PALACKÝ UNIVERSITY OLOMOUC

Palacký University Olomouc is a university with long-standing tradition. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic. Today it is a modern higher education facility with a wide range of study programmes and copious scientific and research activities. In 2019, more than 22 000 students studied in accredited study programmes, exchange programmes and lifelong learning programmes at eight faculties. Palacký University Olomouc is one of the very top Czech universities, and ranks among the best universities in the world, according to international rankings.

THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

The Department of Geology is a modern workplace at the Faculty of Science at Palacky University in Olomouc which offers accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degree programmes in the fields of geology and environmental science.

We are proud to be part of the Faculty of Science – one of the best-performing scientific institutions in the Czech Republic. We conduct both basic and applied research and collaborate with many other research institutes in the Czech Republic and abroad. We have received grants for prestigious national projects and have published in top scientific journals.

Our department maintains contact with companies and government organizations so that our students can get hands-on experience. We actively work to popularize science by cooperating with primary and secondary schools, which actively contributes to popularizing science.