Accommodation ****************************************************************************************** * Charles University Halls of Residence ****************************************************************************************** The Charles University arranges accommodation at Halls of Residence (= dormitories) for it students. The application for a place in one of CU halls of residence has to be submitted online 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 w the Charles University accommodation is via the Erasmus online registration. 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 the four dormitories in Prague, students can also be accommoda dormitory [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-48.html"] in Prague. Prague Hradec Králové Pilsen *========================================================================================= * 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 all double rooms have its own bathroom facilities. In Troja (17. Listopadu) and Bolevecká dormitory, the bathroom facilities are shared betwe rooms. In Hvězda, Větrník and Na Kotli dormitories, bathroom facilities are shared among more roo floor). A small kitchenette is usually at the end of each corridor (Hostivař, Větrník, Hvězda). In Trója (17. Listopadu), the kitchenette is shared between two rooms. Students can also use lavatory and hanging rooms in the building (keys are available at th a small fee). Bedding and bed linen are provided in all our halls (bed linen is changed re 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 *========================================================================================= Dormitory places are assigned according to the host faculty (students from the same facult 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 approximately You will receive an e-mail with further details well in advance. The payment has to be com card using a special link that will be sent to each Erasmus student via e-mail. It is also via bank 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 occupancy earlier than one working day before the offi your study stay. Please check the exact semester dates here [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-36 Please note that it is possible to arrive on working days during office hours only. *========================================================================================= * Cancellation policy *========================================================================================= Please always inform us if you wish to cancel the Charles University accommodation, especi if you decide to do so after the online application deadline (May 15th or October 31st), v erasmus.incoming@ruk.cuni.cz. Not paying the deposit is not accepted as an automatic cance If you decide to cancel the place at CU Halls of residence, it is generally not possible t If you decide to leave the accommodation earlier than stated in the accommodation contract mind that the notice period is 1 month. The rent will be calculated retrospectively accord of days spent at the dormitory. If you do not inform the dormitory about the cancellation leaving, you are obliged to pay a cancellation fee. For more information about the fees ca click here [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/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 the rent by card using a special link that you will rece via e-mail. More information can be found here [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-181.html • The rent can be also paid by card at the Accomodation Office during the office hours • First rent payment is made upon arrival (covering the second month of your stay) • Following monthly payments are made always no later than on the 20th of the preceding mo *========================================================================================= * Housing assistance *========================================================================================= Arriving to a completely new environment can be sometimes 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. The contacts for housing assistants can be found here [ URL "https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-175 ****************************************************************************************** * Private accomodation ****************************************************************************************** Charles University is responsible only for accommodation in dorms. However, there are many finding private accommodation. Prices mainly depend on the location – rents in Prague are 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 dorms. If visa student wishing to stay in private accommodation, you must provide us with a scanned accommodation agreement. Only after that the dormitory placement can be cancelled.