Diploma nostrification in the Czech Republic
If you were educated outside the Czech Republic and want to continue your studies, get a qualified job, or confirm your professional competence in the Czech Republic, you need to go through nostrification — the procedure for officially recognising your diploma.
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Recognition of a diploma in the Czech Republic: how nostrification works
Why you need diploma nostrification in the Czech Republic
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Official recognition of a foreign diploma in the Czech Republic
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The possibility of employment in your field
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Obtaining licences and permits for professional activity
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Participation in state competitions and tenders
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Confirmation of qualifications for immigration and visa processes
What is included in the cost of our services
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Individual consultation and selection of the best institution for submitting the nostrification application
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Reviewing, correcting and compiling the full package of required documents
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Official sworn translation of the diploma and its supplement
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Submitting the application to the chosen university or the Czech Ministry of Education
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Tracking the review status and providing support if difficulties arise at any stage of the process
- To look into your specific case — leave a request on our website and we’ll be glad to help you
How it works
The nostrification procedure takes on average from 30 to 60 days and depends on how busy the universities are. In some cases additional exams may be required — especially where study programmes differ.
Economic and technical diplomas are usually recognised without difficulty. Humanities diplomas are checked more thoroughly. Law and medical specialities are considered the most complex and often require exams and an appeal to the Ministry of Education.
Law diplomas from CIS countries are often recognised with a change of speciality — for example, as “Public Administration”.
Contact us and find out the cost of nostrification in your case.
What documents you’ll need
Notarised copies of the diploma and its supplement translated into Czech
A completed application (the form depends on the specific university)
The application must be reviewed within 60 days.
Where to submit the documents
The application can be submitted to any state university that offers a speciality close to yours. The university’s nostrification department will compare the content of your study programme with Czech equivalents.
If the comparison is positive, the diploma is recognised as equivalent to a Czech one. The university that issued the confirmation does not matter — nostrification is valid throughout the Czech Republic.
Tip: you can submit documents to several universities at once to increase your chances of a positive decision.
Features of recognising different types of diplomas
Specialist degree
may be recognised as a bachelor’s or master’s degree, depending on the content of the programme.
School certificate
is harder to nostrify than a diploma; exams are often required.
Medicine
recognition is mandatory if the diploma was obtained outside the EU.
Law and tourism
often require an appeal to the ministry due to significant differences in programmes.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need to recognise my school certificate?
Yes — if you are applying for a bachelor’s programme. No — if you already have higher education.
How do I submit documents for nostrification?
Choose a university that offers a speciality close to yours and submit your application there. If you are taking language preparation, ask an educational centre for help.
Who does not need to have their diploma recognised?
Graduates of universities from other EU countries who want to study in the Czech Republic — their diploma is recognised automatically.
What to do if the university refuses?
You can appeal to the Ministry of Education. In complex cases (for example, with a legal education) the final decision is often made by the ministry itself.