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VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

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Overview

Established in 1849, the VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava (VSB - Technical University of Ostrava) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Ostrava (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Moravian-Silesian Region. This institution also has branch campuses in Most, Trinec, Šumperk and Valašské Mezirící. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava (VSB-TUO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Czech higher education institution. VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava (VSB-TUO) 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 175-year-old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VSB-TUO 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

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Control Typepublic

Entity

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

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Campus Location

Address 17. listopadu 15/2172
Ostrava
708 00 Moravian-Silesian Region
Czech Republic
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava Phone Number +420 597 321 111
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava Fax Number +420 596 918 507
Other locations Most, Trinec, Šumperk and Valašské Mezirící

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava.

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's admission information.

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has VSB - Technical University of Ostrava a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's acceptance rate range is not reported.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava international students information:

  • VSB-TUO accepts and enrolls international students from all over the world. Each year there are approximately 1500 international students at the campus, including exchange students.
  • Degree-seeking students primarily come from South East Asia (India, Bangladesh) but also from Northern Africa, South America, Kazakhstan, and various other regions.
  • Each international student applying for studies at VSB-TUO must submit their educational documents for the nostrification of their previous education.

More information regarding nostrification can be found https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/degree-students/nostrification-process/


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Admission Office Admission Office

17. Listopadu 2172/15
Ostrava 708 00
597 321 111
597 323 713

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Control Type Control Type

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava is a public higher education institution.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Entity Type Entity Type

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava is a non-profit higher education institution.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Library

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava Library's Offerings:

Books:

The library's extensive collection of books is accessible through the online Library catalogue, which provides details for a significant portion of our collection. For earlier documents, patrons should refer to the card catalogues, located in the Circulation Department, holding information on pre-1995 books. Books are stored either in the library's stacks or are available on open shelves. To facilitate access, books are organized by subject using the Universal Decimal Classification system, which is the Czech version of the UDC Consortium's classification system. Patrons are advised to use the catalogue for efficient book retrieval.

E-books:

The Central Library offers a collection of electronic books with perpetual access. For more information, please visit the E-books page.

Rare Book Collection:

Our library houses an archival collection of rare and older books and periodicals, primarily focused on subjects such as geology, mining, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and metallurgy. These items were acquired through purchase and gifts during the 19th and early 20th centuries by the Mining Academy in Pribram. The collection includes notable works, including the oldest book in our historical collection, Georgii Agricolae De re Metallica Libri XII from 1561. Patrons can request access to these books and periodicals, with approval required from a university librarian for books printed before 1801.

Journals:

Our collection of journals, also known as periodicals or serials, is for reference use within the library and is non-borrowable. To check if we subscribe to a specific journal, patrons can use the search option in the online catalogue. Current journals, from the past two years, are located in library study rooms, arranged alphabetically by title. Older volumes are available for reading in the Circulation Department. Patrons can make photocopies or electronic copies of needed articles using library services.

Electronic Journals:

For access to full-text journals available to VŠB-TUO staff and students, please consult the List of e-resources, sorted by type, under the "E-journals" section.

Theses & Dissertations:

Theses and dissertations produced by VSB – Technical University of Ostrava staff and students are maintained in the library's Circulation Department. They are accessible either on open shelves in the study room or in the library store and may not be borrowed. Records for all theses and dissertations available in the reading room are found in the library's online catalogue: DSpace of VSB-Technical University of Ostrava.

Access policy of theses and dissertations:

  • Open access without any restrictions.
  • In exceptional cases, some theses may have restricted access, often due to intellectual property protection. These are marked as "closedAccess" or "embargoedAccess."

The library's records of theses are comprehensive, starting from the year 1986, while dissertations have been included since the 1950s.

For more details and a comprehensive list of services offered by the Library, please visit https://knihovna.vsb.cz/en/services/.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

VSB - Technická univerzita Ostrava provides on-campus dormitory accommodation options for all international students. For more details, you can visit their housing information page at: https://www.vsb.cz/ubytovani/en/for-students/


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava sport activities and facilities include:

  • There are many outdoor and indoor sports facilities on the campus.
  • The facilities include:
    • Badminton hall
    • Football pitch
    • Tennis courts
    • Beach volleyball
    • Inline skating
    • Rowing
    • Gym
    • Canoeing
    • Ice hockey

University Services

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VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava provides financial aid opportunities, including a Full Degree Scholarship for eligible students who enroll and study in the 1st year of Bc. and MSc. programs.

For more details, please visit: https://www.vsb.cz/en/study/degree-students/full-degree-scholarship/

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

At VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs with numerous partner universities worldwide. This allows them to study abroad while enrolled at VSB-TUO.

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

VSB - Technical University of Ostrava is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important VSB - Technical University of Ostrava's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Národní akreditační úřad pro vysoké školství (National Accreditation Office for Higher Education)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important VSB - Technical University of Ostrava'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 academic divisions and a simplified 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 Divisions

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