Guide to University Admissions in the Czech Republic 2026: a full step-by-step roadmap (part 2)

5. Documents and requirementsHigh-school diploma with apostille from the Ukrainian Ministry of Education.Transcript with apostille + sworn Czech translation by a soudní tlumočník.Rozhodnutí o nostrifikaci (see section 4).CCE B2 / IELTS 6.5+ certificate (depending on the programme language).Entrance exam result (NSZ Scio, Karlova faculty test, ČVUT/VUT/VŠCHT tests, VŠE test — depending on the university).Motivační dopis (motivation letter, 500 words in Czech or English).CV in Czech/English (Životopis).Doporučující dopisy (2 for undergraduate, 3 for postgraduate).Passport copy (valid 18+ months).Colour digital photo (35×45 mm, white background).Proof of financial resources — minimum ~€5 600/year (~140 000 CZK) on a bank account (for the long-term student visa).Vyhláška o trestní bezúhonnosti (Police Clearance Certificate) from Ukraine — apostilled, no older than 6 months.Proof of health insurance (min. €30 000 cover) — Slavia, VZP cizinců, Maxima — €450–900/year.For creative programmes (FAMU film, AVU art, UTB design) — portfolio.For medicine at Karlova/MUNI — additional Biology + Chemistry + Physics (written) tests.6. Deadlines and the 2026 timelineThe Czech academic year is split into two semesters: winter (September/October–February) and summer (February–June). Most programmes only start in the winter semester (September).October–November 2025: apostille the diploma, sworn translation into Czech, submit the nostrifikace to the Krajský úřad (30–60 days).November–December 2025: register for CCE B2 at ÚJOP-UK (next session — February 2026); IELTS — monthly.December 2025 – January 2026: Karlova Medicine deadlines (1.LF UK, 2.LF UK) — 28 February; ČVUT — 31 March for most faculties.December 2025 – May 2026: sit NSZ Scio in one of 6 sessions (Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun) in Kyiv/Lviv/Prague.February–April 2026: VŠE deadlines (15 April), MUNI (28 February), UPOL (28 February), VUT (31 March).May 2026: VŠE Test, MUNI/UPOL/VUT faculty tests.June 2026: Karlova Faculty Tests (med, law, FF, MFF). The toughest exams of the year.June–July 2026: results and admission lists.July 2026: MŠMT scholarship deadline for citizens of 18+ countries (Ukraine included).July–August 2026: confirm the place, pay the zápisné (€20–80).May–July 2026: apply for the Dlouhodobé vízum za účelem studia at the Czech Embassy in Kyiv (or in Lublin, Budapest if not available). IMPORTANT — at least 90 days before arrival (sometimes the procedure takes 60–120 days).20 September 2026: academic year starts at most universities.First 3 days after arrival: register with the foreign police (OAMP — Odbor azylové a migrační politiky) — mandatory; otherwise a 3 000 CZK fine.First 90 days: obtain the Průkaz o povolení k pobytu (residence permit card) — 2 500 CZK.7. Dlouhodobé vízum za účelem studia and path to residencyDlouhodobé vízum / Dlouhodobý pobyt za účelem studiaDocuments: Letter of Acceptance f