Why Bangladeshi Students Choose the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is one of Central Europe's most established English-medium MBBS destinations, with decades-old medical faculties at public universities, an EU-recognised degree, and a noticeably lower cost of living than Western Europe.
চেক প্রজাতন্ত্র মধ্য ইউরোপের সবচেয়ে প্রতিষ্ঠিত ইংরেজি মাধ্যম MBBS গন্তব্যগুলোর একটি, EU-স্বীকৃত ডিগ্রি এবং পশ্চিম ইউরোপের তুলনায় কম খরচে।
Long-term visa via New Delhi only: the Dhaka VFS centre only processes short-stay Schengen tourist visas. Student long-term visa applications must be submitted in person at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, India.
দীর্ঘমেয়াদী ভিসা শুধু নয়াদিল্লিতে: স্টুডেন্ট ভিসার আবেদন সরাসরি নয়াদিল্লির চেক দূতাবাসে ব্যক্তিগতভাবে জমা দিতে হয়।
Universities & Popular Programs
Charles University (Prague)
Central Europe's oldest university (founded 1348), with a long-established English-medium Faculty of Medicine program for international students.
Masaryk University (Brno)
One of the Czech Republic's top medical faculties, popular for its General Medicine English program.
Palacký University Olomouc
Well-regarded Faculty of Medicine offering a full English-medium MD track.
Czech Technical University (Prague)
Leading choice for Engineering, IT, and Architecture programs among international students.
Popular Fields
জনপ্রিয় বিষয়সমূহ: Medicine (MD), Dentistry, Engineering, Computer Science.
Tuition & Living Costs
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Medicine (MD) tuition per year | €11,000 - €16,000 |
| Total program (6 years) | €66,000 - €96,000 |
| Engineering/IT tuition per year | €2,000 - €6,000 |
| Living costs per month | €400 - €650 |
Brno and Olomouc offer noticeably lower living costs than Prague, without a significant drop in program quality.
ব্রনো ও ওলোমোউচে প্রাগের তুলনায় থাকার খরচ কম।
Scholarships & Funding
Government of the Czech Republic Scholarships — a limited number of scholarships are occasionally available to developing-country students through bilateral agreements; check the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT) portal for current offerings.
Medicine is almost always self-financed — budget for the full 6-year tuition and living costs, since dedicated scholarships for international Medicine students are uncommon.
Visa & Work Rights — Full Step-by-Step Guide
Required Documents
- Valid passport.
- Completed application form for a long-term visa.
- Two identical recent photographs.
- Original document confirming the purpose of stay (admission letter from a Czech university).
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the Czech Republic.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources (international bank card statement and a bank letter).
- Police Clearance Certificate, apostilled and translated into Czech.
- Parental consent, for applicants under 18.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Secure admission and receive your official letter of acceptance from a Czech university.
- Get your Police Clearance Certificate apostilled and translated into Czech by a certified translator.
- Gather proof of accommodation (dormitory confirmation or rental agreement) and your international bank card statement/bank letter.
- Complete the long-term visa application form for the purpose of "studies".
- Register for an appointment via email directly with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi.
- Travel to New Delhi to submit your application and all required documents in person; an interview may be conducted.
- Pay the visa fee (approximately 2,500 CZK, payable in EUR or INR) at the Embassy.
- Collect your passport with the visa once processing is complete, and plan arrival ahead of the September intake.
Fees Summary
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Long-term visa for studies | ~2,500 CZK (payable in EUR/INR) |
Responsible Embassy (for submission)
Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi
50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021, India
Application Tips
- Budget for a trip to New Delhi in your planning timeline and costs, since Dhaka's VFS centre cannot process long-term study visas.
- Start the apostille/translation process for your Police Clearance Certificate early — it is often the longest step.
- All supporting documents must not be older than 180 days (except passport and photo) at the time of submission.
Work Rights
International students with a long-term residence permit for studies in the Czech Republic are generally permitted to work part-time without a separate work permit, subject to registration requirements — confirm the current rules with the Ministry of Interior after arrival.
চেক প্রজাতন্ত্রে রেসিডেন্স পারমিটধারী শিক্ষার্থীরা সাধারণত আলাদা ওয়ার্ক পারমিট ছাড়াই খণ্ডকালীন কাজ করতে পারেন।
Language Requirements
| Program | IELTS (typical) | PTE Academic (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught Medicine/Dentistry | 6.0 - 6.5 | 50 - 58 |
| English-taught Engineering/IT | 6.0 | 50 |
Most Czech medical faculties also require a subject-specific entrance exam (biology/chemistry/physics) alongside the English proficiency requirement.
Application Timeline (September Intake)
Application & Entrance Exam
Apply to your chosen university and sit any required entrance exam.
Document Attestation
Apostille and translate your Police Clearance Certificate and academic documents.
New Delhi Visa Appointment
Travel to New Delhi for your visa submission and interview.
Arrival
Arrive in time for orientation before the academic year begins.
FAQ
Is a Czech medical degree recognised across the EU? Yes — as an EU member state's degree, it is recognised throughout the European Union, though practising in Bangladesh still requires separate BM&DC verification.
Why do I need to go to New Delhi? The Czech Republic's Dhaka VFS centre only processes short-stay Schengen visas; long-term study visas require in-person submission at the Embassy in New Delhi.
Can I work part-time during my studies? Yes, generally without a separate work permit once you hold a long-term residence permit for studies.