Facilities

The Rector's Office of Palacký University in Olomouc is the economic and administrative centre of the university. It includes administrative sections of the rector, the bursar, and vice-rectors.

Organization Structure of the Rector's Office (sections and employees - in Czech)

Palacký University Press publishes an array of publications in print as well as digital form: including academic monographs, textbooks, anthologies, and study materials. UP Press editors look after every book – from the manuscript submission, through its editing, typesetting and proofreading, right up to its printing and launch in the market. UP Press also has its own print shop, specialising in small print runs in both black and white and colour, including bookbinding. The UP Press bookshop offers academic titles in Czech and other languages. University publications are also available via the UP Press e-shop.

Address:
UP Press
Biskupské náměstí 1
CZ-779 00 Olomouc
Czech Republic
web: www.vydavatelstvi.upol.cz

The main goal of the UP Academic Sport Centre (UP ASC) is to ensure a rich offer of attractive sport and recreation activities for UP students and employees at unbeatably low prices. UP ASC coordinates all its activities with the UP long-term vision. More than three dozen regular sporting activities, several summer and winter sports courses, and educational programmes for lecturers are staffed by five UP core employees and six dozen external lecturers. Registration is required in order to make use of the UP ASC sport programmes.

Address:
Academic Sport Centre
U Sportovní haly 2a
CZ-779 00 Olomouc
Czech Republic
web: ascup.upol.cz

The main task of this centre is to administer the university computer network and its information administration systems. The ITC employees provide technical support for the university e-mail network and applications such as UP Portal, STAG, etc. Furthermore, identification cards are managed and made at UP ITC ID Card Office. 

Address:
UP Computer Centre
Biskupské náměstí 1
779 00 Olomouc
web: cvt.upol.cz

The Palacký University Library encompasses specialised faculty libraries and the British Centre, specialising in books, textbooks and teaching materials in English and providing English language assessment certificates. The main library situated in the historical building of Armoury offers dozens of thousands of books and other publications in a comfortable study environment.

Students are free to use the internet connections for their notebooks, Wi-Fi, beverage vending machines, computer rooms, clubrooms equipped with comfortable sofas, a microwave and coffee and tea machines. The lobby with a refreshment vending machine offers places to sit. You can search any publications in the computer system, you can make photocopies, borrow them or scan for free. The library will surely become a frequent shelter for you in the examination period!

Address:
Palacký University Olomouc
Central Library
Biskupské náměstí 1
779 00 Olomouc
web: www.knihovna.upol.cz/en

The Science and Technology Park of Palacký University is a centre for innovation and technology transfer at Palacký University Olomouc. It offers a range of services to UP employees, students, and partners outside of UP. It supports the creation of start-up and spin-off companies while utilising the full potential of UP, makes new technologies available and connects companies with the academic world.
It supports cooperation in the application of the results of science and research in the commercial sphere. It transfers the needs of the commercial sphere to the scientific and research facilities of the university. It contributes to the growth of the economic level of the Olomouc Region.

Learn more about our services for companies and linking science and research at UP with the commercial sphere.

Contact us:

UP Science and Technology Park
Envelopa Hub, building, 17. listopadu 1230/8a,
77900 Olomouc,
tel.: +420 585 636 800
e-mail recepce@vtpup.cz
web: www.vtpup.cz  

Students who need assistance because of a physical disability can contact the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs. The centre is located the Faculty of Education main building. Assistance and counselling is available on personal request. If need be, the counselling can take place outside the Centre’s premises.

Adress:
Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Žižkovo náměstí 5
779 00 Olomouc
tel.: (+420) 585 635 323
mobile: (+420) 775 124 696, 739 245 678
e-mail: lucia.pastierikova@upol.cz
web: cps.upol.cz/en

Accommodation at modern housing facilities in Olomouc is provided mainly to full-time students. Other parties may apply too – their accommodation depends on current occupancy. Palacký University Accommodation and Dining Services offers accommodation to the public for very good price. It is available year-round and can accommodate all kinds of requirements. UP students and employees as well as external customers may dine in several modern facilities. All canteens and cafeterias offer a large variety of ready and short order meals.

Address:
Palacký University Accommodation and Dining
Šmeralova 12
CZ-779 00 Olomouc
Czech Republic
web: skm.upol.cz/en