Scholarships & Financial Aid

UNYP Merit Scholarships reduce tuition fees based on academic achievements and are deducted directly from tuition. Students must maintain full-time status and meet specific criteria.

50% Tuition Reduction:

• English Scores: UNYP English test 100+, TOEFL CBT 250, TOEFL IBT 100, or IELTS 8
• Math Scores: UNYP math test 22+
• Alternative: SAT Math and English 700+

30% Tuition Reduction:

• English Scores: UNYP English test 92+, TOEFL CBT 237, TOEFL IBT 92, or IELTS 7
• Math Scores: UNYP math test 20+
• Alternative: SAT Math and English 650+

15% Tuition Reduction:

• English Scores: UNYP English test 84+, TOEFL CBT 220, TOEFL IBT 84, IELTS 6.5, or FCE – A
• Math Scores: UNYP math test 18+
• Alternative: SAT Math and English 600+

Transfer Students: Must have a GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalent to qualify. This replaces the high school ranking requirement, with all other criteria unchanged.

Barbara Adams Hasek Scholarship is awarded annually for one full tuition to a Czech or Slovak student facing financial hardship.

Applicants must:

• Prove financial need (state authority confirmation)
• Meet minimum English and math scores (UNYP English test 84+, UNYP math test 18)
• Submit a motivation letter
• Apply by April 30th

Sports Achievement Scholarships are intended for exceptional athletes, who can qualify under the following conditions:

• 20% Reduction: Represented national team internationally
• 10% Reduction: Ranked in the top three nationally (individual or team)

NPO/NPA and Public Employee Tuition Waivers represent a 15% waiver for full-time Czech or Slovak employees of non-profits or public service organizations (minimum one year of service). Applies to their children but not spouses. Employer confirmation is required.

Early Payment Discount

• Eligibility: Applicants and students paying a CZK 60,000 deposit for tuition.
• Discount: 5% off UNYP credits.
• Deadlines:
  • Fall Semester: Full payment by June 30th.
  • Spring Semester: Full payment by October 31st.

Academic Achievement Award

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s students (excluding first-semester students) enrolled in 13+ US credits (26 ECTS) with no incomplete courses.
• Scholarship Fund: CZK 500,000 annually, divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Award Amount: CZK 15,000 for the top 30 students with the highest GPA from the previous semester.
  • In case of ties, overall GPAs will be reviewed.
  • Grading revisions must be completed within four weeks after the semester’s grading deadline.
• Application: The award applies to tuition for the next semester.
• Additional Requirement: Recipients may assist weaker students, as decided by the Academic Council.

Housing Stipends

• Eligibility: Full-time students living outside Prague who have a Czech-accredited bachelor’s and master’s program.
• Programs Covered: Business Administration, Communication & Media, International Relations, Psychology, etc.
• Amount: Approx. CZK 540/month for 10 months.
• Funding: Distributed by the Ministry of Education if granted.

Social Stipends

Funding: Distributed by the Ministry of Education if approved.

Eligibility: Students receiving enhanced-level child benefits from the State Support Office.

Amount: Determined by the government.

Merit awards are available based on the following criteria:

Test Results

• GMAT 700 / GRE Verbal & Math 160: CZK 120,000
• GMAT 650 / GRE Verbal & Math 155: CZK 60,000
• GMAT 600 / GRE Verbal & Math 150: CZK 30,000

(To qualify, scores must be submitted before the program starts.)

Work Experience

• Managerial experience (8+ years): CZK 15,000
• Managerial experience (5+ years): CZK 10,000

Important Note:

Students may qualify for multiple Merit Awards and discounts; however, the total award amount cannot exceed CZK 120,000.

Full Payment in Advance Discount

• Eligibility: Students in graduate programs who pay tuition and fees in full at least one week before their studies begin.
• Benefit: 5% discount on tuition, directly deducted.

Early Registration Discount

• Eligibility: Students who pay a CZK 75,000 deposit by June 30.
• Benefit: Additional 5% tuition discount.

Graduate Research Assistants Program

Availability depends on university needs.

• Eligibility: EU citizens or permanent residents accepted for a Graduate Research Assistant role.
• Benefit: 75% tuition waiver for their graduate program.
• Requirements:
  • Commit to 24 hours/week of research assistant work.
  • Notify admissions of interest during the application process.

• If two or more family members (parent, child, sibling, or spouse) enroll at UNYP, subsequent family members receive a 10% tuition discount. This also applies if the first family member is a UNYP graduate (alumnus).
• The discount is granted only after the subsequent family member registers at UNYP and pays 25% of their tuition for the next academic year (for full-time studies).
• Once applied, the tuition fee waiver is non-refundable if the student interrupts their studies. The waiver is directly deducted from the student’s tuition.

Graduate Discount

Graduates of any UNYP program who enroll in another degree program at UNYP receive:

• A CZK 50,000 tuition fee waiver
• An application fee waiver

Certificate Discount

UNYP Bachelor’s and Master’s alumni pursuing additional courses for certificates in new areas/specializations are eligible for:

• A 50% discount on the tuition for specific courses

This discount also applies to Master’s students taking Bachelor’s-level courses for certificate purposes. However:

It cannot be combined with other discounts or scholarships.

It cannot be used for credits toward a degree/diploma.

Current students or alumni can earn a 15,000 CZK award by introducing a new full-time student to UNYP. To qualify, the referred «friend» must:

• Be a first-time applicant to UNYP, with no prior contact with the university.
• Enroll as a full-time student for at least one year, including transfer students.

Application Process:

• The referrer must personally introduce the new student to the Admissions Office or ensure the new student provides their name and student ID when first contacting UNYP.
• The new student must apply directly, not through an educational consultant (agent).

Award Conditions:

• The award is credited after the new student’s second Drop and Add period, provided they have fully paid their tuition or installment plan.
• The referring student must be active during that semester.
• The award can be applied to tuition or refunded if the referring student graduates in the following semester.

This incentive does not apply to students referred via educational consultants (agents).

For more information, please contact the UNYP Admissions team (admissions@unyp.cz).

UNYP provides Tuition Payment Plans, allowing students to divide their tuition into equal monthly payments over the semester. These plans include a small installment fee, calculated as a percentage of the remaining tuition—2% for daily programs and 3% for weekend programs. Payment plans are available for all UNYP study programs.