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 to pay the administration fee of 500 Czech crowns. 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 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 Nostrification 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).

1. No special recognition application form is needed to be filled
2. Documents have to be sent in a printed form with the ORIGINAL stamp/s to the Department of Study Affairs of the faculty, to which you apply for studies (in the case of an application for several faculties, you only need to send it once to the faculty you prefer)
3. It costs 600 CZK (approx. 23 Euro), the bank details are sent by e-mail
4. It takes app. two weeks to process since your payment for nostrification is accepted
5. You will not receive any special certificate
6. The result of assessment is valid just in frame of admission procedure for one admission procedure for given academic year and just in frame of VSB-TU Ostrava

A "large" nostrification - means the 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

1. Special application form needs to be filled (download it from https://www.vsb.cz/en/university/university-services/recognition-of-foreign-education/
2. Documents for nostrification have to be sent in a printed form with the ORIGINAL stamp/s to the address: VSB – Technical University of Ostrava; 9230 – International office; 17. listopadu 15/2172; 708 00 Ostrava – Poruba, Czech Republic
3. It costs 3000 CZK (approx. 120 Euro), the bank details are sent by e-mail
4. It takes app. one month to process
5. You will receive the certificate of recognition

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:

• be legalized by a required method according to the country in which the documents were issued. List of countries and a method of legalization is available here.
• include the official translation to Czech or English
• be sent with the ORIGINAL stamp/s to the Department of Study Affairs of the faculty, to which you apply for studies (in case of an application for several faculties, you only need to send it once to the faculty you prefer)

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:

• be legalized by a required method according to the country, in which the documents were issued. List of countries and a method of legalization is available here.
• include the official translation to Czech or English
• be sent with the ORIGINAL stamp/s to the VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, 9230 – International office; 17. listopadu 15/2172, 708 00 Ostrava – Poruba, Czech Republic

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 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:

• Nostrification (recognition) of previous education
• In case of bachelor´s studies also a confirmation from the applicant´s secondary school that the accomplished secondary education enables the applicant to pursue university level of education
• Motivation letter
• English language certificate confirming the minimum level of English B1 (according to CEFR)
• Submitted and paid for online application
• Adhering to the respective deadlines for submitting the application and the 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: 

• payment from abroad is an online payment or bank transfer (AliPay, ChinaPay, WeChatPay, UnionPay, EBIXcash...) via Convera
  If you pay from abroad, you will be redirected to the Convera platform, where you will choose the country from which you pay and confirm the amount to pay. It's simple: you'll see an offer for the method of payment and its price in local currencies, from which you choose one. You confirm information about the customer, payer and receive information for the payment. 
• by payment card (VISA, MasterCard) when using the 3D Secure solution from CSOB according to international security standards
  We probably don't need to introduce you to card payments. To pay, you need a payment card number, card validity and CVV2/CVC2 code, i.e. the last three digits pre-printed on the signature strip of your card. If you do not have a code on your card and you are sure that the card is not blocked for Internet payments, do not fill it in and submit the form without it. After submitting your card details, you may be asked by your bank for additional password identification.

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava offers a Full-degree scholarship to eligible students who will enrol into 1st year of studies at VSB-TUO on either bachelor or master level of studies.
Please go to the website of the Full-degree scholarship: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/degree-students/full-degree-scholarship

Each faculty also offers a Merit Scholarship to students with excellent study results.

Dormitories offer a partial re-payment of accommodation fees on quarterly basis.

You can apply for the Scholarship after your enrolment and at the same time by 30 November 2023 at the latest. 

Estimated living costs in Ostrava are around 400 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 an applicant is accepted by the respective faculty, i.e. he/she receives a Final Acceptance Letter, a study co-ordinator from the respective faculty will send the applicant´s details to University International Office where he/she will be included into so called Student Mode, (on the 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.

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

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 Kariéra Plus - 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.

Yes, we offer one-week Intensive English course at the beginning of each semester but only to students who have already enrolled into studies at VSB-TUO plus also 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 International Contact Point together with the  Institute of Languages. This course is also free of charge. For more information, please contact the International Contact Point.

No, we do not have preparatory courses in technically oriented subjects.

Czech Republic is among the safest countries in the world. It is ranked 10^th 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 3^rd 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 less than €20.

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 great Ostrava Zoo.