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Prague at dusk, the Vltava river and its bridges

Prague is your
next step

We connect international students with the official foundation programs of public universities in the Czech Republic. With the right guidance and strong on-ground support, your European education is closer than you think.

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Destination

PragueCzech Republic

Programme

FoundationEnglish or Czech

Next intake

September 2027January also open

File opens

12 months aheadTwo legal deadlines

Where our students end up

Univerzita Karlova Charles University ČVUT Czech Technical University VŠE Economics and Business VŠCHT Chemistry and Technology ČZU Life Sciences UMPRUM Arts and Design AMU Performing Arts AVU Fine Arts

Who we are

Studying in Europe,
made achievable

At NSP (Next Step Prague), we connect international students with the official foundation programs of public universities in the Czech Republic. Our mission is simple: to make the dream of studying in Europe easy, reliable, and truly achievable for students from all over the world.

And that is exactly where we come in.

About us

Students on a university campus in Prague
The Vltava river and the bridges of Prague

What we handle

Everything around the studying,
taken off your desk

Nine things that would otherwise be nine separate phone calls in a language you do not speak yet.

  1. Official foundation programs

    Through our official academic partnerships with prestigious public universities in Prague, we place students into foundation programs designed to prepare them for their academic journey.

  2. Nostrification of your diploma

    We manage the entire process of validating your high school diploma in the Czech Republic.

  3. Direct admission, no entrance exams

    Through our exclusive partnerships with leading private universities, students can secure direct admission to bachelor degree programs without entrance exams.

  4. Accommodation in our own residences

    We offer students comfortable and secure accommodation in our own residences, located in central and well-connected areas.

  5. Local coordination team in Prague

    Our dedicated coordination team in Prague, including native-language support staff, provides assistance with adaptation, academic orientation, transportation and daily life.

  6. Health insurance guidance

    We handle the entire health insurance process on your behalf, ensuring full compliance with Czech requirements.

  7. Airport pickup

    Our team welcomes you at the airport and ensures a smooth transition to your accommodation.

  8. SIM card and public transport

    Settle in quickly with help on essential daily needs as phone services, transportation cards, and a full introduction to the city.

  9. Bank account assistance

    We guide you through the necessary administrative procedures to open a Czech bank account.

The route

From first message
to your first lecture

Two of these steps are decided by Czech authorities, not by us, and both have legal deadlines that run in months. Starting early is the one thing that decides whether you begin this September or wait a year.

01

Choose your program

We look at your school results, language level and the field you want to study, then match you with a foundation program that actually fits. This is the conversation that decides everything after it.

Where it starts
02

Nostrification

Your diploma and transcript have to be legalised and officially translated before a Czech authority will even look at them.

30 to 60 days
03

University placement

We prepare the application and secure the letter of acceptance you need for the visa appointment.

Varies by school
04

Long-term study visa

Lodged in person at the embassy. Proof of funds, insurance, accommodation, criminal record extract.

Up to 60 days
05

Arrival in Prague

Airport pickup, keys, foreign police, SIM card, transport pass, bank account.

First week
30-60

days for nostrification, set by law, not by us

60

days the embassy can take to decide on the visa

3

working days to register with the foreign police after landing

2 490

CZK per month you must prove you have

Student portal

Your whole file,
in one account

  • Twelve documents in one list, each with its own deadline
  • Accommodation, arrival checklist and the police registration window
  • Timetable and attendance, which matter when the visa is extended
  • Read-only access for parents, so nobody has to ask twice
Look inside the portal
A preview of the NSP student portal showing the document checklist
International students working together in a classroom

Ready to
start your file?

Create your account in two minutes, then add the rest at your own pace. Your passport and diploma are checked within two business days.

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