Private clinics are not covered — you must pay For European Students • You must hold a valid EHIC [ URL "https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policie activities/moving-working-europe/eu-social-security-coordination/european-health-insuran • After arrival, visit a Czech public health insurance company to confirm its validity. ****************************************************************************************** * Medical Insurance ****************************************************************************************** Students from non-EU countries (so-called "third country nationals") are obliged to have c health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Czechia. Such commercial insuran requirements of Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on the Residence of Foreign Nationals in the Terri Republic [ URL "https://mzv.gov.cz/file/517833/Act_on_the_Residence_of_Foreign_Nationals_1 Charles University offers to its international students a tailored product to ease the ins and provide high-quality, reliable health care coverage. All that with a student discount benefits. There are two options our admitted applicants and students can choose from, avai partners Pojišt'ovna VZP, a.s. (PVZP) [ URL "https://www.pvzp.cz/en/"] and Slavia pojišťov "https://cizinci.slavia-pojistovna.cz/Controllers/FormSteps/_Foreigners_Step1.php?"] . Students from EU member countries are obliged to register with an auxiliary health insuran after their arrival to Czechia. Thanks to this supplementary contract, all their medical e reimbursed by their home insurance retrospectively. If the student has a pre-existing medical condition, the discount may be withdrawn and the adjusted. In such cases, online enrolment is not possible. After showing your EHIC [ URL "https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and moving-working-europe/eu-social-security-coordination/european-health-insurance-card_en"] confirmation, the insurance company will immediately issue a registration document with a number. Bring both this document and your EHIC with you when visiting a doctor.
Highly recommended: Register your EHIC immediate — do not wait until you are unwell.
If the student has a pre-existing medical condition, the discount may be withdrawn and the adjusted. In such cases, online enrolment is not possible. VZP – General Health Insurance CompanyVšeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna (VZP) is recommended health care provider in the Czech Republic, with the highest number of cooperating doctors In cooperation with with Pojišt'ovna VZP, a.s. (PVZP) [ URL "https://www.pvzp.cz/en/"] , Charles University offers international students a tailored product to ease the insurance process and provide high-q health care coverage. All that with a student discount and extra benefits. Find out more a here [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2105.html"] . The Foreigners Comprehensive Medical Insurance EXCLUSIVE meets all legal requirements and extended range of services covering emergency care in the entire Schengen area. It is the medical insurance for foreigners that is completely identical in its scope to public medic the Czech Republic. The insurance covers even pre-existing conditions, provided they are d time of the arrangement (conditions apply). Eligibility CU degree and exchange students including PhD candidates under 35 years of age. Students of language and preparatory courses. Duration 4 to 60 months Coverage Care equivalent to the Czech public health insuranc (limit CZK 10 million), Schengen emergency care (limit CZK 2 million), urgent dental treatment (limit CZK 10,000), repatriation and transfer included Premium limit Included free of charge. Student Discount 20% off standard rates (subject to medical screenin in certain cases) How to Enrol Online (using this unique link [ URL "https:// online.pvzp.cz/clfe/kzpce/#/individual-basic-info? partner=UNI&kod=UNI202112"] ) or via PVZP sales representatives [ URL "https://www.pvzp.cz/en sales-representatives/"] (for students over 30 or with pre-existing conditions). Contact If you are under 30 years old, contact Marcela Řádová [ URL "mailto:marcela.radova@pvzp.cz"] and/ or Adam Tesař [ URL "mailto:adam.tesar@pvzp.cz"] . If you are over 30 or with pre-existing conditions, contact PVZP sales representatives [ URL "https:// www.pvzp.cz/en/sales-representatives/"] . Slavia pojišťovnaComprehensive Health Insurance for Foreigners – 131 The Comprehensive Health Insurance for Foreigners – 131 meets all legal requirements and e coverage for different services. The insurance product covers comprehensive healthcare des students at Charles University up to 35 years. If graduates decide to stay in Czech Republ find employment – on a “job seeking visa” - all they need to provide is proof of the age a Charles University graduate. Eligibility CU degree and exchange students including PhD candidates under 35 years of age. Students of language and preparatory courses. CU alumni under 35 years of age staying in Czechia on Long- term Residence Permit for the Purpose of Seeking Employment or Starting a Business [ URL "https:// ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/long- term-residence-permit-for-the-purpose-of-seeking- employment-or-starting-a-business/"] . Duration 1 to 60 months Coverage Care equivalent to the Czech public health insuranc (limit CZK 10 million), psychotherapy sessions at a rate of 500 CZK per session (annual limit 3,500 CZK), incl. Schengen emergency care, urgent dental treatment (limit CZK 25,000), repatriation, and transfer to the home country Student Discount 10% off standard rates How to Enrol Online (using this unique link [ URL "https:// cizinci.slavia-pojistovna.cz/Controllers/FormSteps/ _Foreigners_Step1.php?affiliate=cuni"] ) Contact See here [ URL "https://www.slaviapartner.cz/ kontakt/"] . Insurance and Basic InformationIf you have valid health insurance covering your stay in th necessary standard treatment is free of charge, provided: • You visit a medical institution (doctor, dentist, hospital) that has a contract with the health insurance system. • You present your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) + confirmation of validity for th (issued by a Czech health insurance company – please visit one after arrival). •Private clinics are not covered — you must pay y ****************************************************************************************** * Recommended Medical care for all students of Charles University ****************************************************************************************** You met the admission requirements at Charles University and — by enrolling in your studie officially become a university student. What’s next? Healthcare INFORMATIONS General Practitioner at AGEL [ URL "https://www.agel.cz/index.html"] Healthcare INFORMATIONS [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1621.html"] Students of Charles University can find the necessary medical care via various means. Besi facilities and other recommended providers, the university partnered with AGEL – the bigge provider in Central Europe. Learn more about how to make the best use of the available mea below. Medical care INFO for students of Protestant Theological Faculty Medical Care in the Czech Republic [ URL "ETFENG-440-version1-medical_care_new_2026_1.pdf" Emergency services outside of Charles UniversityDental Care, Psychological Counselling (Ca 24/7 Psychological Crisis Help, Support Group for English-Speaking Students, Medicines and
Urgent & After-Hours Care
1. Motol University Hospital – Foreigners’ Department Address: V Úvalu 84, Prague 5 [ URL "https://mapy.com/s/jefetotosa"] www.fnmotol.cz/en [ URL "https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/"] Adults: +420 224 438 590 / 573 English-speaking staff available. 2. Dental Care Agel Dental Centre Address: Italská 1800/35, Praha 2 Map link [ URL "https://stomatologickecentrum.agel.cz/ko +420 604 551 117 CRISIS INTERVENTION [ URL "https://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/CCENG-62.html"] 3. Psychological Counselling (Carolina Centre) For all Charles University students — free of charge, in English Address: Školská 13a, Prague 1 [ URL "https://goo.gl/maps/EKiikNswjtAWFMiH7"] (small green Counselling Info [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-64.html"] 4. BOHNICE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Address: Ústavní 91, 181 02 Prague 8 [ URL "https://mapy.com/cs/letecka? source=firm&id=166314&x=14.4239880&y=50.1334143&z=17"] +420 284 016 110 / +420 284 016 666 English-speaking doctor always present. No appointment needed. Phone service may not always be in English. 5. PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC, GENERAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN PRAGUE Address: Ke Karlovu 11, 128 08 Prague 2 The best way to get help here is a personal visit in working hours. English speaking doctors are present. Nurses usually don't speak English 6. Support Group for English-Speaking Students Support Group for English-Speaking Students [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-1 Led by: Mgr. Anna-Marie Pospíšilová (psychologist) & Mgr. Jakub Fiala (coach) Školská 13a, Prague 1 [ URL "https://goo.gl/maps/EKiikNswjtAWFMiH7"] (Carolina Centre) · Every Monday, 18:00–19:30 Starts: Every week during semester and exam period except public holidays Summer semester dates TBDMedicines and Pharmacies In the Czech Republic: • Non-prescription drugs and medicines are sold only in pharmacies (not in supermarkets, u Western countries). • Pharmacies are marked with a green cross. • Many pharmacy staff speak English or German and are used to assisting international visi • If you are unable to visit a pharmacy in person, you can use delivery services like Rohl "https://www.rohlik.cz/"] OR kosik.cz [ URL "https://www.kosik.cz/"] Further information about medical care: Detailed information HERE [ URL "https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1021&langId=en&intP https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1621.html [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1621.html"] ****************************************************************************************** * Counselling Services at Charles University ****************************************************************************************** CU Point counselling center All students and staff at Charles University can access support when facing challenging si University-wide counselling services are available at the CU Point. The CU Point counselli to students and staff from all faculties and units of Charles University. Most faculties a own counselling services. You are not alone. Click here and find what you are looking for CLICK [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-3 CU Point's Counselling services are here for all students and staff across the Charles Uni operate both in person and online. Charles University. They operate both in person and online. ? ? ? Psychological Counselling Support Groups [ URL "httpCoaching [ URL "https:// "https://tarantula.ruk.cuntarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/ tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/ IPSCEN-326.html"] IPSCEN-325.html"] IPSCEN-351.html"] ? ? ? Educational Seminars [ URLMost Common Topics in News [ URL "https:// "https://tarantula.ruk.cunPsychological Counselling tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/ IPSCEN-146.html"] "https://tarantula.ruk.cunIPSCEN-331.html"] IPSCEN-330.html"] ????? ? ?? Self - help techniques [ UCareer Counselling [ URL Legal Counselling [ URL "https://tarantula.ruk.cun"https://kariernicentrum.c"https://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/ IPSCEN-323.html"] KCEN-20.html"] IPSCEN-350.html"]