At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
Studying in Czech is tuition-free at public universities; English programmes charge moderate fees. Strong engineering tradition.
The true cost
Very affordable living, especially outside Prague. A budget-friendly route into central Europe.
Safety & visa
Check the latest MEA advisory before you travel. After graduation, you can switch to an employment card or long-term residence for employment once you have qualifying work.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students, with indicative tuition.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
After you graduate, you can apply to change to an employment card, or to long-term residence for the purpose of employment, once you have qualifying work. When your family can join you depends on the residence held by the family member sponsoring them.
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- Switch to an employment card once you have qualifying work
- Or long-term residence for employment
- Free tuition if studying in Czech
- Low living costs
Visa, work & money rules
The official rules behind your visa, work, family and budget planning. Rules change often, so confirm each point on the official government or university website before you apply.
Visa & permit fees
The long-stay study visa or residence application fee is CZK 2,500.
Work while studying
If you study in an accredited programme at a recognised institution, you can work without a separate work permit. Study must remain your main purpose.
Family & dependants
Family reunification is available once the sponsor has held residence for the required qualifying period, subject to means and accommodation requirements.
Proof of funds
You must prove funds calculated from the statutory subsistence formula for the length of your stay, based on the official subsistence minimum — for example, about CZK 78,250 for a six-month stay and CZK 115,810 for a twelve-month stay. This is a visa requirement, separate from actual living costs.
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
With the default assumptions (₹6L tuition and ₹8L living costs a year for 2 years, a 10% scholarship and a ₹20L starting salary), total investment is ₹27L and the indicative payback period is 2.2 years.
Czech Republic — Master's ROI
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Based on Ministry of External Affairs guidance — always check the latest official advisory before you travel.
Check the latest MEA advisory
Check the latest guidance from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Prague before you travel and during your stay, and register on MADAD (madad.gov.in). Central location; basic Czech helps off campus.
Emergency contacts
Dial 112. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Indian groceries in Prague and Brno. Vegetarian options are increasingly available.
The Maharashtra community
Indian student associations in Prague and Brno; festival gatherings.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Czech Republic with other destinations.
See the same degree across countries, or check the latest safety guidance before you commit.