Admissions & study.

Admission to the programme is formally conducted by the University of London, which independently assesses all applicants according to its academic standards.

At European Research University (ERUNI), our role is to support you before and throughout this process.

We strongly encourage prospective students to contact us early. Through an individual consultation, we aim to understand your academic background, achievements, and motivation for study. This allows us to:

• guide you through the University of London application process,
• help you prepare for admission requirements,
• and assess how we can best support your academic journey.

Based on this meeting, we also evaluate your eligibility for financial support, including scholarships that may cover part or all of your tuition fees.

Our approach is simple: we want to understand who you are, what drives you, and how we can help you succeed.

At European Research University (ERUNI), we believe that talent and ambition should not be limited by financial barriers.

Students enrolled in online programmes of the University of London and supported by ERUNI as a Recognised Teaching Centre may be considered for scholarships provided through the Foundation FOR THE FUTURE, an independent partner closely cooperating with the university.

These scholarships may cover up to 100% of the University of London tuition fees.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of motivation, academic potential, and overall profile, assessed during an individual consultation with ERUNI. We welcome applicants with strong intellectual ambition as well as outstanding achievements in areas such as academics, professional work, sport, arts, or entrepreneurship.

Applicants are informed of any scholarship decision within one working day following the consultation, ensuring clarity and the ability to plan their studies without delay.

In addition, the first 20 admitted students receive a full waiver of ERUNI Teaching Centre tuition fees.

This creates a unique opportunity to pursue a University of London degree with personalised academic support — and, in selected cases, to study entirely free of charge.

The University of London Recognised Teaching Centre in Ostrava is the sole institution of its kind not only in the Czech Republic but also in neighbouring countries such as Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. Situated at the heart of the European Union and within the Schengen Area, Ostrava holds a strategic geographical position.

Ostrava is a statutory, regional, and university city located in the Moravian-Silesian Region of north-eastern Czech Republic, near the borders with Poland and Slovakia. It is the third-largest city in the Czech Republic in terms of population and area, the second-largest city in Moravia, and the largest in Bohemian Silesia. With a population of approximately 300,000, the Ostrava metropolitan area expands to nearly one million residents, making it the second-largest urban agglomeration in the country after Prague. Together with Katowice in Poland, it forms the Silesian Metropolitan Area, encompassing 5.3 million inhabitants.

According to the 2023 Global Peace Index, the Czech Republic is ranked among the 12 safest countries globally, with a negligible risk of terrorism. Ostrava itself is recognised as the most dynamically developing city in the Czech Republic. The city is currently undertaking, or is poised to begin, several cultural, sports, and scientific-educational projects designed by world-renowned architects. Notable developments include a new philharmonic hall, a science education centre and library, sports stadiums, and various residential and cultural initiatives.

Ostrava is home to a vibrant cultural scene, including numerous theatres, galleries, and cultural centres. Prominent cultural events hosted in the city include the Colours of Ostrava and Beats for Love music festivals, the Leoš Janáček International Music Festival, the St. Wenceslas Music Festival, and the Shakespeare Festival. The city is also a hub for top-tier research, exemplified by the IT4Innovations supercomputing centre and a cutting-edge biotechnology research centre.

In the realm of sports, Ostrava hosts the prestigious Golden Spike athletics meet annually. The city was named the European City of Sport in 2014 and has a history of hosting major international events. These include the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships in 2004, 2015, and 2024 (co-hosted with Prague), the European Figure Skating Championships in 2017, and the IAAF Continental Cup in 2018. Additionally, Ostrava co-hosted the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in 2019 and 2020.

Ostrava is served by Leoš Janáček Ostrava International Airport, the third-largest airport in the Czech Republic. It is the only airport in the country accessible by passenger trains and offers regular international connections, including direct flights to London and Warsaw. The capital city of Prague is conveniently reachable by high-speed train within three hours.