Univerzita Palackého v Olomuci

Univerzita Palackého v Olomuci is a prominent centre of education and culture. The history of higher education in Olomouc began in 1566, when a Jesuit college was established here. In 1573 this college was granted University rights, identical with those of other  European institutions of higher education.The University of Olomouc, the second oldest university in the Czech lands (after Charles University in Prague), spread its influence not only through Moravia and Silesia, but also in Austria, Germany, Poland, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.

Univerzita Palackého v Olomuci

Jesuits governed the University for two hundred years and the Faculty of Theology played a central role in its life. Later the Faculty of Philosophy was established, where natural sciences were also studied.

Univerzita Palackého v Olomuci known as “the father of the nation” (born 1798 in Hodslavice in Moravia, died 1876 in Prague) – was a national revivalist, an enlightened scientist, critic and aesthetician, politician and outstanding historian. Although there was no direct connection between Palacký and Olomouc, his work was so influential that it is a great honour for Olomouc University to bear his name.

Univerzita Palackého v Olomuci

Library
The Library was established as the Jesuits were invited to Olomouc in 1566 to take control over the Olomouc College. Its bookstock consisted primarily of donations from bishops and noblemen. Particular generosity was shown by Vilém Prusinovský z Víckova, the Bishop of Olomouc, who gave the College to the Jesuits and allowed them to take for it any Greek or Latin books from the episcopal library.

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate programs

Faculty

• Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Philosophical Faculty
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Physical Culture
• Faculty of Law

Facilities

• Academic Sport Centre
• Accommodation
• Alumni relations
• Audio-visual services
• Catering
• Conference service
• Counselling
• Culture and arts
• Information and communication technologies
• International relations
• Library
• Press and media
• Publishing house & shop
• Science and technology transfer
• Sports and re-creation

Contact Details
Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Palacký University, Olomouc
Křížkovského 8
771 47 Olomouc
Czech Republic
Univerzita Palackého v Olomuci Official Website: http://www.upol.cz/en/