International Cooperation

Being an internationally focused institution is critical for the future success of the University of Ostrava, whose ambition is to be outward-looking and active place in an intensively global environment. We aim to build effective research and teaching partnerships with universities around the world, which would enable interested sides to promote excellence in learning and research. Internationalization is thus a natural part of the University's strategic plan for 2021–2025.

The University is also seen as the hub of education and the meeting-place for international academia as well as non-academic community enhancing the region's cohesion and tolerance and promoting a culture of openness.

The University of Ostrava is an active participant in international university networks, and it contributes to the ongoing development and evolution of the European Higher Education Sector not only by participating in strategic partnerships but also by building a wide specter of activities and cooperation within the NEOLAiA European University Alliance.

NEOLAiA, Alliance of European Universities transforming Regions for an Inclusive Europe, has been selected by the European Commision as one of the new funded alliances in the European Universities 2023 call. We are very excited about being an active member of this alliance and are looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with the nine partner universities, that make up the alliance and face similar challenges. For more information about the NEOLAiA alliance visit its website on neolaiacampus.eu.

Location of the nine partner universities within the NEOLAiA alliance:

Faculty of Arts, University of Ostrava, is very open and happy to invite and welcome students and academics from all over the world. Currently, our faculty has partnership agreements with nearly 130 universities from 30 countries.

Having a diverse cultural community at our faculty provides a stimulating environment for teaching, learning and research and brings many professional and personal benefits for all parties involved.

If you are interested in any form of cooperation at the faculty level, please, contact Ms. Daniela Rywiková, the Vice-Dean for International Affairs.

If you are interested in university-wide collaboration, please contact the University's International Office or directly our colleagues within the International Relations team with any questions.

If you are a student and are considering studying at our faculty, please browse through the study options in the Academics section - there you will also find all the necessary contacts for any assistance you may need, depending on the form of study you choose. You are welcome to be inspired by the opportunities that our faculty and the changing city of Ostrava offer on the Why study with us, Student Life and About pages.

Updated: 06. 06. 2024