Structure of the Academic Year 2024/2025:
Winter semester
- 16. 9. 2024 – 20. 12. 2024 – Instruction period
- 21. 12. 2024 – 1. 1. 2025 – Christmas holidays
- 2. 1. 2025 – 7. 2. 2025 – Examination period
The winter semester ends with the fulfilment of study obligations as of February 9, 2025.
Note that you must obtain at least 15 credits in order to be allowed to continue your studies in the summer semester. Not obtaining the minimum of 15 credits will result in the termination of your studies.
Summer semester
- 10. 2. 2025 – 16. 5. 2025 – Instruction period
- 19. 5. 2025 – 27. 6. 2025 – Examination period
- 28. 6. 2025 – 24. 8. 2025 – Summer holidays
- 25. 8. 2025 – 29. 8. 2025 – Examination period
Note: On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the classes are held according to Thursday's schedule.
Instruction Hours
Classes take place between 8:00–19:50 (8:00 AM – 7:50 PM). There may be long breaks between your classes, however not that long that it would be worth going to the dormitories and back. You can spend the breaks in break/relaxation rooms called Respirium in building B.
Public Holidays 2024/2025
There are no lessons on public holidays. Also, offices and shops are usually closed on public holidays.
Note that lessons may be shifted if a public holiday occurs on a working day. Check your Study Information System for updates!
- Jan 1 – Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
- Friday before Easter
- Easter Monday
- May 1 – Labour Day
- May 8 – Liberation Day
- July 5 – Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
- July 6 – Jan Hus Day
- Sep 28 – Saint Wenceslas Day
- Oct 28 – Independent Czechoslovak State Day
- Nov 17 – Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
- Dec 24 – Christmas Eve
- Dec 25 – First Christmas Holiday
- Dec 26 – Second Christmas Holiday
Webs, Events & Social Media
- UCT Prague website – news valid for the entire school
- Websites of the faculties, especially yours – news related to the given faculty
- Websites of departments – news from the given department, information on taught subjects, etc.
- Bulletin boards of study offices and departments – news, job offers and part-time jobs, points of interest
- School calendar – an overview of all educational, social, sports and other events at UCT Prague
- UCT Prague social media – interesting things, events, offers
- Instagram of UCT Prague
- Instagram of FISO – Full-time International Student Organization
- Facebook of UCT Prague + Facebook pages of faculties and year groups
- Youtube
