General recognition of foreign higher education at CU ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Your questions regarding the recognition of foreign education please send to the e-mail ad nostrifikace(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "nostrifikace(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] Consultations during office hours only: Monday 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00, Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00 (other days by a Information for applicants who were granted temporary protection in connection with Russia Ukraine [ URL "UKEN-1563.html "] Foreign diplomas issued in one of the republics of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Re June 6, 1972 and February 27, 2000 are automatically recognized in the Czech Republic, i.e do not need the certificate of recognition of foreign higher education. Holders of these d an authenticated copy of their diploma with attached official translation into the Czech l to the "Protocol of equality of documents of education, academic titles and degrees, which awarded in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republ o rovnocennosti dokumentů o vzdělání, vědeckých hodnostech a titulech, které jsou vydávány v Československé socialistické republice a ve Svazu sovětských socialistických republik“), 1972, published in the Czech language under no. 123/1973 Sb. General information The decisions upon the recognition of foreign college education are solely in the hands of universities, offering a similar study programme in terms of content. This right is not ex colleges. According to the administration code, the applicant can’t require the recognition of the s university education from multiple public colleges at the same time. As for holders of college-level qualifications provided by military colleges and universit is made by the Ministry of Defence; in the field of security services, it’s made by the Mi Interior (pursuant to § 95 par. 9 of the Higher Educational Act). Prior to submitting the request for the recognition of their foreign education, the applic to inquire which public college/university in the Czech Republic provides a study programm their foreign study. All requests for recognition of foreign university education addressed to Charles Universi submitted to the following address only: Rectorate of Charles University Ovocný trh 5/560 116 36 Praha The deadlines for the proceedings are set by the general rules of administration procedure since the delivery. In complex cases, the deadline can be extended by 30 more days. Due to the increased volume of applications, the deadline is now set at 60 days. In comple extended. The requests for recognition are subject to payments as of September 1, 2016 If a request for the recognition of foreign college/university education and qualification 89 of the Higher Educational Act) is submitted to a public college/university, the latter of CZK 3,000 for the proceedings related to the request. The fee is to be paid to the coll bank account, and is an income of the school. How to pay the recognition fee: 1. Bank transfer to Charles University account No. 190-907907399/0800, IBAN CZ66 0800 0001 BIC-Swift GIBACZPX in Česká spořitelna. As a variable symbol, please use your date of birth (DD-MM-YY), and add your name and surn in your passport or ID) to the Note field. You can either pay in CZK or in a foreign currency. Please make sure that the full payment of CZK 3,000 arrived on the bank account of the uni fees are due by the applicant). 2. Payment in cash in the box office of Charles University Rectorate (Ovocný trh 560/5, 11 room 404, 4th floor) – CZK only. Working hours: Mo 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00 We 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00 3. Payment by card online - the fee can be paid online through the payment gateway [ URL " provoz.verso.is.cuni.cz/kopla/faces/view/payment.xhtml?purpose=10541"] . If it shows during the proceedings that the rector is not able to make a decision on the r recognition of foreign college/university education, e.g. because Charles University does similar study program, the payment of CZK 3,000 is not due, and will be reimbursed if alre Once the proceedings are discontinued due to the faulty application, and the applicant doe the deficiencies upon request (most likely these concern the absence of necessary document compensation for the fee. If the application is rejected due to major differences between the compared study program compensation for the fee. ****************************************************************************************** * Written application: ****************************************************************************************** Please fill in following form [ URL "UKEN-16-version1-zadost_aktualizovana_k_20211111_fina Attached documents: • Officially authenticated copy of a diploma or equivalent document issued by the foreign institution; • Officially authenticated transcript of examinations taken, or of the diploma supplement; • Officially authenticated translations of both documents into Czech or English. The trans required if the original documents are in English; • Decision to grant refugee status, if applicable, where recognition of qualifications is person to whom such status has been granted; • Power of Attorney, where the applicant is represented by an authorized person (model pow [ URL "UKEN-16-version1-Plnamoc.doc"] ); • Charles University may also ask for additional information to be provided, e.g. whether programme was run by an institution authorized to provide higher education, or for an of certifying the content of the higher education courses or curricula. Special requirements for recognition foreign degrees in Medicine and Pharmacy Beside abovementioned documents Charles University also require: • A verified copy of the list of passed examinations, or of a diploma supplement, includin completed courses (in hours). • A document stating the content of the final examination, unless this information is part supplement Special requirements for recognition of foreign doctoral (PhD) study Beside documents mentioned above Charles University also reguire: • A verified copy of the list of examinations passed during the postgraduate studies, or o supplement, plus certified translations of both documents to the Czech language (the tra required if the original version is in English) • A dissertation or doctoral thesis, or an abstract thereof, in Czech or English (no need certified translation). May be submitted in the electronic form • List of citations and publications of the applicant, especially in impacted papers (or a focused on expert and research activities) • Letter of authorization, if the applicant is represented by a proxy (authorization templ "UKEN-16-version1-Plnamoc.doc"] ) – it is recommended to include the phone/e-mail contac in the application or the letter of authorization The university may also require additional information, e.g. that the study program was pr institution authorized to provide college education. The recognition of the foreign college/university education in the countries that signed a equivalence agreement with the Czech Republic (Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Germany, Hungar "UKEN-16-version1-bilateralni_dohody_en.pdf"] . ****************************************************************************************** * Translation of documents: ****************************************************************************************** Documents which are not in English or Slovakian language require a certified translation t English language (by a certified court translator or by an embassy of the Czech Republic). are issued in two languages and one of them is English, the translation is not necessary. ****************************************************************************************** * Legalization of documents: ****************************************************************************************** If a verified copy or certified translation is required, the verification procedure follow patterns based on the country of origin and valid international agreements: l. For countries that signed multilateral convention on judicial assistance – the document the territory of signatory countries without any further verification. A verified diploma together with a certified translation to Czech. 2. For countries that signed multilateral convention on simplified verification of foreign (the Hague Convention): A uniform procedure of verification is set – the apostille, issued institution of the country of diploma origin. 3. Other states – documents proving the completion of studies must be verified: a) by the Foreign Office of the country of origin of the university/college issuing the do b) by the relevant embassy of the Czech Republic. Requirements for authentication of submitted documents: The table [ URL "UKEN-16-version1-tabulka_overeni_abecedni_seznam_statu_en_1_2024.pdf"] co countries and required verification of college/university diplomas. The issues related to and super-legalization of diplomas and certificates of studies completed abroad can be con Foreign Office of the Czech Republic, Department of Document Legalization, address: Hradča 125 10 Prague 1, tel. 224 182 153. The addresses of Czech embassies abroad and foreign emb Czech Republic are available at the website of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs websi ****************************************************************************************** * Start and course of proceedings: ****************************************************************************************** The proceedings start based on a written application of a graduate from a foreign universi (hereinafter “the applicant”), submitted via Charles University Rectorate (Ovocný trh 5/56 1). If the applicant submits the application to one of the faculties at Charles University the proceedings may occur. The application cannot be submitted electronically. The rector is only entitled to decide on the requests to recognize the foreign college edu education was provided by an institution that’s a valid and recognized part of the college system in the country of origin. The rector will discontinue any proceedings relevant to t submitted by the graduates from institutions that don’t comply with these criteria. If major differences are found in the compared study programs, this is a reason to reject In this case, the rector issues a rejecting statement. If the foreign college/university education is recognized, Charles University rector will certificate of recognition of the education and of its equality with the education provide University. Alongside the college/university education, the academic degree granted by the foreign uni recognized. The holder of the foreign diploma is therefore only entitled to use the degree stated in his/her diploma. The statement and certificate will be sent by a recorded delivery mail to the applicant, o The applicant or his/her proxy can also receive the documents in person at Charles Univers The deadlines for the proceedings are set by the general rules of administration procedure since the delivery. In complex cases, the deadline can be extended by 30 more days. Within 15 days since the delivery, the applicant can appeal against the statement to the M Education, Youth and Sports (hereinafter “Ministry of Education”). The appeal is submitted via the rector of Charles University (Charles University Rectorate). The rector may decide on the appeal on his own if he fully complies with the applicant’s o Otherwise, he submits the appeal to the Ministry of Education within 30 days. Contacts: Rectorate, Charles University Ovocný trh č. 5, 116 36 Prague 1, Czech Republic E- mail: nostrifikace@ruk.cuni.cz Map of the area (click to enlarge) Contact e-mail: nostrifikace(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "nostrifikace(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz" Consultations in office hours only: Monday 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00, Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00 (other days by appointment only) Mgr. Ing. Milada Pavia head phone: +420 224 491 442 e-mail: milada.pavia(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "iva.stehlikova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] Nová Astorie, 2nd floor, office No. 223 Ing. Iva Stehlíková phone: +420 224 491 262 e-mail: iva.stehlikova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "iva.stehlikova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] Nová Astorie, 2nd floor, office No. 223 Mgr. Kateřina Kubitová phone: +420 224 491 368 e-mail: katerina.kubitova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "iva.stehlikova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] Nová Astorie, 2nd floor, office No. 223 Mgr. Jan Liška phone: +420 224 491 627 e-mail: jan.liska(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "jan.liska(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] Nová Astorie, 2nd floor, office No. 223 Markéta Šmolcnopová, DiS. phone: +420 224 491 428 e-mail:marketa.smolcnopova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "marketa.smolcnopova(zavinac)ruk.cun Nová Astorie, 2nd floor, office No. 224 Mgr. Johana Vitásková - maternity leave Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports Higher Education Department, Karmelitská 7, 118 12 Prague 1, Czech Republic