Study in Czech Republic

As in any other country that boasts of better educational facilities strive to attract students from other countries, not just in the region, but also from across other parts of the world, it is imperative to have unique features that can help the students to partake not just a quality education to enhance what they have already studied but also to give them the right balance that will enable them to return with an enhanced level of knowledge gained as well as a better perspective on the world around them. The following are some of the features that students opting for higher studies in the Czech Republic can look forward to.

• The Czech republic has a long tradition of providing quality education. This is evident from one of the oldest universities in the country being established in 1348.
• A Czech Republic University offers a diverse range of study programs, which enable students to choose subjects that they prefer and have an affinity to.
• At present there are over 35000 students who have chosen to study in the Czech Republic and the number keeps increasing because of the open arms policy towards conducting programs in foreign languages, especially in English.
• The Czech republic is situated in the heart of Europe. This provides opportunities for students arriving here to enjoy not just Czech culture, but also to travel to other neighboring countries and assimilate their cultures.
• Furthermore, since the Czech culture is an amalgamation of various cultures like Slavonic, Jewish and German or rather Austrian influence, students can experience these cultures when they get their periodic breaks between studies.
• Overall a healthy picture of educational institutions numbering to 70 including various levels and more than 400,000 students studying in these institutions.

With such rich and diverse exposure to cross cultural experiences offered on a platter and involuntarily, students coming to the Czech Republic whether they choose to study literature, history or enroll for higher degree in engineering study in the Czech Republic, they are ensured of a wider perspective when they go back as a full rounded citizen of the world.

1. Two Visa Application Forms (please make sure that both forms are duly filled out and signed indicating especially the address of your future residence in Germany-(question 15) as well as your complete address including telephone No. and E-Mail-address in India).

2. Signed Declaration on True and Complete Information

3. Three passport pictures according to biometric specifications

4. Visa fee to be paid through Demand Draft made out to the “Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany” in New Delhi

5. Valid passport with a validity of at least 12 months along with two copies of all printed pages

6. Cover letter from applicant, explaining the exact purpose and duration of your stay in Germany

7. Letter of admission from the German University

8. Proof that study fees have been paid, if applicable. In case the fees are not paid or due yet, proof has to be provided that the necessary amount will be at the applicant’s disposal in due course of time

9. School Leaving Certificate of Secondary School

10. University Certificates (Degree Certificates and Mark Sheets)

11. Proof of Language Proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS, original and A 4 sized copy). Exemptions do apply in case of a written confirmation from the University that this requirement may be waived, for applicants for PhD / Doctorate studies and Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Holders.

12. Proof of accommodation is required in order to fill the same in visa form & to attach in the file.

13. Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies by any of the following means:

• 1. Confirmation of scholarship/Stipend
• 2. Formal sponsorship letter from a sponsor living in Germany (“Verpflichtungserklärung” according to Article 68 German Residence Act)
• 3. Blocked account (“Sperrkonto”) in Germany in the name of the applicant showing a minimum balance of Euro 7905, & the remark that the account holder can dispose of a monthly amount of Euro 659.
• 4. For information with regard to the procedure of opening a blocked account in Germany please contact a bank in Germany or an international bank of your choice.
• 5. Confirmation of an annually renewable bank guarantee from a bank in Germany in the amount of Euro 7905
• 6. It is highly recommended that that the money transfer is made by international bank transfer. Do not send bank demand drafts, money orders or cheque to open the block account.

From the moment of entering the Federal Republic of Germany you are upon request required to provide proof of a valid Health Insurance. This may be done through a regular Travel Health Insurance bought in India.However, as soon as you formally register & enroll with the German University & begin your studies a regular Travel Health Insurance loses its validity. You are required to get a valid Health insurance from a German Insurance provider. equired to provide proof of a valid Health Insurance. This may be done through a regular Travel Health Insurance bought in India.

Embassy website: http://www.mzv.cz/newdelhi/en

Address: 50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110 021, INDIA

Tel: +91-11-2415 5200

Fax: +91-11-2415 5270

Email: newdelhi@embassy.mzv.cz (general), commerce_delhi@mzv.cz (commercial), delhi.consular@gmail.com (consular)