What documents should I submit with my application?
When applying for our BA programme, you do not have to submit any particular documents to your application; language proficiency certificate is not required since the entrance exam is supposed to test your skills.
When applying for one of our MA programmes, you should submit your CV, a motivation letter, and an academic paper of at least 15 pages. More information about the admission requirements can be found here. Some MA programmes (i.e. Gender Studies) also require a language proficiency certificate (e.g. IELTS).
When should I send you my proof of previous education?
If you are applying for our BA programme, you should wait until you pass the entrance exam to apply for recognition and send us your high school diploma. Since the results of all applicants will be compared, you will receive the results once all applicants attend the exam's respective date, meaning by mid-May.
If you are applying for an MA programme, you should wait for the assessment of your submitted documents (CV, motivation letter, academic paper, and language certificate if required by the programme) and only submit the previous study certificate if you receive an affirmative decision on your application from the relevant admission committee. Gender Studies applicants will receive the decision by mid-April, whereas Deutsche und französische Philosophie within 30 days after submitting all the necessary documents.
Do I have to attach a transcript of records from previous education to my application?
If you graduated outside the Czech Republic and your diploma needs to be recognized, please, attach the transcript of records when you apply for recognition of your diploma – this happens only after you’ve already received an affirmative decision on your application from the relevant admission committee.
I will receive my previous education certificate after the application deadline. Can I submit this document once I receive it?
Yes, you can. We do not ask that you submit your previous study certificate to your application, regardless of when you receive it. We require your diploma only after you’ve received an affirmative decision on your application from the relevant admission committee.
We allow you to submit your diploma until September 30th, 2025 (please, note that by this date your diploma needs to be already recognized/nostrified). Applicants who take their final exams in September, as well as those who won't get a recognition of their foreign diploma until the end of September, are allowed to submit a copy of a their education certificate no later than October 22, 2025. Please, keep in mind that the academic year already starts in the beginning of October!
Does my previous education certificate have to be translated into Czech or English?
Yes. For the recognition process, we will accept only copies with a Czech or English translation. If your documents were issued in two languages (i.e. English and Spanish), then you do not need to have them translated.
Are my high school grades evaluated in the admission process?
No, your application is not judged based on your previous grades or GPA.
The length of compulsory education in my country differs from the one in Czech Republic. Can I still apply?
Yes. As long as you received an official state-mandated certificate proving the level of your education, the length of your studies is not important to us.
I’m a special needs student. How can I request that the admission process be tailored to my needs? How can I request relevant special services and/or assistance from the University?
Our Faculty is fully accommodating of all special needs students and will do the most to make your studies the best they can be. Let us know about your individual situation at and we can find a solution together.
What are the differences between recognition of the diploma and nostrification? Which one do I need?
The differences are in validity, length of the process, price, and institution. Recognition by the faculty is intended for a single use only (i.e. one admission process) while nostrification has life-long validity and is a document proving general recognition. The nostrification process could take up to 3 months and costs more (usually 1 000 CZK for high school diplomas and 3 000 for university diplomas); recognition takes up to 30 days, costs CZK 960, and is done by the Faculty itself, while nostrification is issued by one of the universities in Czechia or other institutions, depending on your previous studies.
We suggest submitting a request for recognition by the faculty because it is a faster process and we can help you with the application. Regarding nostrification, the whole process lies with the relevant authorities (a university, regional authorities (“krajský úřad”), the Metropolitan Authority of the Capital City of Prague (“Magistrát hlavního města Prahy”), the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports) rather than the Faculty itself.
What is superlegalization and apostille? When are these procedures necessary?
Apostille is an international certification valid for member states of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. It is a stamp issued by the state which is party to the Hague convention.
Superlegalization is a legalization process of certifying a document (diploma) so a foreign country (Czech Republic in this case) will recognize it as fully legal.
They may be necessary for the diploma recognition process. You can check out here whether your country is a participant of the Apostille Convention. If it is not, you will have to go through process for countries that did not sign Hague Convention - that is, superlegalization.
When will I get an official Letter of Acceptance?
BA applicants: After you pass the entrance exam, you are not yet officially accepted - this happens only after you provided us with your previous education certificate. After you fulfil the second admission requirement (recognition of your high school diploma), we will issue a letter of acceptance and invite you to enrolment..
MA applicants: After you fulfil all of the admission requirements, you are not yet officially accepted - this happens only after you provided us with your previous education certificate. After you fulfil the second admission requirement (recognition of your Bachelor's/Master's diploma and its supplement), we will issue a letter of acceptance and invite you to enrolment..
Can I transfer to your Faculty from another school?
Unfortunately, transfers as such are not supported by our Faculty. You have to go through the whole admission process and be officially accepted into our Faculty if you want to study with us. You can officially request that some of the relevant courses which you’ve already completed at your previous university are recognized – this means that you would be awarded (optional) credits for already completing some relevant courses. The decision on course recognition lies with the respective department to which you are applying.
Who can I contact if I have any questions or am experiencing any issues with the admission process?
You can contact us directly at in case of any questions or problems.
Where can I find more information about the entrance exam?
The entrance exam is organised by Scio; more precisely, you have to pass a General Academic Prerequisites (GAP) test that comprises of 54 multiple-choice questions divided into two main sections (i.e. verbal and analytical reasoning).
Where can I find a reading list for the entrance exam?
There is no official reading list for the entrance exam. The exam is meant to test reading comprehension, English proficiency, individual and logical thinking – it does not focus so much on factual knowledge of specific academic texts, but on your abilities to understand and analyse ideas put forth in the given textual excerpt.
If you would like to prepare for the exam, you either check out a exam from the previous year (2023) or try out a short online test here (you have to scroll down to see "Tests and Samples" prompt).
Is this an open book exam? Can I use any dictionaries or books while writing the exam?
Using both physical and online books, dictionaries, and other supplementary materials is strictly prohibited; please, read all the necessary rules here.
Who can I contact if I’m experiencing any issues with the entrance exam?
You can contact Scio's customer support at any time with your questions or issues.
I will not be able to attend the entrance exam on the scheduled date. How can I apply for an alternative date of the exam? When is the alternative date?
If you know that you won’t be able to participate on the Faculty's preferred date (26th of April, 2025), then you can choose one of the following dates: September 14th, 2024; January 13th, 2025; March 1st, 2025; March 29th, 2025. Keep in mind that you will have to pay for the exam since the Faculty only provides vouchers for the preferred date (26th of April, 2025).
I’m having issues with my visa approval procedure. What should I do?
While our Faculty can do little to speed up or resolve issues with your visa approval procedure, we understand the difficulties that can arise during this process. If you are experiencing any issues, be sure to let us know at so we are aware of your situation and can act accordingly.
Is the tuition same for EU and non-EU residents?
Yes, the tuition fees are the same for EU and non-EU residents.
Does the Faculty offer any scholarships that cover the tuition fees?
Our Faculty provides "scholarship" to cover a part of the expenses of the tuition fee of foreign-language study Master's programmes. Additionally, there are many scholarships offered by governmental and private institutions which can help you cover the tuition fees - to start, have a look at our Scholarship section.
Where can I find the course catalogue?
The study plans for our study programmes are available on the individual programme webpages in the “Admissions” section. The course catalogue can be found in the Student Information System, via the “Subjects” section, which can be found here.
Does the Faculty offer a Czech language course?
Yes, the Faculty offers single semester Czech language courses to both exchange students and full degree international students of the Faculty of Humanities. Find more information about these courses here.
How can I make a reservation at the university dormitories? When should I book my accommodation?
If you are enrolling in your first year at our Faculty, our Student Administration office will be happy to help you with your accommodation reservation at one of your preferred dormitories. Contact us at and we will send you a reservation form based on which we will communicate on your behalf with the university Dormitories and Refectories during the booking process. After your first year, the Faculty will no longer provide reservations for you and you should arrange your accommodation on your own.
We suggest that you book accommodation as soon as possible as student dormitories and apartments are usually in high demand in Prague. Therefore, we suggest making your reservation well in advance – ideally, several months before the start of your studies.
Charles University
Faculty of Humanities
Pátkova 2137/5
182 00 Praha 8 - Libeň
Czech Republic
