Students at Prague’s private Prague City University were caught off guard when they learned their bachelor’s program was being shut down with immediate effect.

The news came in an email from the school’s financial director, Rémi Diligent, who apologized but provided no details on how students could complete their studies.

For many, the announcement was devastating. Tuition fees had already been paid, in some cases for the entire academic year, but refunds were not issued.

Prague City University functioned as a Czech-accredited institution under the umbrella of British Teesside University. It offered several bachelor’s programs and a master’s program.

However, students report that problems appeared months earlier. Some were unable to secure supervisors for their bachelor’s theses, while others noticed delays in communication from management.

Authorities Respond

The National Accreditation Office has launched a preliminary investigation into the programs offered at the university. If serious issues are confirmed, proceedings may lead to the withdrawal of accreditation.

The Ministry of Education has also confirmed it is monitoring the situation, although it declined to give details while proceedings are ongoing.

The financial collapse has affected staff as well. Employees report months of unpaid wages, and at least one former worker has filed an insolvency petition claiming 100,000 crowns in unpaid salary.

A cleaning company has also filed a claim for 170,000 crowns. Court documents show that both the school and its executive director are under enforcement orders for unpaid rent.

Anglo-American University Offers Help

The crisis has prompted a response from Anglo-American University (AAU) in Prague, which has offered to take in affected students.

AAU, which holds both Czech and American accreditation, said it views helping these students as its professional and moral duty.

AAU President Jiří Schwarz announced that students from Prague City University would be able to transfer to corresponding bachelor’s or master’s programs, with credits for completed courses recognized.

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The university has also introduced measures to ease the transition, including waiving admission fees, waiving the credit recognition fee, and offering a 50 percent discount on tuition for students in Czech-accredited programs and a 30 percent discount for those in British-accredited programs during their first year.

Students will also be able to pay in installments, with individual payment schedules arranged based on financial needs. According to the university, the goal is to ensure a smooth transition so that students can continue their studies without unnecessary delays.

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