Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Could you tell me little information on the schedule of the
course at the beginning? Is it possible to start later than on 1st
October?
A: The
course officially starts on 1st October. Several days are devoted to
organization, accommodation, schedule
of your research work, etc. so
it
doesn't matter if you come one two days later. However, if you arrive
on the 1st you will have more time before a visit to Citizen Police
Q:
Does the course finish exactly on 31th July? I would get cheaper fly tickets for July 30.
A:
No problem to leave one or two days earlier.
Q:
I understand, that koruna
and euro are equally used in Czech Republic,
correct?
A:
Euro
is rarely used in normal shops. Sometimes you can use it in
supermarkets or in
the tourist area.
Q:
How is it with public
transport? Is it possible to buy some long term ticket?
A:
To obtain a long term ticket you should apply for Opencard first. You
will need a passport sized photograph. A three months
ticket costs 1 480 CZK. For
more information look at http://opencard.praha.eu/jnp/en/about/index.html.
Q:
The Czech Embassy requires a health insurance.How can I get it?A:
We will buy an appropriate health insurance when
you come. You should just buy an travel insurance for days around your arrival - for several days. We will
reimburse it then.
Q:
How is it with the Health insurance for EU citizens?
A:
Our
legal system has been adapted to European standards. For health
insurance please apply for the European Health Insurance Card as it is
written on http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559.
The
possibility to use this card depends on your status in your country,
for instance whether you stay as an employee or a student during
the time of travelling abroad
or not. For confirmation please contact your insurance
company. If you can't use this card we will buy for you a commercial
insurance here.
Q:
There are
different prices for lunches available in the canteen for UNESCO students and employees, aren't they? Could you
explain why?
A: Employees
contribute by 2.5% of their salaries to the "Institute's social fund"
from which employee's lunches are supported. Your status in the
institute is "guest" and you are not obtaining a salary but a tax-free
"premium" from which no contribution goes to the social fund. Therefore
you buy lunches for full price 71, 80 or 91 CZK.
A:
Could you send me some details concerning accommodation in Mazanka and equipment available?
Q:
You will be accommodated in a double room sharing the room with another UNESCO/IUPAC student.
In
Mazanka a kitchen for several people is available where you can cook
your meal. It is equipped by fridge, stove, microwave
and kettle. However, you will need your own dishes. Mazanka also
provides bed-clothes and towels, washing machine and free of charge
internet.
