Last update: May 2026
Here is a link to our overview of application dates: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/admissions/application-dates/
Here is a link to an overview of our MSc. study programs taught in English where you can find more information about the program of your interest: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/degree-students/degree-studies/master-degree
Here is a link to an overview of our bachelor´s study programs taught in English where you can find more information about the program of your interest: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/degree-students/degree-studies/bachelor-degree/
Here is a link to the online application: https://prihlaska.vsb.cz
It is important and necessary to pay the administration fee of 600 CZK (24 EUR). Without the payment the application will not remain in our system. It is best to pay the fee via EPS gate.
Tuition fees are:
Bachelor's degree - 50 000 CZK per semester, approx. 2000 EUR
Master's degree - 50 000 CZK per semester, approx. 2000 EUR
PhD degree - 500 CZK per semester, approx. 20 EUR
You will be asked to pay the tuition fee after your physical enrolment into studies here, after you arrive in Ostrava. The tuition fee is paid for each semester.
You have to submit/upload scans of either your School Leaving Certificate (for bachelor’s studies) or Bc. Diploma and Transcript of Records (for master’s studies). In case of doctoral studies, upload scan of your MSc. Diploma and Transcript of Records.
You also have to submit a document of the recognition of your previous education (nostrification).
Nostrification means recognition of previous education.
For applicants to bachelor’s study programs it means recognition of secondary education.
For applicants to master’s study programs it means recognition of bachelor’s education.
For applicants to PhD study programs it means recognition of master’s education.
There are two types of nostrifications:
A "small" nostrification means the assessment of foreign secondary or higher education within the admission procedure at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
It is valid only for the given academic year and only for the VSB – Technical university of Ostrava).
A "large" nostrification - means general recognition of foreign higher education (bachelor, master, PhD) in the Czech Republic; it is intended for purposes other than further study at VSB-TUO (e.g. study at another university, job in the Czech Republic, etc.). At the same time, it can also be used for the purposes of the admission process at VSB-TUO.
It is valid for unlimited time and for the whole Czech Republic
In case of a "small" nostrification (for the admission procedure at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava) you have to submit:
Your Secondary School Leaving Certificate (for bachelor’s studies) or Bachelor Diploma and Transcript of Records (for master’s studies), Master and Bachelor Diplomas and Transcripts of Records (for doctoral studies). You may be asked for any other documents (for example your secondary school licence etc…)
The documents have to:
In case of a "large" nostrification (for purposes other than further study at VSB-TUO) you have to submit:
Special Application form, Bachelor Diploma and Transcript of Records (for master’s studies), Master and Bachelor Diplomas and Transcripts of Records (for doctoral studies). You may be asked for any other documents (for example your university accreditation etc…)
The documents have to:
There are several methods of legalization according to the country, in which the documents were issued.
Here you can find the list of countries and a method of legalization required.
If you just need an Apostille, you can contact a competent authority of the country that issued your document.
If you need a Superlegalization, then you first need to obtain a legalization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country that issued your documents and then a superlegalization stamp from the Czech Embassy for the country that issued your documents.
You need to get an Apostille/Superlegalization stamp on your School Leaving Certificate (for bachelor’s studies), Bachelor Diploma (for master’s studies), Master Diploma (for doctoral studies).
It is also possible to submit certified copies (made by a Czech or foreign notary, at the Czech Embassy office abroad or prepared by the Czech Point service) of the documents verified in the required method according to the country where the document was issued.
Documents that are not originally published in Czech, English or Slovak must be officially translated into Czech or English. Translated sheets must be linked to a copy of the document in such a way as to prevent additional exchange or swap of individual sheets. Translations attached to simple copies of documents will not be accepted.
The translation shall be drawn up by a court interpreter (the list of court interpreters is available on the website of the Ministry of Justice) or a Representative Office of the Czech Republic in the country.
No, there is only one intake per academic year – each September.
Each faculty has its own admission requirements which each applicant should check out. These admission requirements can be found at the university website https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/admissions/degree-students/
In general, here is a list of the required documents:
Yes, these study programs are taught fully in English.
The minimum level of English is B1, IELTS 5.5-6.0
At most of our faculties a proof of the fact that you have studied in English before would be sufficient (Medium of Instruction). However, please check the admission requirements issued by the respective faculty.
The arithmetic average can be calculated based on this table.
If you need to pay the application, nostrification or tuition fee, the preferred payment method is cashless. For each payment, the amount, account number and variable symbol are always stated. You can pay via Electronic payment system VSB-TUO
It supports two payment methods:
Merit Scholarship
is awarded to full-time students based on their academic performance. The amount of the scholarship depends on the weighted study average, which is calculated based on graded courses and the credits earned for each course. It is awarded in three categories; each faculty sets its own amount, and you can obtain information from the study office of the respective faculty.
Special Scholarship
is awarded by the university or the faculty management. It is typically awarded, for example, for a student’s outstanding achievements in elite sports, but it may also be granted to doctoral students for their research, development, or innovation activities. This scholarship also recognizes outstanding scientific, research, development, innovation, artistic, or other creative achievements; it is also awarded to students for their work for the faculty or university academic senate.
Doctoral Scholarship
is meant for full-time doctoral students who may apply for it each academic year for the duration of the standard program. Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, the doctoral scholarship becomes part of the so-called doctoral study income, which may consist of the doctoral scholarship and a portion of the salary/ salary (only full-time employment, not part-time or temporary contracts) for work related to the preparation of their dissertation (applies to doctoral students enrolled after September 1, 2025). The minimum amount of the doctoral study income is tied to the minimum wage and amounts to CZK 24,960 per month for the 2025/2026 academic year. The stipend is paid retroactively.
Estimated living costs in Ostrava are around 500 Euro per month, including accommodation at our dormitories that are located on the campus.
Yes, there are dormitories that are located on the campus and within walking distance of most of our faculties.
The application for accommodation is submitted online after logging into the ISKAM system.
Instructions on how to apply can be found on the website.
All application information can also be found in the timetable for the relevant academic year.
The condition for successful application is the payment of the deposit. The deadlines for compliance are listed in the time schedule for the relevant academic year. The decision on granting/non-granting accommodation will be sent to you by e-mail.
In the event that your application is not successful, i.e. we do not provide you with accommodation due to full capacity, we return the full deposit within 14 days from the decision not to grant you the accommodation.
In case of a proof of not obtaining a visa, the deposit is fully refundable within 14 days from the receipt of the proof.
The September starting date of your accommodation that you chose on the Housing contract is BINDING. Dormitory fees are calculated from this date.
In the event that you cannot arrive by 30 September (e.g. due to not obtaining your visa), but you are still interested in the accommodation, it is necessary to fill in the Request to postpone the moving-in.
Fill out the request form and send it to the e-mail address: .
On the basis of this application, you will be sent an Addendum_Postponement of the moving-in. Please fill it out immediately and send it signed to: .
You can choose your room online after logging into the ISKAM system, or it will be chosen for you by the Accommodation office staff. You will be informed about either in the Decision on accommodation.
Yes, it is. You need to write this in the “Other requirements“ section when submitting the application: „I am interested in couple accommodation with my partner surname and first name.
You should also immediately inform us about your request by e-mail: .
For those interested in couple accommodation, a room will be selected by the Accommodation office staff.
Yes, you can find the form Request for single accommodation on our website.
Requests for single accommodation will be approved only if there is free capacity in the dormitories.
You can find Deadlines for submitting applications for single accommodation on our website.
Changing rooms is not possible at the time students move in (i.e. in the month of September). During other months, you can change your room in person at the Accommodation office according to the available capacity of the dormitories.
The price of accommodation depends on the choice of the room. You can find the accommodation price list in the documents on our website. In case of long-term accommodation, you alway pay for the entire calendar month, regardless of whether or not you are physically in the dormitory. The exception is the first month when you pay a proportional part of the month according to your start date (= date specified in the Housing contract).
Dormitory fee is always paid in arrears, i.e. always by the 15th day of the following month for the current month. If the accommodation starts in September, the first payment must be made by October 15 and it is a payment for the month of September.
After logging into the ISKAM system, you will find an overview of your debts for accommodation and services in the section "Basic data".
You can get the VSB-TUO card at the Card Center. Once you have obtained this card, you must present it to the Accommodation office staff for registration in the ISKAM system. Among other things, the card is also used to enter dormitory buildings, for identification at receptions, for using dormitory services (e.g. self-service laundry), for ordering and dispensing meals, etc.
Yes, there is a main university canteen on the campus which serves hot meals and salads plus also several bistros which serve cold and hot snack. The meals for students are subsidized and one meal can cost as little as 2 Euro.
Yes, your student visa allows you to work part-time during your studies.
For information regarding the up-to-date status of VSB-TUO in international rankings, please go to https://www.vsb.cz/veda/en/science-evaluation/international-rankings/
Once you are accepted to study by the respective faculty, i.e. you receive a Final acceptance letter, a study co-ordinator from the respective faculty sends your details to the Mobility Department where you will be included into the so-called Student Mode (on condition that your home country is included in the Student Mode list), which works like a fast track for getting a visa interview at the Czech Embassy. Please, see the conditions of the Student Mode here: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/admissions/student-mode/
Visa interview is not a formality and each applicant should be well prepared for it!
For more information regarding visa, please go to https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/study-at-vsb-tuo/visa/
There is an International Contact Point at VSB-TUO campus where you can go when you need to prolong your visa or residence permit. This should be done at least 1-2 months before the expiration of your current visa.
Yes, it is important to have a health insurance arranged prior to your arrival. For more information regarding health insurance, please go to: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/study-at-vsb-tuo/health-insurance/
Our International Contact Point can also help you with issues related to health insurance.
The International Contact Point is a service centre for international students providing help with visas, residence permits, health insurance, healthcare assistance, mental health counselling, bank account opening, accommodation and any other issue you might have during your studies. The office also organises various educational and cultural events aimed to meet other students and to better adjust in a new environment.
Contact person:
Marek Siwy
marek.siwy@vsb.cz
+420 597 323 718
Office room: C110
At the visa interview at the Czech Embassy you would need to show proof of funds to cover your 1st year of studies here and that needs to be min. 116 000 CZK per year. You will have to ask for a visa for each year of studies, so the same for each year.
Yes, there is an active ESN (Erasmus Student Network) organisation at VSB-TUO which provides buddies who are Czech students who can help with the first days´ orientation in Ostrava. Apart from that, ESN also organizes many free-time activities for foreign students, not only for Erasmus students. There are hiking tours, sightseeing and many other sports and cultural events planned by the ESN. For more information, please go to: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/study-at-vsb-tuo/buddy-system/
Yes, you can look for a job after graduation. VSB – Technical University of Ostrava annually organizes the largest job fair in the region - the Career+ job fair: https://www.karieraplus.cz/cz/
Employers from around the country come to the fair to introduce their companies and to meet potential employees from among our students.
Many students get involved in projects at their faculties during their studies or in research centres here in the campus. Some of the students then stay at the university after their studies and work as researchers. Some students can also find a job in international companies throughout the Czech Republic. We always recommend students to learn some Czech during their studies if they want to look for a job in our country afterwards. This is very helpful and can give them an upper hand when applying for job position.
After your graduation, you can apply for the Job-seeking visa, i.e. a long-term residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment. This permit allows you to legally stay and work, look for a job, or start a business for up to 9 months, often acting as a bridge from student status to an employee card.
Yes, we offer one-week Intensive English course at the beginning of each semester to students who have already enrolled into studies at VSB-TUO plus to Erasmus students.
Our Institute of Languages offers courses of English to our foreign students during their studies.
Yes, if you are a bachelor’s or master’s degree student, you can select the Czech language from the offer of optional subjects in the EDISON university system. This course is free of charge.
If you are a doctoral student, you can attend the course organised by the Institute of Languages. This course is also free of charge. For more information, please contact the Institute directly.
No, we do not have preparatory courses in technically oriented subjects.
The Czech Republic is among the safest countries in the world. It is ranked 10th safest country in the world according to the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Its capital city is Prague, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Ostrava is the 3rd largest city in the Czech Republic.
It is a centre of industry and a university town in which students comprise approximately 14% of the population. It is a vibrant student city full of cultural and entertainment options. Ostrava is in an excellent location with superb public transport links meaning you can walk out of your door and travel to five European capitals within 4 hours for about €30.
In Ostrava you can find six theatres, innumerable clubs; every year the international music festivals Beats for Love, Colours of Ostrava and a student festival Majáles take place in Ostrava. You can escape from the bustle of the city by visiting the popular Ostrava Zoo.
You can find more information here: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/life-in-ostrava/
Last update: May 2026