CzechiaQS 1401+PlzeňPublic UniversityTaught in Czech, EnglishSelf-FundedTuition from €3,000 per yearUniversity of West Bohemia in Pilsen
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Founded in 1991, the University of West Bohemia (ZČU) in Pilsen is a public university strong in electrical and mechanical engineering, applied sciences and informatics, with faculties of law, economics, arts, education and design as well (1401+ in QS 2026). Its English-taught programmes cost EUR 3,000–4,000 a year depending on the faculty, and it runs a Czech summer language school.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
EUR 3,000–4,000 a year depending on the faculty, covering courses, consultations, examination and library fees but not housing or meals. The page does not state the academic year.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
The application deadline is usually 31 March, and the university advises completing the online application at least eight months before studies begin (in January or February) to leave time for the visa.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Czechia
Life and living
Czechia
Studying and living in Czechia
Costs and living
Tuition: studying in Czech at public and state universities is free by law for all nationalities, apart from an admission fee and extra fees if you exceed the standard length of study. English-taught programmes mostly cost EUR 0–6,000 a year, and up to EUR 8,000–25,000 in medicine, the arts and some specialised fields. Examples: • Masaryk University (2026–27): EUR 3,000–14,000 a year; medicine CZK 150,000–400,000. • Palacký University: about EUR 1,700–8,000; general medicine EUR 12,500 and dentistry EUR 14,000. • University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (2026–27): CZK 84,500 (about EUR 3,500) for chemistry; the PhD is free. • VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava: CZK 50,000 per semester. English-taught PhDs are free or nominally priced at many faculties. Living costs: the official Study in Czechia site estimates basic costs at EUR 500–800 a month in student housing, including EUR 160–450 for a dormitory and EUR 150–230 for food, with more in Prague and Brno and in private flats. The minimum wage is CZK 22,400 a month in 2026.
Working while studying
If you study full time in an accredited university programme, you need no separate work permit for any job: your employer only has to report your employment. You can work on a regular employment contract with no hour limit set in law, as long as your studies remain the main purpose of your stay. Short agreements are also common: a DPP of up to 300 hours a year per employer, and a DPČ averaging up to 20 hours a week. The minimum wage is CZK 134.40 an hour (CZK 22,400 a month) in 2026, and jobs are easier to find if you speak Czech. After graduation: you can apply for a long-term residence permit to seek employment or start a business for up to 9 months, provided you apply before your current permit expires. Once you find work, you switch to an Employee Card or, for highly qualified jobs, an EU Blue Card, or to a study permit if you continue to a PhD.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in CzechiaFaculties and programmes
9 faculties · 50 programmes
Faculties and programmes
9 faculties · 50 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzechENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor, MasterCS
- Civil Engineering· Bachelor, MasterCS
- Computer Science
- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor, MasterCS
- Electrical Engineering
- Geography
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, MasterCS
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Software Engineering· Bachelor, MasterCS
Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzech- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Fashion Design· Bachelor, Master
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor, Master
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Economics
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzechENEnglish- Business Management
- Economics· PhD
- Geography· Bachelor, MasterCS
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
- Marketing· BachelorCS
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzechENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master
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Faculty of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzechENEnglish- Anthropology· Bachelor, MasterCS
- Archaeology
- History
- International Relations· Master, PhD
- Languages and Literature· BachelorCS
- Philosophy· BachelorCS
- Political Science· MasterCS
- Social Work· BachelorCS
- Sociology· MasterCS
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzech- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
- Music· PhD
- Special Education· Bachelor
- Sports Science· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzech- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law· Master, PhD
- Human Rights Law· Master, PhD
- International Law· Master, PhD
- Political Science· Master
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDCSCzechENEnglish- Environmental Science· BachelorCS
- Industrial Engineering· Master, PhD
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health Care Studies
BachelorCSCzech- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries 2028–2029
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.zcu.cz/en/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.zcu.cz/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank1401+
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