VŠE University of Economics and Business - Haskayne Only
Founded in 1953, the University of Economics and Business in Prague (known as VŠE - Vysoká škola ekonomická) is the largest business university in the Czech Republic.
Key information
Application information
Program details
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- General Business
- International Business
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
- Risk Management
- Strategy and Global Management
- Supply Chain Management
VŠE offers a variety of courses in English. For more information on courses offered, click here.
Ensure you review your course selection with a Haskayne exchange advisor before leaving for your exchange to confirm transfer credit.
Haskayne undergraduate students must take their core courses at the University of Calgary. Students can take two senior commerce and/or non-commerce options, and/or a maximum of 2 concentration courses (not ACCT/PLMA). They are required to maintain full time status while on exchange.
Please consult the host university's website to create a tentative list of 60 ECTS credits per semester that you are interested in taking. This list may be based on the current or previous year's courses.
Course conversion: 6 ECTS = 3 UCalgary units (1 half-course equivalent).
The academic year is divided into two semesters:
- Fall Semester: September – December
- Spring Semester: February – May
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Costs
Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider.
The exact cost of your stay in Prague is largely up to you. The cost of living in the Czech Republic is on average comparable to that of other Central and East European countries, but costs of private housing are on the rise towards the costs in Western Europe. However, student accommodation is still very affordable, so it is recommended to budget at least Kč 8,500 per month to cover food, basic transit, and student accommodation.
VŠE has a number of student canteens at different campus locations. Students can get a basic VŠE ID card for paying at the canteens, or an ID card with ISIC license which provides a discount at select food venues off-campus.
Prague Cost Comparison vs Calgary: Click Here
Please Note: Czech visa applications may require travel to the Toronto consulate to finalize your residency permit and take biometrics as needed - documents may also need to be translated - please speak with the exchange advisor as soon as possible about whether this will be required for you.
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Funding
Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange?
Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are eligible to receive from the university as well as student loans.UC International administers the International Study Travel Grant for students travelling on approved UCalgary study programs that are credit bearing. The amount changes year to year as the money is split evenly between qualified applicants. Students may only receive the study travel grant once. Please see the funding page for more information.
On campus accommodations available. Rooms are guaranteed for exchange students who apply before the deadline. For details, click here.
Haskayne students at UCalgary can ONLY apply for this partner through Haskayne, and must meet the Haskayne requirements for exchange.
A selection of courses is available in English; no knowledge of Czech is required to participate on this exchange program.
Yes - the Centre of People With Disabilities offers students an avenue to discuss their needs and requirements and provides ongoing support through their time at VŠE.
There is also VŠE's Academic Psychological Counselling for Foreign Students, which offers counselling related to both academics and personal life/adjustment to your exchange.
For information on accessibility of campuses across Europe, ESN has created "MappEd!" which allows you to check the accessibility of universities and cities across Europe. For city-specific services and places in Europe, the Jaccede interactive platform (website and/or smartphone app - both Android and iOS) also provides a searchable user-built database to identify important accessibility information of public places and locations.
Have questions?
The exchange advisor for this program is: Stacey McGregor
How to Apply
Download the application guide
This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.
Identify three programs of interest
We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.
Check requirements and deadlines
These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.
Start your application
Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!
Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.