University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Technicka 5
166 28 Prague 6
Czech Republic
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[perex] => The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague is a natural centre of first-rate study and research in the area of chemistry in Czechia and is one of the country's largest educational and research institutions focused on technical chemistry, chemical and biochemical technologies, material and chemical engineering, food chemistry, and environmental studies.
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According to the prestigious Times Higher Education rankings, UCT Prague, one of five Czech universities, ranks among the 4% of the best world universities. The school has also dominated the rankings of the Education Policy Centre of Charles University in the category “Emphasis on Science, Research and Creativity” category.
Currently UCT Prague boasts a number of excellent experts such as Jana Hajšlová, member of the EU Advisory Group “Food Quality and Safety”; František Štěpánek, who has been awarded an ERC grant; Martin Pumera, head of the excellent team for advanced functional nanorobots.
Half of its income is generated from the institution's creative activities focused on science, research and innovation. In the Czech context, this is an extraordinary accomplishment.
It is a member of the European University Association, the European Federation of National Engineering Associations and the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy. It cooperates with more than 100 academic institutions not only in Europe but also in the US, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, and many other countries.
History
UCT Prague was founded in 1952 but its origins date back to 1807 when the first course in chemistry was delivered at Prague Polytechnic. Reorganization of the polytechnic in 1920 resulted in the transformation of the chemistry department into the School of Chemical Technology, one of the seven sections of the Czech Technical University.
A number of key figures of the history of chemistry relate to UCT Prague. Among them, three figures are renowned in their fields: Vladimir Prelog, Nobel Prize winner, Otto Wichterle, inventor of contact lenses, and Emil Votoček, author of the Czech chemical nomenclature.
Several presidents of the Czech Academy of Sciences – František Šorm, Rudolf Zahradník, and Jiří Drahoš – are connected with the school as well.
UCT Prague was the first Czech university authorised to provide the Eurobachelor degree. As its name indicates, this prestigious recognition certifies the quality of UCT Prague bachelor studies at the European level.
UCT Prague - A challenge that pays off
Notable Research
Currently UCT Prague boasts a number of excellent experts such as Jana Hajšlová, member of the EU Advisory Group “Food Quality and Safety”; František Štěpánek, who has been awarded an ERC grant; Martin Pumera, head of the excellent team for advanced functional nanorobots.
UCT Prague researchers were very successful within the European Community framework programme, HORIZON 2020, and are actively involved in developing many new research projects and collaborations.
Notable prior efforts include:
- RECOBA, Assoc. Prof. Juraj Kosek, Cross-sectorial real-time sensing, advanced control and optimisation of batch processes saving energy and raw materials
- PARTIAL-PGMs, Assoc. Prof. Petr Kočí, Development of novel, high Performance hybrid TWV/GPF Automotive afteR treatment systems by raTIonAL design: substitution of PGMs and Rare earth materials
- SElySOs, Prof. Karel Bouzek, Development of new electrode materials and understanding of degradation mechanisms on Solid Oxide High Temperature Electrolysis Cells
- SuPER-W, Prof. Pavel Jeníček, Assoc. Prof. Jan Bartáček, Sustainable Product, Energy and Resource Recovery from Wastewater
- Food Quality Projects : FoodSmartphone, Smartphone analyzers for on-site testing of food quality and safety; MultiCoop, Multidisciplinary approach to strengthen cooperation and establish novel platform for comprehensive assessment of food and feed safety; AUTHENT-NET – Food Authenticity Research Network, Prof. Jana Hajšlová, Monika Tomaniová, PhD
- Science education: SCICHALLENGE, Petr Holzhauser, MSc, Next generation science challenges using participatory techniques and digital media
Faculties
UCT Prague (in addition to departments accomodating the needs of the entire university) has four faculties:
- Faculty of Chemical Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Technology
- Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering
UCT Prague in Numbers
Worldwide Cooperation and Collaboration
UCT Prague cooperates with more than 100 universities and institutions worldwide. The university is the most active Czech university participant in the Erasmus+ student exchange programme and has also participated in other programmes such as the 5th and 6th framework programme, COST, EUREKA, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Map: Cooperation with other institutions
Library: ChemTK
UCT Prague operates the superbly equipped library, ChemTK, situated in the modern National Library of Technology (NTK) building. The ChemTK collection includes more than 100,000 books, handbooks, encyclopaedias, periodicals, and other publications. ChemTK subscribes to 300 professional periodicals and provides electronic access to scientific journals. Over 2,500 journals from prestigious scientific publishing houses are currently available in electronic format. ChemTK also provides access to SciFinder, the Chemical Abstracts Service, and other specialised resources (see full list of eResources) that enable research across scientific specialities.
The complete collections of Beilstein's Handbuch der organischen Chemie and Gmelin's Handbuch der anorganischen Chemie are also available in both print and electronic formats. Print editions are available in NTK's Rare Books and Special Collections reading room.
Central Laboratories
UCT Prague's Central Laboratories consist of eight laboratories:
- Laboratory of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
- Laboratory of Infra-Red (IR) and Raman Spectroscopy
- Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry (MS)
- Laboratory of Organic Elemental Analysis
- Laboratory of X-Ray Diffraction
- Laboratory of Thermal-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Laboratory of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Laboratory of Surface Analysis
The laboratories provide high-quality equipment for use by students, professors, and research staff members and are equipped with modern instrumentation. Laboratory personnel are experienced in routine as well as specialized experiments. The laboratories are used for student projects, grant-funded research, and industrial applications. External customers (universities, private companies, and others) can also use the facilities.
Laboratory personnel also teach several courses, workshops, and other seminars for members of the UCT Prague community. The courses include practical techniques as well as methods for spectra interpretation.
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- applications to Economics and Management please refer to UCT School of Business website
- doctoral (PhD) study please refer to phd.vscht.cz website
Application Period of Chemistry Programmes
- Bachelor and Master programmes: December 1 – February 28 – ADMISSIONS ARE CLOSED
There is only 1 intake: The application period is December 1–February 28; the academic year starts in September.
The online applications portal opens on December 1 at 0:00 and closes on February 28 at 23:59 CET (Prague time).
Procedure
Gather application documents and scan them to PDF format as separate files (see below)
Name the application documents properly using the format: Surname_name of the attachment
Fill out the online application and upload the documents in PDF
Send the application
Pay the application fee (by February 28 at the latest)
The deadline for applications for Bachelor and Master study programmes is the February 28.
R Applications received after the deadline or applications delivered in incorrect form or style will be disregarded.
Application Fee
The application fee for the academic year 2022/2023 is 3 000,- CZK. The application fee may be paid in euros or in US dollars.
The application fee shall be paid by the deadline of the application period at the latest.
The application fee covers costs connected to the administration of the application, especially the costs connected to the delivery of visa documents to the applicants. As per the Statute of the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague from August 6, 2021, the application fee is non-refundable, it cannot be waived, reduced, or postponed.
Ather submitting the online application, payment information with a unique QR code will be shown in your application. Please proceed per the instructions provided in the online application.
Additional Information
Please check your online application for unique payment information before using the information below.
Bank Name: ČSOB, Banskobystrická 11, Prague 6
Account number: 130197294/0300
IBAN: CZ58 0300 0000 0001 3019 7294
SWIFT code: CEKO CZ PP
Remittance information: /VS/ 936822059
/SS/ Date of birth in the format of DDMMYY
/Information/ Full name as it appears in the passport/identity card
Application Documents
When filling in the online application, the following documents are required.
Note that only PDF files with proper naming (Surname_name-of-the-attachment) will be accepted.
The required application documents include:
1. Diploma / Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records
Details
Documents issued in another language than English must be translated into English or Czech language.
The Transcript of Records is a list of all subjects studied in the last 4 years at secondary school / list of subjects studied at the Bachelor's level at a university, including the number of hours for individual subjects. An example of a suitable Transcript is available here >.
If you have not finished your current studies yet, provide a Study Confirmation with a clearly indicated date of graduation issued by your University/Secondary school instead of the Diploma/Graduation Certificate.
2. Certificate of English Language Knowledge
Details
UCT Prague requires students to have a good command of English in order to study successfully. You must provide us with proof of your English language skills.
Non-Native English Speaker
Non-native speakers are required to prove the language competence of B2+ according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Recognized Certificates are:
- Cambridge ESOL: minimum FCE,
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score 80,
- IELTS: minimum band score 5.5,
- Duolingo English Test: minimum score B2 (90)
Other Acceptable Formats:
- Confirmation of language knowledge > confirmed by a language center or a language school. The confirmation will only be accepted if it confirms the minimum language level B2 and above.
- Medium of Instruction Certificate – Students who studied their previous studies fully in the English language can provide official confirmation issued by their school.
Native English Speakers
Students whose mother tongue is English are excluded from this obligation.
3. Motivation Letter
Details
The maximum length of the motivation letter is two A4 pages.
The motivation letter shall cover your motivation to study the chosen study programme at our university, the benefits that studying this program will bring you, and how you will utilize the gained knowledge in your career.
Don't forget to state your name, surname, phone number, and email address in the motivation letter.
4. Signed Curriculum Vitae
5. Medical Assessment Form > (DOWNLOAD HERE)
Details
The Medical Assessment Form provided by UCT must be used. The form shall be filled in and confirmed by your general practitioner (in your country). The second page of the document specifies areas of medical examination that your general practitioner shall confirm.
The form shall not be older than 2 months when uploaded to the online application.
Note that the original paper version of the Medical Assessment Form must be handed in no later than by the day of Enrollment (in September).
6. Copy of your passport (only the page with your picture and personal data)
Details
Non-EU nationals: The passport shall not be older than 10 years, it must contain at least 2 free pages and its validity must be at least 3 months longer than the validity of the long-term visa (which is usually issued with a validity of 1 year).
This means that the validity of your passport must be at least until December 31, 2024, however, we strongly advise making sure that your passport is valid at least until December 31, 2025, in case of Master's degree applicants, and at least until December 31, 2026, in case of Bachelor degree applicants – so you don't have to exchange your passport while studying.
7. Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education (Nostrification)
Details
You can submit the online application without uploading a Certificate of Recognition, however, when filling in the online application, must choose a method of recognition based on where your Diploma / Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records have been issued & if, in the Czech Republic, you intend to apply only to our university or to another higher education institution as well.
In the online application you will find these options:
- A Document Deemed Automatically Equivalent Without Any Further Administrative Procedure = choose this option if your Certificate / Diploma has been issued in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, and Slovenia
- A Document Proving the Awarding of a European Baccalaureate = choose this option if you have received a European Baccalaureate diploma
- A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Education = choose this option if you haven't got a Nostrification/Recognition certificate yet.
If you choose this option, the Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education will be issued by UCT Prague as a part of the admission process. The certificate issued by UCT Prague is valid only in UCT Prague, it cannot be used when applying to other Czech universities.
You will be guided by the admission officer on how to proceed. - A Document Proving General Recognition = choose this option if 1) you have gone through the process of Nostrification/Recognition, and you have already received an official Certificate of Nostrification from Prague City Hall, OR a Certificate of Recognition of Foreign Education from another educational institution in the Czech Republic, OR 2) if you have already started working on it
Please visit this page for more information Recognition of foreign education.
UCT Prague reserves the right to refuse an Application if the above-mentioned enclosures are not delivered and/or not in the required form and style.
You can track the status of your application in the online application portal.
Timeline after Submission of the Online Application
| December 1–February 28 | Admissions are open Send the online application, and pay the application fee |
| March |
Recommended: Arrange a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation for the process of Recognition of the previous foreign education Bachelor's motivation interviews |
| April | Recommended: Prepare documents required for a visa appointment |
| April 10–April 30 | Master's online admission interviews (See subject areas of the interviews here) |
| by May 11 |
Applicants are notified about the admission results
Accepted applicants who chose to process the Recognition of foreign education at UCT Prague: |
| May | 1) Inform UCT Admission Officer about where the visa documents should be delivered to 2) Arrange an appointment at the respective Czech embassy / Inform UCT Prague admission officer that you would like to be included in a governmental visa fast-track Režim Student 3) Sign the accommodation contract which you will receive by post |
| May / June | Attend visa appointment at a Czech embassy |
| by July 15 |
Applicants who chose to process the Recognition of foreign education at UCT Prague: Send a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation to UCT Prague by a delivery service
Applicants who chose another type of Recognition (Nostrification or Recognition Certificate issued by another Czech institution): |
| August | Visa approval |
| September | Enrollment Day & Start of the studies |
Selection Procedure
Admission Interviews
Bachelor's degree applicants may be asked to sit for a motivation interview. In the interview, your motivation to study at UCT Prague will be discussed, and essential mathematical and chemical knowledge may be tested as well.
Master's and PhD degree applicants will have to sit for an online admission interview. Subject Areas for Admission Interviews are to be found at the bottom of this page.
Applicants will be notified about the date of the interview in advance by a faculty representative by email, please check your bulk email folder/spam folder too.
- Mar 1 – Apr 30 – Bachelor
- Apr 10 – Apr 30 – Master
- May 1 – May 31 – PhD
Admission Results
The selection procedure of applications for Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes takes place in April; for PhD degree programmes in May. The application materials will be assessed to determine successful applicants.
Bachelor and Master degree applicants are notified about their acceptance / non-acceptance by May 11, PhD degree applicants by the end of June.
NonEU Citizens – Long-term Visa or Residence Permit Applying
NonEU citizens must apply for a long-term visa or a long-term residence card for the purpose of studying in the Czech Republic.
An appointment at the respective embassy must be scheduled in order to apply for a long-term visa or residence permit. The appointment can be either scheduled by the applicant himself/herself OR applicants from certain listed countries can apply for an appointment at the Czech Embassy through a governmental project for visa facilitation called Režim Student.
Preparing the verified copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records with the authentication and translation into English/Czech in a timely manner is crucial for the timely submission of a visa application when applying through the governmental project Režim Student.
Režim Student – What it is and how it works
Režim Student is a governmental project designed to facilitate the visa procedure for selected students.
On the website, the Ministry of Education publishes terms of when universities can nominate their students for the project.
When nominating, the university must submit the following documents:
- Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records
- Certificate of Nostrification / Recognition Certificate / Confirmation of Accreditation of a study programme that the student graduated from issued by his/her school / IAU number of the university
When students are nominated, the Ministry then has 3-5 working days to process the nominations and based on certain criteria choose, which nominations are successful.
If the nomination is successful, then the Embassy assigns an appointment – the appointment is usually assigned within 1–4 weeks. If the application for the visa is complete and all right, the Ministry of Interior then has 60 days to approve the visa. Then an appointment for visa collection is scheduled.
It is advised to arrange an apostille/superlegalization as soon as possible, so you will have the documents ready when applying for the visa. Also, visit the website of the respective Czech embassy to learn the required documents to bring to a visa appointment.
Note that it is more than recommended to arrange a visa appointment at the respective embassy in May at the very latest. The academic year starts in September, and visa approval takes 60–120 days!
Especially applicants from India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Bhútán, Chad, Cameroon, Maledives, and Nepal, should apply for the visa AS SOON AS POSSIBLE once they receive a Letter of Acceptance because of the competition at the embassies in Abuja (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana) and New Delhi (India) which is enormous, and the appointment slots are very limited!
We encourage all applicants to visit the website of the respective Czech embassy for their country and learn in advance what documents are required when applying for a visa.
Please visit also the website of the Ministry of Interior to learn what type of visa you can apply for.
Recognition of Previous Foreign Education
Applicants who have been accepted to the studies at the University of Chemistry and Technology must provide a Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education.
The Recognition of Previous Foreign Education is a process of verifying that the education level which you have completed abroad is equal to the education level required for studying at a university in the Czech Republic.
Providing a Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education is an indispensable requirement for enrollment in the studies at UCT Prague.
Please visit the website Recognition of Foreign Education to learn how to obtain the Certificate.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in English at UCT Prague
1 Chemistry Study Programme at 4 faculties with 9 specializations
1 Business Study Programme at the UCT School of Business
- Time to complete: Three years
- Study programme: Based on core courses embracing general subjects
- Graduates are awarded the title Bachelor (equivalent to BSc)
- Diploma Supplement issued in both the Czech and English languages is provided automatically and free of charge to every student upon graduation
List of Bachelor Programmes and Specializations
Master of Science (MSc) in English at UCT Prague
7 Chemistry Study Programmes at 4 faculties
1 Business Study Programme with 2 specializations at the UCT School of Business
- Time to complete: Two years
- Study programmes build upon previous BSc, with core and specialized courses
- Graduates are awarded the title Master of Science (inženýr/Ing. in Czech, equivalent to MSc).
- Diploma Supplement issued in both the Czech and English languages is provided automatically and free of charge to every student upon graduation
List of Master Programmes and Specializations
Offer at School of Business
Preparatory Programme
The Programme prepares students for a standard degree study programme at the UCT Prague or other technical universities in the Czech Republic.
To apply for the Preparatory Programme, kindly contact Admission Officers at business.admission@vscht.cz
- Time to complete: one year
- Graduates are awarded a certificate
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Economics and Management
- Marketing
- International Trade.
To apply for the BSc Programme, kindly contact Admission Officers at business.admission@vscht.cz
- Time to complete: Three years
Master of Science (MSc)
- Innovation Project Managment
- Chemical Industry
To apply for the MSc Programme, kindly contact Admission Officers at business.admission@vscht.cz
- Time to complete: Two years
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Office Hours of the Department of International Relations
| Monday | 13:30–15:30 |
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Tuesday |
13:30–15:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday |
9:30–11:30 |
| Friday | 9:30–11:30 |
The Department of International Relations is located on the first floor in building B. The closest entrance door is on Zikova street.
Vice-rector for External Relations and Communication
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prof. Dr. Ing. Michaela Rumlová
b Michaela.Rumlova@vscht.cz |
Head of the Department
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Bc. Filip Faltejsek Designated Head of Department in the Absence of Mgr. Žilíková b Filip.Faltejsek@vscht.cz Room: B2312 (Zikova street, 1st floor) |
Staff Business Travel
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Šárka Zavadilová Economist, Staff foreign business travels (advances), Payment of conference fees b Sarka.Zavadilova@vscht.cz Room: B2311 (Zikova street, 1st floor) |
Student Mobility Coordinators
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Ing. Lenka Balíková Admission officer for foreign full-time degree students, Erasmus MUNDUS b Lenka.Balikova@vscht.cz Room: B2310 (Zikova street, 1st floor)
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Mgr. Adéla Habartová Incoming exchange students: ERASMUS+, CEEPUS, AKTION, Short-term freemover; Erasmus KA107 – international credit mobility b Adela.Habartova@vscht.cz Room: B2309 (Zikova street, 1st floor) |
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Bc. Lenka Polanská Outgoing students within the programs: ERASMUS+ , MOBI, ATHENS, CEEPUS, AKTION b Lenka.Polanska@vscht.cz Room: B2311 (Zikova street, 1st floor) |
International Staff Mobility Coordinators
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International staff, advisory in the field of social security, health insurance, and income taxes for foreigners and outgoing employees Project MŠMT INTER-EXCELLENCE, LTI19 PRADIP, Guidelines to Administrative Issues for International Workers in the Academic Environment Anna.Mittnerova@vscht.cz Room: BS09 (Technická street, ground floor) (MAP) |
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Ing. Jitka Tomanová
Welcome Office – International Staff b Welcome@vscht.cz Room: BS10 (Technická street, ground floor) |
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Ing. Jitka Šípková
Welcome Office – International Staff b Welcome@vscht.cz Room: BS10 (Technická street, ground floor) |
Structure of the Academic Year:
Winter semester
- 19. 9. 2022 – 23. 12. 2022 instruction period
- 2. 1. 2023 – 10. 2. 2023 examination period
The winter semester ends with the fulfillment of study obligations as of February 10, 2023.
Summer semester
- 13. 2. 2023 – 19. 5. 2023 instruction period
- 22. 5. 2023 – 23. 6. 2023 examination period
- 29. 8. 2023 – 9. 9. 2023 examination period
The summer semester ends with the fulfillment of study obligations as of September 8, 2023.
Instruction hours:
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8:00 – 8:50 |
14:00 – 14:50 |
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9:00 – 9:50 |
15:00 – 15:50 |
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10:00 – 10:50 |
16:00 – 16:50 |
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11:00 – 11:50 |
17:00 – 17:50 |
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12:00 – 12:50 |
18:00 – 18:50 |
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13:00 – 13:50 |
19:00 – 19:50 |
For UCT Prague activities and events taking place throughout the academic year, see our Events Calendar
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- applications to Economics and Management please refer to UCT School of Business website
- doctoral (PhD) study please refer to phd.vscht.cz website
Application Period of Chemistry Programmes
- Bachelor and Master programmes: December 1 – February 28 – ADMISSIONS ARE CLOSED
There is only 1 intake: The application period is December 1–February 28; the academic year starts in September.
The online applications portal opens on December 1 at 0:00 and closes on February 28 at 23:59 CET (Prague time).
Procedure
Gather application documents and scan them to PDF format as separate files (see below)
Name the application documents properly using the format: Surname_name of the attachment
Fill out the online application and upload the documents in PDF
Send the application
Pay the application fee (by February 28 at the latest)
The deadline for applications for Bachelor and Master study programmes is the February 28.
R Applications received after the deadline or applications delivered in incorrect form or style will be disregarded.
Application Fee
The application fee for the academic year 2022/2023 is 3 000,- CZK. The application fee may be paid in euros or in US dollars.
The application fee shall be paid by the deadline of the application period at the latest.
The application fee covers costs connected to the administration of the application, especially the costs connected to the delivery of visa documents to the applicants. As per the Statute of the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague from August 6, 2021, the application fee is non-refundable, it cannot be waived, reduced, or postponed.
Ather submitting the online application, payment information with a unique QR code will be shown in your application. Please proceed per the instructions provided in the online application.
Additional Information
Please check your online application for unique payment information before using the information below.
Bank Name: ČSOB, Banskobystrická 11, Prague 6
Account number: 130197294/0300
IBAN: CZ58 0300 0000 0001 3019 7294
SWIFT code: CEKO CZ PP
Remittance information: /VS/ 936822059
/SS/ Date of birth in the format of DDMMYY
/Information/ Full name as it appears in the passport/identity card
Application Documents
When filling in the online application, the following documents are required.
Note that only PDF files with proper naming (Surname_name-of-the-attachment) will be accepted.
The required application documents include:
1. Diploma / Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records
Details
Documents issued in another language than English must be translated into English or Czech language.
The Transcript of Records is a list of all subjects studied in the last 4 years at secondary school / list of subjects studied at the Bachelor's level at a university, including the number of hours for individual subjects. An example of a suitable Transcript is available here >.
If you have not finished your current studies yet, provide a Study Confirmation with a clearly indicated date of graduation issued by your University/Secondary school instead of the Diploma/Graduation Certificate.
2. Certificate of English Language Knowledge
Details
UCT Prague requires students to have a good command of English in order to study successfully. You must provide us with proof of your English language skills.
Non-Native English Speaker
Non-native speakers are required to prove the language competence of B2+ according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Recognized Certificates are:
- Cambridge ESOL: minimum FCE,
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score 80,
- IELTS: minimum band score 5.5,
- Duolingo English Test: minimum score B2 (90)
Other Acceptable Formats:
- Confirmation of language knowledge > confirmed by a language center or a language school. The confirmation will only be accepted if it confirms the minimum language level B2 and above.
- Medium of Instruction Certificate – Students who studied their previous studies fully in the English language can provide official confirmation issued by their school.
Native English Speakers
Students whose mother tongue is English are excluded from this obligation.
3. Motivation Letter
Details
The maximum length of the motivation letter is two A4 pages.
The motivation letter shall cover your motivation to study the chosen study programme at our university, the benefits that studying this program will bring you, and how you will utilize the gained knowledge in your career.
Don't forget to state your name, surname, phone number, and email address in the motivation letter.
4. Signed Curriculum Vitae
5. Medical Assessment Form > (DOWNLOAD HERE)
Details
The Medical Assessment Form provided by UCT must be used. The form shall be filled in and confirmed by your general practitioner (in your country). The second page of the document specifies areas of medical examination that your general practitioner shall confirm.
The form shall not be older than 2 months when uploaded to the online application.
Note that the original paper version of the Medical Assessment Form must be handed in no later than by the day of Enrollment (in September).
6. Copy of your passport (only the page with your picture and personal data)
Details
Non-EU nationals: The passport shall not be older than 10 years, it must contain at least 2 free pages and its validity must be at least 3 months longer than the validity of the long-term visa (which is usually issued with a validity of 1 year).
This means that the validity of your passport must be at least until December 31, 2024, however, we strongly advise making sure that your passport is valid at least until December 31, 2025, in case of Master's degree applicants, and at least until December 31, 2026, in case of Bachelor degree applicants – so you don't have to exchange your passport while studying.
7. Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education (Nostrification)
Details
You can submit the online application without uploading a Certificate of Recognition, however, when filling in the online application, must choose a method of recognition based on where your Diploma / Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records have been issued & if, in the Czech Republic, you intend to apply only to our university or to another higher education institution as well.
In the online application you will find these options:
- A Document Deemed Automatically Equivalent Without Any Further Administrative Procedure = choose this option if your Certificate / Diploma has been issued in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, and Slovenia
- A Document Proving the Awarding of a European Baccalaureate = choose this option if you have received a European Baccalaureate diploma
- A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Education = choose this option if you haven't got a Nostrification/Recognition certificate yet.
If you choose this option, the Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education will be issued by UCT Prague as a part of the admission process. The certificate issued by UCT Prague is valid only in UCT Prague, it cannot be used when applying to other Czech universities.
You will be guided by the admission officer on how to proceed. - A Document Proving General Recognition = choose this option if 1) you have gone through the process of Nostrification/Recognition, and you have already received an official Certificate of Nostrification from Prague City Hall, OR a Certificate of Recognition of Foreign Education from another educational institution in the Czech Republic, OR 2) if you have already started working on it
Please visit this page for more information Recognition of foreign education.
UCT Prague reserves the right to refuse an Application if the above-mentioned enclosures are not delivered and/or not in the required form and style.
You can track the status of your application in the online application portal.
Timeline after Submission of the Online Application
| December 1–February 28 | Admissions are open Send the online application, and pay the application fee |
| March |
Recommended: Arrange a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation for the process of Recognition of the previous foreign education Bachelor's motivation interviews |
| April | Recommended: Prepare documents required for a visa appointment |
| April 10–April 30 | Master's online admission interviews (See subject areas of the interviews here) |
| by May 11 |
Applicants are notified about the admission results
Accepted applicants who chose to process the Recognition of foreign education at UCT Prague: |
| May | 1) Inform UCT Admission Officer about where the visa documents should be delivered to 2) Arrange an appointment at the respective Czech embassy / Inform UCT Prague admission officer that you would like to be included in a governmental visa fast-track Režim Student 3) Sign the accommodation contract which you will receive by post |
| May / June | Attend visa appointment at a Czech embassy |
| by July 15 |
Applicants who chose to process the Recognition of foreign education at UCT Prague: Send a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation to UCT Prague by a delivery service
Applicants who chose another type of Recognition (Nostrification or Recognition Certificate issued by another Czech institution): |
| August | Visa approval |
| September | Enrollment Day & Start of the studies |
Selection Procedure
Admission Interviews
Bachelor's degree applicants may be asked to sit for a motivation interview. In the interview, your motivation to study at UCT Prague will be discussed, and essential mathematical and chemical knowledge may be tested as well.
Master's and PhD degree applicants will have to sit for an online admission interview. Subject Areas for Admission Interviews are to be found at the bottom of this page.
Applicants will be notified about the date of the interview in advance by a faculty representative by email, please check your bulk email folder/spam folder too.
- Mar 1 – Apr 30 – Bachelor
- Apr 10 – Apr 30 – Master
- May 1 – May 31 – PhD
Admission Results
The selection procedure of applications for Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes takes place in April; for PhD degree programmes in May. The application materials will be assessed to determine successful applicants.
Bachelor and Master degree applicants are notified about their acceptance / non-acceptance by May 11, PhD degree applicants by the end of June.
NonEU Citizens – Long-term Visa or Residence Permit Applying
NonEU citizens must apply for a long-term visa or a long-term residence card for the purpose of studying in the Czech Republic.
An appointment at the respective embassy must be scheduled in order to apply for a long-term visa or residence permit. The appointment can be either scheduled by the applicant himself/herself OR applicants from certain listed countries can apply for an appointment at the Czech Embassy through a governmental project for visa facilitation called Režim Student.
Preparing the verified copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records with the authentication and translation into English/Czech in a timely manner is crucial for the timely submission of a visa application when applying through the governmental project Režim Student.
Režim Student – What it is and how it works
Režim Student is a governmental project designed to facilitate the visa procedure for selected students.
On the website, the Ministry of Education publishes terms of when universities can nominate their students for the project.
When nominating, the university must submit the following documents:
- Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records
- Certificate of Nostrification / Recognition Certificate / Confirmation of Accreditation of a study programme that the student graduated from issued by his/her school / IAU number of the university
When students are nominated, the Ministry then has 3-5 working days to process the nominations and based on certain criteria choose, which nominations are successful.
If the nomination is successful, then the Embassy assigns an appointment – the appointment is usually assigned within 1–4 weeks. If the application for the visa is complete and all right, the Ministry of Interior then has 60 days to approve the visa. Then an appointment for visa collection is scheduled.
It is advised to arrange an apostille/superlegalization as soon as possible, so you will have the documents ready when applying for the visa. Also, visit the website of the respective Czech embassy to learn the required documents to bring to a visa appointment.
Note that it is more than recommended to arrange a visa appointment at the respective embassy in May at the very latest. The academic year starts in September, and visa approval takes 60–120 days!
Especially applicants from India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Bhútán, Chad, Cameroon, Maledives, and Nepal, should apply for the visa AS SOON AS POSSIBLE once they receive a Letter of Acceptance because of the competition at the embassies in Abuja (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana) and New Delhi (India) which is enormous, and the appointment slots are very limited!
We encourage all applicants to visit the website of the respective Czech embassy for their country and learn in advance what documents are required when applying for a visa.
Please visit also the website of the Ministry of Interior to learn what type of visa you can apply for.
Recognition of Previous Foreign Education
Applicants who have been accepted to the studies at the University of Chemistry and Technology must provide a Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education.
The Recognition of Previous Foreign Education is a process of verifying that the education level which you have completed abroad is equal to the education level required for studying at a university in the Czech Republic.
Providing a Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education is an indispensable requirement for enrollment in the studies at UCT Prague.
Please visit the website Recognition of Foreign Education to learn how to obtain the Certificate.
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UCT Prague reserves the right to refuse an application provided all required materials are not delivered, in the required form and style, by the appropriate deadlines.
Admission to the bachelor and master degree programs of the UCT Prague is in accordance with the Act on Higher Education Institutions (Act No. 111/1998 Coll., On Higher Education Institutions, as amended) and the internal regulations of the UCT Prague possible only on the basis of the proper admission procedure, where conditions for admission are verified. "Direct admission" to any degree program (without the admission procedure and Decision on admission) is not possible! Please be aware of any entity that may promise it.
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The Recognition of Foreign Education is an indispensable requirement for admission to the studies at UCT Prague.
Contact details:
Applicants for a study at UCT Prague please contact admissions@vscht.cz (Chemical Programmes) or business.admission@vscht.cz (School of Business) for guidance if needed.
Explanatory notes:
- Recognition of Previous Education / Nostrification = process of verifying that the education level which you have completed abroad is equal to the education level required for studying at a university in the Czech Republic. This process is done in the Czech Republic by Czech institutions.
- Authentication: Apostille / Superlegalization = Apostille or Superlegalization is a process of verification that the signatures and stamps on the document are genuine. This process is a mandatory requirement in case of certain countries, and the documents are incomplete without this verification. This process is done in the country where the documents have been issued.
- Verified (notary-certified / true) Copy = An official certified copy identical to the original. It is verified by a notary or by an official authority in your country and confirmed with an official stamp.
In the Czech Republic, the verified copies are issued by a notary (the notary makes an official copy of a document and then stamps it, which proves the authenticity of the document).
Please learn what the process is like in your country. UCT Prague needs to receive official true copies of the Diploma and Transcripts of Records which are exactly the same as the originals.
These true copies should be also firmly attached to a translation to English/Czech (if the document isn’t issued in English), and they should be also firmly attached to an Apostille/Superlegalization clause (issued by an authority in your country and/or a Czech embassy).
Why is a verified copy required? UCT Prague must keep the documents archived for 45 years; therefore, if you send us an original document, we cannot return it back to you. Do not provide the originals of your documents to anyone as you may need them for other matters during your life.
A Short Overview of the Process
You can submit the online application without uploading a Certificate of Recognition/Nostrification, however, when filling in the online application, you must choose a method of recognition based on where your Diploma / Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records have been issued & if, in the Czech Republic, you intend to apply only to our university or to another higher education institution as well.
In the online application you will find these options:
- A Document Deemed Automatically Equivalent Without Any Further Administrative Procedure = choose this option if your Certificate / Diploma has been issued in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovenia
- A Document Proving the Awarding of a European Baccalaureate = choose this option if you have received a European Baccalaureate diploma
- A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Education = choose this option if you haven't got a Nostrification/Recognition Certificate from a Czech institution yet.
If you choose this option, the Certificate of Recognition of Previous Foreign Education will be issued by UCT Prague as a part of the admission process. The certificate issued by UCT Prague is valid only in UCT Prague, it cannot be used when applying to other Czech universities.
You will be guided by the admission officer on how to proceed. - A Document Proving General Recognition = choose this option if 1) you have gone through the process of Nostrification/Recognition, and you have already received an official Certificate of Nostrification from Prague City Hall, OR a Certificate of Recognition of Foreign Education from another educational institution in the Czech Republic, OR 2) if you have already started working on it
If you are unsure which option to choose, choose "A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Education" and the recognition of previous education will be processed at UCT Prague.
Timeline
Please see the details below the table
| Admissions are open |
When sending the application, you need to choose the method of recognition. All selected applicants regardless of country of origin must provide a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records. |
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If your Diploma/Graduation certificate is NOT a European Baccalaureate and if it WASN'T issued in Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovenia, you must choose either option "A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Secondary Education" OR "A Document Proving General Recognition..."
In such a case, get familiar with the process of 1) arranging a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and the Transcript of Records and 2) arranging an Apostille/Superlegalization, and 3) translation (if not issued in English) in your country. (In some countries, this process takes 6–10 weeks!)
If you choose the option "A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Education", the process of recognition will be processed at UCT Prague – the Recognition Certificate issued within this process is valid only at UCT Prague.
If you choose the option "A Document Proving General Recognition..." and you are applying to Bachelor's degree studies, the process will be carried out by Prague City Hall. If you are applying to Master's degree studies, the process can be processed at UCT Prague or by any other educational institution in the Czech Republic – the Recognition Certificate is then valid also at other educational institutions in the Czech Republic. Choose this option also if you have already undergone this process in the past and if you already possess a Recognition Certificate. |
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| The results of the admissions are announced |
If you have chosen that the process of Recognition will be processed at UCT Prague: Get ready to provide a scan of a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation to the admission officer & Pay the recognition fee in the online application system |
| by May 11 (Erasmus Mundus applicants by April 30) |
If you have chosen that the process of Recognition will be processed at UCT Prague: Provide a scan of a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation Students from certain countries need to have the Apostille/Superlegalization ready when applying for a visa/residence permit |
| by June 15 |
If you have chosen that the process of Recognition will be processed at UCT Prague: Send a paper version of a verified (true) copy of the Diploma/Graduation certificate and Transcript of Records with Apostille/Superlegalization and translation to UCT Prague by a delivery service for the Recognition of the previous foreign education process
If you have chosen another type of Recognition (Nostrification or Recognition Certificate issued by another Czech institution): Provide a verified copy of the Nostrification Certificate or Recognition Certificate to UCT Prague by a delivery service
You will be guided by an admission officer on where to send the documents to |
| August | You will be informed that the process of recognition of previous foreign education is successfully finished |
If you haven't graduated yet by the time of applying and you are going to graduate in May/June/July, you can submit the online application, and proceed with the below-stated steps as soon as possible after graduation. You will be guided by the admission officer on how to proceed then.
Do you have any questions regarding the process? Don't hesitate to contact us at admissions@vscht.cz (Chemical Programmes) or business.admission@vscht.cz (School of Business).
Quick Menu:
- You are applying to: Bachelor degree studies
- You are applying to: Master degree studies
- You are not applying to UCT, you just need a Recognition Certificate
APPLICANTS FOR BACHELOR STUDIES
When filling in the online application for the studies, you need to choose one of the below-stated options of the Recognition of Foreign Education:
A) A Document Deemed Automatically Equivalent Without Any Further Administrative Procedure
The Recognition of Graduation Certificates issued in the following countries: Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia is proceeded automatically without any further administrative proceedings.
Please note that as per requirements of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, a verified copy of a Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records with a translation to the Czech language has to be provided to UCT Prague.
B) A Document Proving the Awarding of a European Baccalaureate
European Baccalaureate diplomas issued by International high schools are recognized without any further administrative proceedings.
Please note that as per requirements of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, a verified copy of a Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records with a translation to the Czech language has to be provided to UCT Prague.
C) A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Secondary Education
As UCT is a holder of institutional accreditation, the Recognition of foreign education can be processed as a part of the admission procedure.
Such a recognized education is valid only for UCT study programmes. It is not generally valid and cannot be used for admission procedures to other institutions.
Fee: CZK 800,-
Validity: Only at UCT Prague
(Choose this option if, in the Czech Republic, you are applying only to UCT Prague)
HOW TO PROCEED?
*Note that procedures may differ from country to country. In certain countries, the Apostille/Superlegalization is issued only on original documents; in other countries, the Apostille/Superlegalization can be issued on a verified copy too. Therefore the sequence of steps may differ from country to country.
- Make a verified (true) copy of the Graduation Certificate and of the Transcript of Records (the copy must be identical to the original and confirmed by a notary or any other official authority in your country)
- Authenticate the stamps and signatures on the verified copy of the Graduation Certificate and the Transcript of Records
Authentication of Documents
In accordance with section 90, subsection 3 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, UCT Prague requires authentication of signatures and stamps on the documents. The authentication must be provided in the country where the documents have been issued!
The authentication requirements differ according to the international treaties applying to the country where the original document was issued.
The authentication methods are:
- Authentication is not required for documents issued in countries that are parties to a relevant international agreement abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents
- Apostille – For members of the Hague Convention the legalization proceeds by Apostille – a unified form of authentication of documents issued by the competent administrative body of the state in which the document was issued
- Legalization/super-legalization – Unless the international agreement sets otherwise, the authenticity of signatures and stamps on the document must be verified by two bodies:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, where the institution which issued the document is based
- Respective representative office of the Czech Republic (e.g. Embassy / Consulate) in the country where the institution which issued the document is based
- If the Graduation Certificate and the Transcript of Records are not issued in the English language, make a certified translation to the English or Czech language by a certified (court) translator
(Note that some Embassies may require translation to the Czech language.) - Ask the certified translator to firmly attach the translation to the verified copy of the Certificate and the Transcript of Records
- Send a scan of the verified copy of the Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records with the authentication (Apostille/Superlegalization), and with the translation to the Czech or English language to the email admissions@vscht.cz for confirmation whether they are correct
- Pay the fee of CZK 800,- Payment information with a unique code is provided in your online application.
- Once confirmed by UCT Prague that the documents are correct, send the verified copy of the Graduation Certificate and Transcript of Records with the translation to the Czech or English language with the authentication (Apostille/Superlegalization) by a delivery company to the address:
Department of International Relations
VŠCHT – University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
Technická 5 (street)
Prague 6 – Dejvice (city, district)
166 28 (postal code)
Czech Republic
We advise sending the documents by a delivery company only after confirmation by UCT Prague that your documents are correct, it will save you time and money!
Note
You may be asked to submit the following documents if necessary:
- Certified written power of attorney, if submitted by a person other than the graduate,
- Certified copy of a Marriage Certificate or a Judgment of Divorce or another document in case of a change of the name indicated on the Diploma,
- Confirmation of the relevant secondary school abroad or any other authorized body in the respective country on the fact that the secondary school leaver of the foreign secondary school concerned is in the given country entitled to apply for a bachelor's degree programme.
D) A Document Proving General Recognition of the Equivalence or Validity of Foreign Secondary Education = "Nostrification"
The General Recognition of Foreign Secondary Education ("Nostrification”) is regulated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and provided by the educational departments of regional authorities. In the case of Prague, the competent authority is Prague City Hall (Magistrát hl. m. Prahy).
Please note that a verified copy of a Nostrification Certificate has to be provided to UCT Prague.
Fee: CZK 3.000,-
Validity: At all universities in the Czech Republic
(Choose this option if you are applying to multiple universities in the Czech Republic)
The information about the process is to be found here:
- https://skoly.praha.eu/87436_RECOGNITION-OF-FOREIGN-EDUCATION
- https://nostrifikace.mkc.cz/en/uznavani-pro-studium/nostrifikace
The applicant generally needs to be in the Czech Republic to apply in person and the process of recognition takes a few months. If the curriculum and scope of education at a foreign school partly differ, the Regional Authority may order the applicant to sit a recognition examination.
Contact Details
Mgr. Martin Fučík
Prague City Hall, Department of Education
Jungmannova 29/35, 111 21 Praha 1
martin.fucik@cityofprague.cz
APPLICANTS FOR MASTER/PhD STUDIES
When filling in the online application for the studies, you need to choose one of the below-stated options for the Recognition of Foreign Education.
If your diploma was issued in another country than Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, or Germany, you must choose either option B OR option C.
A) A Document Concerning a Foreign Higher Education Which Is Automatically Equivalent Without Any Further Administrative Procedures
The Recognition of Diplomas issued in the following countries: Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, and Slovenia is proceeded automatically without any further administrative proceedings.
Please note that as per requirements of the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, a notary-certified copy of a Diploma and Diploma Supplement with a translation to the Czech language has to be provided to UCT Prague.
B) A Foreign Document Concerning a Foreign Higher Education
As UCT is a holder of institutional accreditation, the Recognition of foreign education can be processed as a part of the admission procedure.
Such a recognized education is valid only for UCT study programmes. It is not generally valid and cannot be used for admission procedures to other institutions.
Fee: CZK 800,-
Validity: Only at UCT Prague
(Choose this option if, in the Czech Republic, you are applying only to UCT Prague)
HOW TO PROCEED?
*Note that procedures may differ from country to country. In certain countries, the Apostille/Superlegalization is issued only on original documents; in other countries, the Apostille/Superlegalization can be issued on a verified copy too. Therefore the sequence of steps may differ from country to country.
- Make a verified (true) copy of the Diploma and Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records (the copy must be identical to the original and confirmed by a Notary Public or any other official authority in your country)
- Authenticate the stamps and signatures on the verified (true) copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement / Transcript of Records
Authentication of Documents
In accordance with section 90, subsection 3 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, UCT Prague requires authentication of signatures and stamps on the documents. The authentication must be provided in the country where the documents have been issued!
The authentication requirements differ according to the international treaties applying to the country where the original document was issued.
The authentication methods are:
- Authentication is not required for documents issued in countries that are parties to a relevant international agreement abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents
- Apostille – For members of the Hague Convention the legalization proceeds by Apostille – a unified form of authentication of documents issued by the competent administrative body of the state in which the document was issued
- Legalization/super-legalization – Unless the international agreement sets otherwise, the authenticity of signatures and stamps on the document must be verified by two bodies:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, where the institution which issued the document is based
- Respective representative office of the Czech Republic (e.g. Embassy / Consulate) in the country where the institution which issued the document is based
- If the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records are not issued in the English language, make a certified translation to the English or Czech language by a certified (court) translator
(Note that some Embassies may require translation to the Czech language.) - Ask the certified translator to firmly attach the translation to the verified (true) copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records
- Send a scan of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records with the authentication and the translation into English or Czech language to the email admissions@vscht.cz
- Pay the fee of CZK 800,- Payment information with a unique code is provided in your online application.
- Once confirmed by UCT Prague that the documents are correct, send the verified (true) copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records with the translation to the Czech or English language with the authentication (Apostille/Superlegalization) by a delivery company to the address:
Department of International Relations
VŠCHT – University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
Technická 5 (street)
Prague 6 – Dejvice (city, district)
166 28 (postal code)
Czech Republic
We advise sending the documents by a delivery company only after confirmation by UCT Prague that your documents are correct, it will save you time and money!
Note
You may be asked to submit the following documents if necessary:
- Certified written power of attorney, if submitted by a person other than the graduate,
- Certified copy of a Marriage Certificate or a Judgment of Divorce or another document in case of a change of the name indicated on the Diploma,
- The document attesting to the fact that the programme of study was effectuated by an institution authorized to provide education comparable with university education under the Act on Higher Education Institutions, with a note of the description of the foreign university course (e.g. a certificate of the university accreditation, certificate/license regarding the accreditation of the programme/field of study, etc.).
C) A Document Proving General Recognition of Foreign Higher Education
The Recognition of a Foreign Bachelor's or Master's Diploma can be processed by UCT Prague if the degree programme completed abroad has a similar curriculum as a degree programme accredited at UCT Prague.
If the curriculum differs, you are advised to inquire which other public Higher Education Institution in the Czech Republic (HEI) provides a study programme corresponding to your prior education in order to apply for Recognition at that institution. Please note that a verified copy of a Recognition Certificate issued by another HEI has to be provided to UCT Prague.
Fee: CZK 3.000,-
Validity: At all universities in the Czech Republic
(Choose this option if you are applying to multiple universities in the Czech Republic)
Please note:
According to the administrative code, the applicant cannot require the recognition of the same higher education qualification from multiple public HEIs simultaneously. If the request is rejected by a university, the applicant can submit it to another HEI only after the rejection has become legally effective (i.e. after 15 days from receipt of the decision).
In case of doubts, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR appoint the respective university to assess the qualification or makes the decision itself. The Ministry acts as an appellate body for rejected applications.
HOW TO PROCEED?
- Before submitting an application, it is necessary to make certain that UCT Prague is authorized to process such an application, see Programmes catalogue, or please contact business.admission@vscht.cz (School of Business applicants)
- Print and sign the Application Form >
- Make a verified (true) copy of the Diploma and Diploma supplement (the copy must be identical to the original and confirmed by a Notary Public or another official authority in your country)
- Authenticate the stamps and signatures on the verified copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement
Authentication of Documents
In accordance with section 90, subsection 3 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, UCT Prague requires authentication of signatures and stamps on the documents. The authentication must be provided in the country where the documents have been issued!
The authentication requirements differ according to the international treaties applying to the country where the original document was issued.
The authentication methods are:
- Authentication is not required for documents issued in countries that are parties to a relevant international agreement abolishing the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents
- Apostille – For members of the Hague Convention the legalization proceeds by Apostille – a unified form of authentication of documents issued by the competent administrative body of the state in which the document was issued
- Legalization/super-legalization – Unless the international agreement sets otherwise, the authenticity of signatures and stamps on the document must be verified by two bodies:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, where the institution which issued the document is based
- Respective representative office of the Czech Republic (e.g. Embassy / Consulate) in the country where the institution which issued the document is based
- If the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement are not issued in the English language, make a certified translation to the English or Czech language by a certified (court) translator
(Note that some Embassies may require translation to the Czech language.) - Ask the certified translator to firmly attach the translation to the verified copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement
- Send a scan of the verified copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement with the authentication (Apostille/Superlegalization) and with the translation to the Czech or English language to the email admissions@vscht.cz for confirmation whether they are correct
- Pay the fee of CZK 3.000,- in accordance with the section 90a of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions
Payment Information
Recognition Fee
CZK 3.000,-
Recipient Information
University of Chemistry and Technology Prague,
Technická 5, Prague 6, 166 28, Czech RepublicBank Name
ČSOB, Banskobystrická 11, Prague 6
Account Number
130197294/0300
IBAN
CZ58 0300 0000 0001 3019 7294
SWIFT Code
CEKO CZ PP
Remittance Information
VS: 963826059
SS: Date of birth in the format of DDMMYY
Information: Full name as it appears in the passport/identity card
The full payment of CZK 3000,- shall be transferred to the UCT Prague bank account. Any bank charges shall be covered by the applicant.
- Once confirmed by UCT Prague that the documents are correct, send the Application Form and the verified copy of the Diploma and the Diploma Supplement with the translation to the Czech or English language with the authentication (Apostille/Superlegalization) by mail to the address:
Department of International Relations
VŠCHT – University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
Technická 5 (street)
Prague 6 – Dejvice (city, district)
166 28 (postal code)
Czech Republic
APPLICANTS FOR RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ONLY
(No Studies at UCT Intended)
The Recognition of a Foreign Bachelor's or Master's Diploma can be processed by UCT Prague if the degree programme completed abroad has a similar curriculum as a degree programme accredited at UCT Prague.
If the curriculum differs, you are advised to inquire which other (HEI) provides a study programme corresponding to your prior education in order to apply for the Recognition at that institution.
Fee: CZK 3.000,-
Validity: At all universities in the Czech Republic
Please note:
According to the administrative code, the applicant cannot require the recognition of the same higher education qualification from multiple public HEIs simultaneously. If the request is rejected by a university, the applicant can submit it to another HEI only after the rejection has become legally effective (i.e. after 15 days from receipt of the decision).
In case of doubts, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR appoint the respective university to assess the qualification or makes the decision itself. The Ministry acts as an appellate body for rejected applications.
HOW TO PROCEED?
Follow the same steps as stated in the section Applicants for Master/PhD Studies part C) A Document Proving General Recognition of Foreign Higher Education.
Send the documents to the address:
Mrs. Petra Linhartová
Department of Education and Human Sciences, Secretariat and Study Department, Records office
VŠCHT – University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
Technická 5, 1
66 28 Prague 6 – Dejvice
Czech Republic
e-mail: petra1.linhartova@vscht.cz
tel.: 220 443 062; 220 443 818
APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME
The deadlines for the proceedings are set by the general rules of administrative procedures, i.e. 30 days since the delivery. In complex cases, the deadline can be extended by 30 more days. An applicant will receive information on the result of the assessment via email.
More Information
If it is found during the recognition proceeding that it is not within the scope of the rector’s responsibility to make a decision on the request for recognition of foreign higher education, e.g. because UCT Prague does not provide a similar study programme, the fee is not charged, and, if already paid, will be returned to the applicant.
There is no refund of the fee if the recognition proceeding is discontinued due to a deficient application (absence of documents necessary for assessing the application), and the applicant’s failure to remove the deficiency upon request.
There is no refund of the fee in case of rejection of the application due to substantial differences between the compared study programmes.
In case the purpose of the recognition is not further study, the equality of the education will be assessed in accordance with the Agreement – if substantial differences between the compared study programmes are found, the rector may reject the application.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
Applicants are entitled to submit an appeal within 15 days of receiving the decision. The appeal is submitted to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic through the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (or, in general terms, through the institution that has issued the decision). The university will either allow the appeal in full or passes it on to the Czech Ministry of Education no later than 30 days upon receipt of the appeal. The Ministry will then issue a final decision.
Legislations governing the recognition of foreign education and qualifications
- Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region signed on April 11, 1997, in Lisbon; published in the Czech language in Collection of International Agreements No. 60/2000 Coll.
- International Agreements on mutual recognition of documents on education
- International Agreements on the authentication of public documents
- Act. No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions and on Amendment to Other Acts, as amended - § 48, § 89, § 90, § 105, § 106
- Act No. 500/2004 Coll. on Administrative Procedure
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