of the mining academy, which moved from the city of Pribram in 1945. Today the institution offers 124 approved academic programs. The institution has almost 20,000 students, including over 2,000 international students.
Faculties: Mechatronics and Nanotechnology, Mining and Geology, Metallurgy and Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Construction, Safety Engineering.

#20. PRAGUE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

VSE was founded in 1953, is currently part of the prestigious Community of European Management Schools (CEMS), which accepts only one leading university from each European country.

Currently, the university is successfully cooperating with a number of large Czech and international organizations and enterprises. The university works closely with IBM to train students in the field of e-commerce. The faculties of the university include Finance and Accounting, International Relations, Management and Economics of Enterprises, Computer Science and Statistics, Economics, and National Economy.

#21. UNIVERSITY OF CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, PRAGUE

The University of Chemical Technology focuses on teaching and research in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, and materials science. It is one of the world’s oldest technical chemistry educational institutions, as well as the largest of its kind in Central Europe, having a 200-year history of teaching technical chemistry.
The school focuses on important and quickly growing fields of knowledge, such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and alternative energy, in addition to conventional science and research. Pharmacochemistry, biopharmaceutics, and molecular engineering are among the new programs.

#22. ACADEMY OF ARTS, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN IN PRAGUE

This educational institution is providing students with comprehensive art education in the fields of architecture, design, visual communication, free and applied arts. The concept of training is based on three principles: the theory and philosophy of art, technical disciplines, and artistic creativity practiced in the workshops.

#23. BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

This is one of the main technical universities in the Czech Republic. Carries out research activities, cooperates with foreign universities in the framework of exchange programs.
Faculties include Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communications, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Arts, and Faculty of Law.

#24. UNIVERSITY OF WEST BOHEMIA

This university is located in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
It was founded in 1991 when the Pilsen College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Pilsen Faculty of Education merged.
Applied Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Philosophy, Pedagogics, Law, Engineering, Design and Arts, and Medicine are among the faculties available.