Maturitní vysvědčení
Synonyms: Maturita
Category: Certificate
Education level: Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Description: The maturita examinations are normally taken in four or five subjects: Czech, one modern language and two or three subjects of the pupil's choice. In vocational areas, technical subjects and the preparation of a project are obligatory.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies
Years of school study: 13
Diplomovaný specialista (DiS.)
Category: Degree
Description: The length of tertiary professional education, in the day form, shall last for three 3 years including vocational training, and with regard to medical branches it shall last up to three and a half (3.5) years.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Tertiary professional education
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Vyšší odborná škola (Tertiary Proffesional School)
Entrance requirements: the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita)
Credential required for entry: Maturitní vysvědčení
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Bakalář (Bc.)
Category: Degree
Education level: First stage, bachelor studies
Description: First degree awarded in most fields of study, except medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law and some others (teacher training, arts). The standard length of study is at least three (3) years and at most four (4) years.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 1 – Bachelor study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Vysoké učení technické (Technical University)
Vysoká škola ekonomická (University of Economics)
Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická (Institute of Chemical Technology)
Vysoká škola polytechnická (College of Polytechnics)
Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová (Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design)
Technická univerzita (Technical University)
Akademie (Academy)
Vysoká škola (Institute, College, School)
Entrance requirements: the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita)
Credential required for entry: Maturitní vysvědčení
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Bakalář umění (BcA.)
Category: Degree
Education level: First stage, bachelor studies
Description: First degree awarded in fine arts. The standard length of study is at least three (3) years and at most four (4) years.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 1 – Bachelor study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Akademie (Academy)
Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová (Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design)
Entrance requirements: the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita)
Credential required for entry: Maturitní vysvědčení
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Magistr (Mgr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: A master’s study programme is a follow up to a bachelor’s study programme; the standard length of such a programme is at least one year and at most three years. Should it be required by a nature of a study programme and master’s study programme is not a follow up to any bachelor’s study programme, this programme may yet be accredited; in this event the standard length of such a programme shall be at least four and at most six years (law, teacher training for secondary schools – 5 years, teacher training for the first stage of basic school – 4 years).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Vysoké učení technické (Technical University)
Technická univerzita (Technical University)
Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická (Institute of Chemical Technology)
Akademie (Academy)
Vysoká škola (Institute, College, School)
Entrance requirements: First stage of higher education (Bachelor studies) for a follow up study programme, the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita) for not a follow up study programme
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Bachelor diploma) for a follow up study programme,
Maturitní vysvědčení for not a follow up study programme
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Magistr umění (MgA.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Degree awarded in fine arts. A master’s study programme is a follow up to a bachelor’s study programme; the standard length is at least one year and at most three years. When master’s study programme is not a follow up to any bachelor’s study programme, this programme may yet be accredited; in this event the standard length of such a programme shall be at least four and at most six years (e.g.Painting, Sculpture, New Media – 6 years, Dramatic Arts, Dance Art – 4 years).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová (Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design)
Akademie (Academy)
Entrance requirements: First stage of higher education (Bachelor studies) for a follow up study programme, the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita) for not a follow up study programme
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Bachelor diploma) for a follow up study programme,
Maturitní vysvědčení for not a follow up study programme
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Inženýr (Ing.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: The degree of „inženýr“ is awarded in the field of economics, technical branches of study, agriculture, forestry and military science. A master’s study programme is a follow up to a bachelor’s study programme; the standard length is at least one year and at most three years. When master’s study programme is not a follow up to any bachelor’s study programme, this programme may yet be accredited; in this event the standard length of such a programme shall be at least four and at most six years.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Vysoké učení technické (Technical University)
Technická univerzita (Technical University)
Vysoká škola ekonomická (University of Economics)
Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická (Institute of Chemical Technology)
Vysoká škola (Institute, College, School)
Entrance requirements: First stage of higher education (Bachelor studies) for a follow up study programme, the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita) for not a follow up study programme
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Bachelor diploma) for a follow up study programme, Maturitní vysvědčení for not a follow up study programme
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination required.
Inženýr architekt (Ing.arch.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Degree of „inženýr architekt“ is awarded in the field of architecture. A master’s study programme is a follow up to a bachelor’s study programme; the standard length is at least one year and at most three years (usually 2 years).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Vysoké učení technické (Technical University)
Technická univerzita (Technical University)
Entrance requirements: First stage of higher education (Bachelor studies) for a follow up study programme
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Bachelor diploma) for a follow up study programme
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination required
Doktor medicíny (MUDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Studies in the field of medicine are completed in due form by passing a rigorous state examination. The standard length of study is six years.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Additional Credential for exercise of profession: Atestace. The system of attestations is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health.
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita)
Credential required for entry: Maturitní vysvědčení
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Zubní lékař (MDDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: The total length of study for the award of the MDDr. (graduation in dentistry) is five years. Studies in the field of medicine are completed in due form by passing a rigorous state examination.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Type of institution where credential is offered:
University
Entrance requirements: the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita)
Credential required for entry: Maturitní vysvědčení
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination required
Doktor veterinární medicíny (MVDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Studies in the field of veterinary medicine and hygiene are completed in due form by passing a rigorous state examination. The standard length of study is six years.
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: the completion of secondary education with the final leaving examination (maturita)
Credential required for entry: Maturitní vysvědčení
Other admission requirements: Entrance examination
Doktor farmacie (PharmDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level:Second stage, master studies
Description: Academic degree awarded in pharmacy after „magistr“ and after success in „státní rigorózní zkouška“ (state rigorosum examination). Part of the examination consists in the defence of „rigorózní práce“ (rigorosum thesis).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree), degree of „magistr“
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma)
Doktor filozofie (PhDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Academic degree awarded in humanities, education and social sciences after „magistr“ and after success in „státní rigorózní zkouška“ (state rigorosum examination). Part of the examination consists in the defence of „rigorózní práce“ (rigorosum thesis).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree), degree of „magistr“
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma)
Doktor práv (JUDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Academic degree awarded in law after „magistr“ and after success in „státní rigorózní zkouška“ (state rigorosum examination). Part of the examination consists in the defence of „rigorózní práce“ (rigorosum thesis).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree), degree of „magistr“
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma)
Doktor přírodních věd (RNDr.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Academic degree awarded in natural sciences after „magistr“ and after success in „státní rigorózní zkouška“ (state rigorosum examination). Part of the examination consists in the defence of „rigorózní práce“ (rigorosum thesis).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree), degree of „magistr“
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma)
Licenciát teologie (ThLic. , ThDr.)
Synonyms: Doktor teologie
Category: Degree
Education level: Second stage, master studies
Description: Academic degree awarded in theology after „magistr“ and after success in „státní rigorózní zkouška“ (state rigorosum examination). Part of the examination consists in the defence of „rigorózní práce“ (rigorosum thesis).
Credential gives access to: Higher studies, Research, Professional training, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 2 – Master study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree), degree of „magistr“
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma)
Doktor (Ph.D.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Third stage, doctoral studies
Description: Studies within the framework of doctoral study programmes are subject to individual curricula under the guidance of a tutor. Studies end with the state doctoral examination and the defence of a dissertation. The standard length of study is at least three (3) years and at most four (4) years.
Credential gives access to: Research, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 3-Doctoral study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Vysoké učení technické (Technical University)
Technická univerzita (Technical University)
Vysoká škola ekonomická (University of Economics)
Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická (Institute of Chemical Technology)Vysoká škola
uměleckoprůmyslová (Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design)
Akademie (Academy)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree)
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma – Mgr., MgA., Ing., Ing.arch., MUDr., MDDr., MVDr.)
Entrance exam/test At:
National level: No
Institution level: Yes (interview, written, oral examination from the field of study and foreign language)
Other admission requirements: Curriculum vitae. Some departments accept letters of recommendation.
Doktor teologie (Th.D.)
Category: Degree
Education level: Third stage, doctoral studies
Description: Studies within the framework of doctoral study programmes in the field of theology are subject to individual curricula under the guidance of a tutor. Studies end with the state doctoral examination and the defence of a dissertation. The standard length of study is at least three (3) years and at most four (4) years
Credential gives access to: Research, Exercise of profession
Stage: Stage 3-Doctoral study
Type of institution where credential is offered:
Univerzita (University)
Entrance requirements: Second stage of higher education (Master degree)
Credential required for entry: Diploma (Master diploma)
Entrance exam/test At:
National level: No
Institution level: Yes (interview, written, oral examination from the field of study and foreign language)
Other admission requirements: Curriculum vitae. Some departments accept letters of recommendation.