Newcomer’s Guide

Before starting the study
Meet the fair environment

UWB aims to develop a trustworthy environment, which is why a code of ethics has been issued. Its main purpose is to define and promote desirable ethical standards of behaviour of university employees and students towards colleagues, collaborating organizations, and the wider public.

Read the UWB regulations

There are more than a dozen internal regulations at the University of West Bohemia (ZČU). The most important of these is the Statute of UWB, followed by the Study and Examination Regulations and the Disciplinary Regulations. At individual faculties, these regulations may be further specified by internal rules.

schedule of the year

Find out when the academic year, classes, and exams start.

Confirmation of dormitory accommodation

Don’t forget to confirm your accommodation request in time.

All forms and regulations can be found on the Useful Links page.

Glossary
Orion account

Your electronic identity, which allows you to use the UWB information resources – email, disk space, computer classrooms, etc.

UWB Portal

The UWB student information system for timetable, grades, credits, scholarships and regulations; it is accessible via Orion login

JIS card

Your student identification card and electronic wallet, used to enter the UWB buildings

Courseware

A part of the UWB Portal (in the Courses section), containing study materials for more than 3000 courses

IS/STAG

Comprehensive system covering the administration of studies from application to diploma. It is used to keep track of your study programmes, courses, timetables, exams and other study matters.

CIV

Centre for Information Technology, operating and developing the university’s information technologies, from the UWB Portal to Wi-Fi connectivity

eduroam

Protected internet connection used at the UWB, enabling connection in other member organizations as well

UWB STUDY GUIDE
Let’s start, let’s continue, let’s finish

This UWB study guide is a well arranged list of things you should get familiar with as a newcomer. You can find it on the university website and it will guide you through the Orion account, the UWB Portal or the study departments.

Certificate programmes

Certificate programmes are a great way to make your study more attractive.  These are comprehensive courses consisting of optional, or “C” subjects.  They are offered to students of all faculties.  There is, however, an important condition:  the certificate programme of your choice must differ from your field of study.  For example, if you study in a technical field, you might choose among certificate programmes focusing on humanities. 

Our university offers more than thirty certificate programmes, such as History of Art, Journalism, European Private Law, Technical Ecology and Environment, Technology of Pilotless Flying (this is about the very popular drones), or Fundamentals of Industrial Design.  You can check the complete list of certificate programmes, including their study plans.

After you complete all the subjects of the given programme and meet the requirements for the final exam, you will receive a certificate along with your degree.

How to register and when you receive your certificate

You register for the courses that make up the certificate programme in the standard way when you pre-register for courses for the next academic year in UWB Portal (Study → My Study → Certificate Programmes). You can also register for them individually; it is not usually necessary to complete all courses in one semester.

Once you have completed all courses and met the conditions for admission to the final exam (the final exam may include the completion of an independent project, depending on the requirements of the specific programme), you will receive your well-deserved certificate along with your diploma at the graduation ceremony.

In case of need, please use the IS/STAG guide or contact your study department for more information.

How to stay up to date

University website

Follow the university website and UWB Instagram or Facebook.

info.zcu

At info.zcu.cz you can find out about news from the university environment, invitations and important events.

University facilities

Next up is to get to know the university facilities. Find out where to find the Bory Campus, the library, or what the International Office is on our page Experience the UWB.

Can’t find what you were looking for? Contact us directly. Find a counsellor on the Contact page.