Quick Summary
University of Ostrava is a public founded in 1991, located in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 8850 students including 11% from outside Czech Republic. Known for strengths in Arts and Humanities, Education, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 42%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Affordable cost of living, high-quality public education, and a modern, vibrant city atmosphere.
Subject Strengths
Arts and HumanitiesEducationLife SciencesSocial Work
Founded1991
TypePublic
Total Students8850
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusCity-integrated
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Hospital Ostrava
AccreditationMinistry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201β1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited/Hybrid options available
Online Programs
Institute for Research and Applications of Fuzzy Modeling, European Institute for Philosophy and Religion
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate42%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· March 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· October 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Early application is essential for non-EU students needing visas. Proficiency in Czech allows for free tuition.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Czech Koruna
UG Tuition
KΔ65,000/yr
per year Β· CZK
Living Cost
KΔ150,000/yr
per year Β· CZK
PG Tuition
KΔ75,000/yr
per year Β· CZK
Application Fee
$28
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
KΔ215,650/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· CZK
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Social Work | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Fine Arts | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Education | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$19,500
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional and international network
Industry Connections
TietoevryOstrava Municipal HospitalMoravian-Silesian Region Governance
Notable Alumni
Ilona RozehnalovΓ‘, Jan Ε½Ε―rek, various Czech regional politicians
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Centre, gyms, city-integrated athletic fields
Student Clubs
Student Union, Erasmus Student Network, Choirs, Art Collectives
Library Resources
University Library of the University of Ostrava with specialized faculty branches
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, VIA, CEEPUS
Summer Programs
Available