Accommodation ****************************************************************************************** * Charles University Halls of Residence ****************************************************************************************** Charles University arranges accommodation at Halls of Residence (= dormitories) for its Er students. The application for a spot in one of CU halls of residence has to be submitted in the Eras registration. Visa students are automatically provided with accommodation in CU dormitories. Students are housed in double rooms. Single rooms are not available. Please, do not book the university accommodation directly through the Accommodation Servic be recognized as an Erasmus student and your booking will be cancelled. The only correct way to apply for Charles University accommodation is via the Erasmus onli Please keep in mind that Erasmus students can be housed only in the following residences: There are four residences located in Prague, one in Hradec Králové and one in Pilsen. In case of full capacity of these four dormitories, students can also be accommodated in t dormitory [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-48.html"] . Prague 17. listopadu (Trója) website [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-54.html"] Hvězda website [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-51.html"] Hostivař website [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-55.html"] Na Větrníku website [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-50.html"] Hradec Králové Na Kotli website [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-69.html"] Plzeň (Pilsen) Bolevecká website [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-63.html"] *========================================================================================= * Rooms at dormitories *========================================================================================= The accommodation units consist of twin rooms (= double room with two separate beds) shari facilities (shower and WC) with another room/s. In Hostivař dormitory, almost every double room has its own bathroom facilities. In 17. Listopadu (Trója) and Bolevecká dormitory, the bathroom facilities are shared betwe rooms. In Hvězda, Na Větrníku and Na Kotli dormitories, bathroom facilities are shared among more each floor). A small kitchenette is usually at the end of each corridor (Hostivař, Na Větrníku, Hvězda) In 17. Listopadu (Trója), the kitchenette is shared between two rooms. Students can also use the lavatory and hanging rooms in the building (keys are available a for a small fee). Bedding and bed linen are provided in all our halls (bed linen is change towels and kitchen utensils (such as pans, plates, cups etc.) are not provided. More useful information about rooms and dormitories can be found here [ URL "https://kam.c KAMEN-43.html"] . *========================================================================================= * Dormitory buildings *========================================================================================= Spots at dormitories are assigned according to the host faculty (students from the same fa housed at the same hall of residence). Should you have a special preference for one of the please let us know your requirement in the Erasmus online application form and we will try a room corresponding to your wishes. The accommodation will be provided for the period corresponding with your study stay at th University. *========================================================================================= * Before arrival *========================================================================================= A deposit (about 90 EUR) + first month’s rent (about 150 EUR) is to be paid before arrival receive an email with further details well in advance. The payment has to be completed onl a special link that will be sent to each Erasmus student via email. It is also possible to transfer. More information about prices at particular dormitories can be found here [ URL "https://k KAMEN-31.html"] . The rooms will not be available for move-in earlier than one working day before the offici study stay. Please check the exact semester dates here [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-362.htm Please note that it is possible to arrive only on working days and during office hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Special requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you wish to be accommodated with a particular student, include this request in your onl using the relevant box. While we would like to meet the wishes of all students, unfortunately, due to the limited dormitories, we cannot guarantee the availability of requested arrangements. *========================================================================================= * Cancellation policy *========================================================================================= Please always inform us if you wish to cancel your Charles University accommodation via: erasmus.incoming(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "erasmus.incoming(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] , espe decide to do so after the online application deadline. Not paying your deposit is not acce automatic cancellation. If you decide to cancel your spot at CU Halls of residence, it is generally not possible t If you wish to cancel your dormitory spot during your stay, or before the official end day stay, please note that you have to inform the accommodation office of your dormitory 1 mon Otherwise, you will be charged a penalty of 1 month rent. Room Handover The accommodated person is required to personally hand over to the accommodation provider been vacated and properly cleaned (to the extent of the monthly cleaning), in the conditio received, taking into account normal wear and tear. When the room is handed over, or in ca by the accommodation provider, a description of the room’s condition at the time of its re recorded in the “Room Handover Record.” Check-out is possible on working days only. For more information about the fees calculation, please click here [ URL "https://kam.cuni KAMEN-31.html"] . *========================================================================================= * Check-in *========================================================================================= For checking-in you will need: passport/ID accommodation voucher one passport-format photo confirmation of the deposit payment (bank statement) *========================================================================================= * Rent payment *========================================================================================= It is highly recommended to pay your rent by card using a special link that you will recei via email. More information can be found here [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-181.html"] . Rent can be also paid by card at the Accommodation Office during office hours First rent payment is made upon arrival (covering the second month of your stay) Following monthly payments are always made no later than on the 20th of the preceding mont Important On several occasions, we have noticed that the payment method Revolut can be problematic. kindly ask you not to use Revolut for your dormitory payments. Please choose another payment method. The most reliable option is to use an officially lic that operates under national regulations and is supervised by the State National Bank. Tha understanding. Further information is availabe here [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-185.html"] . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Price list ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For information regarding the accommodation price list, please follow this website [ URL " kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-297-version1-anj_stand_cenik_cen_studentsky_cenik_od_152026.pdf"] . *========================================================================================= * Housing assistance *========================================================================================= Arriving to a completely new environment can sometimes be quite overwhelming. Therefore, e its housing assistants - Charles University students staying at the same dormitory who wil to help you with practical issues. Since all housing assistants speak English very well, t able to help you with translations/interpreting at the dormitory. Contact information for housing assistants can be found here [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KA ****************************************************************************************** * Private accomodation ****************************************************************************************** Charles University is responsible only for accommodation in its dormitories. However, ther options to find private accommodation. Prices mainly depend on the location – rent in Prag in Pilsen or Hradec Králové. When searching for a private apartment, please be aware that there have been cases of international students being scammed. To help you avoid scams, you can check the Sublease Contract Template for International Incoming Students [ URL "UKEN-365-version1- sublease_contract_template_incoming_students.pdf"] , which provides guidance on what to wa Visa Students Please note that visa students are automatically provided with accommodation in dormitorie a visa student wishing to stay in private accommodation, you must provide us with a scanne accommodation agreement. Only after that the dormitory placement can be cancelled.