Quick Summary
Situated in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, University of Hradec Kralove is a public established in 1959. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 6500 students including 12% from outside Czech Republic. Known for strengths in Education, Pedagogy, Social Work, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Affordable tuition, high safety, central European location, and modern facilities at the Na Soutoku campus.
Subject Strengths
EducationPedagogySocial WorkInformation Technology
Founded1959
TypePublic
Total Students6500
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
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
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Programs
Information and Communication Technologies, Philosophy, Historical Sciences, Education
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Center of Advanced Technologies, Center for Education Research
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 Rate45%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA2.5
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
Submit all documents including nostrification of previous degrees early; prepare for faculty-specific entrance exams.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Czech Koruna
UG Tuition
KΔ80,000/yr
per year Β· CZK
Living Cost
KΔ170,000/yr
per year Β· CZK
PG Tuition
KΔ90,000/yr
per year Β· CZK
Application Fee
$30
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
KΔ260,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· CZK
Scholarships AvailableGovernment Scholarships, Erasmus+, Merit-based Scholarships, Accommodation Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable for domestic and EU students
Work-StudyAvailable via Erasmus+ Traineeships and local part-time jobs
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Informatics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Social Work | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Physical Education | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Historical Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with regional IT and social service sectors
Industry Connections
Skoda AutoFoxconnlocal government administration
Notable Alumni
Dominik Duka, TomΓ‘Ε‘ ZdechovskΓ½
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University sports hall, climbing wall, gym, outdoor sports grounds
Student Clubs
ESN HK (Erasmus Student Network), University Choir, Film Club
Library Resources
University Library with extensive digital database access and 5 specialized faculty libraries
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, VIA Exchange
Summer Programs
Summer School of Czech Language and Culture