{"id":62975,"date":"2024-07-29T09:12:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T09:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=62975"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:17:35","slug":"top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Universities in Czech Republic for Indian Students: Rankings, Fees and Visa 2027-28"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">13<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Charles University ranks 273rd globally in QS 2027, the highest among Czech universities<\/li>\n\n    <li>English-taught tuition ranges from about EUR 40 to EUR 30,620 (Rs.4,400 to Rs.33.5 lakh) a year<\/li>\n\n    <li>India is not on the main Czech government scholarship&#8217;s 2027\/28 eligible-country list<\/li>\n\n    <li>Graduates get a 9-month, non-extendable residence permit to job-hunt<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students comparing Czech public universities by field, fees and visa rules\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#Scholarships_to_Study_at_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_The_Real_Picture_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Scholarships to Study at Universities in Czech Republic: The Real Picture for Indian Students\">Scholarships to Study at Universities in Czech Republic: The Real Picture for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#Admission_Requirements_for_Top_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_IELTS_Entrance_Exams_Intakes\" title=\"Admission Requirements for Top Universities in Czech Republic (IELTS, Entrance Exams, Intakes)\">Admission Requirements for Top Universities in Czech Republic (IELTS, Entrance Exams, Intakes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#Czech_Republic_Student_Visa_and_Nostrification_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Czech Republic Student Visa and Nostrification for Indian Students\">Czech Republic Student Visa and Nostrification for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#Which_Czech_University_Should_You_Choose_Decision_Framework\" title=\"Which Czech University Should You Choose? Decision Framework\">Which Czech University Should You Choose? Decision Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#Post-Study_Work_in_Czech_Republic_for_International_Graduates\" title=\"Post-Study Work in Czech Republic for International Graduates\">Post-Study Work in Czech Republic for International Graduates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#What_to_Do_If_Your_Czech_Republic_Plan_Goes_Wrong\" title=\"What to Do If Your Czech Republic Plan Goes Wrong\">What to Do If Your Czech Republic Plan Goes Wrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#3_Takeaways_on_Top_Universities_in_Czech_Republic\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Top Universities in Czech Republic\">3 Takeaways on Top Universities in Czech Republic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-czech-republic-for-international-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Top_Universities_in_Czech_Republic\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Top Universities in Czech Republic\">Frequently Asked Questions About Top Universities in Czech Republic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_QS_2027_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Top 10 Universities in Czech Republic: QS 2027 Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles University, Czech Technical University in Prague and Masaryk University are the top universities in Czech Republic for international students, based on the current<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings?countries=cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> universities ranking in Czech Republic from QS<\/a>. Sixteen Czech institutions feature in the QS World University Rankings 2027; the top 10 by global rank are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS World Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English-taught tuition (per year)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cuni.cz\/uken-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charles University<\/a><\/td><td>273<\/td><td>EUR 40-30,620 (Rs.4,400-33.5 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvut.cz\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Czech Technical University in Prague<\/a><\/td><td>432<\/td><td>CZK 110,000-132,000 (Rs.4.9-5.9 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muni.cz\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masaryk University<\/a><\/td><td>454<\/td><td>EUR 800-16,500 (Rs.87,600-18.1 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vut.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brno University of Technology<\/a><\/td><td>588<\/td><td>EUR 3,000-9,000 (Rs.3.3-9.9 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vscht.cz\/?jazyk=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague<\/a><\/td><td>652<\/td><td>CZK 77,500-90,000 (Rs.3.5-4 lakh) for most programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upol.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palack\u00fd University Olomouc<\/a><\/td><td>711<\/td><td>EUR 12,500 (Rs.13.7 lakh, Medicine); lower for other faculties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.czu.cz\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)<\/a><\/td><td>731<\/td><td>EUR 2,000 upward (Rs.2.2 lakh upward)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mendelu.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mendel University in Brno<\/a><\/td><td>951<\/td><td>CZK 80,000 (Rs.3.6 lakh, Faculty of Business and Economics)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcu.cz\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of South Bohemia<\/a><\/td><td>1001-1200<\/td><td>CZK 24,000-97,000 (Rs.1.1-4.3 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vse.cz\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prague University of Economics and Business (V\u0160E)<\/a><\/td><td>1001-1200<\/td><td>EUR 6,000 upward (Rs.6.6 lakh upward)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>VSB-Technical University of Ostrava shares the same 1001-1200 band as South Bohemia and V\u0160E (joint 9th nationally), while the University of Ostrava sits in the 1201-1400 band. V\u0160E is a newcomer to the QS World University Rankings this year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Currency Conversion Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Czech Koruna (CZK) or EUR is shown first, as published on each university&#8217;s official fee page, with INR in brackets. CZK converts at Rs.4.46 per CZK and EUR at Rs.109.50 per EUR (September 2026). Both rates move; recheck them before you finalize your budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A global QS rank matters less than whether your specific faculty is strong in your field. Masaryk&#8217;s Faculty of Informatics, for instance, is a stronger CS fit than Charles&#8217;s broader science faculties despite Charles ranking higher overall.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_for_International_Students_by_Field\"><\/span><strong>Best Universities in Czech Republic for International Students by Field<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best universities in Czech Republic for international students depend on the field you want to study, not the overall QS rank alone. The table below splits out the top universities in Czech Republic for computer science, engineering, business\/MBA and medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Top universities<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual fee (local currency, INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Note<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer science<\/td><td>CTU Faculty of Information Technology; Masaryk Faculty of Informatics<\/td><td>CZK 128,000 (Rs.5.7 lakh, CTU); EUR 800-16,500 (Rs.87,600-18.1 lakh, Masaryk)<\/td><td>Brno UT&#8217;s cheaper programs start at EUR 3,000 (Rs.3.3 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering<\/td><td>Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)<\/td><td>CZK 110,000-132,000 (Rs.4.9-5.9 lakh)<\/td><td>VSB-Technical University of Ostrava costs less<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business \/ MBA<\/td><td>Prague University of Economics and Business (V\u0160E)<\/td><td>From EUR 6,000 (Rs.6.6 lakh); MBA and specialised master&#8217;s cost more<\/td><td>Confirm the exact MBA fee on V\u0160E&#8217;s own page; \u0160KODA AUTO University and UNYP are pricier private options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine (MBBS-equivalent)<\/td><td>Charles University; Masaryk; Palack\u00fd; University of Ostrava<\/td><td>EUR 12,000 (Rs.13.1 lakh, Ostrava) to EUR 24,250 (Rs.26.5 lakh, Charles First Faculty)<\/td><td>Six-year, English-taught MUDr.; Ostrava is the most affordable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dentistry and Pharmacy in English are offered at a subset of these same faculties. For a program-by-program breakdown at the top-ranked university, see our guide to<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/charles-university-fees\/\"><em> <\/em><em>Charles University fees<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fit.cvut.cz\/en\/prospective-students\/admission-info\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>CTU Faculty of Information Technology fees<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muni.cz\/en\/admissions\/bachelors-and-masters-studies\/tuition-fees-and-financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Masaryk University tuition fees<\/em><\/a><em>; Charles, Masaryk, Palack\u00fd and Ostrava medicine fees per<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ujop.cuni.cz\/UJOPEN-263.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>\u00daJOP Charles University&#8217;s medicine-in-Czechia overview<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The Czech MUDr. degree already runs six years, so length isn&#8217;t the NMC risk. The risk is confirming, faculty by faculty, that the English-medium and internship structure matches NMC&#8217;s FMGL 2021 rules, and that you hold a qualifying NEET-UG score, before you commit.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheapest_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_for_International_Students\"><\/span><strong>Cheapest Universities in Czech Republic for International Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>University is free in Czech Republic, but only for programs taught in the Czech language, at public universities, for students of any nationality. Free education means Czech-medium study, not English-medium study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For English-taught programs, which is what almost every Indian applicant needs, these are among the cheap universities in Czech Republic for international students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS 2027 band<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. annual fee (local currency, INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of South Bohemia<\/td><td>1001-1200<\/td><td>CZK 24,000-97,000 (Rs.1.1-4.3 lakh)<\/td><td>Some of the lowest English-taught fees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague<\/td><td>652<\/td><td>CZK 77,500-90,000 (Rs.3.5-4 lakh)<\/td><td>Chemistry, food science<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mendel University in Brno<\/td><td>951<\/td><td>CZK 80,000 (Rs.3.6 lakh)<\/td><td>Business, informatics, life sciences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VSB-Technical University of Ostrava<\/td><td>1001-1200<\/td><td>CZK 100,000 (Rs.4.46 lakh)<\/td><td>Engineering, IT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Ostrava<\/td><td>1201-1400<\/td><td>EUR 12,000 (Rs.13.1 lakh) for Medicine<\/td><td>The cheapest English-taught MUDr. route<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A one-year Czech language preparatory course is also worth considering: once cleared, Czech-medium study is tuition-free regardless of nationality.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fees are set per faculty and program, not per university, so confirm the exact program cost rather than relying on a university-wide figure.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.cz\/en\/study\/admissions\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>VSB-TUO tuition fees<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pef.mendelu.cz\/en\/faculty-of-business-and-economics\/student\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Mendel University Faculty of Business and Economics tuition fees<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vscht.cz\/file\/uzel\/76034\/0001~~Czu8Ny-_ON7SzDDeLN7IwMgkPuzw3qMLUxUK8gtyEkuyj66PT8xOTEnNzUzOPrxXoSg_WwGsCkiYxrv6uQMA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>UCT Prague fee decree<\/em><\/a><em>; university fee pages linked throughout this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A very small English-medium cohort at a lower-cost university can mean thin course options in later years; ask for cohort size before enrolling.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Studying_in_Czech_Republic_Tuition_Living_Costs_and_MBA_Fees_in_INR\"><\/span><strong>Cost of Studying in Czech Republic: Tuition, Living Costs and MBA Fees in INR<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A year at one of the top universities in Czech Republic costs roughly Rs.1.1 lakh to Rs.18.1 lakh in tuition for most English-taught bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s programs, Rs.13.1-26.5 lakh for Medicine, and living costs on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical amount (local currency, INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering \/ IT (CTU, UCT, VSB)<\/td><td>CZK 77,500-132,000 (Rs.3.5-5.9 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering \/ IT (Brno UT)<\/td><td>EUR 3,000-9,000 (Rs.3.3-9.9 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business \/ Economics (V\u0160E)<\/td><td>EUR 6,000 upward (Rs.6.6 lakh upward); MBA and specialized master&#8217;s cost more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine (Charles, Masaryk, Palack\u00fd, Ostrava)<\/td><td>EUR 12,000-24,250 (Rs.13.1-26.5 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Living costs (accommodation, food, transport)<\/td><td>CZK 10,000-15,000 per month (Rs.44,600-66,900), higher in Prague<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance (private, mandatory for the visa)<\/td><td>CZK 6,000-18,000 per year (Rs.26,760-80,280), market-dependent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa fee<\/td><td>CZK 2,500 (Rs.11,150)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial means required for the visa (12 months)<\/td><td>CZK 115,810 (Rs.5.17 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa funds figure follows the official formula: 15 times the subsistence minimum of CZK 3,130 (Rs.13,960) for the first month, plus twice that minimum for every further full month of your stay. Czech-taught public university programs remain free of tuition for all nationalities; the figures here are for English-taught study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mzv.gov.cz\/jnp\/en\/information_for_aliens\/supporting_documents_overview\/financial_means.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Financial Means<\/em><\/a><em>; individual university fee pages.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Visa officers check the financial-means figure against your actual stay length, not a flat annual number. A student on a 10-month academic year needs CZK 103,290 (Rs.4.61 lakh), not the 12-month figure, so calculate for your exact dates to avoid an easily avoidable query.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_to_Study_at_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_The_Real_Picture_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships to Study at Universities in Czech Republic: The Real Picture for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Czech Government Scholarship for developing countries is not open to Indian citizens for the 2027\/28 academic year. That program, part of the Czech Republic&#8217;s Foreign Development Cooperation policy, is limited to citizens of 13 named countries, and India is not one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Open to Indian citizens (2027\/28)?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Czech Government Scholarship (Developing Countries)<\/td><td>No, limited to 13 named countries<\/td><td>Full tuition, stipend, accommodation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bilateral MEYS\/Czech Embassy scholarship for India<\/td><td>Yes, 3 awards a year, for study or research stays only<\/td><td>CZK 12,000-13,000\/month (Rs.53,500-58,000), up to 10 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University-specific merit scholarships<\/td><td>Yes, varies by university<\/td><td>Varies; check each admissions page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian government scholarships to study abroad<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The bilateral scholarship funds a study or research stay of up to 10 months at a Czech public university, not a full degree. It is open to graduates, postgraduates, and PhD candidates, and applications go on paper to the Czech Embassy in New Delhi (the 2026\/27 deadline was 20 February 2026). It covers tuition for the stay, a monthly stipend, and discounted dorm and meals, but not airfare or medical insurance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Several of the top universities in Czech Republic, including Charles University, also run their own merit scholarships, worth checking directly. Since Czech-side options are limited, also see<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/indian-government-scholarships-to-study-abroad\/\"><em> <\/em><em>Indian government scholarships to study abroad<\/em><\/a><em>, which don&#8217;t depend on the destination country&#8217;s eligibility list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mzv.gov.cz\/newdelhi\/en\/pr\/education\/government_scholarships_for_indian_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>MZV\/MEYS, Government Scholarships for Indian Students<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/msmt.gov.cz\/en\/scholarships\/government-scholarships-developing-countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>M\u0160MT, Government Scholarships &#8211; Developing Countries<\/em><\/a><em>, which lists the 13 eligible countries for 2027\/28.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> We&#8217;ve had students plan their entire budget around a scholarship they read about online, only to find out at application stage that India isn&#8217;t eligible for it. Confirm eligibility on the official Czech government page by nationality before you build a funding plan around any Czech scholarship.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Requirements_for_Top_Universities_in_Czech_Republic_IELTS_Entrance_Exams_Intakes\"><\/span><strong>Admission Requirements for Top Universities in Czech Republic (IELTS, Entrance Exams, Intakes)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to the top universities in Czech Republic is decided faculty by faculty: each sets its own entrance test, English-proficiency requirement and application deadline. The table below sums up the core requirements for Indian applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What Indian students need<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic entry<\/td><td>Class 12 (bachelor&#8217;s) or a bachelor&#8217;s degree (master&#8217;s), recognised through nostrification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\">IELTS <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\">TOEFL <\/a>score set by each faculty for English-taught programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entrance exam<\/td><td>Required by most faculties; Medicine tests biology, chemistry and physics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application fee<\/td><td>Varies by faculty; CZK 700 (Rs.3,122) per application at Brno UT&#8217;s electrical engineering faculty for 2026\/27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition<\/td><td>EUR 40-30,620 (Rs.4,400-33.5 lakh) for English-taught study; Czech-taught study is free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa funds<\/td><td>CZK 115,810 (Rs.5.17 lakh) for a 12-month stay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-study stay<\/td><td>9 months, non-extendable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are aiming for medicine, note that Czech medical faculties run their own entrance exams and<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ujop.cuni.cz\/2022\/03\/14\/is-the-neet-important-to-study-in-the-czech-republic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>do not ask for a NEET score at admission<\/em><\/a><em>. NMC rules still require a qualifying NEET-UG result if you plan to practise in India after graduating, so sit NEET before you leave. For the English test, start with our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\"><em> <\/em><em>IELTS preparation guide<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2027-28 intake calendar (winter semester starts in September)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct-Dec 2026<\/td><td>Shortlist programs; request nostrification; book IELTS or TOEFL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2026-Apr 2027<\/td><td>Submit applications; most English-taught windows fall in this period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>By Feb 2027<\/td><td>Send the bilateral India scholarship dossier to the Czech Embassy, New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb-May 2027<\/td><td>Sit entrance exams; receive admission decisions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May-Jun 2027<\/td><td>Pay tuition deposit; book your embassy appointment and file the visa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug-Sep 2027<\/td><td>Travel; register with the Foreign Police within 3 business days of arrival<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fekt.vut.cz\/en\/applicants\/studies_in_english\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Brno University of Technology FEEC, fees related to study<\/em><\/a><em>; \u00daJOP Charles University.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Deadlines at Czech faculties are strict and set independently, even within one university. Build your calendar around the earliest deadline on your shortlist, not the latest, since medicine and computer science programs often close first.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Czech_Republic_Student_Visa_and_Nostrification_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Czech Republic Student Visa and Nostrification for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian citizens are non-EU nationals, so they need a long-term visa or residence permit to study in Czech Republic. The long-term visa for studies is valid for a maximum of one year; longer courses need a long-term residence permit for study, applied for from within Czech Republic before the visa expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents typically required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>University acceptance letter (confirmation of enrolment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of financial means (CZK 115,810 for 12 months, Rs.5.17 lakh, per the MZV formula)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel medical insurance for the first 90 days plus comprehensive medical insurance for the rest of your stay (market rates roughly CZK 6,000-18,000\/year, Rs.26,760-80,280)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of accommodation in Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police clearance certificate from India, apostilled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed application form and passport photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official Czech translations of supporting documents other than the proof of funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nostrification is the official recognition of your Indian Class 12 certificate (or degree, for postgraduate applicants) by a Czech authority, required for many programs. It can take weeks to months, so start it well before your visa application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa fee<\/td><td>CZK 2,500 (Rs.11,150), paid when you apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Processing time<\/td><td>Decided by the Ministry of the Interior; plan for about 2 months and apply 3-4 months ahead of travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Where to apply<\/td><td>Czech Embassy, New Delhi, or Consulate General, Mumbai, by appointment and in person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial visa validity<\/td><td>Up to 1 year; switch to a residence permit for longer courses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On arrival<\/td><td>Register with the Foreign Police within 3 business days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ipc.gov.cz\/en\/visa-and-residence-permit-types\/third-country-nationals\/long-term-visa\/long-term-visa-for-the-purpose-of-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Ministry of Interior, Long-term Visa for the Purpose of Studies<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mzv.gov.cz\/jnp\/en\/information_for_aliens\/long_stay_visa\/study_long_term.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Study<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/mzv.gov.cz\/london\/en\/visa_and_consular_information\/visa_information\/visa_over_90_days\/visa_over_90_days.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Czech Embassy London, translation rules for study visas<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students who leave nostrification until after their visa appointment are the ones who miss intake deadlines. Start the nostrification request the same week you accept your university offer, not after your visa is filed.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Czech_University_Should_You_Choose_Decision_Framework\"><\/span><strong>Which Czech University Should You Choose? Decision Framework<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Match your field, your budget and your NMC\/professional-recognition needs, in that order, when shortlisting the top universities in Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want computer science or IT on a mid-size budget:<\/strong> target CTU&#8217;s Faculty of Information Technology or Masaryk&#8217;s Faculty of Informatics; both universities sit in Czechia&#8217;s top 3 nationally and offer strong industry links in Prague and Brno.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you want engineering on the lowest realistic budget:<\/strong> VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, at CZK 100,000 (Rs.4.46 lakh) a year, costs less than CTU&#8217;s Prague faculties. Brno University of Technology&#8217;s cheaper programs also start below CTU, with a smaller but genuine drop in global ranking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you want an MBA or business master&#8217;s:<\/strong> V\u0160E in Prague is the strongest-ranked public option; confirm its specific MBA fee directly, since it typically costs more than its general master&#8217;s programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you want agriculture, food, or life sciences:<\/strong> CZU in Prague (QS 731, from EUR 2,000 or Rs.2.2 lakh) or Mendel University in Brno (QS 951, CZK 80,000 or Rs.3.6 lakh at its business faculty) give you specialist faculties at some of the lowest fees among ranked universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you want MBBS\/Medicine and plan to practice in India:<\/strong> shortlist by cost first (Ostrava, then Palack\u00fd, then Masaryk, then Charles), then verify NMC compliance for that exact faculty&#8217;s program structure before applying, not after.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students fixated on Charles University&#8217;s name recognition sometimes overlook that its Medicine tuition is nearly double Ostrava&#8217;s for the same MUDr. degree and, ultimately, the same path to NMC licensing back in India.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Study_Work_in_Czech_Republic_for_International_Graduates\"><\/span><strong>Post-Study Work in Czech Republic for International Graduates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of a Czech university-accredited program can apply for a residence permit to seek employment or start a business, valid up to 9 months with no extension, and free labour-market access throughout. Once you have a job offer, you switch to an Employee Card or, for highly qualified roles above a salary threshold, an EU Blue Card, either giving a path toward longer-term EU residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Permit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Work rights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>During your degree<\/td><td>Long-term visa or residence permit for study<\/td><td>Free labor-market access for part-time work; no separate work permit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After graduation<\/td><td>Residence permit to seek employment or start a business<\/td><td>Up to 9 months, no extension; free labor-market access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After a job offer<\/td><td>Employee Card<\/td><td>Tied to your employer and role<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highly qualified job<\/td><td>EU Blue Card<\/td><td>Salary threshold applies; route toward longer-term EU residence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because part-time work during your degree needs no permit, graduating from one of the top universities in Czech Republic with local work experience on your CV makes the 9-month job search considerably easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ipc.gov.cz\/en\/visa-and-residence-permit-types\/third-country-nationals\/long-term-residence-permits\/long-term-residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking-employment-or-starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> <\/em><em>Ministry of Interior, Long-term Residence Permit for the Purpose of Seeking Employment or Starting a Business<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Because the 9-month window cannot be extended, start applying for jobs 2-3 months before you graduate rather than after, particularly for IT, engineering and finance roles where Czech employers actively hire international graduates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Your_Czech_Republic_Plan_Goes_Wrong\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If Your Czech Republic Plan Goes Wrong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nostrification is delayed:<\/strong> if it&#8217;s still pending near your visa deadline, ask your university whether a conditional enrollment is possible while it completes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You assumed you were scholarship-eligible and you&#8217;re not:<\/strong> check the 13-country list for the government Developing Countries scholarship immediately; pivot to the bilateral India scholarship (3 awards a year, study or research stays only) or an Indian government scholarship instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your visa is refused:<\/strong> read the refusal reason carefully; the most common causes are weak financial-means proof or incomplete nostrification. A long-term visa refusal cannot be appealed, but you can apply for a new assessment of the reasons, or fix that specific gap and reapply rather than resubmitting the same file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your funds fall short of the CZK 115,810 (Rs.5.17 lakh) threshold:<\/strong> a lower-cost public university (South Bohemia, VSB) frees more of your budget for the funds proof before you assume you cannot study in Czech Republic at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You miss the fall intake application window:<\/strong> most universities also run a smaller spring intake; check with the specific faculty, since availability is limited compared to fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Embassy appointment slots in New Delhi tighten through May and June. Book yours the week your admission letter arrives, even if some documents are still in progress, because a late slot compresses the two-month decision window before your September start.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Top_Universities_in_Czech_Republic\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Top Universities in Czech Republic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose by field first, then rank:<\/strong> CTU or Masaryk for CS\/IT, V\u0160E for business, Charles\/Masaryk\/Palack\u00fd\/Ostrava for medicine, with Charles the top overall QS 2027 performer nationally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check scholarship eligibility by nationality before budgeting:<\/strong> India is not on the main Czech government scholarship&#8217;s 2027\/28 list; plan around the smaller bilateral scholarship or Indian government funding instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start nostrification the day you accept an offer:<\/strong> it is the step most likely to delay your visa if left too late.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Still deciding between the top universities in Czech Republic?<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-content-cta&amp;utm_campaign=counselling\"><em> <\/em><em>Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Top_Universities_in_Czech_Republic\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Top Universities in Czech Republic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773868762\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which are the top universities in Czech Republic?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Charles University, Czech Technical University in Prague and Masaryk University are the top universities in Czech Republic, at 273rd, 432nd and 454th globally in QS 2027. Beyond ranking, the right choice depends on your field: CTU and Brno University of Technology lead for engineering and IT, V\u0160E for business, and Charles, Masaryk, Palack\u00fd and Ostrava for medicine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773892503\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Czech Republic good for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for students prioritizing affordability and an EU-recognized degree over a top-100 global ranking. English-taught tuition is lower than in the UK, US or most of Western Europe, and Czech-medium study is tuition-free for any nationality, though the language barrier is real outside major cities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773919489\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get a scholarship to study in Czech Republic as an Indian student?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main Czech government scholarship for developing countries excludes India for 2027\/28. A separate bilateral scholarship through the Czech Embassy in New Delhi offers three awards a year for study or research stays of up to 10 months, not full degrees. Most Indian students fund a full Czech degree through Indian government scholarships, university merit awards or self-funding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773939559\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does it cost to study in Czech Republic for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>At the top universities in Czech Republic, English-taught tuition typically runs Rs.1.1 lakh to Rs.18.1 lakh a year for engineering, IT and business, and EUR 12,000-24,250 (Rs.13.1-26.5 lakh) a year for Medicine. Add living costs of CZK 10,000-15,000 a month (Rs.44,600-66,900), higher in Prague than in smaller cities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773958115\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is nostrification and do I need it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Nostrification is the official Czech recognition of your Indian Class 12 certificate or degree, required for many university admissions. It can take weeks to months, so start it as soon as you accept an offer, well before your visa application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773971264\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the visa process for Czech Republic from India?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Apply for a long-term visa for study at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai, with your acceptance letter, proof of financial means (CZK 115,810 for 12 months, Rs.5.17 lakh), health insurance, a police clearance certificate and Czech translations of your supporting documents. The Ministry of the Interior decides the application; plan for about two months.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790773990501\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I stay and work in Czech Republic after graduation?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Graduates can apply for a 9-month, non-extendable residence permit to seek employment, with free labor-market access during that window, then switch to an Employee Card or EU Blue Card once they have a job offer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790774008728\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Czech Republic cheaper than Germany for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>On tuition, usually no. Most German public universities charge no tuition, though Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg charges non-EU students EUR 1,500 (Rs.1.64 lakh) per semester, while Czech English-taught programs do charge fees. Czech Republic can work out cheaper on living costs outside Prague, so compare total annual cost, not tuition alone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">13<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Charles University ranks 273rd globally in QS 2027, the highest among Czech universities English-taught tuition ranges from about EUR 40 to EUR 30,620 (Rs.4,400 to Rs.33.5 lakh) a year India is not on the main Czech government scholarship&#8217;s 2027\/28 eligible-country list Graduates get a 9-month, non-extendable residence permit to job-hunt \ud83d\udc49 Best [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":84848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3280,15],"tags":[3272,3273,3640,3269,3639,3275,3277,3638],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62975"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/69"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62975"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62975\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84849,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62975\/revisions\/84849"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}