Student associations
Erasmus Student Network
A network of European university students´ organizations established to promote and support student exchanges, support international and intercultural communication among students of different national and cultural background. It´s organized on local, national and international levels.
A local branch of ESN. Its members assist incoming international students from the very beginning, even before their arrival in Olomouc. They offer buddy system, organize sport and cultural activities, special events, involve foreign students in a variety of activities connected with Czech society and culture in order to get them familiar with Czech people and their way of life.
Foreign students interested in a buddy service should contact ESN UP at esnup.upol(at)gmail.com
ESN UP members can arrange a pickup from Olomouc train station if notified in advance via e-mail, although a transfer from Prague – Ruzyně Airport to Olomouc, incoming students need to make by themselves.
ESN UP Olomouc offers a special ESN Card which gives its holder a privilage to participate in all activities organized by ESN UP such as trips, sport and cultural activities etc., last but not least it offers discounts at hostels, restaurants, hairdressers etc.. The card is valid for one year within the ESN network ( www.esn.org).
Most of ESN UP members live in Neředín dormitory, a direct personal contact is ensecured for case international students need some help at any time. In Neředín dormitory, by the reception, ESN UP members run an information board for international students.
