Detailed introduction of the University of West Bohemia:

Introduction

The University of West Bohemia is a public comprehensive university located in Pilsen, Czech Republic. It was founded in 1991 and is a relatively new but rapidly developing and highly reputable institution of higher education in the Czech Republic.

Overview

Number of students: Currently, there are about 18,000 students, of which a certain proportion are international students, providing students with diverse academic and cultural exchange opportunities.

Course settings: It offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs covering a variety of disciplines such as engineering, social sciences, computer science, business and economics, art and design.

History

Its predecessor can be traced back to the Pilsen Branch of the Faculty of Education of Charles University in Prague, which was established in 1948. It became an independent Faculty of Education in 1953 and was renamed the Department of Education in 1964.

In 1949, the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Pilsen was established as part of the Czech Technical University in Prague. It became an independent school in 1953 and was divided into the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1960.

In 1990 In 1991, the Faculty of Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Economics were established.

In 1991, the Faculty of Education merged with the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering to form the University of West Bohemia.

In 1993, the Faculty of Law was established; in 2001, the Faculty of Philosophy and Art was established; in 2008, a private college in Pilsen was incorporated to form the Faculty of Health Sciences; in 2013, the Faculty of Design and Art was established.

Establishment time

1991.

School strength

Faculty: It has a team of experienced and qualified teachers who have rich academic and professional knowledge in their respective fields, are committed to teaching and research, and establish close academic guidance relationships with students, providing students with a good learning environment and support.

Scientific research results: It has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many fields, such as engineering technology, computer science, economic management, etc. Its scientific research results have a certain influence in the Czech Republic and even internationally, and the school actively promotes the transformation and application of scientific research results and maintains a close cooperative relationship with the business community.

International Cooperation: As a member of several international organizations such as the European University Association, the University has established cooperative relations with many universities around the world, and carried out projects such as student exchange, teacher visits, and joint scientific research, providing students with rich international exchange, learning and internship opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

The motto of the University of West Bohemia is "scientia e et sapientiae domus", which means "home of knowledge and wisdom". Its educational philosophy emphasizes providing high-quality education, cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities, promoting scientific research, and promoting cooperation and exchanges with local and global communities, so that students can adapt to the changing social and economic needs and be fully prepared for their future careers.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: It has several key laboratories, such as the Energy Technology Research Center, which are equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, carry out in-depth research in related fields, and maintain close cooperative relations with the business community, providing strong support for the transformation and application of scientific research results.

Key Disciplines: It has strong strengths in engineering, computer science, economics, education, law, art and other disciplines. For example, engineering disciplines such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science have achieved remarkable results in teaching and scientific research; the economics major focuses on combining theory with practice to cultivate economic management talents with an international perspective; the law major has a high level of teaching and research capabilities in the Czech legal system and international law.

Faculty

The school consists of the following nine colleges:

School of Applied Sciences

School of Economics

School of Electrical Engineering

School of Philosophy and Art

School of Education

School of Law

School of Mechanical Engineering

School of Health Sciences

School of Design and Art

In addition, the school also has research institutions such as the Institute of Applied Languages ​​and the Center for New Technology Research.

Ranking

Ranked 125th in the 2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: For majors taught in Czech, eligible students can enjoy free education; the tuition fees for undergraduate majors taught in English range from about US$2,000 to US$3,000 per year, the tuition fees for master's majors range from about US$2,500 to US$3,500 per year, and the tuition fees for doctoral majors range from about US$2,000 to US$3,000 per year.

Accommodation: The school provides accommodation facilities, and the cost varies according to the dormitory type and accommodation conditions, ranging from about US$150-300 per month. In addition, students need to consider other expenses such as transportation, learning materials, meals and personal expenses.

Campus

Campus environment: The campus is located in Pilsen, which is the largest city in West Bohemia and the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic. The city has a profound cultural heritage and provides students with a wealth of cultural and entertainment activities.

Teaching facilities: The school has advanced teaching and research facilities, including laboratories, libraries, computer centers and modern classrooms, and continuously invests in the improvement and updating of hardware facilities to support students' learning and research needs.

Sports and cultural facilities: The school is equipped with complete sports facilities, providing students with good physical exercise and leisure and entertainment venues. In addition, there are many cultural facilities in Pilsen, such as museums, theaters, art galleries, etc., which enrich students' extracurricular life.