Unlock your future: Foundation Programs prepare you to study at Czech universities

UJOP Charles University offers comprehensive courses in English and Czech to help foreign students ace their studies and entrance exams

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 03.02.2025 16:50:00 (updated on 03.02.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

Czech universities are renowned for their international prestige. The country’s high-calibre education system will challenge you. Regardless of the university you pick or field you choose to study, you’ll be a fierce competitor on the global job market upon graduation. 

But getting in isn’t easy. To effectively prepare for the entrance exams and studies at Czech universities, take advantage of the Foundation Programmes offered by the Charles University Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies (UJOP)

Prepare yourself for studies in English or Czech

UJOP offers a range of options to ensure you are fully prepared for both the entrance exams and subsequent studies. If you don’t speak Czech and wish to study in English, UJOP offers Foundation Programmes in English. If you’re interested in economics or engineering, consider the Economics in English FAST or Engineering and IT in English FAST Foundation Programmes. These courses are designed to efficiently prepare students for their future study plans. 

Studying at UJOP helps me quite a lot. When I came to the Czech Republic, I didn’t speak Czech that well. Now I hope to have my B2 level exam in two weeks,” says Maksud, a student from Azerbaijan who is currently enrolled in the Economics preparatory program in Poděbrady. 

For those aiming to study medicine, the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX Programme is an excellent option. This intensive program, designed by Charles University experts in collaboration with university faculties, is tailored to prepare international students for medical studies and a successful career in medicine. 

Starting in September, you’ll spend nine months improving your academic knowledge in subjects like biology, chemistry, physics and medical ethics, with 35 hours of lessons each week. UJOP also assists with the nostrification process if needed and helps you select the most suitable university and prepare for its entrance exams. 

In UJOP, we studied all the topics that we needed for the entrance exams. Also, in medical English, we practiced English questions we can be asked at the interview,” says Zeynep, a student from Turkey who is currently enrolled in the Medical preparatory program. 

A shorter alternative is the Medicine and Pharmacy FAST Programme, which starts in November and runs for seven months with 25 hours of lessons per week.

Would you prefer to study in Czech for free?

UJOP Charles University’s professionals not only teach you Czech but also prepare you for studies at a Czech university of your choice. Whether you aspire to become a doctor, economist, engineer, IT specialist or pursue humanities, arts, or architecture, there’s a Czech-language Foundation Programme that fits your goals. Beginners in Czech can start with the Complex programs, while those with some knowledge of Czech can opt for the Progress options.

UJOP Foundation Programmes will prepare you for different career paths

Students who have completed UJOP Foundation Programmes in the past have been highly successful in their subsequent university studies. Many continued their education at Charles University faculties, while others went on to prestigious institutions such as the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (VŠCHT), Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT) and Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE). Graduates have also attended universities across the Czech Republic, including Brno University of Technology, University of Pardubice and Hradec Králové University, among others.

Regardless of the language you wish to study in or your field of interest, UJOP Charles University offers a variety of Foundation Programmes that will help you achieve your goals. 

In addition to its Foundation Programmes, UJOP Charles University also offers Czech language courses, language exams and summer school courses in both Czech and English.

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