Bachelor’s Admissions
The e-Application system will be available starting November 2025. Thank you for your patience.
Notice for Applicants: The IDS program does not have any contracts or partnerships with agencies that claim to assist applicants with the admission process. We provide all necessary information directly to applicants and students.
The 3-year bachelor’s degree program combines international relations with a solid foundation in economics, law, and quantitative methods, including calculus. The program highlights the interconnectedness of political, economic, security, and cultural issues, preparing students to understand global affairs from multiple perspectives. Graduates also acquire strong language skills essential for an international career.
If you are interested in starting your studies in September 2026, please submit the e-Application by selecting “Faculty of International Relations – Bachelor type of study – B-ID International and Diplomatic Studies.”
When filling out the online application, please select the study period “WS 2026/2027”.
Applications are submitted electronically at https://insis.vse.cz/prihlaska/?lang=en.
| Admission Round | Application Period | Application Deadline | Online Exam Date | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Period I | November 1st, 2025 – February 28th, 2026 | February 28th, 2026 | March 2026 | All applicants |
| Admission Period II | March 1st – April 30th, 2026 | April 30th, 2026 | May 2026 | Applicants who did not participate in the first round |
These are two separate admission periods. Applicants who took the admission exam in Period I cannot reapply for the same program in Period II.
Interview & Assessment Criteria
The admission exam consists of an in-depth personal interview conducted online.
Knowledge and Skills Relevant to the Study Program → max. 50 points (min. 25 points).
English Language Skills → max. 50 points (min. 25 points).
Only applicants who obtain at least 50% of the points from each part and reach the minimum total point score set by the Dean will be admitted. Admission will be determined by the order of candidates according to their total points.
The interview determines the applicants’ motivation to study the programme, their level of English language skills and general overview of current issues in international relations.
The interview assesses:
- the applicant’s motivation to study the programme and understanding of its focus,
- English language skills, including fluency and ability to express ideas on academic topics,
- and the applicant’s general knowledge related to the field of international relations, diplomacy, and current global issues.
Typical questions may address:
- current international events or global challenges (e.g. climate change, migration, global security),
- key institutions and actors in international relations (e.g. the UN, EU, NATO),
- basic political and economic concepts relevant to the study of international relations.
The admission process is managed through the university’s information system (InSIS). All official communication and documents will be delivered electronically via InSIS.
What to upload with your e-Application
e-Application (“B-ID International and Diplomatic Studies”)
Passport (copy)
Certificate of graduation from previous level of study – if already available, or a confirmation of your current studies.
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For studies completed outside of the Czech Republic or Slovakia, additional steps for recognition of previous education will be required.
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More information: Assessing Foreign Education in the Admissions Process
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Deadline: by the date of enrolment (latest September 11th, 2026, if an individual enrolment date is approved)
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Pay the application fee (50 EUR) based on instructions received upon filling in the e-Application.
You’re done! 🙂 Our office will review everything and invite you for the interview. Good luck!
We look forward to having you as our student! 🙂
What you will study
| Course | Credits |
| Introduction to International Studies and Diplomacy | 5 |
| Introduction to Law | 3 |
| Czech/Foreign Language | 3 |
| Marketing and Business Policy | 5 |
| Basic Microeconomics | 6 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
| Producing Knowledge in International and Diplomatic Studies | 5 |
| Geography of the International Relations | 6 |
| Czech/Foreign Language | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 6 |
| Basic Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Quantitative Methods | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
| Diplomacy and Diplomatic Protocol | 6 |
| Culture in International Relations | 3 |
| Czech/Foreign Language | 3 |
| Optional Course (Faculty level) | 9 |
| Optional Course (University level) | 3 |
| Accounting I. | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
| Law and Ethics in International Relations | 6 |
| Contemporary International Relations | 6 |
| Theories and Methods in International Relations | 6 |
| Czech/Foreign Language | 3 |
| Optional Course (Faculty level) | 3 |
| International Economics | 7 |
| Course | Credits |
| International Security Relations | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis Seminar | 3 |
| Czech/Foreign Language | 3 |
| Optional Course (University level) | 6 |
| World Economy | 9 |
| Informatics | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
| Czech Political System in Comparative Perspective | 4 |
| Optional Course (Faculty level) | 7 |
| Corporate Finance | 6 |
| Bachelor State Exam | 9 |
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