The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague is one of the leading European institutions in the field of life sciences. CZU is not just a life sciences university, but a place of innovative scientific research and discovery.
CZU emphasizes education and research in sustainable development and the conservation of biodiversity along with the responsible use of natural resources and alternative, renewable means of energy production.
CZU Prague is situated on the outskirts of Prague, on a quiet and well-equipped campus that is easily reachable from the city centre by public transport. CZU is one of the largest universities in the Czech Republic, offering over 220 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD study programmes.
The university with approximately 20.000 students has 6 faculties and 1 institute.
CZU Prague operates a campus botanical garden and an equestrian centre, close to the campus, with special courses on horse welfare and horse breeding. CZU also operates a large farm with 400 cows and 3,500 hectares of fields and arable land, situated about 30 km from Prague, and a forestry centre, with teaching facilities and accommodation in a renaissance chateau from the 17th century. The forestry centre manages 7,000 hectares of forests and 2,500 hectares of fish ponds. The university also manages a viticultural centre near Prague.