Are you passionate about languages, culture, and international experiences? The Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies (SSSS) 2025 is your golden ticket to an enriching summer of intensive Czech language and culture courses in the heart of Europe! Scholarships are available to help you attend this summer school of Slavonic studies program, covering tuition, accommodation, meals, and cultural excursions.
Read on to learn how you can secure a spot at one of the best summer language programs in the Czech Republic!
What is the Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies (SSSS)?
The SSSS is a prestigious program offering three- to four-week immersive Czech language courses, held at top public universities across the Czech Republic. Designed for international students, experts, teachers, translators, interpreters, and scholars in Czech and Slavic studies, the program is also open to anyone with an interest in Czech culture, history, and literature.
SSSS Scholarship Benefits
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) of the Czech Republic provides scholarships that cover:
- Registration and tuition fees
- Study materials
- Accommodation in student dormitories
- Meals
- Cultural and sightseeing trips organized by the summer school.
SSSS Program Highlights:
- Czech language courses for all proficiency levels (A0 to C1)
- Specialized seminars on Czech literature, history, and culture
- Exciting cultural and leisure activities, including theatre, music, and dance performances
- Sightseeing trips and excursions across the Czech Republic.
Program Locations & Dates
The SSSS 2025 courses will be held in the following universities:
| Location | University | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsen | University of West Bohemia | 5 – 25 July 2025 |
| Poděbrady | Charles University, ÚJOP | 7 July – 1 August 2025 |
| Olomouc | Palacky University | 12 July – 10 August 2025 |
| Prague | Charles University | 17 July – 14 August 2025 |
| Brno | Masaryk University | 26 July – 23 August 2025 |
| České Budějovice | University of South Bohemia | 3 – 25 August 2025 |
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
- Be from an eligible country or territory.
- Apply through their country’s appropriate nominating institution (Embassies of the Czech Republic, government ministries, or partner organizations).
Apply: https://msmt.gov.cz/eu-and-international-affairs/summer-schools-of-slavonic-studies-2025.
Application and Selection Schedule for SSSS Scholarship
31 March 2025 – Deadline for national institutions to submit nominees to the Czech Ministry
May 2025 – Selected candidates receive final scholarship confirmation
July-August 2025 – Summer Schools take place.