About Palacký University Olomouc
Palacký University Olomouc (UP) is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit Order in Olomouc.
At first the university only taught theology but has since expanded to eight faculties including arts, law, medicine and dentistry, education, science, physical culture and health sciences. The faculty of health sciences is the youngest having been established in 2008.
The faculties are housed in beautiful historical buildings in Olomouc. The university is investing in building new faculties and research buildings.
UP Science and Technology Park aims to bridge the gap between the academic-scientific world and private business, to help the university's research projects work in collaboration with private companies. Special attention is paid to fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology.
The University Press focuses especially on publishing the scientific and research activities of the university. It published worked which are considered too specialised for commercial publishers as well as publishing study books and professional journals.
Students with additional needs can contact the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs.
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Key statistics
- 19,474Number of FTE Students(1)
- 15.2No. of students per staff(1)
- 21%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 68 : 32Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 14%Percentage of International Students(1)
Subjects taught at Palacký University Olomouc
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
- Geography
- Sociology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Law
- Law
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
Life sciences
- Sport Science
- Biological Sciences
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
Engineering & technology
- General Engineering
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Education