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Palacký University Olomouc

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Olomouc, Czechia
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2025
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Palacký University Olomouc (UP) is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit Order in Olomouc.

At first the university only taught theology but has since expanded to eight faculties including arts, law, medicine and dentistry, education, science, physical culture and health sciences. The faculty of health sciences is the youngest having been established in 2008.

The faculties are housed in beautiful historical buildings in Olomouc. The university is investing in building new faculties and research buildings.

UP Science and Technology Park aims to bridge the gap between the academic-scientific world and private business, to help the university's research projects work in collaboration with private companies. Special attention is paid to fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology.

The University Press focuses especially on publishing the scientific and research activities of the university. It published worked which are considered too specialised for commercial publishers as well as publishing study books and professional journals.

Students with additional needs can contact the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Palacký University Olomouc

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
68 F : 32 M (1)
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International student percentage
13% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.9 (1)
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Student total
19315 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Palacký University Olomouc

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Social Sciences601–800th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology401–500th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences601–800th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences501–600th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law251–300th

  • Law

Education601+

  • Education

Computer Science601–800th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health601–800th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Arts and Humanities501–600th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design