Welcome to Charles University, the oldest university in Central Europe.

We are excited to welcome you to our international community.

We also know that starting a new chapter in a new country comes with many questions.

How do you arrange your visa? What health insurance do you need? Where can you live? And what can you expect when adapting to a completely new environment?

To help you find clear answers to all these questions, we have created the Charles University Onboarding Course, a series of online webinars designed specifically for newly admitted international students (Bc., Mgr., and PhD.)

Our goal is simple:

to help you feel prepared, confident, and supported. And you can focus on your studies and enjoy your new life at Charles University.

Registration

Registration will open on April 1, 2026 at Moodle.

To register, please create an account as an external user.

All webinars will be recorded and made available on Moodle, where you will also find all relevant information and links.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate.

Schedule

1. Student Visa and Health Insurance.

DATE: May 13, 2026

TIME: 4 PM (CET)

Lecturers: JUDr. Štěpán Pastorek, Ph.D. + Mgr. Aldana Vlasáková

Content:

• Overview of the visa application process

• Practical tips and common mistakes

• Recommendations for preparing documents

• Commercial health insurance required for visa purposes

Link to join the webinar

2. Accommodation + Czech Healthcare System

DATE: May 27, 2026

TIME: 4 PM (CET)

Lecturers: Mgr. Miroslava Hurdová (Director of CU Dorms) + David Král Lesný (IFMSA Czech Republic)

Content:

• Accommodation for international students in CU dormitories

• Role of Housing Assistants and Dormitory Councils

• Private accommodation options

• How the healthcare system works in the Czech Republic

• CU contractual partners for healthcare

• Reminder about health insurance for non visa students

Link to join the webinar

3. Life in Czechia + Pre arrival Practicalities

DATE: June 10, 2026

TIME: 4 PM (CET)

Lecturers: Mgr. Daniyar Sabitov, Ph.D. (ÚJOP) + Mgr. Aldana Vlasáková

Content:

• Tips for quick adaptation: cultural differences, customs, language

• Everyday life essentials: currency, bank account, public transport, postal services

• What to arrange before departure

• Documents to bring

Link to join the webinar

4. I Am the Weirdo: Culture Fatigue + Wellbeing, Resilience & Security

DATE: June 24, 2026

TIME: 4 PM (CET)

Lecturers: Caleb Daniel House, M.Sc. + Mgr. Jan Tesárek (Resilience Centre)

Content:

• Stages of culture fatigue

• How to maintain a healthy routine

• Psychological support services at CU

• Safety at CU

Link to join the webinar

5. Introduction to CU + Study in the EU (4EU+) + Erasmus Opportunities

DATE: September 2, 2026

TIME: 4 PM (CET)

Lecturers: Mgr. Aldana Vlasáková + 4EU+ Team + Office of International Relations (OZV)

Content:

• Structure of Charles University and its faculties

• Academic ethics: student responsibilities, communication with professors and staff

• Principles of academic integrity

• Short term and long term mobility programmes

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6. CU Student Life

DATE: September 16, 2026

TIME: 4 PM (CET)

Lecturers: Mgr. Aldana Vlasáková + CU ID Card Center + Central Library

Content:

• How to set up a Data Mailbox

• How to open a bank account

• CU ID cards, student number (UKČO), CAS, SIS and other important letters

• Libraries & online resources

• Buddy programme, student organisations, events in English

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7. Welcome Day

DATE: October, 2026

TIME: In person event (time TBD)

Content:

• On site programme

• Certificate ceremony

• Presence of CU Rectorate, faculties, and student associations

If you have any questions, please contact the organizer, Aldana Vlasáková, via email at aldana.vlasakova@ruk.cuni.cz.