About the programme
The Natural Science foundation programme COMPLEX is created by UJOP Charles University experts in cooperation with university faculties. It is designed for you if you want to study natural science and related fields in Czech at Czech universities.
The programme combines intensive Czech language preparation, academic subject tuition, and full support to help you successfully enter Czech higher education and adapt to life in Czechia.
Who is it for?
This Natural Science foundation programme COMPLEX is ideal if you:
- Want to study natural science and related majors at a Czech public university for free.
- Want to prepare for university admission process and future studies with teachers from UJOP Charles University, one of the leading providers of foundation programmes for international students in Czechia, offering programmes in both Czech and English.
- Welcome support with visas, diploma recognition, university applications, and adapting to life in Czechia.
Why study natural science in Czech in the Czech Republic
High-quality education at internationally respected Czech universities, including Charles University, ranked among the world‘s leading universities.
Natural science degrees recognised across the European Union and beyond.
Study natural science and related majors in Czech for free after completing the Czech foundation programme.
Safe country with one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe.
Affordable student life, with living costs of approximately €7,000-8,000 per year.
What will you study?
To study natural sciences for free at Czech universities you need strong Czech language skills and a solid academic background. The programme therefore combines Czech language preparation with key academic subjects.
All subjects of this Natural Science foundation programme COMPLEX are taught in Czech. At first, teachers use language with basic vocabulary and grammar. As students’ Czech proficiency improves, the language of instruction becomes more complex and increasingly aligned with university-level expectations.
Academic year structure
- The programme starts in September.
- Lessons take place every weekday from 8:30 to 15:30.
- Students have 35 lessons per week, 1,250 lessons in total.
- One lesson equals one academic hour (45 minutes).
- Lessons include lectures, seminars, projects, and regular tests.
- Students are expected to complete 10 hours of self-study per week, including homework, listening to Czech podcasts or radio, watching TV or films, reading, and speaking Czech.
- Student orientation: Weeks 1–2: intensive Czech language lessons + an adaptation programme. From week 3: Czech language lessons + academic subjects.
- The academic year is divided into 3 trimesters.
- Each trimester has a different weekly timetable.
- At the end of each trimester, students take tests in Czech and academic subjects to track their progress and prepare for university studies.
- The study programme is flexible within certain limits. The lesson structure is adapted to the needs and progress of each student group.
Start your natural science studies in Europe with full support from UJOP Charles University
As part of Charles University, UJOP provides comprehensive support throughout the foundation programme.
- Admissions & administration
- Guidance with visa application and visa extension
- Help with diploma recognition
- Help with university applications
- University preparation
- Preparation for university admission process
- Study materials and consultations
- Guidance in choosing the most suitable university and study programme
- University visits
- Access to Charles University libraries and selected lectures
- Life in Czechia
- Support with Czech culture, everyday life, and healthcare orientation
- Cultural trips, sports, and social events
- Czech SIM card and Eduroam Wi-Fi access
- Arrival information and support
- Assistance with the adaptation programme to settle down in Czechia
Entry requirements
Do you meet the entry requirements?
- Completed high school before the start of the Natural Science foundation programme. (You may apply before graduation.)
- No Czech language level is required.
- No English language level is required.
- Have a solid high-school foundation in relevant academic subjects in your native language. (See the list of topics here)
- You must turn at least 17 years old by 31 December of the year you start your studies at UJOP UK. (Younger candidates are assessed individually.)
Czech level
Czech language outcomes
At the end of the programme, you will take a Czech language exam. Successful students will receive a certificate recognised by more than 80 faculties.
The Natural Science foundation programme COMPLEX is designed to help you reach B1 or B2 in Czech. Students' progress depends mainly on their motivation, regular study, language aptitude, and previous experience with learning foreign languages.
If Czech is linguistically distant from your native language (non-Slavic), you may benefit from a two-year plan:
- Year 1 – Natural Science COMPLEX: beginner → B1.
- Year 2 – Natural Science PROGRESS: B1 → B2.
Location
Study Natural Science foundation programme COMPLEX in Prague. The UJOP Prague-Krystal all-in-one-building campus combines academic preparation with the advantages of living in one of Europe's safest, most beautiful, and most student-friendly capitals.
You’ll have everything you need in one location: modern classrooms equipped with data projectors and interactive whiteboards, comfortable accommodation in double en-suite bedrooms, and a school restaurant.
The city centre and the airport are about 15 minutes away by public transport. Nearby, you’ll find the Divoká Šárka nature reserve as well as Charles University’s sports and recreation area.
If you are looking for a more affordable accommodation option, you can choose the Prague-Hostivař dormitory, located approximately one hour from the study centre by tram.
Student life
Student life at UJOP Charles University goes beyond classes, textbooks, and exams. It’s also about making new friends, excursions, weekends, holidays, and enjoying plenty of fun activities. Explore the overview of the academic year at UJOP and watch video testimonials from our students and alumni. Let our photos and videos show you more than words can.
University after the foundation
University application period usually begins in January, with support from UJOP teachers and study assistants throughout the application process.
What you can study after the Natural Science foundation programme?
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Machinery and Technology
- Agriculture
- Agroecology
- Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
- Anthropology and Human Genetics
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Ecology
- Applied Geoinformatics
- Applied Informatics
- Applied Nanotechnology
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Botany
- Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
- Chemistry
- Chemistry and Physics of Materials
- Chemistry of Biomaterials for Medical Use
- Computer Modelling in Science and Technology
- Data Science
- Ecology and Environmental Protection
- Environmental Protection
- Experimental Biology
- Forensic and Food Analysis
- Genetics, Molecular Biology and Virology
- Geography
- Handling and Transport Machinery
- Human Biology
- Immunology
- Land Consolidation and Real Estate Transfers
- Mathematics in Business and Public Administration
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology and Genetic Engineering
- Nano and Microtechnology in Chemical Engineering
- Natural Substances and Drugs
- Organic Chemistry
- Parasitology
- Physics
- Production Technology
- Sustainability of Renewable Raw Material Resources
- Synthesis and Production of Drugs
- Zoology
- Zootechnics (Animal Science)
Choosing your university
Charles University and other Czech universities offer a wide range of programmes where you can study natural sciences and many related disciplines.
Our teachers and study assistants will help you choose the right university and programme, understand admission requirements, and successfully submit the application. Thanks to this support and students' own dedication, UJOP has a strong record of helping international students successfully progress to Czech universities.
Our graduates continue their studies at leading Czech universities, including
- Charles University
- Czech Technical University in Prague
- Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
- Masaryk University in Brno
- University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague
Alternative programmes
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