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University of West Bohemia

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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 telovýchovy Ceské 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 33-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 Profile

Name (English)
Name University of West Bohemia
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Univerzitní 2732/8
Pilsen
301 00 Plzen Region
Czech Republic
University of West Bohemia Phone Number +420 377 631 111
University of West Bohemia Fax Number +420 377 631 112
Other locations Cheb

University of West Bohemia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of West Bohemia'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 University of West Bohemia's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 University of West Bohemia'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 University of West Bohemia.

University of West Bohemia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Not reported Not reported
International
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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 University of West Bohemia's admission information.

University of West Bohemia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of West Bohemia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of West Bohemia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of West Bohemia's acceptance rate range is 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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of West Bohemia.

University of West Bohemia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


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

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


University of West Bohemia's Control Type Control Type

University of West Bohemia is a public higher education institution.


University of West Bohemia's Entity Type Entity Type

University of West Bohemia 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 type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of West Bohemia does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of West Bohemia's main facilities:


University of West Bohemia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of West Bohemia's Library


University of West Bohemia's Housing University Housing

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


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

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


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of West Bohemia's main services:


University of West Bohemia'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.

University of West Bohemia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of West Bohemia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


University of West Bohemia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

University of West Bohemia'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.


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

University of West Bohemia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of West Bohemia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Národní akreditační ústav


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of West Bohemia'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

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of West Bohemia 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of West Bohemia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of West Bohemia's Facebook page University of West Bohemia's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of West Bohemia's Twitter page University of West Bohemia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of West Bohemia's YouTube channel University of West Bohemia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of West Bohemia's Instagram page University of West Bohemia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of West Bohemia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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