University of Chemistry and Technology of Prague
speciality: Chemical Engineering

Studying at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague has been an extremely enriching experience. I’m grateful to be a part of such an amazing institution, surrounded by skilled and supportive faculty. They understand the obstacles that students encounter and provide program flexibility, allowing me to mix my studies with other interests. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and befriend people from a variety of backgrounds, fostering a great feeling of community. The university has a variety of groups and possibilities for achievement, and the teachers are always eager to help students attain their maximum potential. I am grateful for my time here and the experience I have gained.

Studying at UCT Prague was a great experience. The university has excellent labs and equipment, which made learning very practical. The professors are friendly and always ready to help if you have questions. Some courses were difficult, but I learned a lot and grew as a student.
The international community at UCT is amazing. I met students from many countries, and we worked together on projects. The campus is not too big, so it feels comfortable and easy to find your way.Life off campus made everything even better. It’s a beautiful city with lots of history, great food, and affordable living costs. I also enjoyed the student events organized by the university. If you are interested in chemistry or technology, I recommend UCT Prague for sure!

VSCHT is focused on knowledge that you would need in industry. VSCHT has a great variety of subjects of various difficulty. I liked, that students have a lot of freedom in constructing their curriculum. How much can learn a student from these subjects is also very dependent on self-discipline. Most professors do not require presence in the classroom and homework. For many subjects, there are no midterms. For many subjects, students can get a passable grade with an all-nighter, some luck and soft skills – which I think isn’t so good, as the student will have only partial knowledge on the subject while overestimating their knowledge. Some foundational subjects, however, are hard to pass and also very dense in studying the material.
Students body mostly consists of Czech students.
Faculty members in general act supportive towards foreign students, some are even willing to take exams in other languages, depending on their linguistic skills (but attending English spoken subjects might be a struggle).
A lot of weaker students are dropping out in the first year, but with each year professors are less strict and focus more on student’s capability of thinking rather than factual knowledge. (At least that was my experience).
VSCHT has a good reputation in the Czech republic but mostly unknown outside of CR.