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STUDENT MODE is a concept for facilitating visa procedure for a specific group of students from selected third countries. It helps an applicant seeking a long-term residence permit/visa for the purpose of studies access the relevant embassy quicker.

The Student Mode is administered through Higher Education Institutions which nominate their students for the Student Mode.

NEW RULES for the Student Mode nominations of full-degree students in effect as of 1 December 2023:

  1. The university is obliged to provide appropriate evidence that the students has taken an entrance exam as part of the admission process (e.g. with a decision on admission to study, if this information is part of it).
  2. The university is obliged to verify that the student has sufficient knowledge of the language in which the teaching will take place. The student proves his/her knowledge of the language with an internationally recognized certificate according to CEFR or by taking an exam organized by the given university or other institution authorized to conduct language exams.
  3. The university is obliged to nominate only students who have completed their previous studies less than three years ago.

Note: The new rules don´t apply to freemovers.

The precondition for being enrolled in the Student Mode:

Foreing students willing to study a Czech study programme can find information on Student Mode in Czech language here: Režim student 

We strongly advise you to check the course of the visa process in your country before submitting the application in order for you to make sure that you can obtain your visa in time for your arrival at VSB-TUO (by 31 October). Unfortunately, not all the countries are eligible for the Student Mode. 

DEADLINES for Student Mode nominations in 2024

19 January, 16 February, 8 and 22 March, 5 and 19 April, 10 and 24 May, 7 and 21 June, 12 and 26 July, 9 and 23 August, 6 and 20 September, 4 and 18 October, 8 and 22 November, 6 December

Should you have any questions regarding the Student Mode, please contact your faculty coordinator or the Student Mode VSB-TUO coordinator: 

Irena Havelková, email: