Reviews of University of Economics Prague (VSE) | Czech Republic

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“A good starting point in life”

Barbora V

Czech Republic,
Business Studies, 2022

Overall

I liked the international environment and the possibility to attend some courses held in English. I learnt how to work in a team, how to find and cite the most valuable sources. I improved my German and English and met many interesting people. The University of Economics is probably not the most difficult one, but I assume that it prepares students well for entering the labor market and gives them many important skills like working in a team, giving presentations, evaluating data and so on.

Pros

Great diversity

Cons

Teachers do not change tests and some of them are available online.

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johannakata

Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I knew students from my university who had been studing in Prague so I could ask them everything I needed.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Studing and housing are organized well. Beautiful and lovely city!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

It's plenty to see in Czech Republic. Czech Republic isn't only Prague for there's much to see outside it too. It's nice and valuable to have czech friends who can show you places.

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“Good choice”

Alžběta M

Czech Republic, Graduate
Tourism, 2023

Overall

It offers a variety of different courses, some of them are very practical and require a lot of teamwork. Some of them are more theoretical. The teachers are generally really competent and helpful. The school also considers feedback from the students if there is any kind of problem. The campus is quite small and doesn't offer a lot of space for studying or relaxing between lessons.

Careers

The school offers a few internships, however, it's quite limited

Pros

good quality teachers

Cons

very impersonal

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Eva H

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

no undesirable surprises

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Very nice university, new buildings, interesting courses, good mensa, good parties organized by the buddy system. Very nice teachers

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

The best trip of Buddynetwork ist the Moravian Wine trip! (not to be missed) for about 1000 kc you will spend a great weekend! Near jarov dormitory there are restaurants like don vitos pizzaria (right over the street), and tram station nr. 9 biskupcova there is cocafe, where all students enjoyed eating. If you travel somewhere try Studentagency which is really cheap! (Bus station Florenc in Prague) To stay in dormitory - try to get A or B if you dont want to share a bathroom with too many people (if you try to speak good czech - dormitory manager is more friendly to help you with anything you need/want) Be nice to Ladies/Men in the Reception of jarov dormitory (you might need them some day and your paties depend on them letting you celebrate longer - ps: invite other czech students living near you too, so they cannot complaint and terminate your party so)

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Chantal E

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

A private grant

Other sources of funding:

Government assistance<br> An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Since Prague is located in Central Europe, is was the perfect place to travel from to countries such as Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Germany and Hungary. Also, travelling by train under 26 gives right to a discount. Accomodation and food is cheaper than at home, although the prices are higher in high season. Nightlife including dinners, movies etc. is so much cheaper than at home, that it is tempting to do it a lot.

Travel, Nightlife:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Overall:

was the same price as at home.

Housing, Food:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

I was aware of the expenses I had. I kept a little book which listed most of my expenses, to keep track of where my money went. Prague is not the most expensive place to live, but travelling does cost some extra money.

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