Introduction

The Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the most important research institutions in agriculture, forestry, environment and food science in the Czech Republic.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: As of 2021, the school has a total of about 28,000 students, including undergraduates, masters and doctoral students. The school has 1,700 faculty members, of which more than 700 are professors or associate professors.

Degree programs: It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs in the fields of agriculture, forestry, environment and food science, with more than 170 accredited study programs, of which 9 undergraduate, 20 master's and 18 doctoral programs are taught in English.

History

In 1776, the Philosophy Department of Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague began to teach agricultural science courses. In 1812, the Czech Polytechnic Institute established the Department of Agriculture. In the autumn of 1848, courses in forestry science began.

In 1906, the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I issued a decree to establish the Faculty of Agriculture at the Czech Polytechnic in Prague, which was also the actual historical starting point of the school. Professor Julius Stocklasa, an expert in soil chemistry, became the first dean.

The development of the college stagnated during the First World War, but after the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic in 1918, the college began to develop rapidly. In 1920, the Faculty of Agriculture was transformed into the Faculty of Agricultural and Forest Engineering, which remained part of the Czech Technical University and moved to a new location in 1936.

During the Second World War, all Czech universities were forced to close. After the Communist takeover of the government in Czechoslovakia in 1948, the mission of the college was to train agronomists and engineers for state farms.

In July 1952, the Faculty of Agriculture became an agricultural university with 3 faculties. In 1964, a modern university campus was built in the town of Suhdol, about 5 km from Prague 6 - Dejvice.

After the fall of the communist regime in 1989, the Agricultural University opened a new chapter of development. In 1990, the Faculty of Forestry was fully restored and became part of the university, and in 1997 it moved to a new building on the university campus.

After the peaceful split of the Czechoslovak Republic in 1993, the higher education policy of the Czech Republic was further reformed. On January 1, 1995, the Agricultural University was renamed the Czech Agricultural University and became a public university.

In 2006, the Faculty of Forestry was divided into the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences. In 2007, the school's academic committee changed its official English name to the Czech University of Life Sciences to reflect the full picture of its future education and research goals.

School Strength

Faculty: There are more than 1,700 faculty members, including more than 700 professors and associate professors. They have rich teaching and research experience in professional fields such as agriculture, forestry, environmental science, and food science, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific Research Results: The school has carried out in-depth research in the fields of agriculture, forestry, environment and food science, and has achieved a series of important scientific research results, making important contributions to the development of related fields in the Czech Republic and even the world. For example, there have been outstanding progress in research directions such as wetland evolution and its functional change mechanism, spatial big data and machine learning algorithms for environmental ecosystems.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, and through practical teaching, internships and scientific research projects, students can master professional knowledge and skills in practice and improve their ability to solve practical problems. We are committed to cultivating professionals with social responsibility and global vision, paying attention to global issues such as environmental protection and sustainable development, cultivating students' environmental awareness and social responsibility, so that they can contribute to the sustainable development of society and the environment in their future work.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has modern facilities and laboratories covering molecular biology, cell biology, ecology, environmental science, food science and other fields, providing good conditions for teaching and scientific research.

Key disciplines: Agricultural science, environmental science, forestry, food science, veterinary medicine and other disciplines are strong. Among them, in the 2023 QS World University Subject Rankings, its agriculture and forestry disciplines ranked 62nd in the world.

Faculty

The school has the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Forestry and Wood Technology, the College of Environmental Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Business and Economics, the College of Tropical Agriculture, the College of Education, etc. In addition, the school also has a sports department, a school farm, a forestry enterprise training base, and a grape planting center.

Ranking

In the 2023 QS World University Subject Rankings, its agriculture and forestry disciplines ranked 62nd in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for different majors and degree courses vary. Generally, the tuition fees for undergraduate courses are about 3,000-5,000 euros/year, the tuition fees for master's courses are about 4,000-6,000 euros/year, and the tuition fees for doctoral courses are about 5,000-8,000 euros/year.

Accommodation fee: The dormitory is about 6,000 Czech crowns per month. The dormitory is for two people and has a separate bathroom and kitchen.

Living expenses: The school cafeteria costs about 60 Czech crowns per person per meal. With other living expenses, it costs about 3,000-5,000 Czech crowns per month.

Campus

Campus environment: The campus is about 20 minutes' drive from the center of Prague. The environment is beautiful. There are social spaces such as cafes and bars on campus for students to use. There are also sports facilities such as gyms and swimming pools, which provide students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: It has complete teaching equipment, including modern laboratories, libraries, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research.

Practical base: The school has its own farms, forest farms and research centers, which provide students with rich practical opportunities, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to practice and improve their practical ability.