University of Northern Virginia - Prague - Application ProceduresApplication Procedure


The following documentation is provided by the candidate. All foreign language documents must be officially translated into English.

  • Application Form
  • Complete Affidavit of Support Form
  • Two Completed Professional Reference Form
  • Application fee of 500 CZK
  • Motivational essay (undergraduates only)
  • CV or Resume (graduates only)
  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate (undergraduate)
  • Certified secondary school transcripts (undergraduate)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s diploma (graduate)
  • Evidence of English Language Proficiency
  • Certified Bachelor’s or Master’s transcripts (graduate)
  • Copy of the passport and visa
  • Two passport-size photos
  • Personal Interview

Admission steps, for domestic students or foreigners who don’t need a visa letter from us:

  • Visit to school or a letter of interest.
  • Application Form, Affidavit of Support form, TWO Reference forms must be filled out (all fields should be covered).
  • Other documents must be submitted at the same time. We require notarized copies translated to English (high-school diploma and ranscripts, university diploma, transcripts, etc.).
  • English Profeciency Proof must be submitted in advance:

      TOEFL IELTS TOEIC CAMBRIDGE UNVA Placement test (can be taken at UNVA upon arrival)
    Bachelor’s 500 PBT
    173 CBT
    61 IBT
    5.0 626 FCE B 60%
    MBA 550 PBT
    213 CBT
    80 IBT
    6.0 750 CAE C 75%

  • If a student doesn’t have the English proficiency proof, and the level of their knowledge seems appropriate, the Academic Program Director is to decide if they can take the Accuplacer upon arrival.
  • If testing is successful, and all requirements completed, the Academic Interview is then organized.
  • If the interview is positive, the student obtains the Acceptance letter in English, signed by the Admissions Coordinator. A copy of the signed letter is kept in the student’s file, the original is given to the student.
  • The contract is prepared, stamped, signed by the President first and then by the student. Two copies are signed, one for the student and one for the file.
  • Once the contract is signed, the file is transferred to Registrar’s office.

Admission steps for foreign students who need a visa:

  • A letter of interest.
  • Application Form, Affidavit of Support form, TWO Reference forms must be filled out (all fields should be covered).
  • Other documents submitted usually by e-mail, sometimes by regular mail ?copies are ok for the beginning of the process, but notarized copies must be obtained upon student’s arrival. All documents must be translated to English (high-school diploma and transcripts, university diploma, transcript, etc.).
  • Transfer students must organize for their transcript to be evaluated by Global Credential Evaluators at their expense. The process must be completed at least by the end of their first term at UNVA.
  • English proficiency proof must be submitted in advance:

      TOEFL IELTS TOEIC CAMBRIDGE UNVA Placement test (can be taken at UNVA upon arrival)
    Bachelor’s 500 PBT
    173 CBT
    61 IBT
    5.0 626 FCE B 60%
    MBA 550 PBT
    213 CBT
    80 IBT
    6.0 750 CAE C 75%

  • If a student doesn’t have the English proficiency proof, and the level of their knowledge seems appropriate, the Academic Program Director is to decide if they can take the Accuplacer upon arrival.
  • When all requirements are submitted, the Acceptance letter in English is sent by e-mail with instructions about deposit payment (3000 EUR), visa requirements, together with Deposit Agreement in attachment.
  • After the Deposit Agreement is received back, signed by the student, the Admission letter in Czech (“potvrzeni o prijeti ke studiu? is prepared, along with Housing Letter if needed.
  • The Admission Letter in Czech is to be signed at notary’s office.
  • Only after the deposit has been received to our EUR bank account, the letters are sent by DHL or EMS, depending on student’s wishes.
  • The finance officer is informed about the deposit and the record of it is saved in the designated electronic document, and the information is also stored in student’s file.
  • The costs of shipment are recorded in the finance office and a copy is put in student’s file. The student is informed about the costs and when the letters were sent (the visa processing fee and the shipping costs are later to be deducted from student’s deposit).
  • The student is asked to inform us about the exact date and place of visa submission.
  • The contract is prepared, signed by the President of UNVA first, stamped, and then signed by student, upon arrival. Two copies are prepared, one for the student and one for UNVA.
  • When the student arrived and the contract is signed, the student can be registered and his/her file is transferred to Registrar’s office.

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