Main information
As part of this service, you can apply to obtain a decision on the academic recognition of foreign higher education in the Czech Republic (so-called nostrification), carried out by a public HEI offering a study program in the same field of study.
This applies to you if
You want to get your foreign higher education and qualification (diploma) recognized as equal with higher education and qualification (diploma) in Czech Republic.
When to use this service
The service can be handled at any time. There are no set deadlines for submitting an application.
Vyřízení služby - osobně
What you need if you are using this service
To process the service, it is necessary to submit an application using the prescribed form.
The application form can be found on the website of the relevant HEI. Filling out the application will take you less than 10 minutes.
It is also necessary to submit the following documents with the application:
- the qualification (diploma) for which recognition is requested, in the form of a document in a recognized electronic format,
- a supplement to the diploma or another similar document with information about the content of the study in the form of a document in a recognized electronic format,
- a document on the change of name if the name stated in the application differs from the name stated on the qualification (diploma),
- in the case of holders of international protection who want to replace their education documents with a sworn declaration, a document on the granting of international protection,
- official translations of the relevant documents in a recognized electronic format if the documents were not issued in Czech, Slovak or English.
Where and how to solve this service
The application is submitted to a public HEI that offers or is authorized to offer a study program in at least one of the fields of study to which the foreign higher education study program belongs.
The application, together with attachments, can be sent via a data mailbox or by e-mail with a qualified electronic signature.
How much will you pay
There is a fee of 3 000 CZK.
Vyřízení služby - elektronicky
What you need if you are using this service
To process the service, it is necessary to submit an application using the prescribed form.
The application form can be found on the website of the relevant HEI.
It is also necessary to submit the following documents with the application:
- the qualification (diploma) for which recognition is requested, in the form of a document in a recognized electronic format,
- a supplement to the diploma or another similar document with information about the content of the study in the form of a document in a recognized electronic format,
- a document on the change of name if the name stated in the application differs from the name stated on the qualification (diploma),
- in the case of holders of international protection who want to replace their education documents with a sworn declaration, a document on the granting of international protection,
- official translations of the relevant documents in a recognized electronic format if the documents were not issued in Czech, Slovak or English.
Where and how to solve this service
The application is submitted to a public HEI that offers or is authorized to offer a study program in at least one of the fields of study to which the foreign higher education study program belongs.
Filling out the application will take you less than 10 minutes.
The application, together with attachments, can be sent via a data mailbox or by e-mail with a qualified electronic signature.
How much will you pay
There is a fee of 3 000 CZK.
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
You will receive a decision on the recognition of your foreign higher education and qualification (diploma). This decision can be used:
- for the purpose of further studies,
- to enter the degree in the identity card or
- as a condition for proving education for the purpose of submitting an application for recognition of professional competence to exercise a regulated profession for graduates from countries outside the European Economic Area.
Appeal options
An appeal according to title VIII of Code of Administrative Procedure (No. 500/2004 Sb.). The appellate administrative authority is Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
Legislation
Sanctions
None
Frequently asked questions
Is the diploma without it’s official recognition valid?
Legally issued foreign diplomas are in Czech Republic valid without necessity of their official recognition. The official recognition may be required only in cases that are stated in law (primarily for purpose of further study in Czech Republic).
May I use the academic title without its official recotnition?
Nostrification is not about recognizing of academic titles, but of diplomas and their contents. Foreign diploma holder may regularly use the title in the exact form as it is written on the diploma. There is no way how to use title that was not granted by the diploma, not even Czech akademic titles of same level of education. The only legal regulation of title usage is mentioning the title in national identity card; nostrification is required for that.
Is nostrification necessary for working (job) purposes?
Law does not require diploma recognition for the purpose how to prove the education for working (job) purposes. In case of regulated professions there is a different procedure about recognition of professional qualification. In case of alumnis with education from coutries outside European Economic Area the nostrification is a requirement for further application for recognition of professional qualification in regulated professions.
How long will it take for the HEI to process my application and what is the legal deadline for processing it?
The legal deadline is 30 days, but the HEI usually processes the application sooner.