University of South Bohemia

About

Located in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, the University of South Bohemia is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on agricultural sciences, biology, and environmental protection, alongside robust programs in education, humanities, and health sciences. The university offers a growing selection of degree programs taught in English, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels, making it increasingly accessible to global scholars. International students are well-supported by the International Relations Office, which assists with orientation, visa coordination, and integration through the Erasmus Student Network. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the university is its world-class Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, which operates specialized research facilities and aquatic field stations that attract researchers and students from across the globe. Living and studying in České Budějovice provides international students with an authentic, affordable Central European experience set against a backdrop of historic charm and natural beauty.

Background

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (Czech: Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Latin: Universitas Bohemiae Meridionalis Budovicensis, JU or JČU) is a public university located in the city of České Budějovice (with branch campuses in Tábor, Vodňany, Nové Hrady) in the Czech Republic. Established in 1991, it has more than 9,000 students in 200+ programmes including bachelor's and master's degrees as well as doctoral programmes and an academic staff 1,500. 592 students are currently enrolled in the university for their doctoral work.

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