University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
České Budějovice, Czechia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,100
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Students
- 9,368
- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB / JČU) is a public research university located in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. It offers over 230 study programmes across 8 faculties covering natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, theology, agriculture, fisheries, health sciences and economics. The university is a member of the KreativEU European Universities Alliance and holds the HR Excellence in Research Award.
Fields of study
- Biology and Ecology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Philology
- Physics
- History
- Informatics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Agriculture
- Health Care
- Educational Studies
- Food Industry
- Media Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Security Studies
- Theology
Accreditation: National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NAÚ), Czech Republic
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter semester (October), Summer semester (February)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,800 – €3,300 / year
From about $1,944 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Czech-language degree studies are free of charge for all nationalities. Foreign-language programmes carry tuition fees ranging from EUR 20 to EUR 3,300 per year depending on faculty and programme.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.