About University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
The University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (UWB), founded in 1991, has nine faculties with more than 60 departments and two institutes of higher education. Nearly 12 000 students can choose from a wide range of Bachelor, Master and PhD study programmes taught in Czech and English language. UWB focuses on research (three Research Centres and one European Centre of Excellence) and has a significant position in the field of higher education among the universities in the Czech Republic and within the European space.
University highlights
- Officially registered public institution with a focus on Arts and humanities, Business, administration and law, Education, Engineering, manufacturing and construction.
What makes this institution stand out
- Study in Plzeňský, with access to the institution's teaching and professional networks in Czechia.
- Explore programmes in Arts and humanities, Business, administration and law, Education, Engineering, manufacturing and construction; confirm the current programme language, accreditation and admissions requirements before applying.
Why Study at University of West Bohemia in Pilsen?
Rankings & Accreditations
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| Type | Accreditation / recognition | Reference | Validity | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | https://regvssp.msmt.cz/registrvssp/inak.aspx | — | — | — |
Listed in the Czech MEYS Register of Higher Education Institutions. Programme-level and institutional-accreditation details should be verified in the same register before publication.
Programs Offered
Level:
| Program | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Doctorate | 4 years | EUR 4,000 | ● Closed | |
| Cybernetics | Doctorate | 4 years | EUR 4,000 | ● Closed | |
| Economics and Management | Doctorate | 4 years | — | ● Closed | |
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Doctorate | 4 years | — | ● Closed | |
| Geomatics | Doctorate | 4 years | EUR 4,000 | ● Closed | |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | Doctorate | 4 years | EUR 4,000 | ● Closed | |
| Materials and Technologies for Electrical Engineering | Master | 2 years | — | ● Closed | |
| Modern History | Doctorate | 3 years | — | ● Closed | |
| Plasma Physics and Physics of Thin Films | Doctorate | 4 years | EUR 4,000 | ● Closed |
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Annual Tuition Fees
Doctorate
€4,000
Available Scholarships
No scholarships are currently offered at this university.
Admission Requirements
Ph.D
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Masters Certificate
- Masters Marks Sheet
- Passport
Masters Degree
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Passport
Campus & Gallery
Visa & Immigration
Student Visa Process
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a student visa. Third-country nationals studying for more than 90 days generally need a long-term visa or long-term residence permit for studies. The correct route depends on nationality, programme and intended stay, so applicants should use the current Czech Ministry of the Interior and embassy guidance.
Application form: Use the current form for the selected visa/residence route.
Valid travel document: Passport validity and blank-page requirements must be checked with the embassy.
Photograph: Use the current official format.
Acceptance / enrolment evidence: University confirmation showing the purpose of studies.
Proof of accommodation: Accommodation evidence in the required form.
Proof of funds: Evidence of sufficient resources in the official format.
Medical insurance: Required where applicable
Criminal-record evidence: May be required from relevant countries.
Parental consent: Required where applicable for applicants under 18.
Up to 60 days
CZK 2,500 standard long-term study visa/residence application fee; exceptions may apply.
Monthly Cost of Living
Accommodation – dorm-based planning range
EUR 150–260
Utilities and internet
Study materials, phone and leisure
EUR 160–180
Shared university dorm
EUR 150–200
Single university dorm
EUR 190–260
Private student residence
EUR 400–600
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EUR 500 / month
Frequently Asked Questions
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen appears in the official Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports register as a public university-type higher-education institution.
The institution is based in Plzeňský, Czechia. Its Study in Czechia profile lists Arts and humanities, Business, administration and law, Education, Engineering, manufacturing and construction. Applicants should check the official website for current programmes, teaching language and admissions deadlines.
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