Life in Prague
Prague is a vibrant, lively metropolis that offers a wide range of entertainment, be it culture, sport, education, or cafés and pubs. It is one of the safest cities in the world. Czechia as a whole is currently the 8th safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index. Compared to many European metropoles, Prague is also one of the most affordable for students.
Our buildings
FSV UK does not have a single campus. It resides in three buildings: Hollar and Opletalova in the very centre of the city and the Jinonice Campus a bit further away but still within easy reach. Depending on what study program you choose, you will be based in one of them but you can also take classes in the others. Our dense and reliable public transport network will allow you to commute quickly and comfortably not only between our buildings. Prague is also very safe (not to mention beautiful) for walking.
Student life
You will meet a lot of foreign students in Prague. There are many studying here full-time and each semester, even more students arrive for Erasmus stays. To help international students engage with other students outside of their study programs, a faculty-wide, student-led society was established. It is called FSV UK Circle and you can take a peek at their Instagram to see how many various activities they organise and share. You can listen to the podcast with them here. The faculty itself also organizes a lot of events for international students, starting with a welcome party right after your arrival to Prague. We also have a Career Day specifically for international students.
Did you know? Prague is among the top 20 cities to live in according to Gen Z!
Accommodation
While many students opt for private accommodation or flatsharing, FSV UK can also offer accommodation at the Charles University Dormitories. For all our VISA-SEEKING STUDENTS, we will create a dormitory reservation automatically (the accommodation contract is a mandatory part of the visa application). NON-VISA STUDENTS can also stay at the dorms upon request. There are several dormitories in and around Prague, all easily accessible by Prague’s reliable public transport. International students of FSV UK are primarily assigned to Kolej Hvězda, unless requested otherwise.
Usually, the accommodation units consist of twin rooms (= double room with two separate beds) sharing bathroom facilities (shower and WC) with other rooms in the hall. Kitchen is available at the end of each hall. Each room is facilitated with wifi (the eduroam network), students can take advantage of study rooms, laundry, a lounge, gym and a student club. These rooms are usually priced around 150 EUR per month. A limited amount of single rooms and premium double rooms at the Krystal dormitory is available for a higher price of around 500-600 EUR a month. Find out more about the dormitories, including current price list and photo gallery here.
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Our buildings: Opletalova
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Our buildings: Jinonice Campus
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