History
Beginning as many universities do as a teacher’s college in 1953 the college grew in scope until September 28, 1991 when the University of Ostrava was founded. The University began with a Faculty of Education, a Faculty of Science and a Faculty of Art. Shortly after a Faculty of Medicine was added and in the early 2000’s the university added a Faculty of Fine Arts and a Faculty of Social Studies.
Education
The University of Ostrava (UO) is a public research university educating nearly 9,000 students in six faculties:
- Faculty of Science (BIology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Mathematics, IT)
- Faculty of Medicine (General Medicine, Nusring, Public Healthcare, Medical Rescue, Therapeutic Fields)
- Faculty of Arts (History, Languages, Psychology, Philosophy, Social Sciences)
- Faculty of Social Studies (Social work, Social Policy, Health & Social Care)
- Faculty of Fine Arts (Visual - Painting & Sculpture, Drawing & Graphics, New Media, Musical - Brass & String Instruments, Solo Singing)
- Faculty of Education (Pre-school Education, Secondary School Teaching, Special and Social Pedagogy, Human Motion Studies)
Research
The UO must become an equal partner of top-ranking universities and other scientific institutions both in the Czech Republic and abroad. To this end, the university will promote cooperation with other universities and research institutions in the Czech Republic and abroad with aim to transfer experience and to share teaching, research, and development capacities. Although it is important to focus predominantly on the main directions of research in which the UO achieves excellent results at an international level, it is also necessary to promote creative areas which are capable of solving crucial social problems.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1201 -200
2023
1001
2022
1001
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1501 -300
2023
1201
2022
1201
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1542 -126
2022
1416
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.
Student services
- Centre for International Cooperation.
- University of Ostrava Library.
- Centre for Information Technology.
- Disability Resources.
- Fitness – Body, energy, movement.
Housing services
The University of Ostrava J. Opletal Halls of Residence may accommodate up to 564 students. The dormitories are located in the Silesian Ostrava city quarter. The centre of the city is approximately 5 minutes by trolleybus or 10 minutes on foot from the dormitories.
The J. Opletal Halls of residence offer double or quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms in the hallways. There is a buffet on the campus that offers a hot breakfast, lunch and dinner and small workout gym.
Library services
Our main library is located in the heart of Ostrava offering students study rooms, books and periodicals, copying services and meeting rooms. Each of our faculties also has a study room available to students.
ICT services
Our Centre for Information technology offers IT support to students. We also participate in the worldwide Eduroam project providing Wi-Fi in many spots throughout the campus and city.
Medical services
Healthcare facilities are located off campus.
Campus life
Our campus is the city of Ostrava; housed within recently renovated historical buildings or newly built structures our faculties, library and administrative buildings are spread throughout the city. Excellent public transportation or bike rental means you will be commuting with Czech office workers, school kids and others going about their daily routine. The city is at your disposal. This year we have also opened brand new New CIty Campus. The courtyard, the greenery, bleacher stairs and a roof oval with sport facilities, a running track, two workout areas, a yoga post, as well as a bench names in the honor of Václav Havel will be all avaliable to you during your studies!
Sports facilities
Body - Energy – Movement is the name of our student fitness program (in Czech, TEP: Tělo – Energie – Pohyb). Available to the entire academic community (students and employees) access to fitness facilities and sports are significantly less expensive and, in some cases, free of charge.
There are countless different sports in the TEP program and this offer is constantly updated according to both the interest and the season. For example, throughout the year you can play squash or improve on your yoga, in winter, ski and snowboard courses are available and water sports exist in the summer.
Student clubs
The number one club for our international students is the Erasmus Student Network of Ostrava. This group of dedicated volunteers create weekly programs for you to get to know other students, learn about Czech culture and share your own.
But that's not all! Some other student organizations include:
- Student Union of Students of Ostrava (SUS)
- The Underground (Student Magazine)
- AIESEC (International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences)
- Czech Association of Students of Psychology
- International Federation of Medical Students' Associations Czech Republic (IFMSA CZ)
- Geography Student Association (SSG)
- Student Organization of Scientific Activities (SOVA)
- Zebra
Czech Ministry of Education Youth and Sports.
