Where to Find Information on Studies

Studies are governed by Act No. 111/1998 and by the Code of Study and Examination of Charles University as amended with effect from 14 February  2024 (cuni.cz/UKEN-726.html). This Code is further supplemented by the Rules for the Organisation of Studies at the Faculty of Science and the Faculty’s other internal policies (natur.cuni.cz/en/faculty/documents/internal-legislation-of-the-faculty ).

An applicant becomes a student on the day of enrolment and ceases to be a student on the day following the completion of the final part of the State Final Examination. Alternatively, studies may be terminated in another way, namely through voluntary withdrawal from study, termination due to failure to fulfil study requirements, expulsion, or the expiry of the maximum period of study. The maximum duration of a bachelor's degree programme is six years, while the maximum duration of a follow-up master's degree programme is five years. Graduates receive a diploma and a Diploma Supplement during the graduation ceremony. More information can be found here.  

Important information related to study administration is available on the Student Affairs Office website. This page publishes important announcements and up-to-date information, such as changes to office hours, methodological guidelines, updates concerning the Student Information System (SIS), and other useful advice. Be sure to visit the Forms section , which contains documents you may need during your studies (e.g. certificates of study, application forms, and other administrative documents). You can also find guides and additional information.  

Before you approach a Department of Student Affairs official with a question, try to find an answer on the study website , or direct the question to your Tutors. Another information resource is the Faculty’s official notice board; (natur.cuni.cz/fakulta/uredni-deska Czech only), which contains information on state final exam dates, undelivered mail, the amount of fees for study, and other aspects.

Currently applicable Faculty and University regulations can be found here.  

Tutors - student advisors

If you need help with study regulations, course registration, your timetable, or using the Student Information System (SIS), do not hesitate to contact the tutors.

Tutors are experienced students who help their fellow students navigate university life. They can advise you on common study-related matters, faculty systems, and opportunities for studying abroad. If they cannot answer your question directly, they will refer you to the appropriate office or put you in touch with the person responsible.

If you are unsure whom to contact or need further assistance, please get in touch with the Tutor Coordinator, Veronika Sláčalová, at slacalov@natur.cuni.cz, who will be happy to advise you on the next steps.

Contacts for tutors

• Biology Section, Bioinformatics and Science: tutor.biologie@natur.cuni.cz

• Chemistry sections: tutor.chemie@natur.cuni.cz

• Geography sections: tutor.geografie@natur.cuni.cz

• Geology Section and Institute for Environmental Studies: tutor.geologie@natur.cuni.cz

• Education and Teacher Education Programs: tutor.ucitelstvi@natur.cuni.cz

• For internationalisation matters (4EU+): tutor.mobility@natur.cuni.cz 

List of tutors: Tutors (cuni.cz)