Main information
General academic recognition of foreign higher education in the Czech Republic under Sections 89 and 90 of the Higher Education Act (so-called nostrification) is carried out, upon application, by public higher education institutions covering at least one of the areas of education to which the foreign study programme falls. The Higher Education Act takes into account the situation, which will probably never occur, that a certain area of education is not covered by any public higher education institution, in which case the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) decides. Otherwise, in the event of uncertainty, the MEYS only determines the subject matter jurisdiction of the public higher education institution. The MEYS subsequently serves as an appeal body.
This applies to you if
If you want to recognize your foreign education and qualification (diploma) as equivalent to higher education and qualification (diploma) in the Czech Republic and you believe that there is no public higher education institution that provides the relevant field of education (not a field of study, but the entire field of education), you should contact the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. In such a case, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports will determine the competent authority. The ideal way is to send an inquiry to the information e-mail address: nostrifikace@msmt.gov.cz.
When to use this service
Request has no terms (it’s upon the client when he/she will make the request).
Vyřízení služby - elektronicky
What you need if you are using this service
- Contact the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports via the e-mail address: nostrifikace@msmt.gov.cz. It is advisable to attach scans or photographs of the documents proving the education for which you wish to apply for recognition to the e-mail information that you wish to apply for nostrification.
Where and how to solve this service
By e-mail sent to the address: nostrifikace@msmt.gov.cz.
Writing an email takes a few minutes at most.
How much will you pay
There is no fee for determining the administrative authority's jurisdiction to decide on the application. Once the nostrification procedure itself has been initiated, a fee of CZK 3,000 is paid according to the instructions of the designated administrative authority (public higher education institution).
Vyřízení služby - osobně
What you need if you are using this service
- The service is not handled in person at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. If you believe you need to use the service, it is always necessary to discuss it first electronically via the email address: nostrifikace@msmt.gov.cz
Writing an email takes a few minutes at most.
Where and how to solve this service
General information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. For more information, please contact the e-mail address: nostrifikace@msmt.gov.cz
How much will you pay
There is no fee for determining the administrative authority's jurisdiction to decide on the application. Once the application is initiated, a fee of CZK 3,000 is paid according to the instructions of the designated administrative authority (public higher education institution).
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
The client will receive a decision on the recognition of their foreign higher education and qualification (diploma). This decision can be used for the purpose of further studies, registration of 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 perform 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.
How long does it usually take for the office to process my application and what is the legal deadline for processing it?
The legal deadline for processing an application is 30 days, but decisions are usually made earlier. Email inquiries sent to nostrifikace@msmt.gov.cz are processed within a few days.