Cushman & Wakefield sees Czech student housing shortfall at 124,300 beds
CWK•Cushman & Wakefield flagged a shortfall of about 124,300 student beds in the Czech Republic in the 2025/2026 academic year. Enrollment rose 5% to 330,500, while dedicated accommodation capacity increased 0.3% to 68,100 beds.
1. Enrollment and capacity
The Czech Republic had 330,500 university students in the 2025/2026 academic year, up 5%, while dedicated student accommodation capacity rose 0.3% to 68,100 beds. Supply amounted to 21 beds per 100 students.
2. City figures and rents
Prague had 27,900 beds for 77,200 students from outside the region, while Brno had 14,300 beds for 44,100. Private student accommodation represented 11% of capacity, and the average monthly rent per bed in Prague was CZK 13,800.
