Guide for students going abroad

Students can apply for the Erasmus+ program via the Mobility application. In the application, they can choose three preferred universities for each semester, prove their foreign language proficiency, and submit the application. When choosing a university, the key factor is the language in which the university teaches. Detailed information on proving your foreign language proficiency can be found in the section Proof of foreign language proficiency. 

Only those who are actively studying at the time of application can apply. To log in to the Mobility application, use your KOS login details. 

• 1st round: November – December
• 2nd round: March
• 3rd round: June

The CTU Rector's Office decides on the announcement of the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the selection procedure based on consultation with faculty coordinators.

In the Mobility application, select the correct selection procedure in the Overview of Dates section. Pay attention to the validity of the selection procedure, the correct round, and the mobility program. You may also encounter older, invalid selection procedures.

Master's degree students are eligible to participate in the Erasmus+ program. The selection process takes place one year before the planned departure, so third-year bachelor's students and first-year master's students apply. 

The only exception is the Double Degree program, for which master's degree students apply during their first semester.

In the Mobility application, you can only choose universities where you can study the following fields: Architecture and Urban Planning (code 0731), Architecture (code 0581), Design (code 0212), or Landscape Architecture (code 0739). Sometimes, Landscape Architecture may not have a specific code, and code 0731 is used instead. Check the FA website for a list of partner schools, which includes the correct codes and study programs – use the study program filter to find your way around. 

On the FA website, in the list of partner schools, you can also check whether a given university has an Erasmus+ agreement, what language is used for teaching, and what the capacity of the agreement is. 

This table shows the level of interest in individual universities in 2025/2026.

The stay usually lasts one semester – winter or summer. However, it is also possible to go for both semesters to two different schools or for the whole year to one school. Some universities have specific requirements regarding nominations for individual semesters or the whole year.  

Examples: 

Antwerp only accepts students for the winter semester. 

In Coimbra, it is mandatory to complete the entire academic year, as the studios are two-semester programs. The stay in Coimbra consists of one semester with an Erasmus+ grant and the second semester as a zero grant (without financial support, but without paying tuition fees). If you choose Coimbra, select a full-year stay. 

In Valencia (UP Valencia), students are only accepted for the winter semester or for the entire year. 

Each foreign school has an official language for teaching, knowledge of which is required and assessed in the selection process. The information in Mobility is approximate; the binding requirements of individual schools are listed in the list of partner schools. 

You can prove your language proficiency in the following ways: 

• Certificate (e.g., from an international or state language exam), 

• Course evaluation of Professional Language I, 

• By taking a language test (for students who have not completed the Professional Language I course or do not want to use their grade), registration takes place via Mobility.

For French, Italian, and Spanish, proof of completion of bilingual sections of secondary school is also required.

Information on the number of points awarded for certificates and exams in specialized languages is available here.

General Rules 

• Certificate validity: Certificates must not be older than 4 years. 

• Test validity: If you have taken the test in previous rounds of the selection process, you can use the results.

• Upload your certificates to your Mobility application. Upload your professional language test results as a screenshot from KOS. 

Recognized certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, FCE, DELF-DALF, TCF, UNIcert, DELE, CILS, CELI, PLIDA. 

Some foreign schools offer a limited selection of subjects in English, and students can also enroll in subjects outside the English study program. These schools may require proof of knowledge of the main language of instruction (French, Italian, or Spanish), for example, by providing confirmation of completion of a language course. 

Absolvování jazykového testu je určeno pro studující, kteří:

• nemají splněný předmět Odborný jazyk I
• nechtějí použít jeho známku pro doložení jazykové úrovně
• nemají uznatelný jazykový certifikát

Přihlašování probíhá prostřednictvím Mobility před odesláním přihlášky. V Mobility budou vypsány pouze termíny pro testy z anglického a německého jazyka.

Studující, kteří chtějí absolvovat test z francouzštiny, italštiny nebo španělštiny, se v Mobility přihlásí na některý z vypsaných termínů testu z angličtiny nebo němčiny a následně se na konkrétním termínu testu domluví individuálně s příslušnou vyučující:

• Italština: Nadežda Bonaventurová nbonaventurova@icloud.com

• Francouzština: Zuzana Krýzlová – kryzlova@seznam.cz

• Španělština: Zuzana Krinková – zuceng@gmail.com

Before submitting, check all the information, select the method of proving your foreign language proficiency, and send the application. Unsent applications are invalid. After submitting the application, the Vice-dean for Education will decide on its approval. Reasons for rejection may include:

• Grade point average worse than 2.2. 

• Insufficient number of free credits (at least 20 free credits are required). 

Unapproved applications will not proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

The selection of foreign schools for FA CTU students takes place via an online application on the faculty website. The exact procedure and selection criteria are described in the methodological guidelines. 

Only students who meet the following criteria will be included in the selection process of the Faculty of Architecture, CTU(FA CTU): 

• have successfully applied for a study stay in the Mobility application, 

• have their trip approved by the Vice-Dean for Education,  

• and have fulfilled at least one of the following conditions by the required deadline: 

  • uploaded a language certificate to the Mobility application, 

  • uploaded a screenshot from KOS with the result of the subject Professional Language I to the Mobility application, 

  • successfully passed the language test at FA CTU. 

The selection process at FA CTU takes place in two rounds via an electronic application available on the faculty's website. Places at foreign schools are allocated based on the total score and preferences stated in the application. In the event of a tie, priority is given to students who plan to travel to one foreign school for the entire academic year. 

The point score consists of:

• 70% academic results (weighted average for the entire course of study), 

• 30% language score, 

• +1 bonus point for active participation in the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). Active participation is defined as at least 3 months of involvement in activities, which must be confirmed by the ESN organization.  

Round 1 of the selection process: 
The application automatically processes data from Mobility. School preferences are determined based on the order of semesters and schools listed in the application. Each applicant is assigned one school in Round 1.  

Round 2 of the selection process: 

The following may apply for the second round: 

• students who did not obtain a place in the first round or did not accept the offer they were given, 

• students who are interested in spending two semesters at different schools. 

In the FA application, applicants can choose an unlimited number of foreign schools with available capacity. Places are allocated in the same way as in the first round. 

The nomination process is as follows: Erasmus+ assistant Terézia Jancíková will enter your details into the foreign university's system and create a card for you in the Mobility application. After the nomination deadline, the foreign school will inform you about the next steps (usually creating an application using the access details sent to you). 

After nomination, you will communicate directly with the foreign school. Fill out the application form according to the instructions of the foreign university and meet the deadline for submission. 

Nomination deadlines: 

Winter semester: March – June (most universities will respond by the end of April, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France by mid-June). 

Summer semester: September–November (most universities will respond by the end of October, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France by the end of November).

Nomination does not guarantee admission to a foreign university. 

A) Comparison sheet 

A document in which you propose how courses completed at a foreign school will be recognized at the Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague. The comparison sheet is an internal document of the faculty and is used only for its needs. Download here. Procedure: 

• Please submit the completed Comparison sheet in person or send it by email to Kristýna Sedlaříková the International Office (room no. 147) for the vice-dean's signature. 
• Credit recognition: Studios are typically recognized as ATVZ for 11 ECTS credits. Elective courses are recognized according to the number of credits earned at the foreign school (please indicate the name of the elective course). If the ECTS credit ratio is not 1:1, please attach a conversion table from the foreign school's website. 
• After signing, a scan will be sent to your email address.
• You will then upload this document to the Mobility application.
• Any changes must be approved by the FA Interanational Office – a new comparison sheet must be created and the Learning Agreement must be updated.

B) Learning Agreement (LA) 

A document in which you specify the subjects you will study at a foreign university and their equivalents at FA CTU. Procedure: 

• If the foreign university supports the Online Learning Agreement (OLA), use this system. 
• If not, fill out the printed LA form and have it confirmed at the International Office (room no. 147) or by email. 
• In OLA state Contact Person and Responsible Person: Thu Tra Pham, tra.pham@fa.cvut.cz, +420 770 331 908

C) Transcript of Records and Confirmation of Study before Departure  

• You can generate your Transcript of Records yourself directly from KOS as a List of Completed Courses, then upload it to the application form from the foreign school. 
• You can also generate a confirmation of study yourself from KOS. If a foreign school requires confirmation for the upcoming semester, Kristýna Sedlaříková at the International Office will issue it. 

D) Other necessary documents 

• After obtaining signatures on the Comparison sheet, Learning Agreement, and receiving the Letter of Acceptance from the foreign university, upload all documents to your card in the Mobility application. 
• Set up a euro bank account to receive the Erasmus+ grant. 
• Zřídíte si eurový bankovní účet k obdržení Erasmus+ grantu. 
• Before departure, you must upload the following to Mobility: Letter of acceptance, Confirmation of study, approved Comparison sheet, signed Learning agreement, Insurance contract. 

Check that you have all the documents and that the information is correctly filled in (including your account number and contact details for a close relative) at least three weeks before departure.

Sign the financial Grant agreement at least two weeks before departure in order to receive your Erasmus+ grant. Log in via the questionnaire to sign the agreement.

If a student needs to shorten the length of their stay abroad, they must fill out the Request for Shortening of Stay form. The signed request must be sent to the Vice-Dean for International Relations for approval. The student must then upload a scanned copy of the document to the Mobility system. 
 

If a student wishes to extend their stay abroad, they must first contact the Vice-Dean for Education. They must then fill out the Request for Extension of Stay form, have it approved, and upload the signed document to the Mobility system.

Once you receive your Transcript of Records from the foreign university, send it or bring it together with the Proof of Recognition of Studies Abroad form to the Study Department. Based on these documents, your courses from abroad will be recognized. 

The original Confirmation of Study Period must be submitted to the International Relations Office at the Rectorate (8th floor) within 10 days of your return. This document will be certified by the foreign university, so you must request it before your departure. If the university sends this document electronically, it must be sent directly to CTU at the following email address: navraterasmus@cvut.cz.

Completing the Stay Report (EU Survey) is mandatory. You will receive a request to complete the report via the email address you provided in the Mobility application, through the European mobility database for Erasmus+. The request is sent at irregular intervals, so there is no need to worry if you do not receive it immediately after your return.

Completing the NAEP (National Agency for European Educational Programs) report is voluntary. Instructions for completing the report can be found in the step-by-step guide. The Final Reports database is freely accessible, and by completing it, you will help future students plan their stays.

Upon return, it is necessary to upload all relevant documents to the student's card in the Mobility system:

• Proof of Recognition of Courses,,
• Confirmation of Study Period, International Relations Office at the Rectorate (8th floor),
• Transcript of Records,
• Stay Report (EU Survey).

Before submitting your application, you should consider the location, duration, and timing of your planned internship. Internships are not normally awarded credits, so it is necessary to coordinate them with your study plan.

The trip must be consulted with:

• Vice Dean for Education
• Supervisor (in the case of doctoral studies).

Finding a suitable organization is the initiative of the student themselves. The following can be used for the search:

• own professional or personal contacts,
• the CTU database of host organizations,,
• the ErasmusIntern.org portal,

The following must be agreed with the host organization:

• the internship period,
• the job description, 
• any financial contribution (supplement to the scholarship).

The Ex-ante form serves as a preliminary internship plan. It contains basic information about the internship – dates, content, remuneration, and information about the organization.

Once completed, the document must be approved and signed by the responsible person at the host organization (e.g., internship supervisor, head of the architectural office).

Language certification issued by: Robin Arthur Healey robin.arthur.healey@cvut.cz

Language proficiency is assessed through a short oral interview (approx. 10–15 minutes). If you have a valid language certificate (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) or have already passed an assessment, it is possible to arrange for a confirmation to be issued directly.

Applications for the Erasmus+ work placement program are submitted via the online system: 

Mobility → Applications→ Erasmus – Placements → Relevant round
The following must be attached to the application:

• a signeř Ex-ante form,
• language certificate

Once all the information has been filled in, the application must be submitted.

Only those who are actively studying at the time of application may apply. In the case of graduate internships, the application must be submitted and approved before the end of the study program.

Once your application has been approved, there are a few formalities to complete before departure:

• Fill out the Learning Agreement. In this document, you must specify your faculty supervisor (head or assistant of the studio, supervisor of your bachelor's or master's thesis) and the scope of your work.
• Send the completed LA to the faculty coordinator for signature.
• Take out commercial travel insurance.
• Register and create an account in the EU Academy system using your faculty email address. After logging in, open the course and join the language community according to the language of mobility (EN, FR, DE, ES).
• Completion of the OLS language test (minimum required level: B2 according to CEFR).
• In person signing of the Participation Agreement at the CTU Rector's Office (8th floor).
• After signing the agreement, 80% of the scholarship is paid in advance.

Students are required to regularly upload monthly reports to the Mobility system.

Graduates should send their reports by email to the rector's coordinator: Bc. Bohdan Orlov – bohdan.orlov@cvut.cz

If you need to extend or shorten your internship, you must contact the coordinator in advance.

Upon return, the following documents must be submitted:

• Certificate of Traineeship (original),
• Final report – uploaded to the Mobility system (Files section),
• Participant Survey – will be sent automatically by email from the European portal.

The forms are available for download in the Mobility system under the Files → Templates tab.

After submitting all of the above documents, the remaining 20% of the scholarship will be paid.

Before contacting the faculty coordinator, we recommend that you review the FAQ section. 

If you have any further questions, please contact: Bc. Bohdan Orlov, bohdan.orlov@cvut.cz

• You must be a CTU student with student status for the entire duration of the BIP.
• You may not receive any other Erasmus+ grant during the BIP.
• You must have a free Workshop course in your study plan (Bachelor's: 1×, Master's: up to 3×, PhD: unlimited), as you will receive at least 3 ECTS credits for completing the BIP.
• Upon your return, the credits will be recognized based on your certificate of completion and Transcript of Records.

If FA CTU is a participating institution:

• 79 EUR/day (1st–14th day, including travel)
• 56 EUR/day (15th–30th day)
• Possibility of a contribution for eco-friendly transport (Green Erasmus).

If FA CTU is the coordinator:

• Local students do not receive a grant (the organization is funded).

1. The teacher informs students about the BIP and selects participants.

2. The Rector's Office announces a selection procedure in the Mobility system.

3. The following documents are uploaded to Mobility:

• Letter of Acceptance
• Learning Agreement (Short mobility)
• BIP Workshop Graduates Form (as a Comparison Sheet)
• Travel Insurance
• Confirmation of Study

4.  After completing the workshop, the course guarantor will confirm completion of the workshop and the study department will award you credits.

5. 5. Bring the originals of your Transcript of Records and Confirmation of Study Period to the Rector's Office (8th floor).

• Faculty Coordinator FA CTU– Mgr. Eliška Pham
    tra.pham@fa.cvut.cz | +420 770 331 908
• Institutional Coordinator Erasmus+ CTU– Mgr. Helena Houšková
    helena.houskova@cvut.cz | +420 224 353 461