Application timeline
The application process will depend on their home university requirements. We encourage students to discuss with their study abroad advisor as soon as possible to understand the application deadlines, financial considerations, and to ensure the program fits into their academic plan.
Below are the general timeline students should take into consideration.
Semester
Fall/Academic Year
The fall/academic year starts mid-September. Exact dates are known around February of the same calendar year.
Steps to study abroad in order - exact timeline depends on home university:
Consult with study abroad advisor to understand understand the application deadline and talk with your academic advisor. We recommend doing this 8-12 months prior to your planned semester abroad.
Schedule 1st call with CzechMates to discuss internship interests.
Submit application to home university.
If an ISEP student, submit an application to ISEP.
Submit an application to Masaryk University/CzechMates (due April 1).
After acceptance: (emails from Masaryk University/CzechMates will provide steps)
Confirm passport is valid for up to 6 months after the end of the program.
May/June: Apply for visa (if required).
June/July:
- Register for 10 courses (over register and drop once the schedule is known)
- Final interview with CzechMates to discuss internship placement
Late July/August: Register for accommodation.
Early September: Confirm enrollment in courses and request exemptions
Spring
The fall/academic year starts mid-September. Exact dates are known around February of the same calendar year.
Steps to study abroad in order - exact timeline depends on home university:
Consult with study abroad advisor to understand understand the application deadline and talk with your academic advisor. We recommend doing this 8-12 months prior to your planned semester abroad.
Schedule 1st call with CzechMates to discuss internship interests.
Submit application to home university.
If an ISEP student, submit an application to ISEP.
Submit an application to Masaryk University/CzechMates (due October 1).
After acceptance: (emails from Masaryk University/CzechMates will provide steps)
Confirm passport is valid for up to 6 months after the end of the program.
October/November: Apply for visa (if required).
December/January:
- Register for 10 courses (over register and drop once the schedule is known)
- Final interview with CzechMates to discuss internship placement
January: Register for accommodation.
Early February: Confirm enrollment in courses and request exemptions
Summer
The summer programs start mid-May or early June. Exact dates are known around the previous November.
Steps to study abroad in order - exact timeline depends on home university:
Consult with study abroad advisor to understand understand the application deadline and talk with your academic advisor. We recommend doing this 8-12 months prior to your planned semester abroad.
Schedule 1st call with CzechMates to discuss internship interests.
Submit application to home university.
Submit an application to Masaryk University/CzechMates (due April 1).
After acceptance: (emails from Masaryk University/CzechMates will provide steps):
Commit to your home university or if applying directly to CzechMates through deposit payment.
Confirm passport is valid for up to 6 months after the end of the program.
March/April: Final interview with CzechMates to discuss internship placement.
February-April: Apply for visa (if required).
April: Apply for ETIAS (if required).
Internship placement process
Applying to the CzechMates program is applying for an internship that meets your academic goals based on the skillset you can offer potential organizations. Students are encouraged to update their resume/CV prior to the final placement process.
Prior to applying, schedule a call to discuss what internship experiences you are interested in.
After acceptance:
- Schedule call to finalize internship placements
- Submit final resume/CV and motivation letter
- Video interview with internship site
FAQs
Will I know my internship placement prior to committing to the program?
Students will not know the exact internship placement until the month leading up to the internship. Applying to the CzechMates program is applying for an internship that meets your academic goals. Due to the general timeline of Czech companies we are not able to guarantee a specific placement prior to commitment requirements. However we have had strong success