Housing – Frequently Asked Questions

AAU prices include all the utility bills as well as the wi-fi. The only additional fees apart from using the washing machine or the dryer (special tokens for these are sold at our reception, each costs CZK 60) is cleaning fee CZK 3,250 per semester which is invoiced after the check-in.

Make a reservation on the Housing and Accommodation Page.

The reservation process is very simple; just choose your preferences and your favorite room category. To complete the reservation, fill in the questionnaire and await further instructions with the AAU Housing payment instructions. 

You can move in after 3 in the afternoon on the first day of your contract. The details for check-in days will be specified in advance. It doesn’t matter if that day falls on a public holiday or on the weekend – we are ready to accommodate you anytime! If you know you’re going to arrive at night, just drop us an e-mail and we will prepare an envelope with the keys and instructions, which will be handed over to you by the night security. 

Once you are admitted, along with your acceptance letter, the Admissions Office will send you the link to the registration form for accommodation. The link is also above.

As soon as you are admitted. Capacity is limited and rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Housing is not guaranteed.

You can rent a room for one semester or the full academic year.

You will receive confirmation via email by the housing coordinator.

Yes, the confirmation will be sent to you via DHL unless otherwise requested as soon as the payment is processed. Please note that it is your responsibility to send us payment and all the data for the housing confirmation in time to proceed your visa application on time.

You will sign the accommodation contract during a check-in at the reception or at the Student Services Center. The accommodation contract will be issued in both Czech and English.

Further details regarding housing can be found by emailing housing@aauni.edu.

You can, but you must both request the other person. It is not guaranteed that you will live with your requested person, but we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Yes, you can stay in the dormitory during the break periods as long as it falls within the period that you have rented the room.

AAU does not offer pick-up service; however, Prague is very well connected andthe airport has access to public transportation. Prague’s international airportVaclav Havel Airport is located 12 km west of the city center. 

The easiest way to the AAU´s dorms. AAU’s dormitory is located at Maniny tram station.

The key can be picked up during check-in at reception.

Find it on the map.

Not at all! AAU Housing has a very convenient connection to the city center. Just hop on a tram and you’ll be in there in just 15 minutes. To find a connection to your destination, visit the Prague Public Transportation website.

There is direct tram number 12 and it takes about only 20 minutes to get to AAU campus. You can search for a specific public transport connection within Prague at the website of the Prague Public Transportation company. This site will also provide you with a lot of useful information about the transport around the city.

Yes, the high speed wi-fi connection is available throughout the whole building. You’ll get the password at your arrival.

The bathroom as well as the fridge is shared between 3 people (one in single and 2 in double room).

Single room is 10 sqm and has a single bed, desk, chair, closet, bed table.

There is one shared kitchen on the floor but it’s never crowded. It’s big enough for everyone. In the shared kitchen on the floor you can find a kettle, cutting boards, glass stove top, microwave and oven. Also there are small individual kitchen cabinets that you can lock with your card to store dry groceries there. Each tenant is provided by fork, knife, table and tea spoon, plate, bowl, kitchen towel, glass and cup, plastic fish slice and ladle, one pan and pot.

Vacuum cleaner, mop, broom as well as iron are available at reception for free.

There are a few smaller common lounge areas in the building and studying room on the 2^nd floor.

Furniture (bed with mattress, pillow, and duvet, set of bed linen, desk, chair,wardrobe with the following dimensions 200x120x60 plus extra chest of drawers

Note: towels are not included.

wardrobe is 200x120x60 plus extra chest of drawers

Shared kitchen (plates, bowls, glasses, pans and pots, kitchen towel, kettle,glass stove top)

General cleaning and maintenance of common areas

Cleaning of individual rooms and changing of sheets twice per month

The building is staffed 24 hours a day with a security guard and a receptionist

You will need to provide your own towels, bathroom rug, and any other decorations to make your room feel like home. 

You cannot put holes in the wall, though posters and/or other lightweight wall hangings that are put up with tape or sticky tack are acceptable.

No, no changes can be made to the overall integrity of the building.

You will fill out a questionnaire and your answers will be used to match you with the most compatible person.

No, most buildings in the city do not have AC and instead rely on fans for the few months a year when heat is an issue.

No, the furniture must remain in the room; however, the arrangement of the furniture can be changed.

Blinds are included. You can bring curtains, however, you cannot drill holes in the wall or make any similar adjustments.

No, the beds are separated.

You can visit the reception desk and they will make a new key for you for a small fee.

Please visit the reception desk.

Reception at the housing building.

AAU will assume no legal responsibility for missing or stolen goods/items.Students are responsible for their personal belongings.

No, pets are not allowed.