University of West Bohemia

University of West Bohemia

Pilsen, Czech Republic

"A public university in Pilsen with Czech and English programmes"

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About University of West Bohemia

The University of West Bohemia (UWB) is a public university in Pilsen, about 90 km west of Prague. It has around 11,900 students, about 520 of them international, and offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes in Czech and English. English-taught programmes cost EUR 3,000-4,000 per year depending on the faculty.

Rankings & Recognition

#1401
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #1401 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Ranked #1401 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Accreditations & Memberships

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

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Key Facts

1991 Founded
approx. 11,900 Total Students
approx. 520 International Students
EUR 3,000-4,000 / year English Tuition

Popular Programs

Mathematics Cybernetics Geomatics Plasma Physics International Relations Visual Arts Electrical Engineering

Application Details

Application Route Online (eprihlaska.zcu.cz)
Application Fee CZK 500-750, by faculty
Intakes September
Deadline Usually 31 March

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 75%
I-20 Processing Long-term study visa (D)
Post-Study Work Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway N/A

Financials

Application Fee CZK 500-750
Avg Scholarship N/A

Career Outcomes

16% Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months Post-Study Work
20 Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

UWB is in Pilsen, the fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic.

Campus Details

Main campus at Bory in Pilsen
Faculties across Pilsen city
Strong in engineering & applied sciences
Founded in 1991
Pilsen European Capital of Culture 2015
1 hour from Prague

Campus Forecast

Summer (Jun–Aug): 13–24°C Autumn (Sep–Nov): 3–14°C Winter (Dec–Feb): -4 to 3°C Spring (Mar–May): 1–16°C Cold winters with occasional 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. 11,900
International Students approx. 520

Cost Deep-Dive

Tuition - English programmes EUR 3,000-4,000 / year
Tuition - FEE Master (2025/26) EUR 4,000 / year
Tuition - Czech-taught Free

Intakes & Deadlines

UWB starts in September. Applications are usually due by 31 March; the Faculty of Electrical Engineering master programmes closed on 30 January 2026.

Scholarships at University of West Bohemia

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

TOEFL iBT

PTE Academic

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 eprihlaska.zcu.cz.
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

UWB is in Pilsen, the fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic.

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Master's 6
University of West Bohemia
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Master's International Relations
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Master's Mathematics
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Master's Cybernetics
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Master's Geomatics
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Deadline Usually 31 March
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📍 Pilsen
Master's Plasma Physics
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Deadline Usually 31 March
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University of West Bohemia
📍 Pilsen
Master's Visual Arts
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Deadline Usually 31 March
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