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The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice is the most comprehensive department in Europe with bachelor, master, and doctoral studies, research and applied research, habilitation and professorships in fisheries and water conservation. The Faculty has experimental facilities for the study and research of aquaculture, hydrobiology, fish diseases, reproduction, genetics, fish and crayfish farming, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, toxicology, and a unique fisheries library.

The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice is the most comprehensive department in Europe with bachelor, master, and doctoral studies, research and applied research, habilitation and professorships in fisheries and water conservation. The Faculty has experimental facilities for the study and research of aquaculture, hydrobiology, fish diseases, reproduction, genetics, fish and crayfish farming, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, toxicology, and a unique fisheries library.

Mission of the Faculty

The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters plays the role of centre of scientific, educational, and service activities in the field of fisheries and protection of waters in given fields:

  • Preserving and expanding attained knowledge, and developing scientific, research, development, innovation, and other activities
  • Acquisition of appropriate professional qualifications and preparation for research
  • Offering further forms of education and thus being involved in lifelong learning
  • Playing an active role in public discussion in building civic society and preparing young people to live in it
  • Contributing to development on national and regional levels and cooperating with public administration, local authorities, and businesses
  • Developing international and especially European cooperation and promoting common projects with institutions abroad and mobility of academic staff and students

Vision of the Faculty

Within the integrated research program of the faculty, we want to understand the ongoing processes in freshwater ecosystems and their importance in terms of biodiversity conservation, protection of the water environment, but also protection of water resources for life and human activities.

As the only faculty of this type in the Czech Republic and unique in Central Europe, we want to be modern, open, and dynamically developing in accordance with the surrounding world.

As an internally consolidated, stable, and financially healthy faculty, united by its internal culture, the faculty intends to continue promoting a creative academic environment where scholars will expand the boundaries of human knowledge pass on their intellectual wealth to the students, and train them to become highly qualified professionals in fisheries and protection of waters.

Objectives of the Faculty

Achieving scientific and research excellence in the field of freshwater fishery and protection of waters. To support (motivate) publishing in prestigious journals ranked according to the fields in WOS in CIL To produce applied results such as patents, licenses, and contractual research. To stimulate future principal investigators (coordinators) of European projects.

Education of expert and socially excellent graduates in the field of fishery and protection of waters with bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees that will be applicable to the labour market.

  • Education in the bachelor's and master's degree — to bring up independent and highly qualified fishermen and aquatic environmentalists, able to decide and manage, in order to develop fishery, aquaculture and for long-term sustainable exploitation of the environment working in practice, government and self-government, as well as science, research, and innovations in the Czech Republic, Europe and worldwide

  • Education on PhD level — to train future generations of scientists that will be able to solve problems and challenges for the development of fishery, aquaculture, and long-term sustainable exploitation of the aquatic environment in the Czech Republic, Europe, and worldwide

  • Lifelong learning — straighten the knowledge of the respective specialists in CR and EU about innovations in fishery, aquaculture, and the need for sustainable use of the environment

Achieving min. 10 % profitability in the field of service and commerce at the faculty (it will not be supported activities without additional value anymore). To perform specific and targeted contractual research and other commercial activities in the fields of expertise (perspective research fields), esp. analytical chemistry, toxicology, fish breeding, sale of fish products, and lifelong learning. To focus on licensing and patents.

Customers of the Faculty

The target customer of our research is a society with a clearly identified demand for new knowledge and findings published in journals and scientific lectures. Furthermore, we aim at particular entities such as international research agencies in the world and the EU. It is also necessary to remember the demands of Czech agencies such as Gall, TAtR (National and Technological Grant Agency), Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of the Environment, Regional offices, etc. Furthermore, we focus on customers inquiring about qualified contract research and expertise in aquaculture, such as national agencies for water management, the Czech Fish Farmers Association, fish farms, and other related entities in the Czech Republic and the world.

The target customers of our bachelor studies are Czech students. In master's and especially doctoral studies, besides Czech students, we target foreign students. In lifelong learning, we target broad public, laic as well as professional, from children to seniors.

It regards the outside customers demanding specialized services such as products, fish, and qualified services in aquaculture and protection of waters (analysis of waters, adjustments of fish product characteristics, development of special fish breeding methods, etc.). Purchasers of value-added services (custom contractual research) are state enterprises for river administration (provide), the Czech Fish Farmers Association, fish farms, and entities in the Czech Republic and the world. Furthermore, internal customers are also from the Faculty and the University demanding services within their activities.

Accommodation - D&R

Over 2,000 beds across six dormitories. Quality accommodation at a student-friendly price.

The accommodation capacity at USB consists of four buildings (K1 to K4) located directly on the university campus. The K5 dormitory, located about 15 minutes walk away from the main USB campus, is on the left bank of the Vltava River on the outskirts of the Vltava housing estate and the K6 dormitory is in the USB sports complex. The total capacity of the dormitories is 2,300 beds used to full capacity by university students throughout the academic year.

This is the most common and safest option of accommodation for students.

The university dormitories provide calm accommodation at a good price, internet connection in all rooms, a kitchenette with standard fittings; a laundry room, an elevator, and reception 24/7 during the academic year. You can borrow small appliances and household items as well (clothes dryer, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, etc.).

A contemporary environment filled with knowledge and information services.

The Library Offers

  • Over 400,000 books and magazines
  • Thousands of electronic journals and books
  • 500 study places
  • 100 computers with internet access
  • Wi-Fi connection for notebooks, mobiles, and tablets
  • Copy, printing, and scanning
  • 24-hour book return
  • Coffee shop
  • Academia publishing store

The library also houses the Library for Biological Institutes in the Czech Republic and the Austrian Library. Books can be found on two floors. The first floor contains social science and fiction books. Natural science, agriculture, and medical science books can be borrowed on the second floor. University theses are also available.

The library organizes seminars and courses on how to effectively use information resources. Lectures and cultural events are held in the club room which is fully equipped with audiovisual equipment.

Sports Facilities at the Faculty of Education

The University of South Bohemia (Faculty of Education) provides its students with a wide range of sports activities. Foreign students can attend various sports courses.

Apart from traditional sports such as tennis, volleyball, basketball, and swimming you can choose from courses such as climbing, spinning, yoga, martial arts, squash, or scuba diving.

    How to Apply?

    If the application has formal deficiencies, it will be returned to completion. The correctness of data mentioned in the application must be verified (study average from bachelor study by the stamp and the signature of the study department of graduated school).

    Rules for Admission Procedure

    Rules for the admission procedure to the follow-up master study program

    • From October 1, submit your e-application but no later than December 31, 2024
    • Pay a fee of CZK 700
    • Don't forget the attachments:
      • Certificate of completion of bachelor study
      • CV and cover letter
    • Wait for the results of the admission procedure

    The conditions for granting and paying scholarships are based on Act No. 111/1998 Coll., about universities as amended, as well as on the Scholarship regulations of the University of South Bohemia in accordance with the Dean’s decisions.

    • Extraordinary scholarship to support bachelor's students with good study prerequisites
    • Accommodation Scholarship
    • Need-based (Social) Scholarship
    • Merit-based scholarship
    • Extraordinary scholarship for Talented Students
    • Compensatory scholarship
    • Extraordinary scholarship for athletes
    • Scholarship to support studies abroad
    • Scholarship for support research, development, and innovation activities

    7 Reasons Why Study at the Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters

    • We are unique in Central Europe
    • We are young, but we have a tradition
    • We have an excellent background
    • Graduates find a wide range of employment in the Czech Republic and abroad
    • We do an excellent research
    • Wide practical training during studies
    • International background
    • Ceske Budejovice

      Branišovská 1645/31a, 370 05, Ceske Budejovice

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