Admission Requirements
Admission to the Bachelor’s programme in Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University is based on a single-round portfolio evaluation. Applicants do not take any entrance tests or interviews. The selection process is based entirely on the materials you submit with your application. The maximum total score is 100 points. All documents must be submitted electronically via the Faculty information system by the stated deadline.
Your application will be assessed in three areas:
This part evaluates your academic performance in secondary education.
Required document:
- An officially issued or officially certified transcript of academic results from the final report of the penultimate year of secondary school
- e.g. Year 3 of a four-year secondary school programme or Year 7 (septima) of an eight-year grammar school
- The transcript must be:
- in English,
- in Czech, or
- in the original language with an officially certified English translation
How points are calculated:
- Points are awarded based on your overall grade point average (GPA) calculated from all subjects listed on the transcript
- Grades are converted to the Czech five-grade scale (1 = excellent, 5 = insufficient)
- If another grading system is used, it will be proportionally converted to the five-grade scale
Points are calculated using the following formula: Points = −19 × GPA + 59
Indicative examples:
- GPA 1.0 → 40 points
- GPA 2.0 → 21 points
- GPA 3.0 → 2 points
- GPA worse than 3.0 → 0 points
The motivation letter is a key component of the admission process. It must be written in English and should be no longer than 650 words.
The motivation letter should address:
- Why you want to study psychology
- Why you chose psychology at Charles University
- How you have developed your academic and personal competencies so far
- Your academic and professional goals
This part assesses your overall suitability and preparedness for studying Psychology beyond grades.
Required documents:
- A structured CV in English
- A list and documentation of relevant academic, professional, or extracurricular activities, such as:
- participation in student research or academic projects
- involvement in research studies
- conferences, lectures, workshops, or courses
- volunteering, internships, or work placements
- leadership roles or long-term extracurricular activities
- Optional supporting materials:
- written assignments or essays on psychological topics
- certificates or confirmations (in English or with an officially certified English translation)
After acceptance, you will be required to submit following documents to start your studies:
Previous Education
To be admitted, you must have completed secondary education concluded by a school-leaving examination (high-school diploma). You will be required to submit your high school diploma prior the start of the programme.
If you completed secondary education outside the Czech Republic, you must provide proof that your foreign diploma is recognised as equivalent to the Czech school-leaving qualification. This process is commonly referred to as nostrification.
You can fulfil this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Standard (state) nostrification
- Valid nationwide and can be used for future studies or employment in the Czech Republic.
- Recommended if you want permanent recognition of your diploma.
- Automatic recognition under international agreements
- Applies to certain countries (e.g. Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia).
- No additional nostrification is required.
- Recognition by the Faculty of Arts (simplified assessment)
- Available only to applicants who have been admitted.
- Conducted directly by the Faculty of Arts.
- Valid only for admission to the Faculty of Arts, Charles University and only for the given academic year.
- Subject to an administrative fee.
All documents must be submitted in original or officially certified copies. Documents not issued in English or Czech must be accompanied by an officially certified translation.
Applicants will receive detailed instructions via the Charles University information system after admission, including deadlines and submission method.
Official guidance on recognition of foreign diplomas
Applicants are strongly advised to start the recognition process as early as possible.
English Language Proficiency
As the programme is taught in English, all admitted applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at level B2 or higher. Proof of language proficiency is not submitted during the application stage; it is required only after admission, following instructions sent via the Charles University information system. Accepted proof includes a secondary school or university diploma from a programme taught in English, or an officially recognised English language certificate (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge exams). Documents must be submitted electronically, and certificates not issued in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation. Failure to submit valid proof by the specified deadline may result in the admission offer being withdrawn.
Deadlines and Timeline
1 October 2026 – 31 January 2027
Application period – submit the online application, upload all required documents, and pay the application fee
15 February
Evaluation of applications and admission decisions
31 August
Deadline to submit the proof of completed secondary education
October
Start of your studies
How to Apply
Deadline: 31 January
By 31 January, you must:
- complete the online application in the Faculty information system, and
- pay the application fee of 60 EUR.
The application fee is paid online by card through the system. Your application becomes valid only after the fee has been paid.
Deadline: 31 January
When submitting your application, you must also upload the following documents no later than 31 January:
- Secondary school transcript – from the penultimate year of your secondary education – in English or with an officially certified English translation
- Motivation letter (in English, max. 650 words)
- Structured CV (in English), including relevant academic, professional, or extracurricular activities
You may also upload supporting documents (certificates, confirmations, essays, etc.) if they are relevant to your interest in psychology.
All documents are submitted electronically via the Faculty information system.
1 to 15 February
All applications are reviewed by the Department of Psychology. Each application is evaluated in three areas:
Academic Preparedness (0–40 points)
Based on your grade average from the penultimate year of secondary school. Grades are converted to the Czech five-grade scale.
Motivation Letter (0–30 points)
Assesses how clearly and convincingly you explain:
- why you want to study psychology,
- why you chose the Faculty of Arts, Charles University,
- how you have developed your academic and personal skills,
- your academic and career goals.
CV and Relevant Activities (0–30 points)
Evaluates your preparedness beyond grades, such as:
- participation in research or academic activities,
- psychology-related courses, conferences, or projects,
- volunteering, internships, leadership, or long-term extracurricular activities.
The maximum total score is 100 points. Applicants are ranked according to their score.
Admission depends on:
- meeting all formal requirements, and
- your ranking within the programme’s capacity.
There is no fixed minimum score guaranteeing admission.
Final admission decisions are issued by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and communicated through the Faculty information system.
(After Admission)
Applicants who are offered admission must submit proof of English language proficiency at level B2 or higher.
- Proof of language proficiency is not submitted during the application phase.
- Admitted applicants will receive detailed instructions via the Faculty information system on how and by when to submit the required document.
Accepted proof includes:
- an officially recognised English language certificate (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge exams) OR
- a secondary school or university diploma from a programme taught in English – if you completed your high school diploma (or university diploma) in an English-taught programme or have passed the graduation exam/ „maturitní zkouška“ in the English language, you do not need to submit an English language certificate.
Documents are submitted electronically. Certificates not issued in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation.
(After Admission)
All admitted applicants must submit proof of completion of secondary education concluded by a school-leaving examination (high-school diploma).
For applicants who completed secondary education outside the Czech Republic:
You must also submit proof that your diploma is recognised as equivalent to the Czech qualification (nostrification). This can be done by:
- submitting a state nostrification decision issued by a Czech regional authority, or
- using automatic recognition (for diplomas from selected countries), or
- requesting recognition by the Faculty of Arts (simplified assessment, valid only for FF UK and the given academic year).
Detailed instructions, deadlines, and submission methods will be provided after admission via the Faculty information system.
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fee Amount
The tuition fee for the Bachelor’s programme in Psychology taught in English at the Faculty of Arts is 250,000 CZK (about 10 000 EUR) per academic year. This fee applies for each started academic year of study.
When the Fee Is Paid
The tuition fee is charged after you register for your studies. You will receive an offical letter and the payment becomes due within 15 days.
Payment Options
The tuition fee may be paid in one full payment, or two instalments. All payments are made by bank transfer to the University’s account. All details will be in the letter you receive after the registration for your studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Admission, Enrollment, and Academic Documents
No. Admission is based on a single-round portfolio evaluation. There are no written tests and no interviews.
Your application is assessed in three areas:
- Academic performance (secondary school transcript)
- Motivation letter
- Structured CV and relevant activities
You can score a maximum of 100 points in total.
You must submit:
- A secondary school transcript from the penultimate year of study
- A motivation letter (max. 650 words, in English)
- A structured CV (in English)
- Optional supporting documents (certificates, confirmations, essays, etc.)
All documents are submitted electronically via the Faculty information system. Link to the application is here.
All documents must be submitted in English. Documents issued in another language must include an officially certified English translation.
Your grades are converted to the Czech five-grade scale (1 = best, 5 = worst). Points are calculated based on your overall grade average from the penultimate year of secondary school.
Your motivation letter should explain:
- why you want to study psychology,
- why you chose the Faculty of Arts, Charles University,
- how you have developed your academic and personal skills,
- your academic and career goals.
Clarity, specificity, and relevance to the programme are essential.
Relevant activities may include:
- participation in research or academic projects,
- conferences, lectures, or courses related to psychology,
- volunteering, internships, or work placements,
- leadership roles or long-term extracurricular activities.
Quality and relevance are more important than quantity.
No. Such experience is not mandatory, but it can strengthen your application if it is relevant to psychology or demonstrates long-term commitment and motivation.
You must score at least 50 points (out of 100) to be considered for admission. Above that, applicants are admitted based on their ranking and the available capacity of the programme.
All documents must be uploaded to the Faculty information system by the deadline stated in the admission schedule published on the FF UK website. Link to the application system is here.
If you have questions about the admission process, please contact: psychology@ff.cuni.cz.
It can be obtained online, but you need to give Charles University permission to access it.
Instructions for online self-enrollment for the academic year 2026/2027 can be found here: First-Year Enrollment for the Academic Year 2026/2027
To initiate the self-enrollment process, you must submit an online request through the information system, following the instructions in the manual.
After you are enrolled, you may contact your study advisor, Ms. Jana Šalapová, at jana.salapova@ff.cuni.cz and request confirmation of study (potvrzení o studiu), which can serve as proof of your student status.
Yes. Your previous education completed in English is sufficient, and you do not need to provide any additional proof of English proficiency.
Visas and Legal Stay
The Faculty of Arts does not verify whether international students have obtained their visa. The student visa is primarily important for you, as it allows you to stay legally in the Czech Republic for the duration of your studies.
The timing of obtaining your visa is therefore not crucial for the faculty. However, you must ensure that you obtain the appropriate visa or residence authorization so that you can legally stay in Czechia for longer than 90 days.
You may apply for the Czech student visa in the way that best suits your individual circumstances.
We do not provide assistance with obtaining a visa. It is the responsibility of each applicant to contact the Czech Embassy in their country.
Please find useful information about the visa application process at Student Visa – Charles University
Transfers and Previous Studies
Charles University does not process direct transfers between universities. You must go through the regular admission process and be accepted into the programme. Once accepted, it may be possible to discuss the recognition or transfer of credits from your previous university.
Yes, it is but you have to successfully pass the admission forcess for the Czech program.
Accommodation and Dormitories
We highly recommend that first-year students stay in university dormitories for at least one semester. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students, become part of the student community, and have access to support when needed.
Please note that dormitories generally provide more basic accommodation and may not suit everyone’s preferences regarding comfort and amenities. Students looking for more privacy or higher-standard accommodation may prefer private housing.
Charles University also has recommendations and contacts for private accommodation. The university has an agreement with Mint Living; further information is available here:
Unfortunately, pets are generally not allowed in university dormitories. The only exception is animal assistance required for medical reasons. This must be confirmed by a doctor, and the animal must also have appropriate certification confirming its status as an assistance animal.
Health Insurance
Students from non-EU countries
Students from non-EU countries are required to have comprehensive health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Czechia.
It is recommended to use insurance from a Czech provider, as some medical institutions may not accept insurance issued in another country. Charles University has agreements with two insurance providers. More information is available here:
Charles University health insurance information
Students from EU member countries
Students from EU member countries are required to register with an auxiliary health insurance company after arriving in Czechia. Through this supplementary arrangement, medical expenses may be reimbursed retrospectively by their home insurance provider.