The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block. The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the

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The Czech Republic is a wonderful country in the very heart of Europe. Its predecessor Czechoslovakia was foun-ded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country’s leaders to liberalize communist party rule and create socialism with a human face. Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through the peaceful Velvet Revolution. On 1st January 1993, the country underwent a “velvet divorce” into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 1999, as a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved towards integration in world markets, a development that brings both opportunities and risks. On 1st May 2004, the Czech Republic became one of the new members of the EU together with other 9 countries from the former communist block.

The Czech Republic in a Nutshell CR is a member of the European Union since 2004.Location: Central EuropeBorder countries: Germany, Poland, Austria and SlovakiaTotal area: 78 866 sq. kmClimate: Temperate, four seasons, warm summers, cold, snowy, humid wintersPopulation: Slightly above 10 million people Terrain: Bohemia consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains. Moravia is hilly in its north part and low areas are located in the south.

Prague – The Heart of Europe Prague, with over 1.2 million inhabitants, is the largest city in the Czech Republic, and the biggest single political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. The city was built over many centuries on a series of hills surrounding from both sides the River Vltava. It offers spectacular views, a fascinating historical heritage, and a unique selection of architectural styles, ranging from the very earliest Romanesque to post-modern jeux d‘esprit, like the „Fred and Ginger“ dancing house on the river embankment of Nové Město (New Town).

It was spared the devastating impact of the two world wars and at least until 1989 became a living museum exhibit due to a regime that was neither interested in its welfare or its development. The positive result of this inactivity is that Prague is now a virtually unspoiled cul-tural masterpiece. Prague has presently the largest preserved city centre, enrolled in the UNESCO world cultural heritage list.

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Guidebooks to the standard tourist sights are countless; it is almost impossible to list them here. For online informa-tion, you may wish to visit: http://www.czechsite.com. For online maps, see http://mapy.atlas.cz.

Guide books are not everything, though. Remember that you will be in Prague much longer than the average tourist, and that you are unlikely to get another chance to explore the city so thoroughly. Guidebooks will not necessarily tell you that one of the largest Celtic hill forts in Central Europe, with spectacular earthworks and no less than two temples (one of them excavated), is just south of the city, within walking distance of the city bus stop in Zbraslav, or that fragments of the old golden road from the Middle East can still be found north of the city in Unetice (buses leave twice an hour from Dejvická metro station). Remember, too, that much of the real life of the city is to be found, not on the street, but in the courtyards and cellars of the Old Town and Malá Strana. Often the most interesting discove-ries can be made by simply setting off at random with a map and seeing where your feet take you. Be adventurous.

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The University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS) was established by the Bank Academy and Czech Coal in 1999, when it gained accreditation of the Ministry of Education for bachelor study programs and state approval to act as a private institution of higher education. In March 2003, Master’s study pro-grams were accredited. In 2001, study centres in Most and Kladno were established. In cooperation with the city of Kladno the Regional European Information Centre for the Central Bohemian Region in Kladno was founded. The main objective of this Centre is to increase the awareness of our citizens of the problems of Euro-pean integration, namely the issues connected with the accession of the CZ to the EU. Over the years of its existence the University of Finance and Administration has become one of the largest private institutes of higher education in the Czech Republic, both in the number of students (over 5 000) and in the num-ber of full-time teachers on its faculty. This brings further improvement to the pedagogical process, as well as a deepened and enhanced profile of indivi-dual fields of study.VŠFS´s mission is to become a prominent, respected and sought-after educa-tion and research institute that can give its graduates conditions for perma-nent career progress. VŠFS’s graduates gain a competitive advantage to be successful on the labour market throughout their productive lives.

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Dr. Bohuslava ŠenkýřováRector VŠFS | Managing Director City University of Seattle in Prague, CRPlayed a major role in the foundation of the University of Finance and Administra-tion fulfilling the duties of president, and since 2006, the rector.For the second year in a row, led the Univer-sity of Finance and Administration among the top five awarded companies in the “Czech 100 best” competition in the field of Education – Science – Health – Huma-nities.In 2007, initiated the foundation of the Community of Schools interconnecting universities (University of Finance and Ad-ministration and City University of Seattle), a college, vocational and grammar school (Bank Academy) and an elementary school and kindergarten (Magic schools).

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University of Finance and Administration currently offers the following study programs: n Bachelor study programs in Czech language n Follow-up Master study programs in Czech language n Follow-up Doctoral study programs in Czech language n Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration in English language – BSBA (joint degree organized with City University of Seattle, USA) n Master study program in English language – MBA (organized with City University of Seattle) n Lifelong Study Courses n Study programs for local and regional government bodies (accredited by the Ministry of the Interior) n Preparatory courses for students of Bachelor and Master programs n Tailor - made and other public courses

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Program BranchEconomy and Management Corporate Management and Finance Marketing and CommunicationEconomic Policy and Administration Banking Insurance Public Administration Public FinanceInformatics Applied Informatics

Study form at and duration:Full-time: 6 semesters including work experience, 4 days of tuition in a week Part-time: 6 semesters, 6 sessions in a semester (Friday and Saturday or one afternoonin a week)

Study completion:Final state examination and viva voce of the Bachelor dissertation, Bachelor degree conferring (Bc.).

FOLLOW-UP MASTER STUDY PROGRAM

Program BranchEconomy and Management Company Management and FinanceEconomic Policy and Administration Finance and Financial Services Insurance Public Administration Public FinanceInformatics Applied Informatics

Study form at and duration:Full-time and part-time: 4 semesters, 4 day of tuition in a weekPart-time: 4 semesters, 6 sessions in a semester (Friday and Saturday or one afternoonin a week).

Study completion:Final state examination and viva voce of the Master dissertation, Master degree conferring (Ing. or Mgr.).

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Department of International Relations is responsible for various tasks such as organizing exchange programs, co-ordinating international students’ and teachers’ activities, offering international degrees in cooperation with City University of Seattle (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration). The depart-ment is also participating in various different projects such as curriculum and course development, participating in organization of international conferences and seminars.

Vysoká škola f inanční a správní (University of Finance and Administration)Department of International Relations 2nd floor, door no. 205Estonská 500, 101 00 Prague 10

Vice-rector for Education and External Relations RNDr. Petr Budinský, CSc. Phone: +420 420 210 088 821 e-mail: petr.budinsky@vsfs.cz

Erasmus program – staff mobilityJitka Koubová, DiS.Phone: +420 210 088 819E-mail: jitka.koubova@vsfs.cz

Erasmus program – student mobilityMgr. Barbora PavelkováPhone: +420 210 088 819E-mail: barbora.pavelkova@vsfs.cz

BSBA program Jiří Tillner, B.A. Phone: +420 210 088 820 E-mail: jiri.tillner@vsfs.cz

MBA program Ing. Tomáš Martykán Phone: +420 210 088 820 E-mail: tomas.martykan@vsfs.cz

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We started participating in the SOCRATES/Erasmus exchange program at the beginning of the academic year 2005/2006. At that time, we had partners at six universities in countries such as Austria, France and Germany.

Our current Erasmus partners: Austria n Vienna – Fachhochschule des bfi Wien

Belgium n Brusel – Haute Ecole EPHEC

Finland n Helsinki – HUMAK University of Applied Sciences n Kuopio – Savonia University of Applied Sciences

France n Paris – Universite Paris XII Val de Marne n Douai – Douai Business School n Dijon – Burgundy School of Business, Groupe ECS Dijon Bourgogne n Lille – Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille n Troyes – Groupe ESC Troyes

Hungary n Budapest – College of Management

Germany n Berlin – Technische Fachhochschule Berlin n Chemnitz – Technische Universität Chemnitz n Ingolstadt – Fachhochschule Ingolstadt n Mainz – Fachhochschule Mainz

n Villingen–Schwenningen – University of Cooperative Education

Ireland n Athlone – Athlone Institute of Technology

Iceland n Bifröst – Bifröst University

Lithuania n Vilnius – Vilnius Univesity

Netherlands n Vlissingen – Hogeschool Zeeland

Poland n Opolska – Politechnika Opolska n Wroclaw – Wroclaw University of Economics

Slovakia n Trenčín/Bratislava – Vysoká škola manažmentu n Bratislava – Bratislavská vysoká škola práva

Spain n Alcoy – Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

Turkey n Eskisehir – Anadolu University

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International Student Club (ISC) is a group of young VŠFS students who assist in engaging the international students into common Czech life. The club provides help with arrival, it sets up inter-university partnership program, organizes Ori-entation week and provides overall assistance during the semester. Various trips, excursions and parties are the main means through which the club introduces the Czech lifestyle and culture.

Each international student coming to our school gets his Czech „Buddy Student“. This is the person who is in regu-lar contact with the international student even before the semester commences, helps with orientation at school, in Prague etc.

Contact: n Zuzana Heranová, president ISC e-mail: iscvsfs@email.cz | www.iscvsfs.estranky.cz

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This 19-month program consists of 16 courses, 4 of which specialize in either Global Management, Finance or Mar-keting Management. All courses are taught in English. Graduates receive the Master of Business Administration degree from City University of Seattle. The City University of Seattle MBA program is accredited in the United States by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Edu-cation.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is offered by VŠFS in cooperation with CU in two formats; as a full 4-year program and a joint degree option for students from VŠFS´s core programs. Both options provide an in-depth insight into business organisations of all shapes and sizes.

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Cooperation with City University of SeattleThe City University of Seattle has been estabilished in 1973 in Seattle, Washington and has expanded to Europe in 1991. In January 2003, the MBA program was ope-ned at Vysoka skola financni a spravni (VŠFS) in Prague.Currently, the university campuses are spread around the world with 30 branches in 17 countries. This MBA program is accredited in the USA by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC) and International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). City University of Seattle is also a member of AACSB, arguably the best accreditation body in the USA.

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Dormitories: Vysoká škola finanční a správní (University of Finance and Administration) does not have own dormitories for stu-dents. We can assist in finding the suitable accommodation in the following private dormitories. n Mikoláš Aleš Dormitory (VŠÚP), Ms. Miroslava Jelínková, Na Výšinách 2, Praha 7 phone: +420 220 570 698 | e-mail: kolej@vsup.cz | www.vsup.cz

Better choice for summer semester: n ČVUT Dormitory (Czech Technical University in Prague), Ms. Petra Solimanová phone: +420 234 677 387 | e-mail: solimana@suz.cvut.cz | www.suz.cvut.cz

n Hostivař Residence Hall, (Charles University), Ms. Jaroslava Košařová , Weilova 2, Praha 10 phone: +420 267 215 212 | e-mail: jaroslava.kosarova@kam.cuni.cz | www.cuni.cz/UK-2073.html#1

Guest-houses: n DHOTELS, (Pension Jana, Hotel Košická etc.) phone: +420 222 511 777, 222 512 597 | e-mail: info@dhotels.cz | www.dhotels.cz

n Czech Inn, Francouzská 46, Praha 10 phone: +420 267 267 600 | e-mail: info@czech-inn.cz | www.czech-inn.com

n Pension Albert**, Na Slupi 7, Praha 2 phone: +420 233 343 442 | e-mail: pension-albert@praha-hotel.cz | www.praha-hotel.cz/pension-albert-praha.asp

n Pension Klára**, Šternberkova 20/768, Praha 7 phone: +420 220 809 009 | e-mail: klara@prague-accommodation.cz | www.prague-accommodation.cz

n Fortuna Rhea**/***, V Úžlabině 19, Praha 10 phone: +420 274 779 041 | e-mail: rhea.recepce@fortunahotels.cz | www.fortunahotels.cz

Private (shared flats): It is not difficult to find private accommodation in Prague. However, it is usually more expensive than living in a dorm. For a three-room flat (two rooms and kitchen) in the centre of Prague you can typically pay about 15 000 CZK per month. The tourist zone is more expensive than this. The city suburbs are usually cheaper. The Institute of Finance and Administration cannot arrange private housing for incoming students in advance, but the following is a selection of agencies and web-pages currently offering private housing in Prague. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and we include it only as a rough guide. The inclusion of an agency below does not necessarily imply that we endorse their services. n http://www.hostel.cz | http://www.hostelprague.cz | http://www.czechhostel.cz | http://www.expats.cz

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1 January New Years Daymovable feast Easter Monday1 May Labour Day8 May Liberation Day (1945)5 July Arrival of Constantine and Methodius (863)6 July Death of Jan Hus (1415)28 September St. Wenceslas Day28 October Independence Day (1918)17 November Democracy Day (1989)24 December Christmas Eve25 – 26 December Christmas Holiday

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Another common scam is the plain-clothes „police officer“, who approaches tourists, waves a badge, and asks to control their foreign currency exchange transactions. He then returns their wallet with part of their cash missing. If approached by someone claiming to be a plain-clothes police officer, make sure they display proper identification. If in doubt, call the uniformed police.Finally, be aware that beggars are frequently used as lookout points by pickpockets, who use them to find out where tourists keep their money. Do not give your hiding places away.

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AustriaAddress: Victora Huga 10, 151 15 Praha 5Phone: +420 257 090 511Fax: +420 257 316 045E-mail: austrianembassy@vol.cz, prag-ob@bmaa.gv.at

BelgiumAddress: Valdštejnská 6, 118 00 Prague 1Phone: +420 257 533 283 – 7E-mail: akvabel-praha@mbox.vol.cz

FinlandAddress: Hellichova 1, 118 00 Praha 1Phone: +420 251 177 251Fax: +420 251 177 241E-mail: sanomat.pra@formin.fi

FranceAddress: Velkopřevorské nám. 2, 118 01 Praha 1Phone: +420 251 171 711 Fax: +420 251 171 720E-mail: not available

GermanyAddress: Vlasšká 19, 118 00 Praha 1Phone: +420 257 531 481Fax: +420 257 534 056E-mail: zreg@prag.auswaertiges-amt.de

HungaryAddress: Pod Hradbami 17, 160 00 Praha 6Phone: +420 2233 324 454 Fax: +420 233 322 104E-mail: huembprg@volny.cz

IrelandAddress: Tržiště 13, 118 00 Praha 1Phone: +420 257 530 061-4 Fax: +420 257 531 387E-mail: irish-embassy@iol.cz

IslandAddress: Karlova 20, 110 00 Praha 1Phone: +420 222 221 218Fax: +420 222 221 419E-mail: thorir@mbox.vol.cz

LithuanaAddress: Pod Klikovkou 1916/2 Praha 2Phone: +420 257 210 122Fax: +420 257 210 124E-mail: ambasada-litva@iol.cz

NetherlandsAddress: Gotthardská 6/27, Praha 6Phone: +420 233 015 200 Fax: +420 233 015 254E-mail: nlgovpra@ti.cz

PolandAddress: Valdštejnská 8, 118 01 Praha 1Phone: +420 257 099 500 Fax: +420 257 530 399E-mail: ambrpczechy@mbox.vol.cz

SpainAddress: Badeniho 401/4, 170 00 Praha 7Phone: +420 233 097 211, +420 224 311 122 Fax: +420 233 341 770, +420 233 340 813E-mail: embpraha@gts.cz, praga@embajadas.mae.es

TurkeyAddress: Na Ořechovce 69, 162 00 Praha 6Phone: +420 224 311 403E-mail: tr1@telecom.cz

USAAddress: Tržiště 15, 118 01 Praha 1Phone: +420 257 530 640, Fax: +420 257 535 242E-mail: aic@usembassy.czEntry and residency for citizens

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Entry and residency for citizens of the European Union in the Czech RepublicCitizens of the European Union countries have the right to travel freely within the European Union and their stay in the Czech Republic is not conditioned by any residency permit. With the entrance of the Czech Republic into the European Union, all European Union citizens can enter and reside in the Czech Republic without any special restric-tions. The only requirement is a valid travel document, which in this case is an Identification card. Regardless of the purpose and length of stay, European Union citizens do not need visas.

European Union citizens do not need a special residency permit when staying in the Czech Republic up to three months. If the European Union citizen stays in the Czech Republic longer than three months, for example if he/she is a student, employed, owns a business or is doing any other activity, he/she is entitled (not obligated) to apply for a “residency permit for European Union citizens”. Issuance of such a permit, however, is not a condition for staying in the Czech Republic, not even when he/she is a student, employed, owns a business or id doing any other activity. There are many other cases when a European Union citizen has to apply for a special residency permit, such as to enable a family member who is not a member of the EU to apply for such a permit, etc.

Special residency permit is understood to be a permit for a long-term or a short-term residency.The same procedure for entry and residency that is valid for EU citizens is also valid for the citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Lichtenstein. Fore more information please see http://www.mvcr.cz.

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In case of emergency or accident please use any hospital, health clinic or Nemocnice na Homolce Hospital (foreign pavilion).Address: Roentgenova 2, 150 00 Prague 5, phone: +420 257 272 144 or 257 272 146.

Medical Emergencies n Prague 1 – Palackého 5 | phone: +420 222 928 258 n Prague 3 – Koněvova 205 | phone: +420 284 862 149 n Prague 4 – Pacovská 31 | phone: +420 241 733 917 n Prague 5 – FN Motol, V Úvalu 84 | phone: +420 224 431 111 n Prague 6 – Evropská 1272/5 | phone: +420 973 210 631 n Prague 7 – Dukelských hrdinů 1 | phone: +420 233 370 391 n Prague 8 – FNB (Bulovka Hospital), Budínova 2 | phone: +420 266 081 111 n Prague 9 – Lovosická 440/40 | phone: +420 266 010 132 n Prague 10 – Plaňanská 573/1 | phone: +420 281 019 211 n Prague 12 – Soukalova 3355 | phone: +420 241 047 111 n Prague 14 – Gen. Janouška 902 | phone: +420 281 918 815

Dental Emergencies n Prague 1 – Palackého 5 | phone: +420 224 949 181 n Prague 4 – Pacovská 31 | phone: +420 241 733 918

Foreign ClinicsPrague 1 n General Health Care Corporation | address: Krakovská 8 phone: +420 222 211 206 | www.ghc.cz | Cash/credit card only

n Health Centre Prague | address: Vodičkova 28 phone: +420 224 220 040, +420 296 236 000 | www.doctor-prague.cz | Cash/credit card only

n American Dental Associates | address: V Celnici 4 phone: +420 221 181 121 | e-mail: info@americandental.cz | www.americandental.cz

n Millenium Dental Care, Millenium Plaza | address: V Celnici 10 phone: +420 221 033 405 | e-mail: info@mdc.cz | www.mdc.cz

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n Policlinic at Národní | address: Národní 9 phone: +420 222 075 120 | www.poliklinika.narodni.cz

Prague 4 n Canadian Medical Care in The Park | address: V Parku 2308/8 phone: +420 602 362 867 | e-mail: office@cmcpraha.cz | www.cmcpraha.cz

n Medicover s.r.o. | address: Pankrác House, Lomnického 1705/5 phone: +420 234 630 111 | e-mail: customer.service@medicover.cz | www.medicover.cz

Prague 5 n Na Homolce Hospital - Foreign Pavilion | address: Roentgenova 2 phone: +420 257 271 111| e-mail: hospital@homolka.cz | www.homolka.cz

Prague 6 n Unicare | address: Na Dlouhém lánu 11 phone: +420 235 356 553 | e-mail: unicare@unicare.cz | www.unicare.cz

n Canadian Medical Care | address: Veleslavínská 1 phone: +420 235 360 133 | e-mail: cmc@cmcpraha.cz | www.cmcpraha.cz

Prague 11 n DC Mediscan – Chodov | address: Šustova 1930 phone: +420 267 090 811 - 814 | e-mail: info@mediscan.cz | www.mediscan.cz

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Prague offers an excellent public transport system, which makes getting round the city relatively quick and pain-less. Students could be issued with a form at registration, which they can use to obtain cut-price travel on public transport.Passes are valid for unlimited travel on any bus, tram or metro line throughout the Prague city area. They are also valid on some suburban train routes up to the city boundary. They currently cost 230 CZK per month for students, or 630 CZK per 3 months for students. At the beginning of the next month (or quarter), remember to buy a new pass, and remember to fill in the numbers again!

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Short-term transfer season tickets: n Ticket for 24 hours – 100 CZK | Ticket for 3 days – 330 CZK | Ticket for 5 days – 500 CZK

Season tickets issued based on provision of personal data of the holder: n type: monthly – civil ticket: 550 CZK – students: 260 CZK n type: quarterly – civil ticket: 1 480 CZK – students: 720 CZK n type: annual – civil ticket: 4 750 CZK – students: –

Season tickets with optional commencement of validity period issued based on provision of personal data of the holder: n type: 30 days – civil ticket: 550 CZK – students´: 260 CZK n type: 90 days – civil ticket: 1 480 CZK – students´: 720 CZK

Luggage transport: n luggage: 13 CZK n dog (without a case): 26 CZK n bicycle, dog in a case, pram with a child: 0 CZK

Prague´s metro and tram orientation planFore more information please see: www.dpp.cz

Lost and Foud (ZTRÁTY A NÁLEZY) and season ticket duplications n Na Bojišti 5, Prague 2, tel.: 296 192 173, counter nr. 8, 9 (please take with you a new photo and ID card or passport)

How to get here n from Ruzyně airport to the centre: take bus no. 119 to Dejvická metro station | take metro “A line” from Dejvická to Můstek The centre revolves around the Můstek – Muzeum – Národní Třída triangle, all accessible via the metro or tram. The old town is accessible on foot from Staroměstská or Malostranská metro stations. n from the centre to VŠFS: take metro “A line” to Náměstí Míru or “C line” to I.P. Pavlova | take tram no. 4 or 22 to Ruská tram stop n Train and bus schedule – www.idos.cz, www.dpp.cz n Czech Airlines – www.czech-airlines.com

Ticket types and pricesSingle tickets: n Basic transfer ticket (75(90) min.) – 26 CZK

Ticket types and pricesSingle tickets: n With limited transfer options – 18 CZK

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For a city of its size, Prague is relatively well supplied with cultural activities. Exhibitions of many different kinds are always on show, there are many fine museums, cinemas are cheap by Western standards (and these days almost all foreign films are subtitled, so you do not have to worry about dubbing), the music scene covers everything form organ recitals in beautifully restored Baroque churches, to late-night dance parties in cosy art nouveau basement clubs. Although institutions like the National Theatre (Národní divadlo) and the Estates‘ Theatre (Stavovské divadlo) are worth seeing, they are rather pricey, and are not the only show in town. Alternative music venues like the Roxy or the Akropolis (excellent world/roots/rock concerts) are just as much an essential part of the contemporary cultural scene. Jazz audiences are also well catered for.

To stay informed, pick up a copy of the free weekly listings magazine Houser (mostly in Czech), buy the Prague Post (Prague‘s English-language weekly), or look out for the Fan listings guide (posted on hoardings and notice-boards around the city). You can also find information about Prague cultural events via Internet: n www.pis.cz (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) – Prague Information Service n www.myczechrepublic.com (English, German, Italian, Russian) – My Czech Republic n www.czech.cz (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian) – The official web pages of the Czech Republic n www.praha-mesto.cz (English) – Prague City Hall n www.praguepost.com (English) – The Prague Post n www.expats.cz (English) – International Portal

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Sites on UNESCO World Heritage List in the Czech RepublicPrague, Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Telč, Lednice – Valtice area, Zelená Hora – Church of St. John Nepomuk, the cast-le and gardens of Kroměříž, Holašovice, Litomyšl castle, Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Tugendhat Villa in Brno, The Jewish Quarter and St. Procopius´ Basilica in Třebíč

Where to go for music n Palác Akropolis | address: Kubelíkova 27, Praha 3 - Žižkov | www.palacakropolis.cz n Futurum | address: Zborovská 7, Praha 5 | phone: +420 257 328 571 | www.musicbar.cz/futurum n Lucerna Music Bar | address: Vodičkova 36, Praha 1 | phone: +420 224 217 108 | www.musicbar.cz n Rock Café | address: Národní 20, Praha 1 | phone: +420 224 914 416 | www.rockcafe.cz n Vagon - Music pub and club | address: Národní 25, Praha 1, Palác Metro | www.vagon.cz n Retro music Hall | address: Francouzská 4, Praha 2 (Náměstí Míru) | www.retropraha.cz n PopoCafePetl Music Club | address: Újezd 19, Praha 1 | www.popocafepetl.cz n Al Capone´s coctail bar | address: Bartolomějská 3, Praha 1 | www.alcapone.cz

Where to go clubbing n Roxy | address: Dlouhá 33, Praha 1 | www.roxy.cz n Karlovy Lázně | address: Smetanovo nábřeží 198, Praha 1 – (near Charles Bridge) | www.karlovylazne.cz n Klub Lávka open air | address: Novotného Lávka 1, Praha 1 | www.lavka.cz n Radost FX | address: Bělehradská 120, Praha 2 | phone: +420 224 254 776 | www.radostfx.cz n Mecca club | address: U Průhonu 3, Praha 7 | www.mecca.cz n U Zlatého stromu | address: Karlova 6, Praha 1 | www.zlatystrom.cz n Klub Meloun | address: Michalská 12, Praha 1 | www.meloun.cz/klub n Industry 55 | address: Vinohradská třída 40, Praha 2 - Vinohrady n N11 | address: Národní 11, Praha 1 | www.n11.cz

Where to eat Czech n Švejk restaurant | address: Široká 20, Praha 1, Old Town | www.svejk.cz n Plzeňský restaurant Anděl | address: Nádražní 114, Praha 5 | www.klubpp.cz/plzenskyrestaurantandel n U Pivrnce restaurant | address: Maislova 3, Praha 1 | www.pgc.cz/p_pivrnec.htm n U Fleků | address: Křemencova 11, Praha 1 | www.ufleku.cz You can also search on www.squaremeal.cz.

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