Unexpected connections

Thanks to an extremely wide range of study fields at six faculties, study
in Ostrava brings rare cooperation and connections across medicine, fine arts, kinantropology, history, languages, social studies, education and sciences.

UniverCity of Ostrava

In addition to education and science, the UO also plays an important role in the social and cultural life of Ostrava, organizing events for thousands of people (Like the Researcher´s Night or We´re Ostravska Happening) or managing the UniverCity Discussion Stage of the Colours of Ostrava festival. We´re simply a part of the life in the city!

Space for Growth

Approaching each student individually, the University of Ostrava offers space not only for intellectual growth, but also for developing extra competences and soft skills. It actively seeks opportunities and shares them with its students to provide them with a competitive advantage.

Regional Impact

The UO contributes to solving issues of the Moravia-Silesia Region in social, environmental, and health areas not only through science, but also by means of bringing erudite insights into the public discussion by leading figures in their field of expertise.

Science in the Air

The UO purposefully promotes quality scientific activities while systematically seeking out new research areas and teams with a potential to achieve excellent results. Research-driven teaching allows timely talent identification and a high level of involvement of students in research teams and projects.

International Space

The University of Ostrava encourages the progressive tendencies of European science and scholarship in the region and creates favourable conditions for foreign academics and students. In 2019, the university received the HR Excellence in Research Award.

About Us

Our campus is the city of Ostrava; housed within recently renovated historical buildings or newly built structures our faculties, library and administrative buildings are spread throughout the city. Excellent public transportation or bike rental means you will be commuting with Czech office workers, school kids and others going about their daily routine. In-between your student commute are many cafes and restaurants in which to contemplate the arts and sciences.

Our university dormitory offers a traditional Czech ‘student experience’ -
modern central European amenities await the adventurous soul. Furthermore, our dorms are full of international students from Erasmus and other partner countries; typical student populations range from Portugal, Spain, Ukraine and South Korea.

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the Campus

There are several possibilities of accommodation where you will spend your days full of studying, free time and meeting new friends. The University of Ostrava has its own J. Opletal Halls of Residence with an accommodation capacity of 564 students. The Halls of Residence are located 5 minutes by trolleybus or 10 minutes on foot from the city centre.

Some of the other accommodation options are:

• Dormitory Poruba
• Kampus Palace
• Student Hall of Vista

Housing options

10% of Ostrava are students and the young spirit and rapid progress can be felt all around. Ideas are brought to life, people are awake and all is in motion, bringing the city into the spotlight.

Rapid and
Young-spirited

Centre for International Cooperation

The Centre for International Cooperation coordinates recruitment and care for the international students. It also develops partnerships with universities within Europe and beyond.

Our friendly English speaking staff is available to answer questions and provide resources or information during your stay at the university.

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Rankings

1001+

World University Ranking 2021

THE World University Rankings 2021

251-300^th

THE World University Rankings 2020

Young University Rankings 2020

• We promote a culture of open discussion between students and academic staff, encouraging students to think critically, view issues in their wider context, and formulate their ideas with clarity.
• The Faculty’s departments organize annual student conferences where students have the opportunity to present their research results, practice their rhetorical skills, engage in constructive critical discussions, and support each other’s efforts.
• The Faculty has a strong tradition of research involving students, who also have the opportunity to publish their research results.
• The Faculty has four specialist research centres and offers 14 different doctoral degrees.
• Every year the Faculty hosts numerous scholars and other renowned public figures from the Czech Republic and all over the world.
• The Faculty is located in the very heart of Ostrava, enabling students to participate fully in the city’s vibrant community and enrich its cultural life.
• Students can take part in a wide range of activities organized by students.

Why study at the Faculty of Arts?

• We have a long tradition of providing excellent teacher training and other fields of study.
• We offer a broad range of degree subjects which can be studied in various combinations.
• The Faculty is firmly rooted in the Ostrava region, and this is reflected in its research interests.
• Students play an active role in research and other creative activities at the Faculty.
• Students have the opportunity to do practical placements and volunteer work at various types of educational institutions.
• The Faculty has 106 partnership agreements with institutions abroad (including 99 Erasmus+ agreements).
• International students can choose from a wide range of theoretical and practical courses taught in foreign languages.

Why study at the Faculty of Education?

Why study at the Faculty of Fine Arts?

• We offer a free, open, creative and stimulating environment enabling students to develop their talents to the full.
• Our teaching is personalised, based on individual contact with each student.
• Our teachers are leading figures in the art and music worlds.
• We organize workshops and international masterclasses featuring renowned artists and performers from the Czech Republic and abroad.
• We offer double degrees in digital graphics for application in virtual environments and computer games.
• Our students have achieved outstanding success in international competitions and their professional careers.
• Students have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of professional life in their chosen field.

• A long tradition of specialist medical training at the University of Ostrava, with a strong emphasis on practical experience and an excellent range of modern equipment.
• A broad spectrum of degree programmes to study.
• Excellent prospects for graduates on the job market.
• A pleasant campus offering easy access to Ostrava’s key health care institutions.
• Student participation in Faculty research.
• The option to spend part of the degree programme studying abroad at one of our international partners.
• Several active student organizations – IFMSA, Czechoslovak Association of Medics, FyzioCafé, ErgoCafé. The Faculty supports a range of student events – such as the annual First Aid Day, where students can practise their first aid skills in simulated situations.

Why study at the Faculty of Medicine?

• We involve students directly in our research projects from Master’s level upwards, ensuring that students are fully acquainted with the latest knowledge and trends.
• We organize one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious European mathematics competitions – the Vojtěch Jarnik International Mathematical Competition
• We enable students to pursue their own individual research interests as part of our doctoral degree programmes, and we offer motivational grants for students conducting research at the Faculty.
• We involve students in our community activities – educational and leisure events promoting science and research.
• We offer unique opportunities to take part in field trips and expeditions (biology and geography).
• We offer a wide (and constantly expanding) choice of courses taught in English.
• We have achieved world-leading research results in numerous fields, and many of our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers both nationally and internationally.

Why study at the Faculty of Science?

• The Faculty coordinates a system of practical placements and field-based training, ensuring close links between academic studies and practical community applications.
• Our students work closely alongside academic staff on research projects, enabling young researchers to develop their skills and providing a platform for them to launch research-based careers.
• We host regular guest lecturers from our international
  partner universities.
• The Faculty organizes an annual Spring School of Social Work for Master’s and doctoral students.
• We offer a Social Work doctoral programme in English.
• The Faculty is a member of the Association of Educators in Social Work (ASVSP) and the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW).
• We publish the journal ‘Czech and Slovak Social Work’, which also appears in an English version.

Why study at the Faculty of Social Studies?

• Doctoral degree programmes in soft computing for Czech and international students.
• Supervision of dissertations by experienced experts The option to participate in international exchange visits as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
• The opportunity to become involved in working on projects and grants as part of a young team led by an experienced expert.
• Presentation of students’ own research results at conferences around the world as part of projects.
• The annual ISCAMI student conference, which off ers students a platform to showcase their research results and practice their presentation skills.
• Excellent facilities including the latest equipment and technologies, our own research library, laboratories and access to a supercomputer.
• A convenient location at the University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Science in the heart of the city, with easy access to lectures at the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Informatics and Computers.
• The opportunity to participate in certified practical placements.

What do we offer?

Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic. It is in the middle of everything just hours from Prague, Berlin, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and Warsaw. There is also an international airport as well as direct train connections to other Czech and European cities. Ostrava is a developing and vibrant city taking special care to cultivate public greenery. Its industrial heritage makes for a dramatic backdrop in which to study. The campus spread throughout the historical city centre, the European architecture, cafes and restaurants provide students with a stimulating environment to contemplate the arts and sciences. It is an ideal destination for sightseeing. Nearby there are two mountain ranges, Beskydy and Jeseníky mountains, which provide beautiful views of the landscapes and are perfect for hiking and skiing.

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the City

The Moravian-Silesian Region is bounded on the west by the Hrubý Jeseník Mountain Range and to the southeast the Beskydy Mountains. In between lies the 3rd most populated Region in the Czech Republic with over 1 209 000 inhabitants.

The diverse and eye-pleasing scenery of northern Moravia and Silesia also has many possibilities for recreation, tourism, sightseeing and therapeutic programmes. In the summer, the Region offers a large network of cycle and tourism paths for hiking and cycling; in winter, the mountain ranges of the Hrubý Jeseník and Beskydy are centres of cross-country and downhill skiing.

The Region has many theatres, museums, galleries and cinemas. In Ostrava there is also the Janáček Philharmonic (Janáčkova filharmonie). Lovers of literature can visit over 400 libraries.

The Moravian-Silesian Region

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a landlocked country in the Central Europe. According to the Global Peace Index, it is the 8th safest country in the world. The capital city is Prague and the currency is the Czech crown (CZK). The population is over 10,000,000 people. Culturally, the Czech Republic has a rich history in music, literature, visual arts and decorating glass and crystal.

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Björk, The Cure, The Cranberries, Iggy Pop or
Bastille are only some of the greatest names that have performed at the Colours of Ostrava, an extremely multi-genre music festival visited by tens of thousands visitors annually.

Colours of Ostrava

See this year’s line-up

Ask Usain Bolt about Ostrava Golden Spike where Wayde van Niekerk set the world record in 300m track. Ostrava has also become the European City of Sport and has hosted the Ice Hockey World Championship twice.

The European
City of Sport

The Ostrava cultural scene is famous for its uncompromising and peculiar art and cultural events that often reach out of galleries and theatres and right into the public space. Art is part of the life in Ostrava, wherever your steps lead you to.

Surrounded by Culture