Length of the standard study program (3-4 years for Bachelor/PhD, 2 years for Master)
Deadline
Varies (Usually Ap
Level
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Acceptance
Varies (Highly competitive for English-taught programs and Medicine)
Difficulty
High
β¨ Should I Apply for Charles University Scholarships and Bursaries?
Instant AI-powered application intelligence
75%
Eligibility Match
50%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
10/10
Reward Score
60β80 hrs
Time Required
Moderate (Faculty-dependent)
Competition
π Overview
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Award Amount
Varies (PhD stipends approx. 10,500 - 25,000 CZK per month plus performance bonuses)
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Duration
Length of the standard study program (3-4 years for Bachelor/PhD, 2 years for Master)
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Deadline
Varies (Usually April 30th for most programs; some faculties have earlier deadlines in February)
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Fields
All fields (Including Medicine, Law, Arts, Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences)
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Awards/Year
Varies by Faculty (Thousands of merit scholarships awarded annually)
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Study Country
Czech Republic
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Provider
Charles University (Univerzita Karlova)
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Acceptance
Varies (Highly competitive for English-taught programs and Medicine)
Charles University offers a multi-tiered scholarship system. This includes the 'Scholarship for Excellent Study Results' for high GPA students, Ph.D. stipends for all full-time doctoral researchers, and faculty-specific waivers for international students. The university is one of the oldest in the world and provides significant financial support to maintain its research excellence.
π₯ Who Should Apply
Open to international and domestic students who meet faculty-specific academic performance thresholds or research requirements.
ποΈ Host University
Charles University
π€ Sponsor
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MΕ MT) and Charles University
π¬ Fields of Study
All fields (Including Medicine, Law, Arts, Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences)
β¨ Key Benefits
Provides tuition fee waivers for top-tier students and a guaranteed monthly stipend for doctoral candidates, alongside subsidized living costs.
Varies (Highly competitive for English-taught programs and Medicine)
Acceptance Rate
Moderate (Faculty-dependent)
Competition Level
Win Probability
50%
Match Score
75%
Competition
50%
πΈ Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Available for high-achieving students in specific faculties)
Living Stipend
Yes (Standard for all full-time PhD students and excellence awardees)
Total Award
Varies (PhD stipends approx.
βοΈ Travel: Varies (Typically not included unless part of a specific exchange mobility)π Accommodation: Partial (Subsidized housing provided in university dormitories)π Health Insurance: No (Students must usually provide their own insurance, though EU students are covered via EHIC)π Renewable: Yesπ³ App Fee: Approx. 600 - 840 CZK (Varies by faculty)
π Tuition Coverage
Yes (Available for high-achieving students in specific faculties)
π Living Stipend
Yes (Standard for all full-time PhD students and excellence awardees)
π‘ Accommodation
Partial (Subsidized housing provided in university dormitories)
βοΈ Travel Allowance
Varies (Typically not included unless part of a specific exchange mobility)
π Health Insurance
No (Students must usually provide their own insurance, though EU students are covered via EHIC)
π Other Benefits
Access to university libraries, discounted ISIC card, public transport discounts, and research grants (GAUK).
π Renewable
Yes
π Renewal Conditions
Maintaining a specific GPA (usually 1.0 to 1.5 in the Czech system) and timely progression in credits.
β Eligibility Requirements
π Eligible Nationalities
Full-time students enrolled at Charles University with excellent academic records.
π Academic Level
Bachelor, Master, PhD
π Minimum GPA
Varies (Equivalent to 'Excellent' or top 10% of the cohort)
Open to international and domestic students who meet faculty-specific academic performance thresholds or research requirements.
This scholarship covers: Provides tuition fee waivers for top-tier students and a guaranteed monthly stipend for doctoral candidates, alongside subsidized living costs.. It is a fully funded scholarship.
The deadline is Varies (Usually April 30th for most programs; some faculties have earlier deadlines in February). Always verify with the official website as dates may change annually.
Competition level: Moderate (Faculty-dependent). Acceptance rate: Varies (Highly competitive for English-taught programs and Medicine). Strong academic record and clear motivation are essential.
Yes
Typically required: academic transcripts, passport, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or CEFR B2/C1 (For English-taught programs), Yes (Typically 2 for Graduate and PhD levels) recommendation letters, CV, personal statement/motivation letter. Check official website for the complete list.