• last 4 years
• results of your research are compiled in Ph.D. thesis
• after successful thesis defense and passing the state exam, you will be awarded a Ph.D. Degree

1. Choose your study programme from below or in our catalogue.
   • More details (e.g. admission requirements) available after clicking on particular programme.
2. Check the offer of possible topics within the chosen programme.
3. Contact the supervisor listed by the chosen topic and get his/her endorsement.
   • Either click directly on the supervisor's name or find their email by entering their name in the section 'Contacts' in the right top part of the website.
4. Only after you ger the supervisor's endorsement, you can proceed with your application.
5. Prepare the necessary documents for your application (in pdf).
   • Certified copy of your diploma + Transcript of Records
     These should be requested from the colleges and universities attended. For applicants from non-member states of the Hague Conference on International Law (see the list), the documents must be accompanied by an apostille issued by the local Czech Embassy.
   • Two signed recommendation letters (optional)
     These provide an additional source of information about professional and academic level and should be completed by employer or university professor.
   • Curriculum vitae
     Information concerning your education, work, study and research experience. Namely a description of your graduate programme, diploma thesis, published papers, honours awarded, membership in scientific societies and personal professional goals. Statement of academic goal indicating why you wish to study in a particular program.
   • English language proficiency certificate
     Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE) at least at B2 CEFR level, or a document certifying applicant's previous English language courses or studies in English.
6. The documents and admission requirements may vary according to the chosen study programme. Always follow the instructions from your supervisor.
7. Fill out your electronic application:
   • new user ► "Register"
   • already registered ► "Log in"
8. In section 'Personal Data' during registration ("first name and middle name(s)", "last name"), write all your names exactly as stated in your passport/ID.
9. In section 'Application Creation' choose only study programmes with English titles (use a filter).
   • Select the thesis topic which you have agreed on with your new supervisor.
10. Upload all the necessary documents in the section 'Attachments'.
    • If there is no more room for uploading some of the above-mentioned document, simply merge it with another document.
11. In order to submit the e-application, you have to pay the processing fee by debit/credit card per instructions in the 'Application Overview' (for that you do not need to have a Czech account). Without the payment, the application will not be considered.
12. Entrance examinations are usually oral (e.g. via Skype) and take place in June (date should be specified by your supervisor).

Successful applicants:

1. After successful entrance exam (results are usually in June), it is necessary to submit a certified copy of the official recognition of your diploma.
2. This needs to be done as soon as possible in order to start the visa process, which usually takes 3 - 5 months (or longer, depending on the country).
3. After receiving and assessing your diploma, you will be sent documents necessary to apply for visa.
4. Receiving visa and arriving to the Czech Republic - ideally during September for the start of the academic year.
5. Be aware that tuition fee per academic year is required.
6. You are required to arrange a health insurance for the entire time of your stay in the Czech Republic.

During the second round of admissions until 15 August for the academic year 2025/2026 the following study programmes are available:

Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences - offer of possible topics

• Botany
• Ecology
• Experimental Biology
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Zoology

Chemistry - offer of possible topics

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Nanomaterial Chemistry
• Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

Earth Sciences - offer of possible topics

• Environmental and Development Studies
• Geoinformatics and Cartography
• Geological Sciences

Mathematics - offer of possible topics

• Algebra and Geometry
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Analysis

Physics - offer of possible topics

• Applied Physics
• Biophysics
• Nanotechnology
• Optics and Optoelectronics