FAQs
Here you can find frequently asked questions about Summer School
Before arrival Arrival Accommodation Detailed program Practical information
Before arrival
Registration
Please make a sure that you have been registered in our system called STAG. After filling in Application form.
Need help? Download our step-by-step guide.
Visa and Letter of Accommodation
If you require a visa document, please select this option in application form, and the documents will be sent to your home university.
Please note: Summer school is only providing visa letters, the rest of the visa procedure must be done by each participant himself.
Health Insurance
All international students must have a health insurance during their stay in the Czech Republic.
Students from EU countries need a Health Insurance Card and its photocopies.
We highly recommend to take advantage of VZP insurance company, where you can create the insurance online for your stay made to measure.
Information about coronavirus pandemic in the Czech Republic
Currently, no document related to the covid-19 pandemic is required for entering the Czech Republic from EU countries, you can travel under the same conditions as before the pandemic, see here. There are also no restrictions for visiting restaurants and other services, accommodation is provided again without any conditions.
The University of Hradec Králové (UHK) is in close cooperation with responsible institutions, especially the Regional Authority for Public Health in Hradec Králové (KHS KHK), UHK follows their instructions from the beginning. We highly recommend following the actual development on the website of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Testing for covid-19
In case you need testing for covid-19 for any reason (travelling back home, showing symptoms etc.), you can be tested in University Hospital HK (see here). Testing is paid.
Arrival
Transportation
Students are arranging their own transport to the Summer School.
How to get to Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové is approximately 130 km from Prague.
There are different ways how to get to Hradec Králové depending on your mean of transport.
Check our guideline or watch our video how to get to us from Prague airport.
How to get to Hradec Králové - guideline
Accommodation
Accommodation is free of charge for all participants of Summer School.
All the participants will stay in the Palachova Halls of Residence (Palachovy koleje in Czech) located at Palachova Street 1129 in Hradec Králové.
Facilities: Shared kitchen with basic equipment (kettle, microwave)
Please note: School canteen is closed during the summer.
A quilt and a pillow, including bed linen will be provided but no towel.
You can use washing machines and dryers for a small fee (in CZK).
More information about accommodation can be found here.
Accommodation Summer School 2024
Detailed program
Detailed Summer School program will be specified soon.
Meanwhile you can check preliminary program. Courses will be taught in English.
Scientific sessions will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Summer School will organize guided trips on Wednesdays. Friday to Sunday is free time, you can spend as you wish.
Practical information
Summer School of Applied Biology and Toxicology: We kindly ask every student to bring his/her own lab coat and shoes.
Accomodation is paid for by Summer School, the rest of expense (travel, meals, free time etc.) must be covered by participants.
English Language Requirements
Evidence of language proficiency is not required, but you have to be sure to understand the lecturers.
Weather
The summer weather in the Czech Republic can be hardly predictable in advance. The current weather conditions you can find for example here.
See the forecast before packing, but be prepared for unpredictable :)
What can I do if I have any more questions
Our Summer School team is friendly and approachable and always happy to answer any questions via email fos.summerschool@uhk.cz.
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