Student review [#100608] for Physical Geography
at Czech Technical University in Prague - CVUT

I am currently in my second year of studying Physiotherapy at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Before that, I studied General Medicine at the Second Faculty of Medicine of Charles University for a few years, so I’ve spent quite a long time in the academic environment already. Changing my field was a personal decision, as I realized I see myself more in a practical, patient-oriented role like physiotherapy rather than becoming a doctor.
What I find interesting about this program is that it’s taught at a technical university, which is a bit different compared to classical medical faculties. There is a strong focus on things like biomechanics and understanding movement from a more analytical perspective, which I think is definitely useful. At the same time, sometimes it feels slightly less clinically focused than I expected.
Overall, the school is clearly trying to provide both good theoretical knowledge and practical experience, which I appreciate. We do have practical classes where we can develop hands-on skills, and some of the lecturers are really experienced and able to explain things in a way that connects theory with real practice. Of course, it depends on the subject—some courses are much better organized than others.
One of the more challenging aspects is the organization. The schedule can be quite demanding, with classes often running until the evening, and there are sometimes last-minute changes, which makes planning difficult.
Another important thing is that the faculty is actually based in Kladno, not in Prague. This has a big impact on daily life. Kladno itself doesn’t really offer much in terms of student life, so most people commute from Prague. Combined with long days at school, it can be quite tiring and time-consuming. There is also not much support from the university in terms of financial help or adjusting schedules to make commuting easier, which can be frustrating at times.
I also see a downside in the limited international opportunities. There are very few options for Erasmus+ exchanges, and if a student wants to arrange a professional internship or placement abroad, it usually has to be done entirely on their own, without much guidance or support from the university. In today’s context, I see this as a disadvantage.
On the positive side, the facilities are generally good and we have access to the equipment we need for our studies. Being close to Prague is still an advantage, even if it means extra travel.
Overall, I would recommend this program to students who are genuinely interested in physiotherapy and don’t mind a more demanding schedule. It’s not perfect, but if you are motivated and willing to put in the effort, you can get a lot out of it.