University library
Every UWB student who has a JIS card can use the services of all professional libraries and study rooms of the University Library of the UWB. The library also includes the UWB University Press and the copy centre in the Bory campus.
You can tell how long you are borrowing the book for by the label:
overnight borrowing
(the book must be returned by 9 a.m. on the next working day)
1-week borrowing
2-week borrowing
You can borrow a book without a label for a maximum of 1 month / 1 semester.
UWB University Press
The UWB University Press offers students and the general public over 300 professional publications, teaching texts, and scripts of the UWB staff for purchase. These can be purchased either in the script shops or online via the university e-shop. There are also dozens of promotional items on offer – university T-shirts, backpacks, pens, notebooks, thermo mugs, etc.
Links related to the library, the university e-shop, and all their services provided can be found on our Useful Links page in the University Library section.
Centre for Information Technology (CIV)
About CIV
The CIV department operates and develops information technology at the university campus. It also issues the JIS student ID card and manages the Helpdesk, where you can find any news or information about outages.
The CIV headquarters is in the University complex at Borská pole: enter through the main entrance, turn right and keep going straight until you pass through the glass tunnel – then you are at the Information and Counselling Centre (ICC), marked UI. Here you will also find the public computer rooms or the aforementioned HelpDesk.
The CIV can also help you if you have problems with your Orion account, UWB Portal, Courseware, IS/STAG or JIS card, which we write more about on the Newcomer’s Guide page.
Wi-fi connection
The university provides both wired and wireless connection to the eduroam network or wireless connection to the zcu-mobile network. Connection within the so-called eduroam federation has the advantage that it is protected and allows each user to connect in other member organisations, both in the Czech Republic and worldwide.
Connecting to the zcu-mobile wireless network is recommended only as a last resort; the zcu-mobile network is not secure.
For all useful links regarding Wi-Fi connectivity or Helpdesk contacts, please visit the Useful Links page, section Access and Passwords.
UWB dormitories
Like other European universities, the University of West Bohemia provides its students with accommodation in dormitories. The dormitories are run by the Administration of Dormitories and Canteens (SMK).
Other accommodation options
Not interested in dorm accommodation, or not allocated a place in a dorm? Czech Facebook groups about Housing in Pilsen or real estate websites can help. The disadvantage is the deposit, which you usually have to pay with your first lease.
All links to the necessary documents or a list of dormitories can be found on the Useful Links page in the Accommodation section.
UWB canteens
The Bory Canteen
Univerzitní 12, Bory Campus
(between the Rector’s Office and the gym)
The Kollárova Canteen
Kollárova 19, city centre
The Bory Canteen seats up to 465 people and offers an average of eight hot dishes, including Thai and Indian cuisine. A self-service buffet with a complementary assortment offers baguettes, salads, cold and hot drinks, pastries desserts, or vegetarian salads.
The Kollárova Canteen uses an order system, i.e. lunch must be ordered in advance.
Others
- bakery and bistro (next to the FAV building)
- cafés in the Bory Campus
- Družba University Café (Sedláčkova 19, city centre)
- in Cheb, students can use the canteen at the Integrated Agricultural and Management Secondary School, which offers two hot meals a day, including dinner
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE (IO)
About the workplace
The International Office (IO) is the central department responsible for the international activities of the University. It provides advice to individual faculties and departments on international educational projects, mediates contacts within the framework of foreign cooperation and prepares international agreements.
IO is also a contact point for foreign students who come to UWB for a semester or a whole academic year.
Study trips
IO informs about study abroad opportunities (internships, language courses, study, research and lecture stays, etc.) and coordinates international educational projects such as Erasmus+.
Information on specific trips can be found on the IO website and on the faculty website. It is often necessary to apply a year in advance.
All links to websites and contacts for the IO can be found on the Useful Links page, section International Office.
Institute of Applied Language Studies (UJP)
About the workplace
The Institute of Applied Language Studies will help you sell your knowledge to the world. You can choose from a wide range of language courses with Czech and native speakers. You can also choose from TOEIC international language exams. The American Center is also part of UJP.
American Center
The American Centre can help you with studying, interning, or working in America. You can read magazines and newspapers in the centre or volunteer. A wide range of events also includes regular English Conversation Clubs.
International Summer Language School
Wondering what to do in summer? Let’s talk! English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Czech for three weeks in July, when the International Summer Language School at UWB in Pilsen traditionally takes place.
You can find all links to departments, contacts, or events on the Useful links page, section Institute of Applied Language Studies.
Institute of Physical Education and Sport (UTS)
The main task of UTS is to offer sports courses to students of all faculties and all employees. Until the end of 2024, this was provided under the name of the Department of Physical Education and Sport (KTS) in the Faculty of Engineering. For more information on this name change, please see this article.
UTS offers a sports complex UWB Bory and a sports complex in Bolevecká St. In both places you will find a large sports hall, a small gym and a fitness centre. In Bory there is also a climbing wall, a combat sports gym and a newly equipped room for the popular TRX exercise system.
Rector’s Cup Tournament
Every year, UTS organizes the Rector’s Cup Tournament, in which teams of individual faculties composed of UWB students and employees compete. A special scholarship can be awarded for sporting achievements.
All links to websites and sports venues can be found on the Useful Links page, section Institute of Physical Education and Sport (UTS).
