Univerzita Karlova, ÚJOP Liberec

What Univerzita Karlova, ÚJOP Liberec does

ÚJOP UK (Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy Univerzity Karlovy) is the language and preparatory studies institute of Charles University, founded in 1974 and headquartered at Vratislavova 29/10, Prague. It is the only institution in the Czech Republic systematically providing both general Czech language training and subject-specific preparation for international students seeking admission to Czech universities, leveraging the brand and academic infrastructure of Charles University (founded 1348, QS-ranked #265). The institute operates three teaching locations — Prague Krystal, Prague Voršilská, and Poděbrady — serving 3,500+ students annually from 105 countries, with 50,000+ students trained over its 50-year history.

The core product is a portfolio of one-year intensive preparatory programmes (COMPLEX at CZK 167,000/EUR 7,167, PROGRESS at CZK 120,000/EUR 5,150, plus LITE and FAST variants) covering six subject specializations: Humanities, Medicine/Pharmacy, Technical & IT, Economics/Business/Management, and Art & Architecture. Programmes combine 25–35 hours per week of Czech language instruction (CEFR A1 to B2/C1) with academic subject preparation, achieving an 88% final-exam pass rate and over 80% university-admission rate. Supplementary offerings include semester Czech language courses, the CCE Czech language examination (accepted by 80+ faculties), methodological training for Czech language teachers via the Methodical and Expert Centre (MOC), summer schools, and ancillary services (visa support, health insurance, accommodation at Krystal dormitory, document translation).

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time preparatory programme tuition (the largest, priced at EUR 5,150–7,167 per programme), recurring language course fees, per-examination transaction fees (CCE, medical faculty, permanent residency, citizenship exams), and ancillary service fees. The institute does not disclose revenue, operates as a non-profit unit within Charles University, and is funded through public education budgets plus tuition. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the institutional application portal with online InfoPoint advisory support, supplemented by event-driven demand generation (EduHub fair, International Student Meetups, Erasmus Staff Week) and embassy/scholarship channel partnerships in countries including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Ukraine, and Vietnam.

Name

Univerzita Karlova, ÚJOP Liberec

Legal name

Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy Univerzity Karlovy

Website

https://ujop.cuni.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ÚJOP UK is the language and preparatory studies institute of Charles University, providing intensive Czech language courses and one-year subject-specific preparatory programmes that prepare international students (3,500+ annually from 105 countries) for tuition-free admission to Czech universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education and University Preparation Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAFAA

General Language Schools & Institutes

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

SECONDARYEDANACAD

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Language Tutoring & Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAIAEAI

Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Language Schools & Immersion Programs

Keywords

• Czech language courses
• University preparatory programs
• Czech language examinations
• International student services
• Language teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Preparatory Programme Tuition: Annual tuition fees for intensive one-year preparatory programmes (COMPLEX, PROGRESS, LITE, FAST) that prepare international students for study at Czech universities. Fees range from approximately CZK 120,000 to CZK 167,000 per programme. Czech-taught public university education in the Czech Republic is free, making preparatory programmes a critical pathway.
2. Czech Language Courses: Semester and intensive Czech language courses for foreigners at CEFR levels A1–C1, including general courses, medical Czech, and requalification courses. Non-intensive, short-term, intensive, and long-term course formats with corresponding fee structures.
3. Language Examinations: Fees from administering internationally recognized language examinations including CCE (Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince), exams for medical faculties, exams for permanent residency, and exams for Czech citizenship. The CCE is accepted by more than 80 faculties.
4. Ancillary Services: Additional fee-bearing services including health insurance arrangement, accommodation at university dormitories, document translation, and document shipping. These services support the core educational offerings and represent supplementary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels16 records

Core offering

ÚJOP UK provides intensive Czech language courses (CEFR levels A1–C1) and one-year preparatory programs (COMPLEX, PROGRESS, LITE, FAST) that train international students in Czech language proficiency and academic subject knowledge for admission to Czech universities. The institute also administers internationally recognized Czech language examinations including the CCE, and offers professional development courses for Czech-as-a-foreign-language teachers. Operations span three study centres (Prague Krystal, Prague Voršilská, Poděbrady) serving more than 3,500 students annually from over 60 countries.

Product overview

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (ÚJOP UK) offers a comprehensive portfolio of language education and university preparation services. The core offerings include Czech language courses for foreigners at CEFR levels A1-C1, and intensive one-year preparatory programs (COMPLEX, PROGRESS, LITE, FAST variants) that prepare international students for study at Czech universities across six specialized tracks: Humanities, Medicine and Pharmacy, Technical and IT, Economics and Business, and Art and Architecture. Programs include 25-35 hours per week of instruction combining language training with academic subject preparation. Supporting services include internationally recognized language examinations (CCE), methodological courses for teachers, summer schools, student accommodation, visa support, health insurance, and document translation services. The institution operates three teaching locations in Prague (Krystal, Voršilská) and Poděbrady, serving over 50,000 satisfied students from more than 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centrum Krystal: Study center in Prague offering humanities and arts preparatory programs with accommodation facilities
• Centrum Voršilská
• Centrum Poděbrady
• COMPLEX
• PROGRESS
• CCE (Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince)

Products and services

• Czech Language Courses for Foreigners Comprehensive Czech language instruction for foreigners across CEFR levels A1 to C1, available in non-intensive, short-term, intensive, and long-term formats, including specialized medical Czech and requalification courses. Designed for adult foreigners residing or working in the Czech Republic who need Czech language skills for professional, academic, residency, or personal integration purposes.
• Preparatory Programs for University Studies One-year intensive preparatory programs (COMPLEX, PROGRESS, LITE, FAST variants) that prepare international students for admission to Czech universities across six specialization tracks: Humanities, Medicine/Pharmacy, Technical/IT, Economics/Business/Management, Art/Architecture. Combines Czech language training (A1 to B2/C1) with subject-specific academic preparation, 25–35 hours per week of instruction.
• Humanities COMPLEX Program Intensive 3-trimester preparatory program (35 hours/week) designed by Charles University experts in collaboration with university faculties to prepare international students for humanities studies, taking learners from zero Czech to B1/B2. Fee of CZK 167,000 (~EUR 7,167) per programme.
• Humanities PROGRESS Program 3-trimester preparatory program (25 hours/week) for students who already have Czech language proficiency at B1 level, focused on humanities studies preparation. Fee of CZK 120,000 (~EUR 5,150) per programme.
• Language Examinations (CCE, Medical Faculty, Citizenship) Internationally recognized Czech language proficiency examinations including CCE (Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince), Medical Faculty entrance exams, permanent residency exams, and citizenship exams. The CCE is accepted by more than 80 Czech faculties for university admission. Examination centres in Prague and Brno.
• Methodological Courses for Czech Language Teachers Professional development courses for Czech-as-a-foreign-language teachers, ranging from annual courses to seminars and custom workshops, available in-person and online, delivered in the Czech Republic and internationally through the Methodical and Expert Centre (MOC).
• Summer Schools Four distinct intensive summer programmes — Czech for foreigners, university preparation, Czech culture enthusiasts, and general summer programmes — serving as entry points for future full programme enrolment. Includes the English Summer School 'Discover Your Future' for students aged 15–18.
• Student Accommodation (Kolej Krystal) University dormitory accommodation at the Krystal minicampus, offering double rooms with private bathrooms, refrigerators, internet access, weekly cleaning, laundry facilities, kitchenettes, and on-site hotel restaurant.
• Visa and Administrative Support Services Comprehensive administrative support including visa document assistance, nostrification guidance for foreign diplomas, university application support, and residency permit processing for international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of students successfully pass their final examinations at ÚJOP
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospodářská komora České republiky (Czech Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Charles University and the Czech Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum to address the shortage of healthcare personnel in the Czech Republic by recruiting qualified workers from Vietnam. ÚJOP UK plays a key role by providing Czech language and professional preparation to selected Vietnamese healthcare workers in Vietnam under ÚJOP lecturers.
• Metropolitní univerzita Praha (MUP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MUP and ÚJOP UK held discussions in January 2026 about deepening cooperation in language and academic preparation of international applicants and support for international students.
• Mongolian National UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperation agreement between ÚJOP UK and the Mongolian National University, involving Mongolian presidential scholarship students. Mongolian President Khürelsükh Ukhnaa's advisor for education, science and technology Lodoiravsal Choimaa and the rector of Mongolian National University Ochirkhuyag Bayanjargal visited ÚJOP UK in March 2025 to discuss student exchange and cooperation.
• ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÚJOP UK is the exclusive and full member of ALTE for the Czech Republic. This membership positions the institute as the national authority on language testing standards and provides access to a European network of language testing bodies, contributing to the development and international recognition of the CCE examination.
• Dům zahraniční spolupráce (DZS) — House of Foreign CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDZS is a contributory organization of the Czech Ministry of Education focused on international cooperation in education. ÚJOP collaborates with DZS on the Programme for the Support of Czech Cultural Heritage Abroad and participates in DZS-organized events including the annual DZS Awards. DZS also facilitates Erasmus+ programme administration.
• Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Czech Ministry of Education oversees education policy and international scholarship programmes. MŠMT co-funds the 'Jazyk jako brána' (Language as a Gateway) programme for Ukrainian scholarship students through ÚJOP and coordinates the selection of Czech language lecturers for international postings.
• Czech Centres (Česká centra)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech Centres promote Czech culture and language abroad. ÚJOP collaborates on initiatives to raise international awareness of Czech language learning opportunities and Czech higher education.
• NPI (Národní pedagogický institut — National Pedagogical Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPI supports the development of education in the Czech Republic. ÚJOP partners with NPI on methodological and professional development initiatives for educators.
• CSBH (Centrum pro severoatlantické a bezpečnostní otázky — Centre for Transatlantic and Security Issues)minorOthersListed as a partner in ÚJOP's collaboration network. Nature of collaboration not detailed in available source material.
• AcademiaminorOthersAcademic publisher. Listed as a supporting partner for the International Conference of Czech Language Students.
• Czech School MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech complementary school in Madrid. Listed among ÚJOP's partner institutions.
• CASAJČ (Czech Association of Teachers of Chinese)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for teachers of Chinese. ÚJOP staff are members, contributing to cross-institutional professional development in language pedagogy.
• AUCCJ (Association of University Chairs of Chinese and Japanese)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of academic chairs in Chinese and Japanese studies. ÚJOP staff are members, supporting academic exchange and curriculum development.
• IATC (International Association of Teachers of Czech)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association dedicated to teachers of Czech as a foreign language. ÚJOP staff are members, supporting the global community of Czech language educators.
• AATSEEL (American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for teachers of Slavic and East European languages. ÚJOP staff are members, contributing to academic exchange in language pedagogy.

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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