FAQ
Deadlines & Important Dates
What are the application deadlines for the 2025-27 intake of the GLODEP program?
The call for the 2025–2027 intake applications is open from November 2024 until the 31st of January 2025 (23:59 CET) for the potential unguaranteed EMJM scholarship applicants and by 30th April 2025 (23:59 CET) for self-paid applicants. The administration fee is 790 CZK (approx. 31 €). The administration fee is compulsory for all applicants. No exceptions are possible.
When will admission results be communicated?
For more information on the admission timeframe, please check the Admission Calendar.
When does the GLODEP program start?
The Program generally starts in the first half of September.
When should I arrive in Olomouc? What happens if I miss the beginning of the GLODEP program?
There is an obligatory Orientation Week one week before the first semester starts. You will find all the important dates in the academic calendar and in the information package. We strongly advise you to make all the arrangements to arrive in Olomouc at least a few days before the start of the Program (i.e. before the start of Orientation Week).
Admission Requirements
Do I have to pay the administration fee in case I am applying for the potential unguaranteed EMJM scholarship? Is there any exception?
The administration fee is 790 CZK (approx. 31 €). The administration fee is compulsory for all applicants. No exceptions are possible. Please do not contact us regarding this.
How to pay for the application? Do I need to have a Czech bank account? Do I have to pay in CZK?
The smoothest way to pay the administration fee is by paying with a debit/credit card – you do not need to have an account in CZK – just follow the instructions in the “payment gate.”
Do I have to submit hard copies of the documents?
The documents related to the GLODEP application are submitted electronically with your e-application. No hard copies are required. Please note that after clicking on the submit button, it will no longer be possible to change the uploaded documents.
Which academic backgrounds are eligible?
You are eligible to apply if you have completed at least a bachelor’s degree. At the same time, you have to certify your bachelor’s degree before enrolment to the program (beginning of September). While the program is open to applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, knowledge, and experience, a suitable applicant typically has excellent academic results in a relevant degree (e.g. development studies, economics, geography, international relations, and sociology); strong interest in international development with aspirations to work in the area related to development policy; very good command of English.
Can I apply for GLODEP if I have not finished my bachelor’s degree yet?
Yes, you can apply for GLODEP if you have not finished your bachelor’s degree yet. Applicants without completed tertiary education must provide a Declaration of Honour stating when they expect to receive it (if they are admitted to the program, they must provide the diploma and its recognition for enrolment in early September 2025).
Which English language certificates are acceptable?
Please see the Criteria and Requirements – section Proof of English proficiency. Your language certificate must be attached to the application by the deadline of the call. Students who do not have a language certificate are ineligible for the program.
How can I apply for GLODEP?
You apply for admission via the online application portal at Palacký University. Please follow the instructions in the section Application carefully and attach all required documents.
I would like to add one attachment to the application after submitting it. Is this possible?
Unfortunately, we cannot consider any documents received after the scholarship application deadline. The application must be submitted and paid before the deadline – 31st January 2025; otherwise, it is assessed as invalid/ineligible. The payment must be sent before 31st January 2025.
I would like to change any attachments in the application after submitting it – is it possible?
It is impossible to change anything (any attachments) in the application after submitting or after the deadline.
Please do not send us emails with attached documents since they will not be considered. Attach all relevant documents to your online application only.
If you have a precise question concerning the application form or a technical problem, contact helpdesk@upol.cz.
If you have a specific question about the GLODEP program (and you did not find the answer on the website), contact study@glodep.eu.
What does the Declaration of Honour mean? What should be stated in this document?
In some exceptional cases (stated in the Criteria and Requirements), you can use the template for the document “Declaration of Honour” (template in section Criteria and Requirements) – you are declaring in this document (under your Honour) that – for example, – you are an English native speaker and/or ii) explaining the reasons, why you can’t have your passport valid minimum until September 2027, etc.
The document “Declaration of Honour” should contain your full name, date of birth, statement you want to declare, and signature. See the template in the Criteria and Requirements section.
Selection and Registration
Where/when can I find the admission results?
Please follow our Admission Calendar.
The best-ranked applicants (admitted to the program) will be invited (via email mentioned in the application) for the online interview to compete for the potential unguaranteed EMJM scholarship in the second half of March/April 2025.
All applicants’ admission results (admitted to the program or non-admitted to the program) will be published in the Online Application Form (PORTAL – Palacký University Olomouc) in the first half of April 2025.
Those who are admitted to the program without a potential unguaranteed EMJM scholarship – please let us know about your participation in the program (on students@glodep.eu) by the end of May 2025.
Online Application Form – Login
If you do not remember the user name and the password to the Online Application Form, please contact the helpdesk even for technical inquiries concerning the online application (Anonymous request, category: E-application – technical questions or payments, change of data, etc.).
How are applications evaluated?
All eligible applications are evaluated by the Admission Committee (for criteria, see Criteria and Requirements). The best-ranked applicants are admitted to the program.
I was selected for GLODEP. What happens next?
Congratulations! You will receive instructions for the next steps in the email stated in your application. Please check it regularly, even in the spam folder. You should immediately begin the visa application and diploma certification procedures, as these processes may take quite a long time.
How many students are you admitted to the program?
Every year, we receive approximately 750 applications. On average, we accept 25 students in each intake.
Fees & Scholarships
Are scholarships available?
The Consortium applies for support from EACEA in 2025. Therefore the scholarship is only potential and unguaranteed as the Consortium will receive the results only in summer 2025. The selected candidates will be promptly informed. Now, at the application stage, the Consortium cannot guarantee this scholarship.
What is the tuition fee for the academic year?
The tuition fee for the academic year is 4,200 EUR, which needs to be paid by the end of September 2025 via bank transfer only.
Visa and Housing
In case I do need a visa, how do I apply for it?
National embassies handle visa applications. You can apply for a long-term residence permit/ long-term visa (preferred – shorter procedure) at the Czech Republic embassy according to your nationality. For more information, consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
How long does the visa procedure take?
The duration of the visa procedure depends on your home country and on the agreement that exists between your country and the Czech Republic. In our experience, three to four months are quite common. Therefore, you should start the process as soon as possible. Please check the information on the webpage at the Czech Embassy.
Are the GLODEP Consortium universities helping me with an accommodation arrangement?
You will be helped to arrange the accommodation at each university. During the internship/research period in the 4th semester, our partners can provide you with advice regarding your accommodation, but in most cases, you will have to arrange your own.
What are the costs of living in university cities?
Living costs vary between the various university cities. You can check the Numbeo website to calculate the living costs city by city.