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The University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (UWB) is the only public institution of higher education based in the Pilsen Region. Currently, the University has nine faculties consisting of more than sixty departments and three institutes of higher education. 

History

The University of West Bohemia (UWB) was established by the decree of the Czech National Council in 1991 when the Institute of Technology in Pilsen and the College of Education were merged.

Education

The University of West Bohemia in Pilsen provides a wide variety of courses for both Czech and international students. It is the only institution of higher education in this part of the country which prepares students for careers in engineering (electrical and mechanical), science (computer science, applied mathematics, physics, mechanics), education (both primary and secondary), economics, philosophy, politology, archaeology, anthropology, foreign languages, law and public administration, art and design.

Research

The research and development activities are based in the departments. There are, however, also interdepartmental and interfaculty teams which to work on projects closely related to the fields offered in the Ph.D. study programmes at the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Research and development focuces on three types of activities:

  • research, aimed at obtaining knowledge of basic phenomena and observable facts
  • applied research, directed towards a specific and practical goals
  • experimental development, which employs existing knowledge obtained through research or based on experience

University of West Bohemia Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1401 Ranking
  • 58 Scholarships
  • 726 Academic Staff
  • 10,751 Students
  • 430 Students (int'l)
  • 5,806 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of West Bohemia Overview

University of West Bohemia Scholarships

University of West Bohemia Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Scholarships For Study In English Programmes
Merit-based

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JCMM
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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University of West Bohemia Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    68 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    22 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    6 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews
5/5

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I think that not only during covid crisis, we should be more focused on IT tech space. During covid there was a problem that the lectures were taken as they are and they were just recorded or streamed. The problem is that these classes are much more boring than the when actually attend the class even if there are basically the same. Also I would welcome some kind of portal where all the recorded lectures and practices would be kept.

Posted by Provided by U-Multirank
Studied from Oct 2019 - Aug 2024
Posted on Jul 2023
5/5

Makes the best in a lot sections, but lacks one of them

Our university is in my opinion on really high level being one of the few with that high level of technical education. The studies sometime looks really hard but it all starts making sense after you understand the background. The study programmes are well set and one of the best advantages of the university is level of personal connection with the lecturers. Majority of lecturers are really helpfull and kind and help you with anything you make up. Also the ladies in the secretary are really helpfull and everybody uses their help there. The technical background of university is really high level and you learn a lot. There is one major problem that I would clasify as important and this is the lack of practical experience from the lectures. Yes, there are projects and practical courses, you do some work practically, but if you want some more advanced practical experience, you better find a freetime project at the university and do it outside your studies. Otherwise I really like everything around the uni including facilities, gym, caffe oportunities or cantyn.

Posted by Provided by U-Multirank
Studied from Oct 2020 - Aug 2023
Posted on Jul 2023
5/5

Experience at the ZČU

The study is very demanding. But every ambitious person will graduate.

Posted by Provided by U-Multirank
Studied from Oct 2018 - Aug 2023
Posted on Jul 2023
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University of West Bohemia Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 21% Czech Republic
Top 24% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

1401

By TopUniversities

Dropped 200 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 1201 1401

Best Global Universities Rankings

1618

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 9 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1449 1609 1618

World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1501

Student services

The International Office encompasses the following activities:

  • Providing information about EU educational programs
  • Counselling on study and workplacement opportunities abroad
  • Coordinating programme Erasmus+ on the institutional level
  • Recruiting and taking care of international students
  • Recruiting and taking care of international lecturers
  • Organising the annual International Summer Language School (ISLS)
  • Developing and strengthening international links on the institutional level
  • (in cooperation with international partners, foundations, embassies etc.)
  • Marketing the University abroad

Campus life

The University campus, in particular, is currently undergoing very dynamic changes – with an annex to the University Library building, and new buildings of the European Centre of Excellence NTIS and the Centre of Technical and Natural Science Education and Research literally growing in front of our eyes. These investments are the largest in the history of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and, in the future, they will form a very promising base for even more intensive co-operation with universities all over the world not only in the field of Research and Development, but also in student mobilities.

Student clubs

  • International students organizations locating at the University of West Bohemia have their seat at the Student center at the Faculty of Economics.
  • The Student Union (SUS) is an organization which provides various services for students and organizes sporting, cultural and other events

University of West Bohemia Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Czech Republic Country
Plzen City

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