Venue and city
Palacký University Olomouc
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Hněvotínská 976/3, Nová Ulice, 779 00 Olomouc
ABOUT PALACKÝ UNIVERSITY OLOMOUC
Palacký University Olomouc (UP) is an internationally respected and scientifically and academically highly productive university in Central Europe. Founded 22 December 1573, it is the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic and the oldest one in Moravia. For 450 years it has contributed to the intellectual wealth of society and to its scientific, cultural, and social development.
Every year 23,000 students study UP’s eight faculties, which provide over a thousand combinations of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral study programmes. Virtually every discipline is on offer, in teacher training, law, theology, physical education and sports, the humanities, social sciences, and arts to those in natural, medical, and health sciences. The UP credit system is fully compatible with international ECTS.
More information: www.upol.cz/en/university/basic-information/
ABOUT OLOMOUC
Olomouc has always been one of the most important royal towns in the Czech lands. Thanks to its advantageous location, ancient university, spiritual, cultural and craft traditions, it was for many centuries the natural centre of Moravia, attracting artists, scholars and merchants.
- 101 892 inhabitants, 6. largest city in the Czech Republic, the capital of fertile Haná
- after Prague, the second most important monument reserve in the Czech Republic
- it lies in the heart of Moravia, in the past it was its capital
- it is the seat of the ancient university, the archbishopric, the Moravian Philharmonic, interesting museums and theatres
- for relaxation it offers large parks, a large zoo, a modern Aquapark, a swimming stadium or the natural area of Litovelský Pomoraví with cycling and swimming trails
More information: https://tourism.olomouc.eu/
TRAVEL TO OLOMOUC
By plane
Olomouc has no international airport. However, it is easily accessible from all of the following airports by train, bus or car.
Prague: Vaclav Havel Airport, Czech Republic (270 km)
Brno: Turany Airport, Czech Republic (80 km)
Ostrava: Leos Janacek Airport, Czech Republic (80 km)
Bratislava – M.R. Stefanik Airport, Slovakia (210 km)
Vienna: Vienna International Airport, Austria (260 km)
Katowice: Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport, Poland (210 km)
Krakow: Kraków-Balice Airport, Poland (265 km)
By train
Olomouc is easily accessible by train, including via some high-speed services. There are three main railway companies operating in the Czech Republic: Czech Railways (České dráhy), Leo Express, and RegioJet. When planning your journey, you need to choose a specific company and purchase your ticket directly from it. These operators offer fast and convenient connections to Olomouc.
Please note that some trains require an advance seat reservation (e.g., Czech Railways’ Pendolino express). Ticket offices for all three companies are located close to each other at Prague's main railway station.
For further details and schedules, please refer to idos.cz or jizdenky.studentagency.cz, both available in English.
By bus
Buses are often a more budget-friendly option than trains and, depending on the route, can sometimes be even faster. A wide network of domestic and international bus lines connects major cities and towns across the country. To check timetables and book tickets, visit idos.cz or jizdenky.studentagency.cz. Both websites are available in English and offer comprehensive travel information.
By car
Olomouc is also easily accessible by car. The drive takes approximately 3 hours from Prague, 2 hours 35 minutes from Vienna, and is convenient from both Poland and Slovakia. If you plan to use the motorway, please note that a motorway vignette (road tax) is required. For details on purchasing and using a vignette, visit the official website: edalnice.cz.