Palacký University Olomouc

Palacký University Olomouc

Olomouc, Czech Republic

"The oldest university in Moravia, in the student city of Olomouc"

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About Palacký University Olomouc

Palacky University Olomouc was founded in 1573 and is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It has eight faculties and about 20,000 students. International students mainly choose its English-taught six-year General Medicine and five-year Dentistry programmes, taught with the University Hospital Olomouc on campus, as well as programmes in sciences, law and the arts.

Rankings & Recognition

#668
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #668 in QS 2026 and approx. #711 in QS 2027.

Ranked #668 in QS 2026 and approx. #711 in QS 2027.

Accreditations & Memberships

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

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Key Facts

1573 Founded
approx. 20,000 Total Students
8 Faculties
EUR 12,500 / year General Medicine Fee

Popular Programs

General Medicine Dentistry English Philology Biochemistry Euroculture Physiotherapy

Application Details

Application Route Online e-application
Application Fee EUR 50 (Medicine EUR 80)
Intakes September
Bachelor Deadline 30 April 2026 (2nd round)
Master Deadline 13 July 2026 (2nd round)

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS (General Medicine)
 approx. 6.0
TOEFL iBT (General Medicine)
 approx. 87

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate —
I-20 Processing Long-term study visa (D)
Post-Study Work Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway N/A

Financials

Application Fee EUR 50 (Medicine EUR 80)
Avg Scholarship N/A

Career Outcomes

9% Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months Post-Study Work

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

The university is in Olomouc, a student city where about every fifth resident is a student.

Campus Details

8 faculties
20K students
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
University Hospital Olomouc
Founded in 1573
Every 5th resident is a student

Campus Forecast

Summer (Jun–Aug): 13–25°C Autumn (Sep–Nov): 3–14°C Winter (Dec–Feb): -5 to 2°C Spring (Mar–May): 1–16°C Cold winters with snow Warm summers Bring a heavy winter jacket & boots

Student Life & Housing

Housing

University dormitories and private rentals

Dining

University canteens

Health & Wellness

Student health insurance required

Activities & Clubs

Student clubs Sports Cultural events

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students approx. 20,000

Cost Deep-Dive

Tuition - General Medicine EUR 12,500 / year
Tuition - Dentistry EUR 14,000 / year
Tuition - Physiotherapy EUR 8,000 / year
Tuition - English Philology (Bachelor) EUR 4,200 / year
Tuition - Czech-taught Free

Intakes & Deadlines

Palacky University starts in September. For 2026/27 the second round closed on 30 April (Bachelor) and 13 July (Master); Medicine and Dentistry run their own admissions.

Scholarships at Palacký University Olomouc

1 scholarship available

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All Levels

Czech Government Scholarship (Developing Countries)

Master / PhD Tuition paid + living costs covered; eligible countries only

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These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Secondary school diploma with recognition of foreign education. English proficiency as set by the faculty.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for Master's. Recognition of foreign degree and English proficiency as set by the faculty.

English Proficiency

IELTS (General Medicine)

approx. 6.0

TOEFL iBT (General Medicine)

approx. 87

Required Documents

Passport copy Secondary school certificate and transcripts (Bachelor) Bachelor's diploma and transcripts (Master's) Recognition of foreign education (nostrification) English language certificate CV and motivation letter Application fee receipt Health insurance and proof of funds (for visa)

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme and check the faculty entry rules.
2
Apply online
Submit the e-application on the Palacky University e-application.
3
Pay fee & upload
Pay the application fee, upload documents and request recognition of foreign education.
4
Entrance exam
Sit the entrance exam or online interview if the faculty requires one.
5
Admission & tuition
Receive the admission decision and pay the tuition fee for English programmes.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a long-term study visa (D) at the Czech embassy, then enrol on arrival.

Campus & Location

The university is in Olomouc, a student city where about every fifth resident is a student.

6 of 6 courses
Master's 5
Palacký University Olomouc
📍 Olomouc
Master's General Medicine
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 6 years
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Palacký University Olomouc
📍 Olomouc
Master's Dentistry
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 5 years
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Palacký University Olomouc
📍 Olomouc
Master's Euroculture
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Palacký University Olomouc
📍 Olomouc
Master's Biochemistry
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Palacký University Olomouc
📍 Olomouc
Master's Nanomaterial Chemistry
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Palacký University Olomouc
📍 Olomouc
Bachelor's English Philology
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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