University of West Bohemia
5 July 2023
Knowledge
Západočeská univerzita v Plzni (ZČU)
University of West Bohemia is a dynamically developing university located in the city of Plzeň.
Among the 9 faculties of the University, it is worth noting the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art, the youngest higher art school in the Czech Republic.
Plzeň is the fourth city in the Czech Republic, a major cultural, economic, and industrial center. One of the largest Czech companies—Škoda—is located here.
The University consists of 60 Departments.
More than 15,000 students study in Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees programs.
The University is a major center of science, as evidenced by large-scale investments both in the development of the University and in the construction of the University’s campus.
In recent years, the number of research projects implemented at the University has been growing rapidly.
Prestigious awards for their work are received not only by University researchers, but also by students.
ZČU actively participates in EU educational projects.
On the basis of the University, there is a Science and Technology Park, a joint project of ZČU, the Innovation Business Center, and the Plzeň City Administration. The goal is to establish close ties with commercial and industrial sectors.
Submission of entrance forms: For all faculties, except for the Faculty of Arts and Design, entrance forms should be submitted by March 31.
Faculty of Arts and Design
Bachelor’s degree specialties
Media Illustrations and Didactic Illustrations
Comics and Illustrations for Children
Graphic Design
Visual Communication
Book Design and Paper Making
Illustrative Graphics
Painting
Multimedia
Animated and Interactive Creativity
New media
Intermedia
Applied Photography
Sculpture and Work with Space
Ceramics
Product Design
Industrial Design
Design of Metal Products and Jewelry
Clothing Design
Design of Shoes and Fashion Accessories
Submission of entrance forms—until November 29
The exams take place in early January in two stages. Stage 1—the portfolio assessment, stage 2—completing several tasks and passing an interview
Master’s degree specialties
Intermediate Creativity
Sculpture and Work with Space
Ceramics
Design
Design of Metal Products and Jewelry
Clothing Design
Design of Shoes and Fashion Accessories
Illustration
Graphic Design
Submission of entrance forms — until April 30 Faculty website: www.fdu.zcu.cz/cz
Department of Economics
Bachelor’s degree specialties
Trade Management
Enterprise Economics and Management
Project Management Systems
Information Management
Economy and Regional Geography
Entrance exam: the National Comparison Exam shall be passed—the General Learning Prerequisites Test (OSP, Obecné studijní předpoklady).
Master’s degree specialties
Enterprise Economics and Management
Project Management Systems
Information Management
Entrance exam: a written test shall be passed in the major subjects of the specialty
Faculty website: fek.zcu.cz
Faculty of Applied Sciences
** Bachelor’s degree specialties**
Applied and Engineering Physics
Financial Informatics and Statistics
Geomatics
Informatics
Information Systems
Intelligent systems
Cybernetics and Control Technology
Mathematics and Finance
Mathematics in Natural Sciences
General Mathematics
Computer Modelling
Computer Control of Machines and Processes
Building
Systems for Identification, Security, and Communication
Land Use Planning
Computer Engineering
Calculations and Design
Entrance exams: The faculty primarily recruits students based on the results of the National Comparative Exam in Mathematics (at least 70% is required). The second option is to participate in the school certificate competition.
Master’s degree specialties
Applied Physics and Physical Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Computing Systems
Distribution Systems and Computer Networks
Structural Dynamics and Mechatronics
Financial Informatics and Statistics
Geomatics
Information Systems
Intelligent Computer Systems
Cybernetics and Control Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics and Management
Mathematical Engineering
Computer Graphics and Computing Systems
Software Engineering
Building
Systems for Identification, Security and Communication
Management and Decision-Making Systems
Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools
Calculations and Design
Entrance exams: Enrollment takes place without examinations in the Bachelor’s degree competition. Applicants who did not pass the competition can take an oral interview exam in their specialty.
Faculty website: fav.zcu.cz
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree specialties
Electronics and Telecommunications
Electrical and Power Engineering
Commercial Electrical Engineering
Technical Ecology
Applied Electrical Engineering
Enrollment takes place without exams based on a school certificate competition.
Master’s degree specialties
Power Engineering
Electronics and Applied Informatics
Nuclear Power Industry
Commercial Electrical Engineering
Industrial Electronics and Electromechanics
Technical Ecology
Telecommunication Systems and Multimedia
Enrollment takes place without exams—on the basis of a Bachelor’s degree competition. Applicants can also take an oral exam.
Faculty website: fel.zcu.cz
Faculty of Philosophy
Bachelor’s degree specialties
Archeology
Exploring the Middle East
Foreign Languages in Commercial Activities: English – French
Foreign Languages in Commercial Activities: English – German
Philosophy
Humanitarian Sciences
International Relations – English and American Culture
General History
Political Science
Sociology
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Czech History
Master’s degree specialties
Analytical Philosophy and Philosophy of Science
Anthropology
Archeology
Exploring the Middle East
Study of European Culture
International Relations
Modern History
Political Science
Sociology
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Theory and Philosophy of Communication
Teaching French in Secondary School
Entrance exams for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees specialties—written tests in a specialty.
Faculty website: ff.zcu.cz
Faculty of Law
Master’s degree specialty (full-time learning)
Law (5 years of study)
Bachelor’s degree specialty
Public Administration
Entrance exams for both specialties: the National Comparison Exam—the General Learning Prerequisites Test (OSP, Obecné studijní předpoklady).
Faculty website: fpr.zcu.cz
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree program
Machine-Building Engineering
Enrollment takes place without exams — according to the school certificate competition.
Master’s degree specialties
Material Engineering and Machine-Building Metallurgy
Engineering Technology – Processing Technology
Construction of Power Engineering and Equipment
Industrial Engineering and Management
Transport Equipment and Material Handling Equipment
Medical Equipment Design
Construction of Nuclear Power Equipmen
Enrollment takes place without exams — on the basis of a Bachelor’s degree competition.
Faculty website: fst.zcu.cz
Faculty of Medical Research
Bachelor’s degree specialties
Health Care
Ergotherapy
Physiotherapy
Public Health Protection and Support Assistant
Radiology Assistant
Nurse
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Ambulance employee
Master’s degree specialties
Medical Care
The entrance exam for all specialties, except the Medical Laboratory Assistant, consists of 50 test questions related to human biology.
Faculty website: fzs.zcu.cz
Faculty of Education
Bachelor’s degree specialties
Preschool and Extracurricular Pedagogy
Physical Culture and Sport
Natural Sciences
History
Specialization in Pedagogy (Music; Visual Culture; Czech Language; German Language; Psychology; English Language)
Entrance exams: written tests in major subjects; applicants for creative specializations shall take a creative presentation exam; applicants for the specialty “Physical Culture and Sports”—a practical exam.
Faculty website: fpe.zcu.cz
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