Doctoral student fees

In accordance with the legal regulations of the University of South Bohemia, students of doctoral study programs at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia are subject to study-related fees. An overview of basic fees is provided below.

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.