Prague International Staff Week
15th Prague International Staff Week
Dates of our 15th Prague International Staff Week – TBA in October 2026
14th Prague International Staff Week for our partners took place between May 18-22, 2026 and was attended by a total of 26 international coordinators from 23 universities and 13 countries.
This year’s theme centered on student mobility and the role of international offices in supporting it. Throughout the week, participants engaged in a diverse programme of workshops, presentations, and discussions. A key focus was on supporting students at different stages of their mobility journey—from their initial interest in studying abroad through to their return home. The programme also included sessions on using social media, digital tools, and student ambassadors to effectively communicate with students.
Additional discussions addressed support for incoming international students, as well as the ways in which students themselves could contribute to promoting international opportunities and supporting their peers. Alongside the professional programme, participants also enjoyed a social programme that allowed them to explore Prague beyond the university setting.
See the PROGRAMME for more information.
14th Prague International Staff Week Testimonials
It was a week full of learning, exchange, and collaboration, with plenty of opportunities to share experiences and good practices with colleagues from different institutions. The atmosphere was open, dynamic, and very welcoming, which made every session both meaningful and enjoyable. I would also like to highlight the exceptional work of the International Relations Office, who were consistently attentive, kind, and supportive throughout the whole week. Their professionalism and warmth made everything run smoothly and created a very positive environment for all participants. It was truly a privilege to take part in this staff week, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of such a well-organised and inspiring programme. The program was very well thought and organized, the presentations and discussions were always inspiring and educational. I really enjoyed sharing best practices with colleagues from many different countries and we learnt a lot from each other. Furthermore, I loved the cultural activities that were organized to discover more about Czech culture and history, and explore the beautiful city of Prague! It was one of the best experiences of my life! This was my third staff week and by far the best. The VSE team was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and the program struck the perfect balance between focused sessions on student mobility and opportunities to exchange practices with peers. I left with valuable ideas, new connections, and great memories. Thank you for such a meaningful experience. Mireille Saad, ESG UQAM, Canada.
Lucía Poyo Candela, ESCI-UPF
Sabine Klebig, Mainz University of Applied Studies
Chiara Peroni, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Monica Pirioni, University of Florence
Olga Lunina, University of Münster / School of Business and Economics
The best part, however, was the group – an amazing mix of people who made every interaction professional yet fun. We shared good ideas about Incoming and Outgoing services, learned from each other’s expertise, and built genuine connections. I left Prague feeling professionally inspired and personally energized. Highly recommended!
Leila Rahméovà, EDHEC Business School
The program was very rich with interesting information, great workshops, interactive activities, and cultural visits in beautiful Prague.
It was a pleasure to have shared this week with great participants from all over the world and to have super fun together! I enjoyed every part of it 🙂
Mireille Saad, ESG UQAM - School of Management
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Prague Recommendations
We recommend several hotels in the near proximity of the VSE campus:
Prague has a very good public transportation system. The metro, trams and buses cover the majority of the city and the outskirts. To move around the town, we recommend using the public transport over driving or taking a taxi. If you insist on taking taxis, do consider downloading an app such as Bolt, Liftago or Uber to avoid unexpectedly high charges.
Tickets for public transport
You need to have a valid ticket before getting on a bus/tram/metro. It is possible to buy transfer tickets for 30 minutes (39 CZK), 90 minutes (50 CZK), 24 hours (150 CZK) or 72 hours (350 CZK).
- Paper one-off tickets are sold in the Prague Public Transit Co. info centres, Ticket vending machines, Advanced Sales, and selected wholesalers (Relay branches, news stands).
- Cashless payment of fare – Tickting terminals (validators) are installed in all trams and in the metro entrances.
- PID lítačka app where you can search for connections and buy tickets. It applies to the Prague Integrated Transport covering all public transport in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region.
From the airport to the Prague city centre
The connection between Václav Havel Airport Prague and Prague city centre is provided by public transport bus and trolleybus lines which operate at regular few-minute intervals. Bus stops are located directly in front of the terminals. To get to Prague city centre, we recommend taking the 59 trolleybus (Terminal 1/Terminal 2 – Veleslavín train/metro station) and changing to the metro Line A. You will need to purchase the 90-minute ticket (40 CZK) before boarding the bus.
Another option is to use the Airport Express bus, which connects the Main Railway Station (Praha Hlavni Nadrazi) with Václav Havel Airport Prague directly with no other stops. The AE bus runs daily from 5 a.m. till 9 p.m. in regular intervals of 30 minutes. Tickets can be bought directly from the bus driver (100 CZK). Please note that usual Prague public transport tickets cannot be used in the AE bus line.
Night service (0:00 – 4:00 am): 910 bus in the direction of the I.P. Pavlova station.
