University of West Bohemia
The University of West Bohemia was established by the Act of the Czech National Council No. 314/1991 Coll. in 1991 through the merger of the Institute of Technology and the Faculty of Education. At the time of its foundation the University had five faculties the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and about 4,200 students. The original five faculties were joined by the Faculty of Law in 1993, the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts (former Faculty of Humanities) in 1999 and the Faculty of Health Care Studies in 2008. At prezent, the University has eight faculties with 57 departments, and three institutes of higher education. Nearly 18,000 students can choose from a wide range of Bachelor, Master and PhD study programmes. The broad structure provides students with the widest range of study possibilities with the options of full-time or combined study. The University of West Bohemia also provides a wide range of life-long learning programmes which correspond thematically to the fields of study offered by the University. The University of the Third Age serves senior citizens very successfully. UWB has a significant position in the field of higher education among universities in the Czech Republic and it also has a growing reputation in Europe and in the world.
Guarantee access to education and independent research – Offer specific as well as universal educational programmes pursuing humanitarian aims and thus contributing to the social maturation of students – Design and implement study programmes that respond to the changing requirements of society and are based on projects solving current problems – Support the permanent exchange of knowledge, ideas, information, staff and students with the rest of the world – Maintain permanent professional as well as social relationships with the graduates of the University – Develop life-long education in co-operation with other institutions – Support scientific, technical and humanitarian orientated innovation applicable in everyday life – Plan and implement a mutually beneficial and creative partnership with the public as well as the private sector both in this country and abroad – Play the role of a major higher education institution for education, research and development in the region of West Bohemia – Contribute to the closer integration of the University with regional, national, European and world communities – Prepare young people for careers bringing success and satisfaction, serve the region and society, and support business and entrepreneurial activities Values Acknowledged by the University: – Specialized and universal knowledge – Education and its applicability in real life – Both innovative and traditional approaches – Individualism and partnership – Research and its applications – Support for the entrepreneurial environment – Contribution to the harmonious development of the individual and society
Foundation year:1991
Short name:ZCU
Type:Public
Students:11980
Faculty:680
Faculty/Students Ratio:18:1
Region:Europe
Location:Pilsen
