About Olomouc & Czechia
Olomouc is the most student-dense city in the Czech Republic — with one of the highest ratios of university students per capita. This is not just a statistic. It defines everyday life.
Here, the university is not separate from the city. It is the city.
Everything within walking distance — faculties, dormitories, cafés, parks
Lower living costs compared to Prague or other major European cities
Safe and compact urban environment
Reliable public transport
High-quality services at reasonable prices
Vibrant café and gastro culture
Music and cultural festivals throughout the year
Lively but manageable nightlife
Aquaparks and sports facilities
Easy access to mountains, forests, and caves
Excellent train connections to Prague, Vienna, Kraków, and Bratislava
You live in a historic UNESCO city — without the pressure, crowds, and high costs of a capital.
Czechia, officially the Czech Republic, is a country in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. Its capital city is Prague, the official language is Czech, and the currency is the Czech koruna — CZK. Czechia is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area.
The country is known for its rich history, safe environment, high-quality education, reliable public transport and beautiful cities. Czechia has four seasons, with warm summers, cold winters and mild spring and autumn months.
Czechia is easy to reach by plane, train, bus or car. The main international airport is in Prague, with good connections to other Czech cities by train or bus.
Visa rules depend on your nationality and the length of your stay.
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a visa to enter, study or work in Czechia. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient.
Non-EU citizens may need a Schengen visa for short stays of up to 90 days. For longer stays, such as study or research, they usually need a long-term visa or residence permit. Applicants should always check the current requirements with the Czech embassy or the official Czech government websites before travelling.
Czechia has a well-developed healthcare system. EU citizens should bring their European Health Insurance Card. Non-EU citizens usually need valid health insurance for their stay.
In case of emergency, call 112.
Czechia has a long academic tradition and many respected universities. The higher education system follows the European structure of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes.
Major universities include Charles University, Masaryk University, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Technical University in Prague and Brno University of Technology.
Public universities usually offer study programmes in Czech free of charge, while programmes in English or other foreign languages may require tuition fees.