Study Plans
Each student shall follow the study plan of their degree programme. The study plans are available in the Student Information System (SIS).
During the bachelor's degree, each student must obtain a total of 180 credits, and during the master's degree, 120 credits. The compulsory and compulsory elective courses according to your study plan may not always add up to this total, so register for other courses in good time so that the final total at the end of the study corresponds. For more information, see the Study Regulations.
Your coursework is structured by a study plan specific to your program and year of entry. You can find your plan in the SIS (Study Information System)—during course registration or when viewing exam results.
This does not apply to the School of Business.
This set of core subjects standardizes the content and structure of joint programs at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague. The aim is to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, preparing them for their chosen specialization while also ensuring a broad, high-quality education that enhances employability across various sectors and simplifying the transition between bachelor's and master's degree programmes and their specializations. We aim to support the engineering and technological focus of our programmes, offering a well-balanced mix of subjects, specializations, and programs. In short, our goal is to educate engineers who are not only experts in their field, but also versatile and able to understand the connections between different fields.
Mathematics plays a significant role in our study programs, making up 80% of the curriculum at UCT Prague. Even if your specific field may not seem directly related to mathematics, you will apply it across various subjects such as physical chemistry, chemical engineering, and statistics, among others.
In addition to the core subjects, there are, of course, programme-specific subjects, and these will increase in number as your studies progress — there is so much to look forward to!
Every semester, you must complete the mandatory and compulsory-elective courses set by your study plan and earn the required credits. Your timetable is fixed, with changes allowed only under exceptional circumstances—and you'll find it in SIS.
You need at least 15 ECTS per semester from mandatory or compulsory-elective courses, and to finish each academic year with a total equal to 30 × (number of completed semesters) − 15.
Tip! Ideally, try to complete the 'big' subjects for more ECTS. For example, in the first year, these could be Mathematics (A), General and Inorganic Chemistry I for chemists, or Business Economics for economists.
Physical Education (P.E.)
Bachelor's students must complete at least 4 ECTS (via passing at least 4 P.E. courses) during semesters 1–5—that counts toward your total (max ECTS). For economics students starting in 2025/26 it’s the same, earlier cohorts need only 2 credits.
The choice of sport is up to you. If you are unsure about the level of difficulty, ask your tutors or older students about their experiences, or write directly to the teacher. When planning your schedule, keep in mind that physical education courses are taught throughout Prague and commuting may take some time.
Registration for PE takes place in SIS (Study Information System). Further information about PE and a description of sports facilities can be found on the website of the Department of Physical Education and Sport.
Browse electives if you fancy exploring beyond your core subjects—or need extra credits for graduation. You’ll find them:
- In SIS under “Credits for Follow‑On Master’s Studies”, useful for bachelor’s students.
Language courses, P.E., or lifeling learning courses might also be great picks.
Priority: Always aim to complete compulsory or compulsory‑elective courses first as electives are just to top up credits. Don’t forget prerequisites, which you need to have completed to be able to enroll on follow-up courses!
Tip! If you sign up for an elective and it becomes overwhelming, you can drop it—easily in SIS (Study Information System) during course registration or after, but only within 14 days of the semester’s start. After that, you need help from the institute’s secretary and the Dean’s Office to remove it from both timetable and study plan.
Always ensure you're left with enough credits after dropping anything.
To pass a course, you typically need both a Course Credit (zápočet) and an Exam—though some courses may only require one or the other. Course Credits are usually earned through ongoing tests and exam formats vary by course.
Tip! The biggest challenge will probably always be the amount of material to learn. Study smart! Strategies on study techniques, time management, and beating demotivation are covered in the “Learning, Psychology, Coping with Life” e‑learning module.
Basic information about individual courses (annotations, the number of ECTS, the form of examination and prerequisites) is always listed in SIS. More detailed information, such as recommended literature or exam questions, is often posted by instructors in the e-learning system. All essential information is provided during the first class, so attendance is advisable. If something’s unclear, ask your instructor!
SIS and e‑learning are updated each September before the academic year starts. If you peek earlier, you might see outdated information.
Course registration happens before the winter and summer semesters (Academic Year Organization).
First-year students are pre‑registered for lectures and seminars in the winter semester and changes are rare.
In subsequent semesters, your timetable is assigned automatically and only compulsory‑electives and electives can be chosen. Changes to lecture or seminar groups are allowed in justified cases.
Who approves changes?
- For FCHT, FPBT, FCHE, FET: the institute secretary responsible for the course.
- For SOB: Study office
If you fail to earn an ECTS or fail the exam after three attempts—you must retake the course next time it’s offered. Credit may carry over in some cases (check with the course guarantor), but you enroll on a course a maximum of 3 times.
If you have valid reason (illness, family crises, studying abroad…), and you can’t complete your requirements in the standard timeframe (3 years for Bachelor's, 2 for Master's), you can request an extension.
Meanwhile, ensure you re‑register any unfinished mandatory or compulsory‑elective courses in the next semester they’re offered. Maintain the minimum 15 credit requirement for progression. You’re allowed up to three attempts per course.
You may also arrange an exceptional study plan (ESP) tailored to your needs. For more info, contact your study advisor.
If you don’t meet the required credits for enrolling in the next semester or year, you’ll have to terminate your studies.
All details about terminating your studies can be found in the section Study → Extensions, Termination, Changes in Studies.
Course Evaluations
At the end of the semester, you can evaluate your lecturers/teachers through surveys in SIS. These surveys are very important because your evaluations allow teachers to change/improve something in their teaching or, conversely, to confirm that their methods suit their students. This information also helps other students, for example when choosing electives or compulsory-electives.
1 (best) to 5 (worst).
You can choose if your answers in the surveys will be
- Anonymous
- Anonymously signed (shows your year and program)
- Signed (shows full name, year, and program)
You can view past summaries in SIS, to get an insight.