📖Introduction

Palacký University Olomouc stands as one of the country's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Named after the influential Czech theologian and reformer Jan Amos Comenius, the university has a legacy dating back to 1573. Palacký University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and the holistic development of its students.

The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, including humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and health sciences. Palacký University is recognized for its vibrant research environment, fostering innovation and collaboration. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on internationalization, the university attracts students and scholars from around the globe. Palacký University Olomouc continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Czech Republic and beyond, contributing to advancements in knowledge, culture, and society.

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📚About the Program

The Study program is focused on scientific education and individual professional activity in geology and applied geophysics, targeting environmental and interdisciplinary sub-disciplines. The Program is accredited in cooperation with the Geophysical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS). The experience of the guaranteeing Department and CAS, international cooperation, professional equipment, publication and project activities and topics of Master diploma works indicate the specialization of Doctor study program. The most stressed fields of study are hydrogeology, geochemistry, applied geophysics and petrophysics, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and their environmental application - e.g. the fate of pollutants in sedimentary archives, historical development of contamination, analysis of stratigraphic record, and pollution of sub-surface water. In these fields has the Department developed personal and material conditions for studies on international level. The study is supported by cooperation with home institutions (Institute of analytical chemistry AV ČR, Faculty of Science Brno) and companies (Aquatest, OPV, Moravian Oil Mines, and others) and foreign institutions Université Francois Rabelais de Tours, France; Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Tchai-wan; Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, CAS, China). Show less
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🏫About Palacký University Olomouc

At Palacký University, the pursuit of knowledge is coupled with a dedication to fostering a dynamic research environment. The institution is characterized by state-of-the-art facilities, a cadre of dedicated faculty, and a global outlook that draws students and scholars from various corners of the world. Through its enduring legacy and commitment to intellectual advancement, Palacký University Olomouc continues to shape the academic landscape, contributing significantly to the cultural and scientific fabric of both the Czech Republic and the international community.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

6,498 USD per year

25,992 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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