1. Complete the Online Application Form and Questionnaire:
– The application is submitted electronically via the application form.
– Once you have submitted your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation to the email address provided in the application form.
– Fill the questionnaire
2. Pay the Admission Fee:
– The general admission fee of MIAS is 150 EUR. Please pay the fee by credit card online immediately after filling the online application form. Bank charges are always paid by applicant.
– Upon payment of the fee we will include you in the admission procedure.
– Link for admission fee in EUR
3. Submit the Required Admission Documents:
Send all the required documents electronically to: muvs-czechprepcourse@cvut.cz
Required documents:
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Motivation Letter
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Scan of your passport (main identification page)
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Proof of completed secondary or higher education, officially translated into English or Czech
Note 1: If you are in your final year of high school, provide the latest transcript of records.
Note 2: Documents submitted to MIAS for admission are not the same as the documents required for your visa/residence application.
4. MIAS Reviews Your Application:
Once we have received your online application, admission fee and all required documents, MIAS will review your application.
If your application is complete and meets all requirements, you will receive an email from our representative containing:
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The Study Agreement for signature
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The Application Form in PDF format for signature
Please proceed to Step 5 for instructions on reviewing, signing and returning these documents.
5. Sign and Return the Study Documents:
Please carefully review the Study Agreement and the Application Form sent to you by MIAS.
Check that all your personal details are correct, sign both documents and send scanned copies by email to:
Please make sure that all pages are complete, clearly readable and properly signed.
Once we have received and checked the signed documents, we will send you the payment instructions for the tuition fee and further information regarding the next steps.
6. Pay the Full Tuition Fee:
Once we have received and checked your signed Study Agreement and Application Form, we will send you the payment instructions for the tuition fee.
Tuition: 4,150 EUR / 99,000 CZK) for one academic year
The tuition fee must be paid in full by bank transfer. Instalment payments and card payments are not available.
Please note that all bank charges are paid by the applicant.
Full tuition payment is required before MIAS can issue the Letter of Acceptance.
Note: The tuition fee must be paid in full. Instalment payments and card payments are not available.
7. Arrange Accommodation and Obtain Proof of Accommodation:
You are responsible for arranging your accommodation in Prague.
If you wish to stay at a CTU dormitory, you need to submit an accommodation application through the ISKAM4 accommodation system and follow the instructions provided by the CTU Service Facilities Administration (SUZ).
Accommodation Application – ISKAM4
Please note that MIAS does not allocate dormitory rooms or manage accommodation applications. All matters related to dormitory reservations, payments, accommodation contracts and arrival must be handled directly with SUZ.
If you need accommodation documents for your visa/residence application, please follow the current SUZ instructions and obtain the appropriate confirmation or accommodation agreement from them.
Current information, accommodation documents and price lists are available here:
CTU Dormitories – Price List and Documents
For questions regarding CTU dormitory accommodation, you can contact the Accommodation Department directly at:
If you arrange private accommodation, you are responsible for obtaining the appropriate proof of accommodation required for your visa/residence application.
8. Receive Your Official Documents from MIAS:
Once we have received your full tuition payment, MIAS will prepare your Letter of Acceptance.
You will first receive the Letter of Acceptance in PDF format by email. Please carefully check all personal details and confirm that the information is correct.
Once you confirm that the Letter of Acceptance is correct and we have received your accommodation contract or confirmation from SUZ, we will send the original documents to you by DHL.
The DHL shipment will include:
- the original Letter of Acceptance,
- the original Study Agreement signed by the Director of MIAS,
- the original accommodation contract / confirmation from SUZ.
Please make sure that you provide us with the correct delivery address and contact details for the DHL shipment.
9. Schedule an Interview at the Embassy:
You are responsible for obtaining any other necessary documents. To find your consulate, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic’s website , and make sure to check the document requirements on your country’s embassy/consulate website.
Do not forget to bring the original documents you will receive from us:
– Letter of Acceptance
– Contract
– Confirmation of accommodation (usually recommended from SUZ dorm)
The standard requirements include the following documents:
- An international travel document/passport (with a minimum validity of 3 months beyond the expected expiration of your long-term visa).
- A bank statement reflecting the necessary funds for your Czech Republic stay.
- A statement of your criminal record.
- Any documents you obtain independently should be translated into Czech by an authorized court translator.
10. Find Your Czech Embassy and Book an Appointment:
As soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance in PDF format from MIAS, you should check the procedure of the Czech embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence and book your appointment.
You can find the relevant Czech embassy or consulate on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Please carefully check the website of your specific embassy or consulate, as appointment booking procedures and available dates may differ depending on the country and the embassy.
Book your appointment as early as possible. Appointment availability may be limited and waiting times can vary significantly.
You do not need to wait for the original documents sent by DHL before booking your appointment. The original documents will be required later when you attend your personal appointment at the embassy or consulate.
Please make sure that you follow the exact booking instructions published by your embassy or consulate.
11. Prepare and Submit Your Residence Application:
After booking your appointment at the Czech embassy or consulate, start preparing all other documents required for your visa/residence application.
While waiting for the original documents from MIAS and SUZ to arrive by DHL, please carefully check the current requirements published by your Czech embassy or consulate and prepare the remaining documents required for your application.
Please note that visa/residence requirements may vary depending on your country and individual circumstances. Always follow the current instructions published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, and your competent Czech embassy or consulate.
Most supporting documents must not be older than 180 days at the time of submission. Exceptions apply, so please always check the current official requirements.
Documents issued in a language other than Czech or Slovak generally need to be submitted together with an official translation into Czech.
Please remember that the documents you previously submitted to MIAS for admission purposes are separate from the documents required by the Czech authorities for your visa/residence application.
At your personal appointment at the embassy or consulate, bring the original documents sent to you by DHL, including your Letter of Acceptance and accommodation document, together with all other documents required by the embassy.
Please always check the official requirements before your appointment, as immigration rules and document requirements may change.
12. Wait for the Decision:
After submitting your application at the Czech embassy or consulate, you must wait for the decision of the Czech authorities.
The statutory processing time for a residence application for the purpose of study is 60 days.
Please note that the processing time may be longer if the proceedings are suspended, if additional documents are requested or if other circumstances affect the processing of your application. In some cases, unfortunately, the overall process may take up to approximately 120 days.
The Czech embassy or consulate will contact you regarding the result of your application or if any additional documents are required.
If your application is approved, follow the instructions provided by the embassy or consulate regarding the next steps and collection of your visa.
13. Arrange Health Insurance and Collect Your Visa:
If your visa/residence application is approved, the Czech embassy or consulate will contact you and provide instructions on how to proceed.
Before your visa is issued, you will generally be required to provide proof of valid travel medical insurance, unless an exemption applies.
The insurance must meet the current requirements of Czech immigration law. Please always check the current requirements on the official Information Portal for Foreigners of the Ministry of the Interior and follow the instructions provided by your Czech embassy or consulate.
Once all required documents have been provided, follow the instructions of the embassy or consulate to have your visa issued in your passport.
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens: If you are covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), please check the conditions of your healthcare coverage for the duration of your stay in the Czech Republic. The EHIC provides access to medically necessary public healthcare under the same conditions and at the same cost as for people insured in the Czech Republic, but it does not replace travel insurance and does not guarantee that all healthcare services are free of charge.
Every student must have valid health insurance coverage during their stay and studies at MIAS CTU in Prague.
14. Inform MIAS and Prepare Your Arrival:
Once your visa/residence permit has been approved, please inform MIAS as soon as possible and let us know your planned date of arrival in Prague.
If you are staying at a CTU dormitory, please remain in direct contact with SUZ / CTU Accommodation Facilities and inform them about your expected arrival and check-in date.
Please make sure that your accommodation arrangements are confirmed before travelling to Prague.
MIAS will provide you with further information regarding your registration date and the beginning of the course by email.
15. Arrive in Prague and Complete Your Registration at MIAS:
After arriving in Prague, please follow these steps:
- First, check in at your accommodation. If you are staying at a CTU dormitory, make sure that SUZ has been informed about your arrival and that your check-in date has been confirmed.
- If you are staying at a CTU dormitory, your accommodation provider will fulfil the accommodation reporting obligation with the Czech Foreign Police. You therefore do not need to report your place of stay separately to the Foreign Police.
- Before the beginning of the academic year, you will be invited to MIAS for official registration. The exact date and time will be arranged and confirmed with you in advance by email.
- During your registration at MIAS, you will:
- be officially registered for the Czech Preparatory Course;
- receive your textbooks;
- receive the necessary login details and information about access to university systems;
- receive instructions on how and where to obtain your CTU card;
- receive your class timetable;
- receive further organisational information regarding the beginning of the course.
Please do not come to MIAS for registration without a confirmed appointment. Your registration date, time and instructions will be sent to you by email.
Refund Policy in Case of Visa or Residence Permit Denial:
If your visa or residence permit application is denied, your eligibility for a tuition fee refund is governed by the conditions stated in your Study Agreement.
Please refer to the Study Agreement for the applicable refund conditions, deadlines and required documentation.
