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The University of Ostrava will begin construction of new student dormitories with the help of the Moravian-Silesian Region and the City of Ostrava

The Moravian-Silesian Region and the City of Ostrava will co-finance the University of Ostrava's new student dormitories. The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by Josef Bělica, Governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region; Jan Dohnal, Mayor of Ostrava; and Petr Kopecký, Rector of the University of Ostrava.

From Ghana to the USA via the University of Ostrava

Stephen moved to Ostrava for his master’s studies at the Faculty of Science. During his time at the University of Ostrava, he managed to balance between studies, family and work. After obtaining his master’s degree in mathematics, he had the opportunity to move to the USA. Learn about his time here!

The University of Ostrava congratulates its first international General Medicine graduates

The University of Ostrava is thrilled to write a new chapter in its history as the first nine graduates from the international General Medicine Programme have successfully completed their studies.

Scholarship Information for Ukrainian Students

The UO will support new and current students in the wake of the situation in Ukraine.

On 7 March, 2022, the management of the University of Ostrava decided to terminate its cooperation with Russian state universities with immediate effect

This is a response to the statement of the Russian Rectors' Union (similar to the Czech Rectors' Conference), which is not in line with European values, particularly humanity and the promotion of democratic principles. Russian students currently studying at the UO will not be affected by this move.

Help for people affected by the war in Ukraine

On this page, you can find an overview of available information and contacts you can turn to if you need help or would like to get involved.

The University of Ostrava expresses its solidarity with Ukraine

The University of Ostrava has already condemned Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, expressed its solidarity with Ukraine and its people, and joined the statement of the Czech Rectors' Conference on the war in Ukraine.