Financial support for PhD students (International students)

PhD students of the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, are provided with financial support in accordance with Czech legislation and the internal regulations of the University of South Bohemia. The overview below summarizes only those forms of financial support that are applicable to international PhD students enrolled in full-time doctoral studies.

Doctoral study income

Doctoral study income represents a guaranteed minimum income for PhD students enrolled in full-time doctoral study programmes. It applies to students admitted to their first doctoral programme from 1 September 2025 onwards, for the full standard period of study.

The doctoral study income amounts to at least 1.2 times the minimum wage. It may be provided in the form of:

• a scholarship,
• a salary,
• or a combination of both.

The specific form and amount of support depend on the individual funding arrangement (faculty resources, research projects, or cooperating employers) and are guaranteed for the entire standard duration of study.

Dean’s Measure No. D 127 – Doctoral Study Income

Scholarships under the Scholarship Regulations of the University of South Bohemia

Accommodation scholarship

International PhD students may be granted an accommodation scholarship if they:

• are enrolled in full-time degree studies at USB (not only in a short-term mobility programme),
• have not exceeded the standard period of study,
• meet the conditions defined by the Scholarship Regulations of the University of South Bohemia.

The accommodation scholarship is awarded for a scholarship period usually corresponding to the calendar year and is paid in quarterly instalments. In the first scholarship period, the student applies; in subsequent periods, the scholarship is generally awarded automatically if eligibility conditions continue to be met.

Scholarship Regulations of USB – Article 11: Accommodation Scholarship

Support for internships, research stays and mobility

International PhD students may receive financial support in the form of scholarships for:

• research internships,
• short-term and long-term research stays,
• practical placements,
• study and research mobility programmes in the Czech Republic or abroad.

This support is awarded in connection with specific funding schemes, projects or mobility programmes and may be granted either upon the student’s request or by decision of the faculty or university. These scholarships are not entitlement-based and depend on the conditions of the respective programme.

Scholarship Regulations of USB – Article 12: Scholarships supporting mobility and practical placements

Other faculty scholarships

International PhD students may also be awarded other types of scholarships offered at the Faculty of Science, such as:

• extraordinary scholarships,
• scholarships for outstanding academic or research achievements,
• the Dean’s Award.

These scholarships are awarded in accordance with the faculty regulations and are not dependent on the student’s nationality, provided that the stated conditions are met.

Dean’s Measure No. D 79 – Awarding of Scholarships

Important note
The official and legally binding version of the Scholarship Regulations of the University of South Bohemia is available only in Czech.
The information provided on this page serves as an overview for international students and does not replace the official Czech regulations.

Important information for international students

International PhD students enrolled in full-time doctoral study programmes are eligible for doctoral study income, accommodation scholarships, mobility and internship funding, and selected faculty scholarships under the same conditions as Czech students.
Social scholarships based on the Czech system of state social support are generally not available to international students.

Study‑related fees for international PhD students

International PhD students enrolled in degree programmes at the University of South Bohemia may be subject to study‑related fees in accordance with Czech legislation and the Rector’s Measure on study fees. Fees are not based on nationality as such, but on the type, language, and duration of study.

Tuition fees for programmes taught in a foreign language

Doctoral study programmes taught in a foreign language (typically English) at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, are subject to tuition fees.

For the academic year 2025/2026, the fees are as follows:

• CZK 20,000 per academic year – doctoral study programmes
• CZK 24,000 per academic year – MAID (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) programme

Reduced fee for EU citizens:
Students who are citizens of EU Member States pay a reduced fee of CZK 500 per academic year.

Fees for extended study

If a PhD student exceeds the legally defined standard period of study, a fee for extended study may be imposed.
This rule applies equally to Czech and international students and depends on:

• the faculty,
• and the length of the extension.

There are no additional penalties based solely on foreign nationality.

Admission procedure fees

International PhD applicants are generally required to pay an admission procedure fee.
The amount may vary depending on:

• the faculty,
• and whether the admission procedure is conducted in a foreign language.

For programmes delivered in a foreign language, higher admission fees may apply.

Rector's ordinance on determining the amount of fees related to studies for the academic year 2025/2026

Table of study‑related fees

(Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, AY 2025/2026)

Non‑imposition of fees

Fees for extended study are not imposed if the student:

• is enrolled within the standard period of study or within the standard period extended by one year, or
• has an officially recognised interruption or extension of studies based on statutory reasons, in particular:
• recognised periods of parental leave,
• other legally defined obstacles that are considered when calculating the total length of study.

Reduction, waiver or deferral of fees

A student may apply for a reduction, waiver or deferral of payment of study‑related fees, especially in cases such as:

• serious social circumstances,
• health‑related reasons,
• other exceptional personal circumstances worthy of special consideration.

Applications are assessed individually. The decision is made by the Dean of the Faculty or the Rector of the University of South Bohemia, depending on the type of fee and in accordance with the internal regulations of the University.

Students are strongly advised to submit the application without delay after receiving the decision on fee assessment.

Fees for International PhD Students

International PhD students enrolled in degree programmes at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, may be required to pay study‑related fees. These fees are determined by Czech legislation and the Rector’s Measure on study fees and do not depend on nationality as such, but on the language, type, and duration of study.

International PhD students may be subject to:

• tuition fees for programmes taught in a foreign language,
• fees for extended study beyond the standard duration,
• admission‑related fees,
• fees for assessment of foreign educational qualifications.

The exact amounts are set annually by the Rector of the University of South Bohemia.