Shaping future in the heart of Europe

Conditions for admission

• full completion of university studies in any type of study programme,
• attach the required annexes,
• payment of the administrative fee for the admission procedure,
• compliance with the admission criteria,
• successful completion of the admission interview.

Application for study

• electronically at eprihlaska.zcu.cz,
• fill in required data,
• enclose the following annexes (in PDF format - rules):
  • list of completed courses with the grades from previous higher education, confirmed by the relevant university,
  • university diploma or other proof of completed higher education; in the case of higher education undertaken abroad, the decision on recognition of foreign education. The applicant may also apply for an assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure,
• a medical certificate is not requested,
• the applicant has the right to state in the application form that he/she is a person with specific educational needs.

Rules for attachments to master study at FEE

• Scan the originals of the required documents individually to PDF and upload them when submitting the e-application in section Appendices.
• Attachments are accepted in Czech or English.
• If you do not yet have attachments available at the time of application, you can upload them later.
• Choose appropriate file names to make attachments easy to identify.
• Upload attachments one by one by dragging them to the marked place or using the Attach file button.
• Uploading attachments must be done by the deadlines.
• A maximum of 12 files can be uploaded.

Payment of the administrative fee

• The administrative fee for admission procedure is CZK 750.
• Information on the bank transfer:
  • BIC  SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX
  • bank code: 0100
  • IBAN - CZK: CZ8101000000004811530257
  • IBAN - EUR: CZ0401000000004845500267
  • IBAN - USD: CZ3201000000004845490257
  • variable symbol: 2275000126
  • specific symbol: generated number for the application.
• Proof of payment is not required.

Admission interview

• Applicants for study are admitted based on an interview.
• The interview is held with the candidate present in person, in front of a committee appointed by the Dean but can also be conducted by means of a videoconference.
• The admission interview takes place in the language of the study program for which the applicant is applying. Knowledge of the relevant language at least at B2 level is required.
• During the interview, the committee will ask the candidate questions regarding the study programme for which the candidate applies. The areas of questions for the interview are contained in Annex 1 to this Decree.
• Each applicant is asked three questions by the committee. Subsequently, the committee will assess, in particular, the factual correctness of the answers, knowledge of the field of study and the overall readiness of the applicant for study. Each response will be assessed by the Committee using the following grades: "Passed" or "Failed".
• The candidate will have successfully passed the admission interview if he/she receives a "Passed" grade for minimally two answers.
• Admission interviews will take place within the period specified in Article 6. The exact date will be communicated to the applicant through the information system.
• Applicants who fail to attend the admission interview will be assessed as “Failed” and will not be admitted.

Admission procedure dates

Deadline for submitting the application      by 30 January 2026

Deadline for submitting the required annexes to the application      by 30 January 2026

Deadline for payment of the administrative fee      by 30 January 2026

Date for admission interview      2 – 13 February 2026

Deadline for verification fulfillment of the admission procedure requirements for programs taught in English    18 February 2026

Tution fees

The tuition fee for studying in English in the academic year 2025/26 is 4000 EUR per year.

The fee for study in a study program carried out in a foreign language is given by the Rector's Directive and is payable by the date specified in the decision on the assessment of the study-related fee.
The amount of the fee is updated for each academic year.

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Graduates of the corresponding university master's degree have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in doctoral studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia. This study represents the third, highest degree of university study, is full-time or combined (external), and its standard length is four years.

Every student has an individual study plan under the supervision of his / her supervisor.

During the study, the state doctoral examination is passed within two years from the beginning, and the study is completed within four years by defending the dissertation. Graduates are awarded the academic title of "Doctor" (abbreviated to "Ph.D." after the name). All doctoral study programmes can also be studied in English at FEL. All study programmes are suitable to people with disabilities.

Doctoral study programme:

• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 

Topic of the dissertation

Candidates will choose from the list of dissertation topics (see below in the section of documents). Each topic has a supervisor.

Conditions for admission

The following conditions are required for admission:

• completion of study on the Master study programme,
• filing a fully completed application, including the required annexes,
• payment of an administrative fee for the admission procedure,
• successful completion of the admission interview.

Application for study

• electronically at eprihlaska.zcu.cz,
• fill in required data,
• enclose the following annexes (in PDF format):
  • structured CV in the format Europass,
  • university diploma; in the case of higher education undertaken abroad, the decision on the recognition of foreign education or confirmation of foreign education according to Dean’s Decree „Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia“,
  • diploma supplement / transcript of records
• we do not require a medical certificate of medical fitness,
• the applicant has the right to state in the application that he/she is a person with special educational needs,
• in exceptional cases it is possible to submit a paper application - do not forget to sign it.

Rules for attachments to doctoral study at FEL:

• Electronically (preferred)
• Scan the originals of the required documents to PDF and upload them when submitting the e-application in step 2, section Upload files required for you field of study.
• If you do not yet have attachments available at the time of application, you can upload them later.
• Choose appropriate file names to make attachments easy to identify.
• Attachments can be uploaded individually or combined into a single file.
• To upload attachments, use the Browse... button at the bottom of the page.
• Confirm the upload of the file by clicking Save file.
• Uploading attachments must be done by the deadlines.
• A maximum of 12 files can be uploaded.
• By post
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • send copies to our faculty address: Study Office of FEE UWB, Ing. Jana Čečilová, Univerzitní 26, 301 00, Plzeň.
• Personally
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • go to the Study Office - 1st floor, office No. EU211 - Ing. Jana Čečilová

Payment of the administrative fee

• The administrative fee for the admission procedure is 750 CZK = 31 EUR
• The fee can be paid by bank transfer, cash at a bank or at the UWB cash desk, or by postal order.
• Information on the bank transfer:
  • BIC  SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX
  • bank code: 0100
  • IBAN - CZK: CZ8101000000004811530257
  • IBAN - EUR: CZ0401000000004845500267
  • IBAN - USD: CZ3201000000004845490257
  • variable symbol: 2275000121
  • specific symbol: generated number for the application in the case of an electronically filed application or the applicant's birth number without a slash in the case of a paper application.
• Proof of payment is required only for applications made on paper.

Admission interview

• The interview is held with the candidate present in person, in front of a committee appointed by the Dean but can also be conducted by means of a videoconference.
• The admission interview takes place in the language of the study program for which the applicant is applying.
• During the interview, the committee will ask the candidate questions with regard to the field of study and the general topic for which the candidate applies.
• Each applicant is asked three questions by the committee. Each response will be assessed by the Committee using the following grades: "Passed" or "Failed".
• The candidate will have successfully passed the admission interview if he/she receives a "Passed" grade for minimally two answers.

Recognition of foreign education

In the case of foreign education, it is necessary to submit the decision on the recognition of foreign education.

The applicant can use one of the following options:

1. Filling in and confirming the form Confirmation of foreign education according to the Dean's Decree - Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia.
2. submission of the Decision on the Recognition of Foreign Education, so-called Nostrification.

Everything has to be done within the relevant deadlines.

Admission procedure dates

The admission requirements for the academic year 2026/2027 are being prepared.

Tuition fee and scholarship program

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for studying in English in the academic year 2026/2027 is 0 EUR per year.

Scholarships

1) Monthly scholarship for all students

Students of the doctoral study programme in the full-time form of study are entitled to a doctoral study income of CZK 25 000 (1 000 EUR) per month for the standard period of study (i.e. 4 years).

2) Accommodation scholarship

The students are entitled to the accommodation scholarship after enrollment and entry into the study. The amount of the scholarship is set by the Rector's decree for each quarter and is approx. 660 CZK per month (27 EUR). It applies only to the academic months, i.e., September to June.

3) Involvement in projects

After the first six months of study, the supervisor can suggest that the student is included in the research project. The assessment is individual and depends on the student's abilities and current capacity. Participation in the project is rewarded according to the amount of time and the job title.

4) Extraordinary (individual) scholarship

Students also have the possibility of receiving a special scholarship depending on the fulfillment of the individual study plan, excellent study or work results, other school activities, publishing activities, etc. Allocation of this scholarship is assessed on the basis of the supervisor's proposal; the decision to grant this scholarship is in the hands of the head of the department or the Dean of FEL.

Specific conditions of scholarships are defined in the Dean's decrees.

Accommodation

Dormitories

Every applicant for study and FEL student has the opportunity to apply for accommodation in the UWB dormitory. The application must be submitted again for each academic year. The application is submitted electronically on the SKM website according to the relevant Accommodation Schedule. The nearest dormitories are about a 15-minute walk from the university campus in Bory. Accommodation services for students are provided at the UWB by the Administration of Dormitories and Canteens of the UWB in Pilsen (SKM) - http://skm.zcu.cz.

We help foreign students arrange accommodation in the dormitory. Contact us if you are interested in this type of accommodation.

How does the admission process work?

• Submitting the e-application

  • You must fill in the electronic application form via eprihlaska.zcu.cz.

  • After submission, you are required to pay the application fee of 750 CZK  (the payment instructions are provided within the e-application system).

• Assessment of documents and entrance interview

  • Your application and submitted documents will be reviewed.

  • Afterwards, you will be invited to the entrance interview (online).

• Evaluation of previous education

  • Your previous education (equivalency of your diploma) will be verified through an evaluation procedure.

  • This process is subject to a fee of 500 CZK.

• Admission decision and tuition fee

  • If all requirements are met (complete documents and successful entrance interview), you will be asked to pay the tuition fee.

  • After the tuition fee is paid, the Decision on admission to study will be issued.

• Visa application

  • Only with the official documents (Decision on admission and other required documents, e.g. the accommodation contract) can you apply for a student visa.

What will I need to apply for the visa?

For students from selected countries, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers the so-called Student Mode, which may help speed up the process of scheduling a visa appointment at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. If you are eligible, we will inform you after your admission decision.

To apply for a visa, you will need:

• Admission documents issued by the University (Decision on Admission / Acceptance Letter, Accommodation contract - if you wish to stay at UWB dormitory).

• Additional documents required by the Czech Embassy in your country (passport, proof of sufficient financial means, proof of medical insurance, proof of accommodation, etc.). The exact list is available on the Embassy’s official website.

Please note: The University’s assistance ends with issuing the required admission documents. We cannot enter into, influence, or support the visa procedure in any way. All visa matters are strictly handled by the Czech authorities, and it is the responsibility of each student to submit a complete application and attend the Embassy interview.

During the visa interview, you may be asked about your chosen study programme, your motivation to study in the Czech Republic, and your knowledge about our University and Faculty. If you are unsure, you can check our website or contact us for general information about study matters.

Visa processing may take up to two to three months. Apply as early as possible after receiving your admission documents.

By when do I have to arrive?

• For Doctoral study programmes, the arrival date is set individually, but preferably no later than the end of October.

• For Master’s programmes, we strongly recommend arrival by the beginning of the semester (September) to get settled and arrange all that is necessary for your smooth start.

How to get to Pilsen?

You will most likely arrive at Prague International Airport. From Prague to Pilsen (about 100 km), you can travel:

• by direct bus (~1 hour 20 minutes),

• by train (~1 hour 30 minutes),

• by taxi (~1 hour, but much more expensive).

Check your bus/train schedule from Prague to Pilsen.

Will someone help me when I arrive?

Yes!

• The University International Office and our Faculty Office for International Relations will help you with accommodation, bank account, SIM card, orientation in the city and on campus.

• We also recommend joining our buddy programme, where Czech and senior international students help newcomers with daily life and studies.

What are the living costs?

The Czech Republic is a very affordable country. Quality of education is comparable to countries in the world and the living costs will not put you down 😉 Average monthly expenses in EUR:

• UWB dormitory: 90–130
• Private apartment: 210+
• Public transport card: 11
• Food (canteen + self-cooking): 130
• Other expenses (study materials, culture, sports): 70

Where will I live?

• University dormitories: guaranteed for international students, affordable, including utilities and wi-fi. The accommodation contract is required for visa application.

• Private housing: if you prefer higher standards, you can rent an apartment. Some housing companies (e.g. Heimstaden) offer options close to campus.

How does it work with the city traffic?

Pilsen has a reliable, safe and cheap public transport network (trams, buses, trolleybuses). With a student card, you can travel all around the city easily.

What can I do in my free time?

Pilsen is a lively student city: theatres, cinemas, museums, concerts, sports facilities, gyms, hiking and nature nearby. Student clubs and organizations offer many events where you can meet Czech and international students.

Can I take a spouse / family member / friend with me?

Yes, but please note:

• Our services are focused on students. We do not provide support for spouses or dependents.

• Their visas, accommodation, and healthcare must be arranged individually.

• All expenses for accompanying persons are your responsibility.

What about health insurance and medical care?

• Students from outside the EU must have valid medical insurance covering their whole stay.

• Insurance must be arranged before applying for the visa.

• Healthcare in the Czech Republic is of good quality, and many doctors speak English. We also recommend using our Faculty support or ask for advice.

Didn’t find an answer to your question?

Contact us at apply@fel.zcu.cz.

We are here to support and advise you!