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Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (full-time)

Study duration: 3 years, full-time or combined form
Title: Bachelor, Bc. (equivalent to Bachelor of Science, BSc.)

Thanks to the joint study program, you will gain knowledge from all areas of electrical engineering and information technology. Then you can decide for yourself whether you will continue your follow-up master engineering studies, go and be successful in practice, or set up a company and start your own business.

Contents of the study

Conditions for admission

The following conditions are required for admission:

• secondary education completed by the final exam,
• filing a correctly completed application, including the required annexes,
• payment of an administrative fee for the admission procedure,
• compliance with the admission criteria.

Application for study

• electronically at eprihlaska.zcu.cz,
• fill in required data,
• enclose the following annexes (in PDF format - rules):
  • summary of secondary school grades – Transcript of record (with the averages given for each year),
  • a school-leaving certificate; in the case of a final exam passed abroad, a certificate on recognition of foreign education or confirmation of foreign education according to Dean’s Decree „Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia“,
  • in the case of foreigners applying to study in Czech language, a certificate of completion of  Czech language examination at B1 level according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) - CCE (Certified Exam in Czech for Foreigners) or Examination of the Institute of Applied Language Studies of the University of West Bohemia; this does not apply to Slovak citizens and secondary school graduates who studied in Czech,
  • in the case of applicants applying to study in English, a certificate of completion of the English language examination at B1 level (TOEIC, IELTS, FCE, ECL, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo) - does not apply to applicants whose native language is English and secondary school graduates with a degree program in English (confirmation from secondary school required),
  • documents demonstrating activities for which bonus points can be earned.
• a medical certificate is not requested,
• the applicant has the right to state in the application form that he/she is a person with specific educational needs,
• in exceptional cases it is possible to submit a paper application - do not forget to sign it.

Rules for attachments to Bc. study at FEE:

• Electronically (preferred)
• Scan the originals of the required documents to PDF and upload them when submitting the e-application in step 2, section Upload files required for you field of study.
• If you do not yet have attachments available at the time of application, you can upload them later.
• Choose appropriate file names to make attachments easy to identify.
• Attachments can be uploaded individually or combined into a single file.
• To upload attachments, use the Browse... button at the bottom of the page.
• Confirm the upload of the file by clicking Save file.
• Uploading attachments must be done by the deadlines.
• A maximum of 12 files can be uploaded.
• By post
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • send copies to our faculty address: Study Office of FEE UWB in Pilsen, Ing. Jana Čečilová, Univerzitní 26, 301 00, Plzeň.
• Personally
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • go to the Study Office - 1st floor, office No. EU211 - Ing. Jana Čečilová

Payment of the administrative fee

• The administrative fee for admission procedure is 500 CZK = 20 EUR = 22 USD.
• The fee can be paid by bank transfer, cash at a bank or at the UWB cash desk, or by postal order.
• Information on the bank transfer:
  • BIC  SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX
  • bank code: 0100
  • IBAN - CZK: CZ8101000000004811530257
  • IBAN - EUR: CZ0401000000004845500267
  • IBAN - USD: CZ3201000000004845490257
  • variable symbol: 2275000121
  • specific symbol: generated number for the application in the case of an electronically filed application or the applicant's birth number without a slash in the case of a paper application.
• Proof of payment is required only for applications made on paper.

Criterion for admission

Applicants are admitted for study according to rank order starting with the highest score, i.e. the
rank list of candidates in descending order of scores, according to the Dean's decree.

The ranking of the candidates is determined on the basis of the B score given by the equation:

B = ( 400 / (Ø1+Ø2+Ø3+Ø4) ) + Z

where

• Ø1, Ø2, Ø3, Ø4 are the last four annual average grades from the secondary school completed; these are always the average grades for the second semester; if the candidate has not completed the last year, the average grade for the first semester of the last year will be used;

and Z is the sum of bonus (special) points that can be earned for the following activities:

• 10 points – at least once in the last three years the applicant has been a successful participant in the regional or national round of the Mathematics or Physics Olympics organized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and placed at least third,
• 10 points – in the current year, the candidate ranks among the best 70% (i.e. the percentile > 30) in the results of the National Comparative Examination (SCIO) in Mathematics or General Study Prerequisites,
• 5 points – at least once in the last three years, the applicant has been a successful participant in the Mathematics or Physics Olympics organized by the secondary school and placed at least third,
• 5 points – the candidate achieved a score of at least 50% in the regional round of the Logic Olympics organized by "Mensa" in the Czech Republic and placed at least third,
• 5 points – the applicant participated in the Technical Olympics of the Pilsen Region at least once in the last three years.

Recognition of foreign education

In the case of foreign education, it is necessary to submit the decision on the recognition of foreign education.

The applicant can use one of the following options:

1. Filling in and confirming the form Confirmation of foreign education according to the Dean's Decree - Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia.
2. submission of the Decision on the Recognition of Foreign Education, so-called Nostrification.

Everything has to be done within the relevant deadlines.

Tuition fee and scholarship program

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for studying in English is 4,000 EUR per year. The payment must be made to the specific deadline prior to the
enrollment in the study, in one payment once a year (If the Visa is not issued, the payment is fully refundable. Any other serious reasons will be assessed individually. Detailed conditions of scholarships are defined in the Dean’s decree.)

Scholarships

Scholarship based on study results

The calculation is made at the end of the academic year and is based on the completion of grades of
the relevant academic year.    
The amount of the scholarship is based on the following study results:  

• 100 % of the tuition fee (4,000 EUR) – study average 1.0  
• 60 % of the tuition fee (2,400 EUR) – study average (1.0;1.3)  
• 35 % of the tuition fee (1,400 EUR) – study average (1.3;1.5)   

START‐UP scholarship for excellent students

This scholarship is awarded to the fresh enrolled bachelor's or master's degree students in programs
taught in English, who have not previously studied at FEE. The evaluation is based on the written
motivation letter, CV and diploma supplement which confirm excellent previous study results. It is
assessed individually by the Dean of the Faculty, it is not claimable, and applies to the first semester of
study only.  
The scholarship is paid for a maximum of four months (first semester) in the amount of 5000 CZK (200
EUR) per month. Please note, that the actual amounts and conditions may vary each academic year.        

Accommodation scholarship

• The students are entitled to the accommodation scholarship after enrollment and entry into
  the study. The amount of the scholarship is set by the Rector's decree for each quarter and is
  approx.  600 CZK / month (25 EUR). It applies only to the academic months, i.e. September
  to June.

Individual scholarship  

Students also have the possibility of receiving an extraordinary scholarship in relation to excellent
study results, other school activities, publishing activities, etc. The scholarship is assessed individually
and the decision on its awarding is under the authority of the head of the department or the Dean
of FEE.

Accommodation

Dormitories 

Every applicant for study and FEE student has the opportunity to apply for accommodation in the UWB dormitory. The application must be submitted again for each academic year. The application is submitted electronically on the SKM website according to the relevant Accommodation Schedule. The nearest dormitories are about a 15-minute walk from the university campus in Bory. Accommodation services for students are provided at the UWB by the Administration of Dormitories and Canteens of the UWB in Pilsen (SKM) - http://skm.zcu.cz.

We help foreign students arrange accommodation in the dormitory. Contact us if you are interested in this type of accommodation.

Unicity Living

If you prefer a higher standard of living, you can find private accommodation anywhere in the city, or use the Unicity Living apartment complex, which is located near the University.

Electronics and Information Technology

Study duration: 2 years, full-time form
Title: Engineer, Ing. (equivalent to Master of Science, MSc.)

The study program will enable the graduate to expand knowledge in electronics and information technology, and further deepen it in the chosen specialization. Thanks to the acquired knowledge, he/she will be ready to solve complex technical problems that come with new technologies, new requirements for the technical level, and the specifics of electronic and communication systems in the society. The graduate will gain knowledge in the design, development, implementation, and diagnostics of electronic, information, and communication systems. He/she will gain experience in the field of power electronics and electric drives, but also programming, synthesis of electronic and communication circuits, design and synthesis of operational safety systems, applications of sensor technology, communication and bus systems, electronic systems for industrial process control and electromagnetic compatibility in both high and the low-frequency range.

Specializations of the study program

Electronics

Electrical Power Engineering

Study duration: 2 years, full-time form
Title: Engineer, Ing. (equivalent to Master of Science, MSc.)

The study program Electrical Power Engineering will enable the graduate to expand their knowledge in heavy current electrical engineering and power engineering and deepen it in the chosen specialization. Thanks to the acquired knowledge, the graduate will be ready to solve complex technical problems that come with new technologies, new requirements for the management of industrial systems, and a higher degree of production automation. The graduate will gain knowledge in systems for ensuring electricity supply, in provisions for electricity quality, EMC equipment, and industrial systems, in the use and consumption of electricity, in the possibilities of using electrical machines and power electronic systems, and in the basics of electrothermal and lighting technology. They will know the issue of the influence of electrical equipment on the power supply system and the principles of minimizing negative phenomena.

Specializations of the study program

Materials and Technologies for Electrical Engineering

Study duration: 2 years, full-time form
Title: Engineer, Ing. (equivalent to Master of Science, MSc.)

The study program Materials and Technologies for Electrical Engineering prepares experts with a focus on the development and application of electrotechnical materials, production technologies and their management in the field of the electrical engineering industry. The study program is designed to enable students to acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge. Graduates of the program are prepared so that they can:

• find employment in professional and managerial positions in practice,
• continue the doctoral study program,
• become self-employed in the field.

Contents of the study

Applied Electrical Engineering

Study duration: 2 years, full-time form
Title: Engineer, Ing. (equivalent to Master of Science, MSc.)

The study program deepens a broad universal basis across all electrical engineering areas, but not at the expense of the quality of knowledge gained. Within the program, you will choose to focus on a group of courses from high-current or low-current electrical engineering, thanks to which you will be very adaptable to the requirements of your job after graduation. Completing the program will allow you to find employment in interdisciplinary applications and many specialized fields. While studying this program, you will deepen the theoretical foundations and application knowledge in electrical engineering that overlap with other fields.

Program focus

Low-current Electrical Engineering

Conditions for admission

The following conditions are required for admission:

• full completion of university studies in any type of study program,
• filing a fully completed application, including the required annexes,
• payment of the administrative fee for the admission procedure,
• compliance with the admission criteria.

Application for study

• electronically at eprihlaska.zcu.cz,
• fill in required data,
• enclose the following annexes (in PDF format - rules):
  • list of completed courses with the total weighted study average for previous university studies, confirmed by the relevant university,
  • university diploma; in the case of higher education undertaken abroad, the decision on recognition of foreign education or confirmation of foreign education according to Dean’s Decree „Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia”,
  • in the case of foreigners applying for study in Czech language, a certificate of completion of the Czech language examination at B1 level according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) - CCE (Certified Exam in Czech for Foreigners) or Examination of the Institute of Applied Language Studies at the University of West Bohemia; this does not apply to Slovak citizens and graduates of secondary schools or universities with a study program in the Czech language,
  • in the case of applicants wishing to study in English, a certificate of completion of the English language examination at B1 level (TOEIC, IELTS, FCE, ECL, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo) - does not apply to applicants whose native language is English and graduates of secondary schools or universities with a study program in the English language (confirmation from secondary school required),
  • documents demonstrating activities for which bonus points can be earned.
• a medical certificate is not requested,
• the applicant has the right to state in the application form that he/she is a person with specific educational needs,
• in exceptional cases it is possible to submit a paper application - do not forget to sign it.

Rules for attachments to master study at FEE

• Electronically (preferred)
• Scan the originals of the required documents to PDF and upload them when submitting the e-application in step 2, section Upload files required for you field of study.
• If you do not yet have attachments available at the time of application, you can upload them later.
• Choose appropriate file names to make attachments easy to identify.
• Attachments can be uploaded individually or combined into a single file.
• To upload attachments, use the Browse... button at the bottom of the page.
• Confirm the upload of the file by clicking Save file.
• Uploading attachments must be done by the deadlines.
• A maximum of 12 files can be uploaded.
• By post
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • send copies to our faculty address: Study Office of FEE UWB in Pilsen, Ing. Jana Čečilová, Univerzitní 26, 301 00, Plzeň.
• Personally
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • go to the Study Office - 1st floor, office No. EU211 - Ing. Jana Čečilová

Payment of the administrative fee

• The administrative fee for admission procedure is 500 CZK = 20 EUR = 22 USD.
• The fee can be paid by bank transfer, cash at a bank or at the UWB cash desk, or by postal order.
• Information on the bank transfer:
  • BIC  SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX
  • bank code: 0100
  • IBAN - CZK: CZ8101000000004811530257
  • IBAN - EUR: CZ0401000000004845500267
  • IBAN - USD: CZ3201000000004845490257
  • variable symbol: 2275000121
  • specific symbol: generated number for the application in the case of an electronically filed application or the applicant's birth number without a slash in the case of a paper application.
• Proof of payment is required only for applications made on paper.

Criterion for admission

Applicants for study are admitted according to rank order, starting with the best, i.e. the list of
candidates is ranked in descending order of scores, according to the Dean's decree.

The rank of the candidates is determined by the B score calculated by the equation:

B = 100 / VSP + Z

where

• VSP is the weighted study average for previously completed university studies,

and Z is the sum of bonus (special) points that can be granted for the following activities:

• 10 points – the applicant has participated at least once in the last three years in the nationwide competition in the field of electrical engineering (e.g. SVOČ - Student Research and Professional Activity) and placed at least third,
• 5 points – the applicant has participated at least once in the last three years in a competition announced by the University in the field of electrical engineering (e.g. SVOČ - Student Research and Professional Activity) and placed at least third.

Recognition of foreign education

In the case of foreign education, it is necessary to submit the decision on the recognition of foreign education.

The applicant can use one of the following options:

1. Filling in and confirming the form Confirmation of foreign education according to the Dean's Decree - Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia.
2. submission of the Decision on the Recognition of Foreign Education, so-called Nostrification.

Everything has to be done within the relevant deadlines.

Tuition fee and scholarship program

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for studying in English is 4,000 EUR per year. The payment must be made to the specific deadline prior to the
enrollment in the study, in one payment once a year (If the Visa is not issued, the payment is fully refundable. Any other serious reasons will be assessed individually).

Scholarships

Scholarship based on study results

The calculation is made at the end of the academic year and is based on the completion of grades of
the relevant academic year.    
The amount of the scholarship is based on the following study results:  

• 100 % of the tuition fee (4,000 EUR) – study average 1.0  
• 60 % of the tuition fee (2,400 EUR) – study average (1.0;1.3)  
• 35 % of the tuition fee (1,400 EUR) – study average (1.3;1.5)   

START‐UP scholarship for excellent students

This scholarship is awarded to the fresh enrolled bachelor's or master's degree students in programs
taught in English, who have not previously studied at FEE. The evaluation is based on the written
motivation letter, CV and diploma supplement which confirm excellent previous study results. It is
assessed individually by the Dean of the Faculty, it is not claimable, and applies to the first semester of
study only.  
The scholarship is paid for a maximum of four months (first semester) in the amount of 5000 CZK (200
EUR) per month. Please note, that the actual amounts and conditions may vary each academic year.        

Accommodation scholarship

• The students are entitled to the accommodation scholarship after enrollment and entry into
  the study. The amount of the scholarship is set by the Rector's decree for each quarter and is
  approx.  600 CZK / month (25 EUR). It applies only to the academic months, i.e. September
  to June.   

Individual scholarship  

Students also have the possibility of receiving an extraordinary scholarship in relation to excellent
study results, other school activities, publishing activities, etc. The scholarship is assessed individually
and the decision on its awarding is under the authority of the head of the department or the Dean
of FEE.

Detailed conditions of scholarships are defined in the Dean’s decree.

Accommodation

Dormitories 

Every applicant for study and FEE student has the opportunity to apply for accommodation in the UWB dormitory. The application must be submitted again for each academic year. The application is submitted electronically on the SKM website according to the relevant Accommodation Schedule. The nearest dormitories are about a 15-minute walk from the university campus in Bory. Accommodation services for students are provided at the UWB by the Administration of Dormitories and Canteens of the UWB in Pilsen (SKM) - http://skm.zcu.cz.

We help foreign students arrange accommodation in the dormitory. Contact us if you are interested in this type of accommodation.

Unicity Living

If you prefer a higher standard of living, you can find private accommodation anywhere in the city, or use the Unicity Living apartment complex, which is located near the University.

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Graduates of the corresponding university master's degree have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in doctoral studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia. This study represents the third, highest degree of university study, is full-time or combined (external), and its standard length is four years.

During the study, the state doctoral examination is passed within two years from the beginning, and the study is completed within four years by defending the dissertation. Graduates are awarded the academic title of "Doctor" (abbreviated to "Ph.D." after the name). All doctoral study programs can also be studied in English at FEE. All study programs are accessible to people with disabilities.

Doctoral study program:

• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 

Conditions for admission

The following conditions are required for admission:

• completion of study on the Master study programme,
• filing a fully completed application, including the required annexes,
• payment of an administrative fee for the admission procedure,
• successful completion of the admission interview.

Application for study

• electronically at eprihlaska.zcu.cz,
• fill in required data,
• enclose the following annexes (in PDF format):
  • letter of intent,
  • structured CV in the format Europass,
  • university diploma; in the case of higher education undertaken abroad, the decision on the recognition of foreign education or confirmation of foreign education according to Dean’s Decree „Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia“,
  • diploma supplement,
  • full version of the Master thesis,
  • in the case of foreigners - copy of passport.
• we do not require a medical certificate of medical fitness,
• the applicant has the right to state in the application that he/she is a person with special educational needs,
• in exceptional cases it is possible to submit a paper application - do not forget to sign it.

Rules for attachments to doctoral study at FEE

• Electronically (preferred)
• Scan the originals of the required documents to PDF and upload them when submitting the e-application in step 2, section Upload files required for you field of study.
• If you do not yet have attachments available at the time of application, you can upload them later.
• Choose appropriate file names to make attachments easy to identify.
• Attachments can be uploaded individually or combined into a single file.
• To upload attachments, use the Browse... button at the bottom of the page.
• Confirm the upload of the file by clicking Save file.
• Uploading attachments must be done by the deadlines.
• A maximum of 12 files can be uploaded.
• By post
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • send copies to our faculty address: Study Office of FEE UWB in Pilsen, Ing. Jana Čečilová, Univerzitní 26, 301 00, Plzeň.
• Personally
  • copy the originals of the required documents.
  • go to the Study Office - 1st floor, office No. EU211 - Ing. Jana Čečilová

Payment of the administrative fee

• The administrative fee for the admission procedure is 500 CZK = 20 EUR = 22 USD
• The fee can be paid by bank transfer, cash at a bank or at the UWB cash desk, or by postal order.
• Information on the bank transfer:
  • BIC  SWIFT: KOMBCZPPXXX
  • bank code: 0100
  • IBAN - CZK: CZ8101000000004811530257
  • IBAN - EUR: CZ0401000000004845500267
  • IBAN - USD: CZ3201000000004845490257
  • variable symbol: 2275000121
  • specific symbol: generated number for the application in the case of an electronically filed application or the applicant's birth number without a slash in the case of a paper application.
• Proof of payment is required only for applications made on paper.

Admission interview

• The interview is held with the candidate present in person, in front of a committee appointed by the Dean but can also be conducted by means of a videoconference.
• The admission interview takes place in the language of the study program for which the applicant is applying.
• During the interview, the committee will ask the candidate questions with regard to the field of study and the general topic for which the candidate applies.
• Each applicant is asked three questions by the committee. Each response will be assessed by the Committee using the following grades: "Passed" or "Failed".
• The candidate will have successfully passed the admission interview if he/she receives a "Passed" grade for minimally two answers.

Recognition of foreign education

In the case of foreign education, it is necessary to submit the decision on the recognition of foreign education.

The applicant can use one of the following options:

1. Filling in and confirming the form Confirmation of foreign education according to the Dean's Decree - Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia.
2. submission of the Decision on the Recognition of Foreign Education, so-called Nostrification.

Everything has to be done within the relevant deadlines.

Admission procedure dates

Deadline for submitting the application - 15 June 2023

Deadline for submitting the required annexes to the application - 15 June 2023

Deadline for payment of the administrative fee - 15 June 2023

Date for admission interview - to be defined

Deadline for verification of the admission procedure requirements - 10 July 2023

Tuition fee and scholarship program

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for studying in English is 4,000 EUR per year. The payment must be made to the specific deadline before the
enrollment in the study, in one payment once a year (If the Visa is not issued, the payment is fully refundable. Any other serious reasons will be assessed individually).

Scholarships

1) Scholarship based on the fulfillment of the individual study plan

The special scholarship in the doctoral study program in the first two years of study is
dependent on the fulfillment of the individual study plan as follows:

• For each completed exam during the first 1.5 years of study, the student receives
  800 EUR, a maximum of 4,000 EUR in total (If all the exams are not completed within 1.5 years of the study, the student loses the claim to further awards described in paragraph 1 a).
• After successful completion of the state doctoral examination within two years, the
  student receives a scholarship of 4,000 EUR (If the state doctoral exam is not completed within the first two years of the study, the student loses the claim to the scholarship described in paragraph 1 b).

Special scholarship in the doctoral study program in the following years:

• 3rd year: scholarship of 2,000 EUR.  
• 4th year: scholarship of 3,000 EUR.  
• 5th year: scholarship of 2,000 EUR.  

2) Accommodation scholarship

• The students are entitled to the accommodation scholarship after enrollment and entry into
  the study. The amount of the scholarship is set by the Rector's decree for each quarter and is
  approx.  600 CZK per month (25 EUR). It applies only to the academic months, i.e., September
  to June.

3) START‐UP scholarship for excellent students

This scholarship is awarded to the freshly enrolled Ph.D. students in programs taught in English, who
have not previously studied at FEE. The evaluation is based on the written motivation letter, CV, and
diploma supplement, which confirm excellent previous study results. It is assessed individually by the
dean of the Faculty.  
The scholarship is paid for a maximum of four months (first semester) in the amount of 5000 CZK
(200 EUR) per month.

4) Involvement in projects

After the first six months of study, the supervisor can suggest that the student is included in the
research project. The assessment is individual and depends on the student's abilities and current
capacity. Participation in the project is rewarded according to the amount of time and the job title.

5) Individual scholarship

Students also have the possibility of receiving a special scholarship depending on the fulfillment of the
individual study plan, excellent study or work results, other school activities, publishing activities, etc.
Allocation of this scholarship is assessed on the basis of the supervisor's proposal; the decision to grant
this scholarship is in the hands of the head of the department or the dean of FEE.

Specific conditions of scholarships are defined in the dean's decrees.

Accommodation

Dormitories

Every applicant for study and FEE student has the opportunity to apply for accommodation in the UWB dormitory. The application must be submitted again for each academic year. The application is submitted electronically on the SKM website according to the relevant Accommodation Schedule. The nearest dormitories are about a 15-minute walk from the university campus in Bory. Accommodation services for students are provided at the UWB by the Administration of Dormitories and Canteens of the UWB in Pilsen (SKM) - http://skm.zcu.cz.

We help foreign students arrange accommodation in the dormitory. Contact us if you are interested in this type of accommodation.

Unicity Living

If you prefer a higher standard of living, you can find private accommodation anywhere in the city, or use the Unicity Living apartment complex, which is located near the University.

How to apply?

You apply electronically at eprihlaska.zcu.cz and upload the required annexes. The application is open until April 15, 2023.

What do I have to submit?

When you apply and fill in the electronic application, do not forget to upload also the following documents in pdf format:

• summary of secondary school grades – Transcript of record (with the averages given for each year),
• a school-leaving certificate; in the case of a final exam passed abroad, a certificate of recognition of foreign education or confirmation of foreign education according to Dean’s Decree „Assessment of foreign education for the purposes of the admission procedure to the study programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia“. You can find the document here,
• a certificate of completion of the English language examination at B1 level (TOEIC, IELTS, FCE, ECL, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo) - does not apply to applicants whose native language is English and/or secondary school graduates with a degree program in English (confirmation from secondary school required)

Is there any entrance exam I have to pass?

No, we do not require entrance exams. We will review your application and its annexes and, if they meet all the requirements, we will accept you to study.

The candidates applying for the Doctoral study program will have to undergo the Admission interview, held in front of the appointed committee, personally or in the form of a videoconference. The details of the interview content are described below on this website in the section Doctoral Studies.

How long does the study last?

Bachelor / Undergraduate study programs – 3 years

Master / Graduate study programs – 2 years

Ph.D. / Doctoral study programs – 4 years

How much will the study cost?

The tuition fee in English study programs is 4,000 EUR per year.

I am entitled to a scholarship?

Of course! The most generous is the scholarship for study results, where if you study hard and well, you can get up to 4,000 EUR per year, after your study results are evaluated at the end of the academic year. We also offer accommodation scholarships, a start-up scholarship for excellent previous study results, or other various scholarships assessed and granted individually. In total, you can obtain up to 4,500 EUR per year. See the full description on this website in the section Tuition fee and Scholarship program.

How do I apply for the visa, what will I need?

In order to speed up your application for an appointment at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in your country, we will place you in the so-called “Student mode” immediately after the decision on your admission to the Faculty, thanks to which you will get the appointment in the shortest possible time.

To apply for the Visa, you will need documents issued by the University and then other documents required by the Embassy itself, which are listed on their website.

Immediately after you are admitted to study, we will send you the Decision on admission, Accommodation contract, and, if necessary, documents related to the up-to-date COVID-19 situation.

When you are invited for the interview at the Embassy, be prepared to answer questions related to the study program you have chosen, our University and Faculty, your motivation to study in the Czech Republic, etc. If you are not sure about your answers, check our websites and/or contact us for more details.

By when do I have to arrive?

The academic year starts at the end of September. If you are coming to study Bachelor or Master study programs, you have to be physically present here by the beginning of the semester, i.e., end of September, for the enrolment to study, so you don’t miss any classes.  

If you apply for the Doctoral study program, it is considered individually, but it should not be later than by the end of October.

How to get to Pilsen?

You will arrive at the international airport in Prague. Pilsen is about 100 km far from Prague and accessible by bus, train, or taxi.

Check your bus/train schedule from Prague to Pilsen.

Will someone help me when I arrive?

Sure! We have a central International Office of the university, which will help you with most issues you may face. Moreover, you will also get full support from our Faculty Office for International Relations and Communication, where you can always find help with your problems, assistance with everyday issues, or answers to your questions.

Upon your arrival, we will help you with accommodation, opening your Czech bank account, advising with a Czech SIM card, orientation in the campus and the city, etc.

What are the living costs?

The Czech Republic is a very affordable country. Quality of education is comparable to countries in the world and the living costs will not put you down 😉 Check the average expenses for yourself:

Where will I live?

The University of West Bohemia has several dormitories around the city, all of them easily accessible by foot or by public transit. The price for the accommodation at UWB dormitories is very favorable and includes all utilities and wi-fi. The accommodation at the UWB dormitory is guaranteed for international students, and you will get a contract prior to your arrival which you will need for your Visa application.

If you prefer a higher standard of living, you can find private accommodation anywhere around the city, or use the Unicity Living company which has an apartment house located near the University.

How does it work with the city traffic?

The city transport system is very advanced in Pilsen. You can get anywhere around the city in a blink of an eye. It is safe, fast, and cheap. 

What can I do in my free time?

Pilsen is a university city with plenty of opportunities how to enjoy your student life. There are plenty of ways how to spend your free time – visit theatres, cinemas, or museums, play various sports in gyms or outdoor playgrounds, go walking, running, or hiking in beautiful natural resorts around the city, and many other options.

Can I take a spouse / family member / friend with me?

It is up to you. And literally, in everything 😊

The services we provide for international students do not include any services and facilities for accompanying spouses or other dependents.  All additional expenses and care are the responsibility of the student. The Faculty makes no representation or warranty in relation to visa, accommodation, and other rights of residence of any accompanying spouses and/or dependents.

Didn’t find an answer to your question?

Contact us at apply@fel.zcu.cz, we are here to support, advise and help you with everything!