University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1217 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #470 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 67 | In the Czech Republic |
| #4 of 33 | In Prague |
| #213 of 1,395 | For Biochemical Engineering |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.vscht.cz
- Languages
- Czech;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Maturitní vysvědčeni); Entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Full time employee | 420 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague has published 16,738 scientific papers with 346,022 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Metallurgical Engineering.
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 77 | 168 |
| 1994 | 137 | 219 |
| 1995 | 152 | 292 |
| 1996 | 178 | 476 |
| 1997 | 179 | 570 |
| 1998 | 180 | 609 |
| 1999 | 206 | 915 |
| 2000 | 199 | 1236 |
| 2001 | 248 | 1376 |
| 2002 | 275 | 1663 |
| 2003 | 289 | 1894 |
| 2004 | 323 | 2503 |
| 2005 | 301 | 2913 |
| 2006 | 330 | 3310 |
| 2007 | 367 | 3925 |
| 2008 | 356 | 4662 |
| 2009 | 401 | 5228 |
| 2010 | 389 | 5875 |
| 2011 | 448 | 7227 |
| 2012 | 520 | 8334 |
| 2013 | 555 | 9147 |
| 2014 | 577 | 10474 |
| 2015 | 669 | 11819 |
| 2016 | 760 | 12871 |
| 2017 | 765 | 15258 |
| 2018 | 799 | 17751 |
| 2019 | 875 | 21067 |
| 2020 | 897 | 26329 |
| 2021 | 1011 | 31092 |
| 2022 | 1040 | 33084 |
| 2023 | 1013 | 34673 |
| 2024 | 853 | 37466 |
| 2025 | 672 | 35436 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 120,000 CZK | Czech Koruna |
| Master's Degree | 140,000 CZK | Czech Koruna |
| Doctoral Degree | Free CZK (fully funded) | Czech Koruna |
Programs and Degrees
| Magistr | Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering |
|---|---|
| Doktor | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology |
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague alumni
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Jiří Drahoš
- Enrolled in the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
- 1967-1972 graduated with engineer's degree in physical chemistry
- Occupations
- scientistteacherpoliticianpedagoguechemist
- Biography
-
Jiří Drahoš is a Czech physical chemist and politician who has been the Senator of Prague 4 since October 2018. Previously, Drahoš served as President of the Czech Academy of Sciences from 2009 to 2017, and was a candidate in the 2018 Czech presidential election.
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Miroslav Kalousek
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Miroslav Kalousek is a Czech politician, former leader of KDU-ČSL and TOP 09, and a member of the Chamber of Deputies (MP) from 1998 until his resignation in 2021. He served twice as Finance Minister in the cabinets of Mirek Topolánek and then again from 2010 to 2013 in the government of Petr Nečas.
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Jan Zahradil
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jan Zahradil is a Czech politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2024, representing the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), and previously as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1998 to 2004. He left ODS in 2025.
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Vladimír Páral
- Occupations
- science fiction writerscreenwriterwriterediting staffprose writer
- Biography
-
Vladimír Páral is a Czech fiction writer whose work ranges from biting satire to works of Socialist Realism, produced under the communist regime.
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering | Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Solid State Physics |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemical Technology | Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Food Science, Food Technology, Mathematics, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Robotics |
| Faculty : Environmental Technology | Applied Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Food and Biochemical Technology | Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Dairy, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology |
General information
| Alternative names | VŠCHT Praha Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Technická 5 Prague 6, 166 28 Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,398,000 |