Get a university degree in the Czech Republic

What it is

You sign a contract with KOVER assistance s.r.o. — a legal entity registered in the Czech Republic. The company details are stated in the contract and in the terms of trade.

What the contract covers

• the scope of services and stages — what we do and when;
• the price and payment terms — no hidden extras;
• the rights and obligations of both parties;
• company contacts and how disputes are resolved.

Why it matters

You pay not a “private consultant from the internet” but a company liable under Czech law. For any question there is always a document to rely on — it protects both the student and the parents.

How payment works

Payment goes only to the company account, with a receipt or an invoice. We never ask for “transfers to a manager’s card”.

What it gives you

• every payment is confirmed by a document — the receipt or invoice stays with you;
• all payments go through the company’s accounting;
• payment documents are valid for reporting and any checks;
• we suggest a convenient way to pay from your country — a bank transfer to the Czech company’s account.

A tip

If somewhere you are asked to transfer money to a personal card — that is a red flag. Transparent payment to a company account is the basic rule of a safe deal.

How we reduce the risk

• we prepare a complete document package following a checklist for your country;
• the curator checks every paper before submission — mistakes in certificates and translations are the main cause of refusals;
• we rehearse the interview: real consulate questions and confident answers.

If a refusal still happens

A refusal is not the end. We request the reason, analyse it with you, correct the documents and support a repeat application. Our support doesn’t end with the first attempt.

Why it works

We have handled visa cases since 2016 and know the practice of consulates in different countries: which documents get special attention and how to prepare for the interview calmly and confidently.

How it works

From the moment the contract is signed you get one personal curator — they guide the student all the way to enrolment and answer in a convenient messenger.

What the curator does

• guides you through the stages and reminds about deadlines in advance;
• answers questions from the student and the parents — from documents to everyday matters;
• brings in the right specialists: translations, visa, nostrification, housing.

For parents

The curator sends status updates and stays in touch with the family: at any moment you know what has been done and what comes next.

What it is

Before Smart — the “before arrival” stage: from signing the contract to boarding the plane. Its goal — you get your student visa and land in Prague calmly, losing neither time nor nerves.

What’s included

• a personal curator who guides you step by step and answers in the messenger — you are never left alone with a question;
• a document checklist for your country: what to obtain, where and by when;
• every paper checked before submission: mistakes in certificates and translations are the main cause of delays and refusals;
• certified translations and legalisation of documents;
• study invitation, dormitory contract and medical insurance — everything the consulate requires, we prepare;
• consulate appointment and interview rehearsal: real questions and confident answers.

Why it matters

A Czech student visa is a procedure with strict formal requirements: one wrong certificate or an unsure answer at the interview can cost a whole year. We have handled visa cases since 2016 and know the practice of consulates in different countries: which documents get special attention, what is asked at the interview and how to prepare.

Questions and answers

“What if they refuse?” A refusal is not a dead end: we analyse the reason, correct the documents and support a repeat application. Our support doesn’t end with the first attempt.

For parents. The family sees the process at every step: the curator sends status updates and answers parents’ questions directly. You always know where the documents are and what happens next.

Result of the stage

A visa in your passport, a ticket in your hands and a clear plan for your first day in Prague.

What it is

The heart of the foundation year — 920 academic hours of Czech in Prague: from absolute zero to level C1, enough to study at university alongside Czechs.

How the studies work

• classes every weekday in the first half of the day — like a school timetable, but only the language and the subjects you need;
• groups of fellow KOVER students — it’s easier to adapt and keep the pace together;
• teachers experienced in training Russian-speaking students: they explain the tricky parts of Czech grammar through clear parallels;
• specialised subjects for your field — maths, biology, chemistry and more: entrance exams take more than language;
• regular tests and mock exams in the format of real entrance exams — you always know your level and weak spots;
• attendance and progress control: the curator sees every student’s dynamics and steps in when something stalls.

Questions and answers

“Can you really learn the language in a year from scratch?” Yes — with immersion it is a normal, proven path: 90% of our students start from zero. In autumn you order coffee in Czech, in winter you take mock tests, by spring you work with university-level texts. The environment helps too: the language is around you in shops, transport and the dormitory.

“What if I can’t keep up?” The programme is designed for a regular school graduate, not a prodigy. The timetable sets the pace, the curator watches the progress. 94% of our graduates enter state universities tuition-free — the result of a system, not individual talent.

Result of the stage

Level C1, passed mock exams and readiness for the entrance exams of your chosen universities.

What it is

After Smart — the “after arrival” stage: from the plane to university enrolment. While you study the language, we close all the admission formalities.

Adaptation from day one

• we meet you at the airport and settle you into the dormitory;
• SIM card, bank card, travel pass — the everyday matters of the first week;
• the curator is nearby and in touch: from “where’s the clinic” to “how to extend the travel pass”.

Turnkey admission

• we shortlist 3–5 universities for your goal, field and real scores — maximising your chance;
• diploma nostrification: documents, translations, exam booking — on us;
• we fill in and submit the přihlášky (university applications) and watch the deadlines;
• we prepare you for the exam format of specific universities and take you to open days;
• we extend your visa/residence permit for the study period — with all certificates and deadlines.

Questions and answers

“A child alone in a foreign country” — the parents’ main worry. They are not alone: the KOVER team, curators and fellow students of the programme are nearby. Over nine years thousands of our students have walked this path — the adaptation system is refined to the smallest detail.

“What if I don’t get in?” Applying to 3–5 universities at once minimises the risk. If the first attempt fails — we analyse the reasons and support a repeat application for the next intake.

Result of the stage

Enrolment: you are a student of a Czech university, studying tuition-free with a residence permit.

What KOVER is

KOVER is an educational and integration centre for foreigners in the Czech Republic. We have been working since 2016, supporting people at every stage — from the first language lesson to full adaptation in the country.

What the ecosystem includes

• KOVER school — a language school: Czech and English, admission preparation;
• KOVER center — a support centre for foreigners: visas and residence permits, nostrification, insurance, housing;
• KOVER travel — a travel agency: tickets, transfers and trips around Europe.

What it gives you

Everything is handled within one team: studies, documents, everyday matters and travel — no middlemen and no wasted time.

Where the number comes from

Since 2016 more than 20,000 clients have come through KOVER — and not only university applicants. We are a full-cycle assistance company for foreigners in Czechia.

What we do

• University admission — language preparation and support all the way to enrolment
• Documents and statuses — visas, residence permits, insurance, certified translations
• Life and business — housing, company registration and support at every step

Why people trust us

When a company solves problems end to end, whole families trust it and recommend it to friends — that is how 20,000 clients came together over nine years.

What 94% means

94% of our graduates who complete the full preparation programme get into tuition-free places at Czech state universities.

Where our students enrol

Our students study at the leading universities of the country:

• Карлов университет
• ČVUT
• VŠE
• MUNI
• VUT
• VŠCHT
• ČZU

How we make it happen

We apply to 3–5 universities at once, prepare you for the entrance exams and handle nostrification — so the chances of a free place are as high as possible.

Where the rating comes from

Our Google rating is 4.9 out of 5 based on 600+ reviews. These are the voices of real students and parents who went all the way from application to enrolment with us.

Why you can trust it

• reviews are written after admission — when the result is already in hand
• they mention specific universities, faculties and teachers
• we reply to every review and act on all feedback

See for yourself

Read the reviews on Google → — see for yourself before deciding.

International students can study for free at Czech state universities — in Czech-taught programmes, regardless of citizenship.

• €0 — bachelor, master and doctoral studies in Czech
• no fees for admission or semesters
• a European education without tens of thousands of euros in tuition

That is why a preparation year with Czech is the best investment in your future.

Czech universities feature in international rankings: 8 are in the QS World University Rankings 2026 TOP-1000, and three of them in the TOP-500.

• strong fields: medicine, engineering, IT, economics
• world-class natural sciences and humanities
• the degree is recognised across Europe

You can combine studies with work and gain your first professional experience while still at university.

• part-time jobs and internships alongside your studies
• after graduation you can continue your career in Czechia
• nearly half of international students plan to stay in the country after finishing

Czechia sits in the very heart of Europe: Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia are neighbours, and other capitals are just hours away.

• visa-free travel across Schengen
• access to international internships and exchanges
• career opportunities all over Europe

A European education here fits a comfortable budget: student expenses are around €500–750 a month, depending on the city and lifestyle.

• dormitory, transport and food cost much less than in Western Europe
• student discounts on almost everything
• Prague is pricier, Brno and Ostrava even more affordable

About 18% of students at Czech universities are international: a global environment is already part of university life.

• easy to find friends and your community
• Czechia ranks 11th in the Global Peace Index 2025 — one of the safest countries in the world
• a calm environment for studying and living