Erasmus 
Erasmus
Erasmus at Palacký University
Palacký University has joined the Erasmus programme in 1997. At present we have bilateral agreements on student and staff exchanges with more than 200 universities in most EU countries and the number of partner institutions as well as PU departments involved is increasing.
If you need more information about Erasmus at Palacký University or want to start cooperation with Palacký University within Erasmus or any other EU programme, please contact the institutional coordinator:
Yvona Vyhnánková
International Liaison Office
Křížkovského 8
771 47 Olomouc
tel: +420-58-563 1041
fax: +420-58-522 3494
e-mail: ilo(at)upol.cz
Application process
If you wish to come to Olomouc as an Erasmus Student check with your home institution Erasmus coordinator whether your University has an Erasmus agreement with Palacký University and to obtain application materials. All application documents (available also from this site), including the housing application, must be sent to Palacký University Erasmus Institutional Coordinator and must be accompanied by a cover letter from an Erasmus coordinator (either Institutional or Departmental) at the home institution.
Online application form
(Once you have finished your online application form, you should e-mail a brief note to zuzana.hamdanieh(at)upol.cz, do not forget to send also the paper application forms by post - check the list below)
Application Forms 
:
- Student Application
- ECTS Learning Agreement
- Housing Request Form
- Orientation Week and Survival Czech Registration Form
Deadlines for submitting applications:
Applications for winter semesters and whole academic year: May 31
Applications for summer semester: October 31
Linguistic requirements
The language of instruction at Palacký University is Czech, however, the University offers a wide range of courses taught in other languages, such as English, German, French, Spanish, etc. In August students can attend a four week intensive language course - the Summer School of Slavonic Studies. During the semester courses of Czech as a Foreign Language are offered at several levels. All courses are meeting for four lessons a week and bearing 4 ECTS credits.
Financial matters:
All Erasmus students will be waived tuition fees, they are also eligible for the housing subsidy (approx. 700 CZK/25 EUR).
For more detailed information contact: yvona.vyhnankova(at)upol.cz or zuzana.hamdanieh(at)upol.cz.
Housing
University students can stay in one of the seven Palacký University halls of residence. Housing is guaranteed for students and teachers from abroad.
All Erasmus students, who require accommodation, are staying in the Neředín Hall of Residence (the newest PU accommodation facility). This hall of residence is located in Neředín campus max 15 min by tram to the University i.e. to the centre of Olomouc. There are just single or double rooms. Upon request single rooms can be arranged. They are, however, in great demand. Within the campus there is also a cafeteria, providing meals for good prices.
Address:
VŠK Neředín
tr. Míru 113
771 11 Olomouc
The Envelopa campus can also provide you with some other facilities you may be interested in: apart of students’ cafeteria providing lunches and dinners 7 days a week, there is a bookstore; hairdresser’s services; doctor’s office; students’ club (U-klub) etc. This residence halls area is easily accessible by the public transport system, the nearest tram and bus stops are only about 3-min walk, the train station is located about 15-min walk away (2 tram stops), to get to the bus station takes about 10 minutes by tram.
The hall of residence provides suites consisting of four rooms (usually 2 single + 2 double). All suites are equipped with a bathroom and a toilet for every two rooms, and a kitchen area with a stove (no cooking utensils and dishes, though). Each room is equipped with beds, writing tables, book shelves and a refrigerator. Although there are no computers in the rooms, an access to the Internet is arranged and students possesing their own notebooks will not have problems to use them. In the entrance hall of the Hall of Residence several computers for students plus a separate computer room are available. The access is free. The Hall also provides laundry facilities, cleaning utensils (vacuum cleaner), iron etc. Bedding is provided and changed usually every two weeks. Students must bring their own towels. Each suite has an incoming telephone connection; to make outgoing calls, you need to use public telephones.
Unfortunately no university housing is available for students with families. Should you plan to come with your spouse and/or children, you will have to find a private housing. The International Liaison Office will assist you, but cannot guarantee an adequate place for a reasonable price.
More information on accommodation.
Czech language courses
There are several courses of Czech language offered at Palacký University. If you are an Erasmus programme student, you can attend following courses for free:
- Survival Czech Course - a four day's course for beginners to learn the basics
- Czech Language Course - semestral courses for various language levels
Orientation Programme
Orientation week programme is organised by the International Relations Office and introduces students to various services and system operation at Palacký University.
It is always preceeding the official beginning of classes in each semester. The orientation week starts with a welcome meeting, each participant will receive information materials including a printed programme of the week. Students are encouraged to take part in a sightseeing tour of the town and the town hall, lectures on Czech history and culture, an information session with a police officer, meetings with Czech students (ESN UP) and departmental coordinators, welcome parties, a trip and a course of Survival Czech for real beginners.
There are also practical information sessions to instruct incoming students how academic issues at Palacký University are organized, what documents to fill out and use, who are the university coordinators and where to find them, how to get a university ID, a pass for public transportation etc. Information on a Czech as a Foreign Language course is provided as well.
Further details may be obtained from:
See also: Information for incoming Erasmus students
Erasmus Student Network
Erasmus Student Network is a volunteer student organisation in international higher education in Europe. The organisation offers opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of SHS - "Students Helping Students."
One of the main activities of ESN at Palacký University is a "Buddy Programme". After your arrival you can feel totally lost, you may not know how to get to Olomouc, how to get to the dormitories. Maybe you have some doubts about what the Orientation week is.
That's why there is your Czech buddy – a friend who will make your arrival and first days in Olomouc easier and less stressful.
Your buddy will:
- Tell you how to get from Prague's airport to Olomouc
- Pick you up at the bus/train station here in Olomouc
- Take you to the dormitories and help you to fill in the documents there
- Take you to the school during Orientation Week
- Give you basic orientation in the city, at school, explain public transportation system, shopping
- Explain where to find the best places to have a fun
- Help you during the semester with anything you need
About a month before semester starts, Buddy coordinator will contact you saying that in short time your Czech buddy should email you. If not, do not hesitate to write to this email address:
Visit ESN at www.esnup.upol.cz.
