prague guide for international students

The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the
collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968,
an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism
with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet
authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country
underwent a“velvet divorce”into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the
Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May
2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.
The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the
collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968,
an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism
with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet
authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country
underwent a“velvet divorce”into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the
Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May
2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.
The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the
collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968,
an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism
with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet
authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country
underwent a“velvet divorce”into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the
Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May
2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.
The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the
collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968,
an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism
with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet
authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country
underwent a“velvet divorce”into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the
Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May
2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.
The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the
collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968,
an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism
with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet
authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country
underwent a“velvet divorce”into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the
Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May
2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.
The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the
collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968,
an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism
with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet
authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country
underwent a“velvet divorce”into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the
PRAGUE GUIDE
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
University of Finance and Administration | Vysoká škola finanční a správní
The first private university of economics in the Czech Republic
CONTENTS
Czech Republic.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
University of Finance and Administration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Education Programs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Main study programs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Department of International Relations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Erasmus Exchange Program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
International Student Club (ISC VSFS).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cooperation with City University of Seattle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Master of Business Administration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Public Holidays in the Czech Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Local Currency and Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Embassies for EU, EFTA and Candidate Countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Medical Emergencies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emergency Calls .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Public Transport.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Culture.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the
Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to
liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following
year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained
its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce”
into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech
Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks.
On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries
from the former communist block.
The Czech Republic in a Nutshell
CR is a member of the European Union since 2004.
Location: Central Europe
Border countries: Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia
Total area: 78 866 sq. km
Climate: Temperate, four seasons, warm summers, cold, snowy, humid winters
Population: Slightly above 10 million people
Terrain: Bohemia consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains. Moravia is hilly in its
north part and low areas are located in the south.
Prague – The Heart of Europe
Prague, with over 1.2 million inhabitants, is the largest city in the Czech Republic, and the biggest single political,
economic, and cultural centre of the country. The city was built over many centuries on a series of hills surrounding
from both sides the River Vltava. It offers spectacular views, a fascinating historical heritage, and a unique selection
of architectural styles, ranging from the very earliest Romanesque to post-modern jeux d‘esprit, like the „Fred and
Ginger“ dancing house on the river embankment of Nové Město (New Town).
It was spared the devastating impact of the two world wars and at least until 1989 became a living museum exhibit
due to a regime that was neither interested in its welfare or its development. The positive result of this inactivity is
that Prague is now a virtually unspoiled cultural masterpiece. Prague has presently the
largest preserved city centre, enrolled in the
UNESCO world cultural heritage list.
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CZECH REPUBLIC
CZECH REPUBLIC
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Guidebooks to the standard tourist sights are countless; it is almost impossible to list them here. For online information, you may wish to visit: http://www.czechsite.com. For online maps, see http://mapy.atlas.cz.
Guide books are not everything, though. Remember that you will be in Prague much longer than the average tourist,
and that you are unlikely to get another chance to explore the city so thoroughly. Guidebooks will not necessarily
tell you that one of the largest Celtic hill forts in Central Europe, with spectacular earthworks and no less than two
temples (one of them excavated), is just south of the city, within walking distance of the city bus stop in Zbraslav, or
that fragments of the old golden road from the Middle East can still be found north of the city in Unetice (buses leave
twice an hour from Dejvická metro station). Remember, too, that much of the real life of the city is to be found, not
on the street, but in the courtyards and cellars of the Old Town and Malá Strana. Often the most interesting discoveries can be made by simply setting off at random with a map and seeing where your feet take you. Be adventurous.
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Dr. Bohuslava Šenkýřová
Rector VŠFS | Managing Director City
University of Seattle in Prague, ČR
Played a major role in the foundation of
the University of Finance and Administration fulfilling the duties of president, and
since 2006, the rector.
For the second year in a row, led the University of Finance and Administration among
the top five awarded companies in the
“Czech 100 best” competition in the field
of Education – Science – Health – Humanities.
In 2007, initiated the foundation of the
Community of Schools interconnecting
universities (University of Finance and Administration and City University of Seattle),
a college, vocational and grammar school
(Bank Academy) and an elementary school
and kindergarten (Magic schools).
In 2009 received the Manager of the year
(2008) and the Manager in the university
section awards.
The University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS) was established by the
Bank Academy and Czech Coal in 1999, when it gained accreditation of the
Ministry of Education for bachelor study programs and state approval to act
as a private institution of higher education. In March 2003, Master’s study
programs were accredited. The Institute became the first private university
in the field of Economics in 2009. From 2010, the university offers also study
programs in English.
In 2001, study centres in Most and Kladno were established. In cooperation
with the city of Kladno the Regional European Information Centre for the
Central Bohemian Region in Kladno was founded. The main objective of this
Centre is to increase the awareness of our citizens of the problems of European integration, namely the issues connected with the accession of the CZ
to the EU.
Over the years of its existence the University of Finance and Administration
has become one of the largest private institutes of higher education in the
Czech Republic, both in the number of students (over 5 600) and in the number of full-time teachers on its faculty. This brings further improvement to the
pedagogical process, as well as a deepened and enhanced profile of individual fields of study.
VŠFS´s mission is to become a prominent, respected and sought-after education and research university that can give its graduates conditions for permanent career progress. VŠFS’s graduates gain a competitive advantage to be
successful on the labour market throughout their productive lives.
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UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The University of Finance and Administration currently offers the following study programs:
n Bachelor study programs in Czech and English language
n Follow-up Master study programs in Czech and English language
n Follow-up Doctoral study programs in Czech language
n Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration in English language – BSBA (joint degree
organized with City University of Seattle, USA)
n Master study program in English language – MBA (organized with City University of Seattle)
n Lifelong Study Courses
n Study programs for local and regional government bodies (accredited by the Ministry of the
Interior)
n Preparatory courses for students of Bachelor and Master programs
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Tailor - made and other public courses
MAIN STUDY PROGRAMS
MAIN STUDY PROGRAMS
Faculty of Economics Studies
Study Programs in Czech Language
Program
Branch
Bachelor Study Programs | Bc.
Economics and Management
Economics Policy and Administration
Social Policy and Social Work
Business Management and Corporate Finance
Banking
Insurance
Public Finance
Social Policy
Follow-up Master Study Program | Ing.
Economics and Management
Economics Policy and Administration
Business Management and Corporate Finance
Finance and Financial Services
Insurance
Public Finance
Doctoral Program | Ph.D.
Economics Policy and Administration
Finance
Study Programs in English Language
Program
Branch
Bachelor Study Programs | Bc.
Economics and Management Business Management and Corporate Finance
Follow-up Master Study Program | Ing.
Economics and Management
Business Management and Corporate Finance
Business Management and Corporate
Finance & Master of Business Administration
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MAIN STUDY PROGRAMS
MAIN STUDY PROGRAMS
Faculty of Social Studies
Study Programs in Czech Language
Program
Branch
Bachelor Study Programs | Bc.
Economy and Management
Economic Policy and Administration
Informatics
Law Specialization
Sociology
Marketing and Communication
Public Administration
Applied Informatics
Law in Enterpreneurship
Law in Public Administration
Sociology
Follow-up Master Study Program | Ing. and Mgr.
Economy and Management
Marketing and Communication
Economics Policy and Administration
Public Administration
Informatics
Applied Informatics
Study Programs in English Language
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Program
Branch
Bachelor Study Programs | Bc.
Economics and Management Marketing Communication
Marketing Communication & Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration
Follow-up Master Study Program | Ing.
Economics and Management
Marketing Communication
Marketing Communication & Master of Business
Administration
Department of International Relations is responsible for various tasks such as organizing exchange programs, coordinating international students’ and teachers’ activities. The department is also participating in various different
projects such as curriculum and course development, participating in organization of international conferences,
seminars and international weeks.
Vysoká škola f inanční a správní (University of Finance and Administration)
Department of International Relations
2nd floor, door no. 205
Estonská 500, 101 00 Prague 10
Vice-rector for Education and External Relations
RNDr. Petr Budinský, CSc.
Phone: +420 210 088 821
e-mail: petr.budinsky@vsfs.cz
Erasmus program – staff mobility
Jitka Koubová, DiS.
Phone: +420 210 088 819
E-mail: jitka.koubova@vsfs.cz
Erasmus program – student mobility
Mgr. Barbora Pavelková
Phone: +420 210 088 819
E-mail: barbora.pavelkova@vsfs.cz
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
ERASMUS EXCHANGE PROGRAM
ERASMUS EXCHANGE PROGRAM
We started participating in the SOCRATES/Erasmus exchange program at the beginning of the academic year
2005/2006. At that time, we had partners at six universities in countries such as Austria, France and Germany.
Our current Erasmus partners:
Austria
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Steyer – Upper Austria University of Applied
Sciences
Vienna – Fachhochschule des bfi Wien
Great Britain
n Cheltenham – University of Gloucestershire
Ireland
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Belgium
n Brusel – Haute Ecole EPHEC
n Mechelen – Lessius Mechelen
Iceland
Finland
Italy
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France
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Helsinki – HUMAK University of Applied Sciences
Kuopio – Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Annecy – IPAC
Lille – Douai Business School
Lille – Université des Sciences
et Technologies de Lille
Paris – Negocia
Paris – Universite Paris XII Val de Marne
Troyes – Groupe ESC Troyes
Hungary
n Budapest – College of Management
Germany
n Berlin – Beuth-Hochschule für Technik
n Erfurt – Fachhochschule Erfurt
n Chemnitz – Technische Universität Chemnitz
n Ingolstadt – Hochschule Ingolstadt
n Mainz – Fachhochschule Mainz
n Villingen – Schwenningen – University
of Cooperative Education
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Athlone – Athlone Institute of Technology
Bifröst – Bifröst University
Ferrara – Univerzitá degli Study di Ferrara
Roma – Sapienza Universita di Roma
Lithuania
n Vilnius – Vilnius Univesity
Netherlands
n Vlissingen – Hogeschool Zeeland
Poland
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Opole – Politechnika Opolska
Wroclaw – Wroclaw University of Economics
Slovakia
n Bratislava – Bratislavská vysoká škola práva
n Nitra – Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre
n Trenčín/Bratislava – Vysoká škola manažmentu
Slovenia
n Ljubljana – GEA College of Entrepreneurship
Spain
n Alcoy – Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Turkey
n Eskisehir – Anadolu University
International Student Club (ISC) is a group of young VŠFS students who assist in
engaging the international students into common Czech life. The club provides
help with arrival, it sets up inter-university partnership program, organizes Orientation week and provides overall assistance during the semester. Various trips,
excursions and parties are the main means through which the club introduces the Czech lifestyle and culture.
Each international student coming to our school gets his Czech „Buddy Student“. This is the person who is in regular contact with the international student even before the semester commences, helps with orientation at school,
in Prague etc.
Contact:
n e-mail: info@iscvsfs.cz | www.iscvsfs.cz | facebook: Isc Vsfs Prague
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUB
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUB (ISC)
COOPERATION WITH CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE | BSBA PROGRAM | MBA PROGRAM
Cooperation with City University of Seattle
City University of Seattle has been estabilished in 1973 in Seattle, Washington and
has expanded to Europe in 1991. In January 2003, the MBA program was opened
at University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS) in Prague.
Currently, the university campuses are spread around the world with 30 branches
in 17 countries.
This MBA program is accredited in the USA by the Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges (NASC) and International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). City University of Seattle
is also a member of AACSB, arguably the best accreditation body in the USA.
More information: www.vsfs.cz/CityU
BSBA program
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is offered by VŠFS in cooperation with CU in two formats; as
a full 4-year program and a joint degree option for students from VŠFS´s core programs. Both options provide an indepth insight into business organisations of all shapes and sizes.
MBA program
This 19-month program consists of 16 courses, 4 of which specialize in either Global Management, Finance or Marketing Management. All courses are taught in English. Graduates receive the Master of Business Administration
degree from City University of Seattle. The City University of Seattle MBA program is accredited in the United States
by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
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Dormitories:
Vysoká škola finanční a správní (University of Finance and Administration) does not have own dormitories for students. We can assist in finding the suitable accommodation in the following private dormitories.
n Mikoláš Aleš Dormitory (VŠÚP) | Ms. M. Jelínková | Na Výšinách 2, Prague 7
phone: +420 220 570 698 | e-mail: kolej@vsup.cz | www.vsup.cz
Better choice for summer semester:
n ČVUT Dormitory (Czech Technical University in Prague) | Ms. P. Solimanová
phone: +420 234 678 387 | e-mail: solimana@suz.cvut.cz | www.suz.cvut.cz
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Hall of residence JAROV I.A (The University of Economics) | Ms. M.Tichá | Koněvova 204/24, Prague 3
phone: +420 224 092 | e-mail: tichami@vse.cz | suz.vse.cz/eng/koleje/jarov-I-a
Hostivař Residence Hall, (Charles University) | Ms. J. Košařová | Weilova 2, Prague 10
phone: +420 267 215 212 | e-mail: jaroslava.kosarova@kam.cuni.cz | www.cuni.cz/UK-2073.html#1
Guest-houses:
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DHOTELS, (Pension Jana, Hotel Košická etc.)
phone: +420 222 511 777 | e-mail: info@dhotels.cz | www.dhotels.cz
Czech Inn, Francouzská 46, Prague 10
phone: +420 267 267 600 | e-mail: info@czech-inn.cz | www.czech-inn.com
Pension Albert**, Na Slupi 7, Prague 2
phone: +420 233 343 442 | e-mail: pension-albert@praha-hotel.cz | www.praha-hotel.cz/pension-albert-praha.asp
Private (shared flats):
It is not difficult to find private accommodation in Prague. However, it is usually more expensive than living in
a dorm. For a three-room flat (two rooms and kitchen) in the centre of Prague you can typically pay about 15 000
CZK per month. The tourist zone is more expensive than this. The city suburbs are usually cheaper. The University of
Finance and Administration cannot arrange private housing for incoming students in advance, but the following is
a selection of agencies and web-pages currently offering private housing in Prague. Please note that this list is not
exhaustive and we include it only as a rough guide. The inclusion of an agency below does not necessarily imply that
we endorse their services.
n www.hostel.cz | www.hostelprague.cz | www.czechhostel.cz | www.expats.cz | www.spolubydlici.cz/en
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ACCOMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | LOCAL CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1 January
movable feast
1 May
8 May
5 July
6 July
28 September
28 October
17 November
24 December
25 – 26 December New Years Day
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Liberation Day (1945)
Arrival of Constantine and Methodius (863)
Death of Jan Hus (1415)
St. Wenceslas Day
Independence Day (1918)
Democracy Day (1989)
Christmas Eve
Christmas Holiday
LOCAL CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE
The Czech Crown or „koruna“ (Kč) with the international abbreviation CZK is the local currency unit. Notes come in
denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1 000, 2 000 or 5 000 Crowns. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or 50
Crowns. Exchange rates vary, you can check them on: www.exchange.cz, www.cnb.cz or www.xe.com.
Banks and hotels accept convertible currencies, traveler´s checks and credit cards.
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SAFETY
SAFETY
Prague is a relatively safe city and most students will spend a perfectly happy semester here without running into
any trouble. Students should be aware, however, that Prague has a nasty reputation for pickpockets, especially
in the tourist zone. Wallets, purses, and foreign passports are desirable targets for pickpockets, so please be careful
when you are out and about in places where tourists gather (such as Old Town Square, Prague Castle, and Charles
Bridge). Be especially alert when boarding or disembarking from trams and in the Metro, and look out for groups of
people who are shoving or appear to be having a loud argument – this is often a distraction to the victim and a guise
for the pickpocket‘s accomplices. Most pickpockets work in gangs of three or more to lower the risk of discovery.
Quite possibly, your wallet will have passed through several hands before you even notice it‘s gone.
Another common scam is the plain-clothes „police officer“, who approaches tourists, waves a badge, and asks to
control their foreign currency exchange transactions. He then returns their wallet with part of their cash missing. If
approached by someone claiming to be a plain-clothes police officer, make sure they display proper identification.
If in doubt, call the uniformed police.
Finally, be aware that beggars are frequently used as lookout points by pickpockets, who use them to find out where
tourists keep their money. Do not give your hiding places away.
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EMBASSIES
EMBASSIES
Austria
Address: Victora Huga 10, 150 00 Prague 5
Phone: +420 257 090 511
E-mail: prag-ob@bmeia.gv.at
Belgium
Address: Valdštejnská 6, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 533 524
E-mail: prague@diplobec.fed.be
Finland
Address: Hellichova 1, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 251 177 251
E-mail: sanomat.pra@formin.fi
France
Address: Velkopřevorské nám. 2, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 251 171 715
E-mail: ambapresse@france.cz
Germany
Address: Vlasšká 19, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 113 111
E-mail: zreg@prag.auswaertiges-amt.de
Great Britain
Address: Thunovská 180/14, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 402 370
E-mail: info@britain.cz
Hungary
Address: Pod Hradbami 17, 160 00 Prague 6
Phone: +420 220 317 200
E-mail: mission.prg@kum.hu
Ireland
Address: Tržiště 13, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 530 061
E-mail: pragueembassy@dfa.ie
Iceland
Address: Karlova 20, 110 00 Prague 1
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Phone: +420 222 221 218
E-mail: thorir@mbox.vol.cz
Italy
Address: Nerudova 20, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 233 080 111
E-mail: ambasciata.praga@esteri.it
Lithuana
Address: Pod Klikovkou 1916/2, 150 00 Prague 5
Phone: +420 257 210 122
E-mail: amb.cz@urm.lt
Netherlands
Address: Gotthardská 6/27, 160 00 Prague 6
Phone: +420 233 015 200
E-mail: pra@minbuza.nl
Poland
Address: Valdštejnská 8, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 530 388
E-mail: ambrpczechy@mbox.vol.cz
Slovenia
Address: Pod Hradbami 15, 160 00 Prague 6
Phone: +420 223 081 211
E-mail: vpr@gov.si
Spain
Address: Badeniho 401/4, 170 00 Prague 7
Phone: +420 233 097 211
E-mail: emb.praga@maec.es
Turkey
Address: Pevnostní 3, 162 00 Prague 6
Phone: +420 224 311 402
E-mail: prag.be@worldonline.cz
USA
Address: Tržiště 15, 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 320 663
E-mail: aic@usembassy.cz
Citizens of the European Union countries have the right to travel freely within the European Union and their stay in
the Czech Republic is not conditioned by any residency permit. With the entrance of the Czech Republic into the
European Union, all European Union citizens can enter and reside in the Czech Republic without any special restrictions. The only requirement is a valid travel document, which in this case is an Identification card. Regardless of the
purpose and length of stay, European Union citizens do not need visas.
European Union citizens do not need a special residency permit when staying in the Czech Republic up to three
months. If the European Union citizen stays in the Czech Republic longer than three months, for example if he/she
is a student, employed, owns a business or is doing any other activity, he/she is entitled (not obligated) to apply for
a “residency permit for European Union citizens”. Issuance of such a permit, however, is not a condition for staying
in the Czech Republic, not even when he/she is a student, employed, owns a business or id doing any other activity.
There are many other cases when a European Union citizen has to apply for a special residency permit, such as to
enable a family member who is not a member of the EU to apply for such a permit, etc.
Special residency permit is understood to be a permit for a long-term or a short-term residency.
The same procedure for entry and residency that is valid for EU citizens is also valid for the citizens of Switzerland,
Norway, Iceland, and Lichtenstein. Fore more information please see http://www.mvcr.cz.
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Entry and residency for citizens of the European Union in the Czech Republic
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
In case of emergency or accident please use any hospital, health clinic or Nemocnice na Homolce Hospital
(foreign pavilion).
Address: Roentgenova 2, 150 00 Prague 5, phone: +420 257 271 111
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Prague 3 – Koněvova 205 | phone: +420 284 861 979
Prague 4 – Vídeňská 800 | phone: +420 261 082 520
Prague 5 – FN Motol, V Úvalu 84 | phone: +420 224 438 590
Prague 6 – Vítězné nám. 13 | phone: +420 233 340 912
Prague 7 – Dukelských hrdinů 1 | phone: +420 233 370 391
Prague 8 – FNB (Bulovka Hospital), Budínova 2 | phone: +420 283 842 222
Prague 9 – Lovosická 440/40 | phone: +420 286 881 518
Prague 10 – Plaňanská 573/1 | phone: +420 281 019 213
Prague 12 – Soukalova 3355 | phone: +420 241 047 111
Dental Emergencies
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Prague 4 – Pacovská 31 | phone: +420 241 733 918
Foreign Clinics
Prague 1
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phone: +420 222 211 206 | www.ghc.cz | Cash/credit card only
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Health Centre Prague | address: Vodičkova 28
phone: +420 224 220 040 | www.doctor-prague.cz | Cash/credit card only
American Dental Associates | address: V Celnici 4
phone: +420 221 181 121 | e-mail: info@americandental.cz | www.americandental.cz
Millenium Dental Care | address: V Celnici 10
phone: +420 221 033 405 | e-mail: info@mdc.cz | www.mdc.cz
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Policlinic at Národní | address: Národní 9
phone: +420 222 075 120 | www.poliklinikanarodni.cz
Prague 4
n Canadian Medical Care in The Park | address: V Parku 2308/8
phone: +420 272 913 593 | e-mail: cmcinthepark@cmcpraha.cz | www.cmcpraha.cz
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Medicover s.r.o. | address: Pankrác House, Lomnického 1705/5
phone: +420 234 630 111 | e-mail: customer.service@medicover.cz | www.medicover.com/cz
Prague 5
n Na Homolce Hospital - Foreign Pavilion | address: Roentgenova 2
phone: +420 257 271 111| e-mail: hospital@homolka.cz | www.homolka.cz
Prague 6
n Unicare | address: Na Dlouhém lánu 11
phone: +420 235 356 553 | e-mail: unicare@unicare.cz | www.unicare.cz
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phone: +420 235 360 133 | e-mail: cmc@cmcpraha.cz | www.cmcpraha.cz
Prague 11
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phone: +420 267 090 811 - 814 | e-mail: info@mediscan.cz | www.mediscan.cz
EMERGENCY CALLS
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City Police..........................................................156
Fire Brigade.......................................................150
Emergency (for foreigners).........................112
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Prague offers an excellent public transport system, which makes getting round the city relatively quick and painless. Students could be issued with a form at registration, which they can use to obtain cut-price travel on public
transport.
Passes are valid for unlimited travel on any bus, tram or metro line throughout the Prague city area. They are also
valid on some suburban train routes up to the city boundary. They currently cost 260 CZK per month for students,
or 720 CZK per 3 months for students. At the beginning of the next month (or quarter), remember to buy a new
pass, and remember to fill in the numbers again!
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Single tickets:
n Basic transfer ticket (75(90) min.) – 32 CZK
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Ticket types and prices
Ticket types and prices
Single tickets:
n With limited transfer options – 24 CZK
Short-term transfer season tickets:
n Ticket for 24 hours – 110 CZK | Ticket for 3 days – 310 CZK
Season tickets issued based on provision of personal data of the holder:
n type: monthly – civil ticket: 550 CZK – students: 260 CZK
n type: quarterly – civil ticket: 1 480 CZK – students: 720 CZK
n type: annual – civil ticket: 4 750 CZK
Season tickets with optional commencement of validity period issued based on provision of personal
data of the holder:
n type: 30 days – civil ticket: 670 CZK
n type: 90 days – civil ticket: 1 880 CZK
n type: annual – civil ticket: 6 100 CZK
Luggage transport:
n luggage: 16 CZK
n dog (without a case): 16 CZK
n bicycle, dog in a case, pram with a child: 0 CZK
Prague´s metro and tram orientation plan
Fore more information please see: www.dpp.cz
Lost and Foud (ZTRÁTY A NÁLEZY) and season ticket duplications
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(please take with you a new photo and ID card or passport)
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take bus no. 119 to Dejvická metro station | take metro “A line” from Dejvická to Můstek
The centre revolves around the Můstek – Muzeum – Národní Třída triangle, all accessible via the metro
or tram. The old town is accessible on foot from Staroměstská or Malostranská metro stations.
from the centre to VŠFS:
take metro “A line” to Náměstí Míru or “C line” to I. P. Pavlova | take tram no. 4 or 22 to Ruská tram stop
Train and bus schedule – www.idos.cz, www.dpp.cz
Czech Airlines – www.czech-airlines.com
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CULTURE
CULTURE
For a city of its size, Prague is relatively well supplied with cultural activities. Exhibitions of many different kinds are
always on show, there are many fine museums, cinemas are cheap by Western standards (and these days almost all
foreign films are subtitled, so you do not have to worry about dubbing), the music scene covers everything form
organ recitals in beautifully restored Baroque churches, to late-night dance parties in cosy art nouveau basement
clubs. Although institutions like the National Theatre (Národní divadlo) and the Estates‘ Theatre (Stavovské divadlo)
are worth seeing, they are rather pricey, and are not the only show in town. Alternative music venues like the Roxy or
the Akropolis (excellent world/roots/rock concerts) are just as much an essential part of the contemporary cultural
scene. Jazz audiences are also well catered for.
To stay informed, pick up a copy of the free weekly listings magazine Houser (mostly in Czech), buy the Prague Post
(Prague‘s English-language weekly), or look out for the Fan listings guide (posted on hoardings and notice-boards
around the city). You can also find information about Prague cultural events via Internet:
n www.pis.cz (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) – Prague Information Service
n www.myczechrepublic.com (English, German, Italian, Russian) – My Czech Republic
n www.czech.cz (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian) – The official web pages of the Czech Republic
n www.praha-mesto.cz (English) – Prague City Hall
n www.praguepost.com (English) – The Prague Post
n www.expats.cz (English) – International Portal
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Prague, Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Telč, Lednice – Valtice area, Zelená Hora – Church of St. John Nepomuk, the castle and gardens of Kroměříž, Holašovice, Litomyšl castle, Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Tugendhat Villa in Brno, The
Jewish Quarter and St. Procopius´ Basilica in Třebíč
Where to go for music
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Palác Akropolis | address: Kubelíkova 27, Prague 3 - Žižkov | www.palacakropolis.cz
Futurum | address: Zborovská 7, Prague 5 | phone: +420 257 328 571 | www.musicbar.cz/futurum
Lucerna Music Bar | address: Vodičkova 36, Prague 1 | phone: +420 224 217 108 | www.musicbar.cz
Rock Café | address: Národní 20, Prague 1 | phone: +420 224 914 416 | www.rockcafe.cz
Vagon - Music pub and club | address: Národní 25, Prague 1, Palác Metro | www.vagon.cz
Retro music Hall | address: Francouzská 4, Prague 2 (Náměstí Míru) | www.retropraha.cz
PopoCafePetl Music Club | address: Újezd 19, Prague 1 | www.popocafepetl.cz
Al Capone´s coctail bar | address: Bartolomějská 3, Prague 1 | www.alcapone.cz
Where to go clubbing
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Roxy | address: Dlouhá 33, Prague 1 | www.roxy.cz
Karlovy Lázně | address: Smetanovo nábřeží 198, Prague 1 – (near Charles Bridge) | www.karlovylazne.cz
Klub Lávka open air | address: Novotného Lávka 1, Prague 1 | www.lavka.cz
Radost FX | address: Bělehradská 120, Prague 2 | phone: +420 224 254 776 | www.radostfx.cz
Mecca club | address: U Průhonu 3, Prague 7 | www.mecca.cz
U Zlatého stromu | address: Karlova 6, Prague 1 | www.zlatystrom.cz
Klub Meloun | address: Michalská 12, Prague 1 | www.meloun.cz/klub
Industry 55 | address: Vinohradská třída 40, Prague 2 - Vinohrady
N11 | address: Národní 11, Prague 1 | www.n11.cz
Where to eat Czech
Švejk restaurant | address: Široká 20, Prague 1, Old Town | www.svejk.cz
Plzeňský restaurant Anděl | address: Nádražní 114, Prague 5 | www.klubpp.cz/plzenskyrestaurantandel
n U Pivrnce restaurant | address: Maislova 3, Prague 1 | www.pgc.cz/p_pivrnec.htm
n U Fleků | address: Křemencova 11, Prague 1 | www.ufleku.cz
You can also search on www.squaremeal.cz.
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CULTURE
Sites on UNESCO World Heritage List in the Czech Republic
University of Finance and Administration
Vysoká škola finanční a správní
in the Czech Republic
Estonská 500, 101 00 Prague 10 | phone: +420 210 088 819 | fax: +420 210 088 851
Vltavská 12, 150 00 Prague 5 | phone: +420 257 325 511 | fax: +420 257 326 615
Floriánské nám. 103, 272 01 Kladno | phone: +420 312 245 143 | fax: +420 312 242 187
Pionýrů 2806, 434 01 Most | phone: +420 476 709 897 | fax: +420 476 709 897
www.VSFS.CZ