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Czech Republic is a popular destination for international students. Czech universities offer long-standing reputations, unique conception and interesting specializations. Moreover its central position in Europe give students a great chance to travel all over the continent and discover countries and places they might otherwise not have the opportunity to visit.
Over 50,000 international students are studying at Czech higher education institutions and their interest is growing. The main tuition language is Czech, however the range of programmes delivered in foreign languages (mainly in English) is expanding.
Since 2001 the three-cycle structure has strictly been implemented in the higher education system (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral study programmes). The central governing body for education is the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
Higher education institutions provide education at 3 levels:
Bachelor’s degree programme (3 to 4 years) is the first cycle of higher education. The majority of programmes take 3 years. It is focused on preparing students for future employment or for continuation in master’s degree programmes. Its completion is viewed as a full higher education degree.
Master’s degree programme following a bachelor’s degree programme (1 to 3 years) and the long master’s degree programme (4 to 6 years) are focused on theoretical knowledge, its application and on the development of creative skills. In artistic disciplines the focus is on the development of creativity and talents. Most master’s degree programmes last 2 years. Usually, medicine, veterinary medicine and hygiene are 5-year programmes and, in the case of arts, 6-year programmes.
Doctoral degree programmes (3 to 4 years for an on-site course) are designed for master’s degree holders and focused on scientific research and independent creative activities in research and development and in artistic disciplines. The average duration of doctoral studies is longer; it varies on average between 5 to 6 years.
For the list of available study programmes visit the following link: portal.studyin.cz/en.