Main information
Within the framework of this service, you can obtain a decision on the academic recognition of foreign higher education in the Czech Republic (so-called nostrification), carried out by:
- the Ministry of Defence in the field of military studies, or
- the Ministry of the Interior in the field of security services studies.
This applies to you if
You want to recognize your foreign education and qualification (diploma) in the field of military studies or security services studies as equivalent to your university education and qualification (diploma) in the 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 - 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 form for an application addressed to:
- the Ministry of Defense can be found here,
- the Ministry of the Interior can be found here.
It is also necessary to submit the following documents with the application:
- 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 in the event that 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.
The application, together with attachments, can be sent via a data box or by e-mail with a qualified electronic signature.
Where and how to solve this service
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of the Interior:
How much will you pay
Administrative fee of CZK 3,000.
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 form for an application addressed to:
- the Ministry of Defense can be found here,
- the Ministry of the Interior can be found here.
It is also necessary to submit the following documents with the application:
- 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 in the event that 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 together with the attachments can be sent by post or delivered in person to the following address:
Ministerstvo obrany, sekce státního tajemníka, odbor řízení lidských zdrojů
Ministerstvo vnitra, P. O. BOX 21
How much will you pay
Administrative fee of CZK 3,000.
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,
- for recording 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 Section 152 of Code of Administrative Procedure (No. 500/2004 Sb.). The appellate administrative authority is the minister.
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.