University of Hradec Králové | UHK
University of Hradec Králové (UHK) is a young and dynamic public educational institution located in the North East of Bohemia. The university consists of four faculties, the scope of educational programs includes economics and informatics, arts and linguistics, technology and humanities. UHK is one of the universities in Czech Republic offering programs in English as well as in Czech.
- The University of Hradec Králové is ranked 801 in QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities.
- UHK currently has about 6,500 students enrolled with nearly 150 recognized academic programs to choose from.
- Currently, more than 300 foreign students are getting a degree in UHK.
- Studying in Czech is free, but studying in a different language comes at a fee, which is set separately by each faculty, with the possibility of receiving a scholarship.
- By the date of the entrance examination, foreign applicants are obliged to prove the successful passing of the examination in the Czech language of the minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at an accredited workplace in the Czech Republic.
- The university is located in Hradec Kralove, the 8th biggest city in the Czech Republic, with a population of 93,000. The city is the historical and cultural center of East Bohemia and is about 100 km far from the capital, Prague.
- The University of Hradec Králové’s contemporary campus is within a few steps from the old city center. The campus, in addition to lecture halls and computer rooms, includes a university library, a fine art gallery, scientific labs, and relaxation zones.
International cooperation
Hradec Kralove University functions as a scientific institution, providing opportunities for students to participate in research grants and competitions. University students may receive essential professional and personal experience during study stays abroad as a part of the Erasmus+ program. Currently, UHK students can go to 170 universities, including those in France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom among others.
Faculty of Arts
Bachelor’s degree programs (3 years, part-time and full-time)
- Archeology
- Archiving (part-time only)
- Digital historical sciences
- Philosophy and social sciences
- Historical sciences
- History with a focus on education
- Political science
- Social work
- Sociology
- Social sciences with a focus on education
- Political science (in English)
The admission exam is administered in the form of a written examination. The written exam assesses the candidate’s logical and analytical abilities (particularly the ability to comprehend a text and then analyze and interpret it); and factual knowledge of the social sciences (political science and philosophy fundamentals), modern history, and current events in Czech, European, and global politics.
An interview may be required as part of the admission test for various programs in order to determine the potential student’s motivation and areas of interest.
Master’s degree programs (2 years, full-time and part-time)
- Archeology
- Philosophy
- History
- Political Science – African Studies
- Political Science – Latin American Studies
- Auxiliary historical sciences and archiving
Programs in English
- Philosophy
- Central European Studies
The admission examination will be conducted in the form of an interview, with the applicant’s prerequisites for study, interest in the area, basic knowledge, and motivation for study being the main topics of discussion. A debate on the subject of the already defended or submitted bachelor’s thesis is also possible. The master’s thesis subject and goals are discussed in the last section.
For programs in English, there is no oral examination, but a written motivational letter and a Master’s thesis proposal are required to be sent with the e-application.
Doctoral programs (4 years, full-time and part-time)
- African studies
- Archeology
- Philosophy
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Auxiliary historical sciences
Programs in English
- Philosophy
- African studies
- Latin American Studies
Admissions process: The candidate must demonstrate not just an interest in the area, but also the prerequisites for PhD study and research activity. The entrance interview will also include a three-page presentation of the applicant’s research project, which will comprise the thesis subject, content description, theoretical framework, objectives, processing techniques, and a list of relevant literature on the issue.
Tuition fee for all programs in English is 1500 EUR per semester.
Faculty of Informatics and Management
Bachelor’s degree programs (3 years, full-time and part-time)
- Applied Informatics — Software Engineering
- Economics and Management
- Information Management
- Tourism Management — English language
- Tourism Management — German language (full-time only)
- Information Management (in English)
Admissions process: applicants are required to pass a test in mathematics (example test). For some programs a test in English is also required (example test). For the program Information management in English, in addition to standard documents, CV and a motivational letter are required.
Follow-up master’s degree programs (full-time and part-time)
- Applied Informatics
- Data Science
- Economics and Management
- Information Management
Programs in English
- Applied Informatics
- Information and Knowledge Management
Admission requirements — successful passing of entrance exams (examples). For the programs in English, the applicant is required to provide a Master’s thesis proposal and motivational letter.
Doctoral degree programs (full-time and part-time)
- Applied Informatics
- Information and Knowledge Management
Programs in English
- Information Management
- Economics and Management
The admission exam is conducted in the form of an interview and consists of a professional discussion of a potential dissertation topic as well as a knowledge test on related subjects.
The tuition fee for the programs in English is 3,000 EUR per academic year.
Faculty of Education
Bachelor’s degree specializations(3 years)
In Czech:
- Humanities (Transcultural communication)
- Pedagogy (History, Music, English, Social Sciences, Textile Design, etc.)
- Special Education
- Philology
Each specialization encloses various programs available to study part or full time (full list). Admission exams depend on the specialty,they may include interviews and tests, in philology programs tests of foreign languages (examples).
Programs in English:
- Graphic Arts and Intermedia
- Playing a Musical Instrument Focused on Education
- Social Pathology and Prevention
- Solo Singing Focused on Education
- Textile Design
- Textile Production
- Transcultural Communication
Admission requirements:
- a motivation letter with focus on relevant area
- CV with a relevant professional history
- the portfolio of applicant´s work related to this area of studies/performance video (required only for specific programs)
Master’s degree specializations in Czech (2 years):
- Preschool Pedagogy
- Special Education
- Teacher Training for Primary Schools
- Teacher Training for High Schools
The admission procedure takes the form of an oral interview which includes a discussion of the diploma project and the applicant’s motivation letter and a discussion of the professional literature related to the field.
Master’s degree specializations in English (2 years):
- Social Pedagogy
- Teaching at Basic Art Schools — Playing a Musical Instrument and Solo Singing
A motivation letter showing the applicant´s study objectives, expectations, previous practical experience and other professional skills is required for the application.
Doctoral degree programs (4 years):
Music Theory and Pedagogy (in Czech)
The entrance exam takes the form of an interview. Applicants must demonstrate in connection with the expected specialization of the study and the focus of the dissertation — sufficient depth and scope of knowledge needed to complete the study, prerequisites for independent creative work and good knowledge of at least one world language.
The tuition fee for the programs in English vary from 3,600 EUR to 4,000 EUR per academic year.
Faculty of Science
- Biology and Ecology
- Biology Focused on Education
- Physics Focused on Education
- Physical-Technical Measurement and Computer Technology
- Chemistry (with a focus on education)
- Chemistry — Spec. Bioorganic Chemistry
- Chemistry — Spec. Toxicology and Analysis of Pollutants
- Informatics Focused on Education
- Mathematics Focused on Education
Programs in English
- Biology and Ecology
- Chemistry — Spec. Bioorganic Chemistry
- Chemistry — Spec. Toxicology and Analysis of Pollutants
- Physical-Technical Measurement and Computer Technology
The entrance examination for all applicants is based on an assessment of the high school’s study and an oral interview.
Master’s degree programs:
- Biology and Ecology
- Physical Measurement and Modeling
- Chemistry
- Secondary School Teacher of Physics and Mathematics
- Secondary School Teacher Training in Chemistry and Biology
- Secondary School Teacher Training in Informatics and Physics
- Secondary School Teacher Training in Informatics and Mathematics
- Secondary School Teacher of Mathematics and Chemistry
Programs in English
- Biology
- Chemistry
The entrance examination for all applicants is based on an assessment of the Bachelor’s study and an oral interview.
Doctoral degree programs (full-time and part-time):
- Biology and Ecology
- Didactics of Physics
- Information and Communication Technologies in Education
- Toxicology
- Biology and Ecology (in English)
The entrance exam takes the form of an interview. Applicants must demonstrate in connection with the expected specialization of the study and the focus of the dissertation — sufficient depth and scope of knowledge needed to complete the study, enough teaching practice, prerequisites for independent work and good knowledge of at least one world language.
The tuition fee for the programs in English vary from 2,000 EUR to 4,000 EUR per academic year.
