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At CZECH-US, we believe that a great college education abroad is available to anyone who decides they want more out of life.

Study and do what you truly enjoy! Don’t know what that is yet? No problem. We’ve been through universities around the world ourselves, and we’ll help you make the right decision.

We’ll also help you manage stress, take care of all the tedious paperwork, and plan your journey toward fulfilling your dream, step by step.

You’ve got what it takes—you’ll see! No matter what your grades are, how much money you have in your bank account, or how good your English is.

Together, we can do this.

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5 reasons to study abroad

Wide selection of study fields taught in English: you study exactly what you are interested in.
Every day communication in English: your English skills will be top-class.
Opportunity of a study abroad stay/internship: gain important experience from your field of study even before graduation.
Master all of your soft skills: presentation and effective communication skills, team work, creativity - you will have an advantage on the job market.
Possibility of part time jobs during your studies or financial support with grants and loans: you will cover all your expenses by yourself.

How to decide what to do after graduation?

There isn’t just one right path after high school graduation. Your choice depends mainly on how soon you want to start studying, how much you’re willing to invest, and whether you already know exactly what you want to do. Use the overview below to help you figure out which type of study program is right for you.

University Study Abroad

Studying abroad is ideal for you if you know (at least in general terms) what you want to study; if you want an international degree that carries weight around the world; and if you don’t mind committing to several years of study. Studying abroad isn’t just for those who have saved up money. The “Work & Study” model is fairly common, where you study and work at the same time to cover part (or most) of your expenses. As a student, you typically work around 15–20 hours a week, usually in the food service industry, the service sector, or other entry-level roles. You can easily earn €1,200 a month, which helps ease the financial pressure of studying. In many countries, as a working student, you’re also eligible for generous government grants.

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Post-High School Study

Post-high-school study in Ireland is a great option if you want to experience studying abroad but aren’t quite ready for university yet. It’s also a way to make sure you don’t “waste” your gap year—whether you don’t pass your college entrance exams or simply aren’t sure yet what you want to do. You’ll earn your qualification in just one year, allowing you to kickstart your career in any field—from marketing to psychology to design. And the best part? There are no entrance exams, and you don’t pay any tuition!

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Self-Development Study in Denmark

Post-high-school self-development programs in Denmark are the best option if you’re looking for a short-term experience abroad without the pressure of earning a degree. These programs focus primarily on personal development, creativity, and practical skills in areas not typically covered in regular schools, such as visual arts, sports, music, outdoor activities, sustainability, or film and media. The program typically lasts 4 or 6 months, is taught in English, does not involve grading, and costs an average of just 25,000 CZK per month, including housing and food.

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Criterion University Study Abroad/ Work & Study Post-Secondary Study in Ireland Self-Development Study in Denmark
Length 3-4 years bachelor, 1-2 r. master’s 9 months 3–10 months
Entrance Exams YES NO NO
Focus Specific field Course with a Specific Focus Creativity, personal development, practical skills
Language English English English
Difficulty Medium to high Low to medium Low
Tuition Fees Free – 1 mil. CZK/year (depending on country) Free cca 25 000 CZK/month
Result Degree (BA, BSc, MA, MSc) Certificate Certificate of Completion
Work and Study YES YES NO
Suitable for High ambitions, passion for the field Experiencing studying abroad, improving your English Gap year, self-discovery, improving your English

How to Choose a University Abroad?

Before we look at specific countries, it’s important to clarify one thing: studying abroad isn’t just an “alternative to the Czech Republic”—it’s often an entirely different educational system. Students most often choose to study abroad because of the simpler admissions process, the international environment—which later provides a career advantage—and the stronger international reputation of foreign universities, which place greater emphasis on practical experience, projects, research, and connections with companies even while students are still in school.

When choosing a university abroad, it’s a good idea to consider the costs of living — which in some countries may exceed tuition — as well as the fact that each country has a different application system (in some places, grades are the main factor; in others, entrance exams are required and/or motivation is taken into account). So there isn’t one “best country” — there’s only the country that fits your budget, learning style, and aligns with your goals.

Criterion Ireland🇮🇪 The Netherlands🇳🇱 Denmark🇩🇰 Great Britain🇬🇧
Tuition Fees 0-2500 €/year 2700 €/year Free 10–30k £/year
Required level of English B2 B2/C1 B2/C1 B2/C1
Admission Grades Grades and/or motivation Grades and/or overall profile + motivation Grades + motivation + recommendations
Teaching style Balanced Academic or practical (depending on the type of university) Practical Academic
Work and Study YES YES YES Limited (visa)
Cost of living Higher Medium to higher Medium Medium
Difficulty of admission Medium Lower Medium Medium to Higher

Ireland

Earn a degree in a country full of beautiful nature, friendly people, and job opportunities.

Enjoy student life in an affordable English-speaking country and choose from a wide range of majors. You don’t have to take entrance exams or write a personal statement to be admitted.

And here’s the best part: there are no tuition fees in Ireland!

Netherlands

Academic prestige and a curriculum focused primarily on practical experience: Dutch universities make no compromises. They’ll prepare you perfectly for a promising career and open doors to the whole world. You can look forward to an affordable education in English and a student life surrounded by canals, tulips, and endless bike paths.

Thanks to generous government grants, you’ll graduate at virtually no cost!

Denmark

Free, top-quality education at universities that emphasize practical experience, your future career, and innovation? Yes, please!

Pave your way to a promising future. The country that is the home to some of the happiest people in the world is the perfect place for it.

UK

British universities have a strong international reputation and offer the widest selection of study fields and degrees, which are recognized by many employers, governments, and other universities around the world. On top of that, they have a great student loan system, which makes studying in Britain more affordable.

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Master’s Programmes

Perhaps your Erasmus experience during your bachelor’s program has sparked your interest in studying abroad again.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about studying abroad ever since high school, but circumstances didn’t allow you to go right after graduation, and you feel like you missed out on something.

Either way, you now have a second—and quite possibly your last—chance to earn a degree from a foreign university that you’ve long dreamed of.

Will you take it?

 

Master’s Degree Programmes’ options:

🇮🇪 Master’s in Ireland

Irish universities evaluate applicants for master’s programmes based on their academic performance in their bachelor’s programme, their English proficiency (a C1-level certificate is required), and their motivation to study the chosen field. You do not need to take any entrance exams.

Applications are typically submitted during the winter or spring until all spots in the programmes are filled. You may submit as many applications as you like. The academic year begins in September.

🇳🇱  Master’s in the Netherlands

Dutch universities evaluate applicants for master’s programmes based on the credits earned in specific courses from their bachelor’s programme (the fields of study must be related), their English proficiency (a C1-level certificate is required), and their motivation to study the chosen field. Entrance exams are generally not required.

Applications are usually submitted during the winter or spring, with deadlines most commonly in early April.

You can submit up to 4 applications, and we’ll be happy to help you with the whole process.

🇩🇰 Master’s in Denmark

Danish universities evaluate applicants for master’s programmes based on the credits earned in specific courses from their bachelor’s programme (the fields of study must be related), their English proficiency (a C1-level certificate is required), and their motivation to study the chosen field. Entrance exams are generally not required.

Applications are due by March 1. You can submit as many as you like. We’ll be happy to help you with the whole process.

The academic year begins the first week of September.

🇬🇧 Master’s in Great Britain

British universities evaluate applicants for master’s programmes based on their academic performance in their bachelor’s programme, their English proficiency (a C1-level certificate is required), and their motivation to study the chosen field. You do not need to take any entrance exams.

Applications are typically submitted in spring until all spots in the programmes are filled. You can submit as many applications as you like, and we’ll be happy to help you with the whole process.
Master’s programmes begin in late September or early October.

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