University of West Bohemia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1303 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #475 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #10 of 67 | In the Czech Republic |
| #338 of 2,456 | For Computational Linguistics |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 14,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.zcu.cz
- Languages
- Czech
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* The University of West Bohemia is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Maturitní vysvědčeni); Entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; February-May) |
| Enrollment | 14,000 |
Research profile
University of West Bohemia has published 8,558 scientific papers with 77,898 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
University of West Bohemia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 4 |
| 1995 | 19 | 15 |
| 1996 | 31 | 6 |
| 1997 | 26 | 34 |
| 1998 | 17 | 50 |
| 1999 | 39 | 110 |
| 2000 | 44 | 139 |
| 2001 | 49 | 193 |
| 2002 | 66 | 241 |
| 2003 | 76 | 310 |
| 2004 | 82 | 403 |
| 2005 | 136 | 524 |
| 2006 | 201 | 628 |
| 2007 | 172 | 751 |
| 2008 | 234 | 863 |
| 2009 | 267 | 1080 |
| 2010 | 321 | 1696 |
| 2011 | 412 | 1992 |
| 2012 | 393 | 2166 |
| 2013 | 449 | 2577 |
| 2014 | 602 | 2763 |
| 2015 | 590 | 3101 |
| 2016 | 604 | 3354 |
| 2017 | 660 | 4309 |
| 2018 | 590 | 4819 |
| 2019 | 551 | 5633 |
| 2020 | 597 | 8529 |
| 2021 | 602 | 12951 |
| 2022 | 572 | 13263 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of West Bohemia 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 | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (CZK) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Computer Science | 3 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | 3 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 18,000 |
| Master's in Computer Science | 2 | 22,000 |
| Master's in Business Administration | 2 | 22,000 |
| Master's in Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 22,000 |
| PhD in Computer Science | 4 | Free |
| PhD in Business Administration | 4 | Free |
| PhD in Mechanical Engineering | 4 | Free |
The University of West Bohemia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Magistr | Business and Commerce, Design, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Pedagogy, Power Engineering, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Doktor | Archaeology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Ethnology, History, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Science Education, Teacher Training |
University of West Bohemia alumni
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Stanislav Gross
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Stanislav Gross was a Czech lawyer and politician who served as the prime minister of the Czech Republic and leader of the Czech Social Democratic Party from 2004 until 2005 when he resigned as a result of his financial irregularities. He previously served as minister of the Interior in cabinets of Miloš Zeman and Vladimír Špidla from 2000 to 2004. Gross was Member of the Chamber of Deputies (MP) from 1992 to 2004.
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Karla Šlechtová
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Karla Šlechtová is a Czech politician and economist who served as Minister of Defence from December 2017 to June 2018. Previously, she also served as Minister of Regional Development from 2014 to 2017. Šlechtová has also been Member of the Chamber of Deputies (MP) since October 2017.
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Jiří Pospíšil
- Occupations
- juristuniversity teachercollectorlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Jiří Pospíšil is a Czech politician, who was leader of TOP 09 from November 2017 until November 2019. As a deputy for the Civic Democratic Party, Pospíšil served twice as Czech Minister of Justice: between 2006 and 2009 under Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek, and then again from 2010 to 2012 in the government of Petr Nečas. Pospíšil was a member of the Chamber of Deputies (MP) from 2002 to 2014.
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Andrea Verešová
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantlawyermodel
- Biography
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Andrea Verešová is a Slovak model and beauty queen, winner of Miss Slovakia.
University of West Bohemia faculties and divisions
| Centre : Information Technology | Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanics, Natural Sciences, Physical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics |
| Faculty : Art and Design | Ceramic Art, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Industrial Design, Jewellery Art, Metal Techniques, Multimedia, Painting and Drawing, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Administration, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, English, Finance, French, German, Information Sciences, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Modern Languages, Operations Research, Russian, Spanish, Statistics |
| Faculty : Education | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Czech, Education, Educational Technology, English, Fine Arts, French, Geography, Geography (Human), German, History, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Music, Music Education, Native Language, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Russian, Sports, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Computer Science, Ecology, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Multimedia, Power Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Care Studies | Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
| Faculty : Law | Law, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Maintenance Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Metallurgical Engineering, Physical Education, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Sports, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Arts | Anthropology, Archaeology, English, German, Germanic Studies, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Romance Languages, Sociology |
| Institute : Applied Language Studies | Dutch, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish |
General information
| Alternative names | ZCU Západoceská Univerzita v Plzni |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy) |
| Motto | Stojíme za hodnotami, které obstojí v menícím se svete We stand for values that stand up to a changing world |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Univerzitní 2732/8 Pilsen, 301 00 Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |