Admissions Double Degree Programmes

The admission requirements vary slightly depending on whether UCT Prague will be your home university or whether you are coming to UCT Prague from a partner university.

Timetable

* The interview dates above apply only to the interview at UCT Prague. The interview at the partner university follows that university's schedule and deadlines, which may also affect when results are announced. Affected applicants will be notified.

Application Materials for Applicants Applying to UCT Prague

The application is submitted online. Scan each application document to a separate PDF and name it in the format: Surname_name-of-the-document.

1. Choose a dissertation topic.
2. Create and fill out an application in the Electronic Application System (EAS).
3. Supervisor approval: The approval must be uploaded to the EAS before submitting the application. Two options are possible:
   1. Download the application filled in the EAS (draft with a watermark) as a PDF, have it signed by your supervisor from UCT Prague and upload the signed draft to the EAS.
   2. Upload the supervisor's confirmation sent to you by email (saved as a PDF). It must include: 1) the supervisor's approval, 2) your name, 3) the dissertation topic and 4) the supervisor's department.
4. Upload the Medical Assessment Form confirming your fitness to study at UCT Prague (use the UCT Prague form).
5. Upload the documents listed below (all in English):
   1. Curriculum vitae (including a list of published works, awards related to previous studies, other results of professional activity and previous experience),
   2. Diploma and diploma supplement,
   3. Certificate of English language knowledge of at least level B2, or higher if required by the partner university.
      (Current UCT Prague students: if you do not have a certificate, you can take an examination at the Department of Languages. First complete your data in the EAS, then send a request for the examination to outgoing@vscht.cz.)
      Details of English certificate

      UCT Prague requires students to have a good command of English in order to study successfully. You must provide proof of your English language skills.

      Non-native English speakers must prove language competence of at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

      Recognized certificates:

      • Cambridge ESOL: minimum B2 First (FCE),
      • TOEFL iBT: minimum score 80,
      • IELTS: minimum overall band score 5.5,
      • Duolingo English Test: minimum score 90 (B2).

      Other acceptable documents:

      • Confirmation of language knowledge issued by a language centre or language school. It will only be accepted if it confirms at least level B2.
      • Applicants whose previous studies were taught in English can provide an official confirmation issued by their school.

      Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement.

   4. Motivation letter (maximum of 2 A4 pages),
   5. Copy of your passport (only the page with your photo and personal data),
   6. Certificate of recognition of previous education (if you studied outside the Czech Republic).
6. Submit the application.
7. IMPORTANT! After submitting, download the final application as a PDF (now without the watermark) and upload it as an attachment to the EAS (section Detailed information on admission procedure). Signatures are not required. The dean's office provides this final application to the admission board.

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Admission to a double degree programme is conditional on admission by the partner university. If the applicant successfully passes the admission procedure, certified copies of the diploma and diploma supplement and the original Medical Assessment Form must be provided for enrolment.

Every application from an applicant who is not a Czech national is assessed individually in accordance with UCT Prague rules, including compliance with applicable international sanctions. International sanctions may affect the admission decision even if the applicant meets all other requirements.

For questions about double degree programmes and the application procedure, please contact the International Office at admissions@vscht.cz.

If you need help finding a suitable dissertation topic or supervisor, please contact the respective person at your chosen faculty:

• Faculty of Chemical Technology: Filip.Prusa@vscht.cz
• Faculty of Environmental Technology: Tomas.Hlincik@vscht.cz
• Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology: Jan.Kyselka@vscht.cz
• Faculty of Chemical Engineering: Pavel.Rezanka@vscht.cz

Application Materials for Applicants from Partner Universities

The application is paper-based. Scan each application document in the required format as a separate attachment, name it in the format Surname_name-of-the-document and send it to international@vscht.cz.

Required application documents:

1. Application form – submit two application forms: one in Word format and one in PDF format signed by you and your supervisor,
2. Master's diploma with diploma supplement – only certified copies of the originals are accepted, i.e. stamped by the educational institution, officially translated into English (where applicable) and verified according to international agreements,
3. Motivation letter,
4. Certificate of English language knowledge (based on the partner university's requirements),
5. Curriculum vitae,
6. Copy of your passport or ID,
7. Recent Medical Assessment Form (not older than 2 months when submitted) confirmed by your general practitioner,
8. List of publications and other outcomes of scientific work – if applicable.

Upon request: certified translation of birth certificate or a similar document providing evidence of date and place of birth.