The tradition of studying in universities is very old in Czechia and it goes back to the 14th century when their first university was established. So, obviously, they had time to review their education system and do necessary amends. That’s why the Czech Republic is blessed with so many high-ranked global universities mostly known for their academic and education prowess in the world. Most famous law, business, medical and engineering schools are present here, providing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degrees to the students.

There are many reasons why students choose Czech universities, the major one is the location. This country is situated in the middle of Europe, providing easy access to major countries of Europe like Austria, Poland, and Germany. 26 European countries have a common policy for visas, making it easier to travel between countries. Czech also ranks in the top 10 safest countries in the world. Compared with other European countries, Czech is cheap to live in. The cost of food, rent, daily transport is all low in comparison with major European countries like France, England, or Germany. Their major city Prague is ranked 132nd in expensive cities in the whole of Europe.

As the Czech study system has long passed and provided top-class education, it is known for its specialized study programs fit for international students. Many students come especially for their Ph.D. program or in small study exchange programs to Czech. There are about 45000 international students studying in different universities and institutes present in the country. Many major courses are taught in the English language for the convenience of foreign students.

In this article, we are sharing information about the universities in the Czech Republic starting with the oldest university which is also ranked in World’s top 200 universities.

Charles University

Founded in 1348, Charles University is 672 years old. It is the oldest and modern university for higher education in the Czech Republic. It was founded under the Bohemian holy roman empire ruler Charles IV. It was the first university, East of Paris, and got its name from the ruler who established it. This university is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. The total faculty in this university is 17, most of them are in Prague, some are in Pilsen, Hradec. Study programs offered are generally in two languages English and Czech. This university of Czech provides courses in medicine, pharmacy, computer science, science, physiotherapy, and dental science. Total students enrolled are 50000, among which 9000 are international students. Students pursuing undergraduate programs are about 32000, students in postgraduate programs are around 9200. If you want to have a rich European experience in the heart of Europe, you can choose your path with thousands of other students. This university is famous for its study programs and rich history.

Masaryk University

The second-largest university in the Czech Republic, Masaryk University is established in 1919. This university is famous for its higher education in Europe. Located in the city of Brno, Masaryk university’s logo is “education is not just a matter of age or social status. This university offers the best facilities and modern equipment, encouraging people to research activities. Major programs are social science, economics, administration, arts, education, natural science, law, and sports. Most of the programs are taught in English also. Here you can get the chance to explore the world as they have a research center in Antarctica. Brno city is voted 6th most popular city for students in the world. So, you can enjoy the center point of Europe with world-class education.

Palacky University

The second oldest university in the Czech Republic, Palacky University was founded in 1573. This university has an important role in the Czech country and has a significant role in European education. A total of eight faculties medicine, theology, pedagogical, philosophical, science, physical culture, health science, and law with institutes and research centers is part of 250 different courses providing bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees. Major courses are in their national language is Czech but most courses are offered in foreign languages and this university of Czech also has a student transfer program with other international universities. In the research field, this university is modern, as some research institutes are established recently to attract more national and international students. This university has 300 partner institutes in 28 European countries.    

University of South Bohemia

USB offers professional courses in the field of economics, business, social sciences, agriculture, fisheries, education, and health. This university was established in 1991 and has expert faculty in the education field. All the major courses offered in this university of Czech are in dual languages, Czech and English. USB also provides a 1-year special course for international students where they can learn the Czech language and after clearing the exam, can study Czech courses for free. To present a balance between theoretical language and practical experience, this university deals with public institutions and businesses. University student service also helps students to secure a job and in life planning.

Brno University of Technology

Established in 1899, Brno university of technology is situated in the city of Brno. Primarily, this university was started with only 1 course of Civil engineering. Currently, this university has grown into one of the major institutes with more than 20000 students enrolled. This university of Czech has enrolled in other EU universities. Its main programs are in English, offering U.G. to Ph.D. degrees. The main focus is on the engineering field but also provide courses in fields of arts, IT, economics, and social science. This is the second oldest university in the Czech Republic and has connections with industries to provide job options to its students.

Czech Technical University

CTU is located in Prague and was established in 1707. One of the highest-ranking universities in the Czech Republic, this university has eight faculties. With more than 100 programs to offer in various fields, this university is one of the oldest and largest universities in Czechia. The university pride is its international alumni throughout its existence. Currently, also 24000 students are enrolled in different courses at this university. The university has eight faculties and more than 55 internationally recognized courses to choose from in bachelors, masters, and Ph.D.

The Czech University of Life Science

The Czech University of Life Science is a public university in Czech. All universities in the country are financed by the ministry of education but public universities are managed by the academic senate whereas state universities are managed by respective ministries like the university of defense is managed by the ministry of defense and for the police academy there is the ministry of interiors. The Czech university of life sciences started properly after 1906 but after World war 1, its development stopped, and after the establishment of the Republic, its growth started in a dynamic way in 1918.

University of Chemistry and Technology

The University of Chemistry and Technology is a major center for the research work in chemistry situated in Prague. It is the Country’s technical institute to conduct research in chemical and biochemical technologies, material and chemical engineering, and environmental studies. The partial income of this university comes from the creative activities conducted in the field of science and innovation. This university has collaborated with more than 100 institutes all over the world some of them are leading institutes in the US, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, and many other countries. The first course in chemistry was delivered in 1807 but UCT was actually established in 1952. 

Mendel University in Brno

MENDELU was established in 1919, and since then providing a high standard of teaching and educational services to both national and international students. With almost 5500 undergraduate students and 2800 postgraduates’ students, total students are over 8300 with 1600 international students. Language for the study in Czech and English. There are five faculties business, Agriscience, economics, forestry and wood, horticulture, and international studies. The University campus is located in the city of Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic.

Technical University of Liberec

The history of technical university goes back to 1953 when the mechanical college was established, after this, design in textile, glass, ceramics, and other machinery started. In 1960 college was divided into two faculties. At present time, the Technical University of Liberec has seven different faculties and around 7000 students.

 18 Universities in the Czech country are ranked high in Europe and 5 universities secured their rank in QS World University ranking. We have talked in this article about only 10 universities of the Czech Republic which has high ranked in the European education system and are recognized all over the world. Our selection is based on the reviews and their likeness by students. The Rankings of universities is not based on any private survey.