Colleges & Universities in the Czech Republic

University of West Bohemia

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world rank  815

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Overview

Founded in 1991, the Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni (University of West Bohemia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pilsen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Plzen Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Cheb. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy České republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni (ZCU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Czech higher education institution. Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni (ZCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of West Bohemia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of West Bohemia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of West Bohemia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

University of West Bohemia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of West Bohemia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ZCU
Founded 1991
Motto Stojíme za hodnotami, které obstojí v měnícím se světě
We stand for values that stand up to a changing world
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Univerzitní 2732/8
Pilsen
301 00 Plzen Region
Czech Republic
University of West Bohemia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of West Bohemia Phone Number 377 631 111
University of West Bohemia Fax Number 377 631 112
Other locations Cheb

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni.



University of West Bohemia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of West Bohemia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of West Bohemia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of West Bohemia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of West Bohemia has more than 400 international students.

University of West Bohemia's Admission Office Admission Office

They are not exist university admission office. The admission offices are at the faculties.




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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

University of West Bohemia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of West Bohemia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


University of West Bohemia's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of West Bohemia's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of West Bohemia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of West Bohemia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of West Bohemia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of West Bohemia is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


University of West Bohemia's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of West Bohemia's Library


University of West Bohemia's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of West Bohemia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of West Bohemia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of West Bohemia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of West Bohemia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of West Bohemia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of West Bohemia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of West Bohemia's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of West Bohemia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of West Bohemia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy České republiky

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Národní akreditační ústav


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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