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Silesian University - School of Business Administration

Silesian University - School of Business Administration

Silesian University - School of Business Administration

Introduction

We give learning sense.

At the School of Business Administration, cutting-edge research meets with family atmosphere of a regional public university. Our campuses are in the region, but our ideas are not limited by the place. With nearly 3,000 students, we belong to rather smaller higher education institutions. Yet, the student-teacher ratio of 15:1 enables our students to develop healthy one-on-one mentoring relationships with their tutors, offering them insight and help in ways that would be impossible in a larger classroom. Within the Business Gate Academy, students get valuable practical and problem-solving skills when working on real business cases. At the Silesian University, we inspire your growth and develop your natural creativity. Your successful future is our driving force!

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The Silesian University in Opava (SU), established in 1991, has three faculties and two university institutes:

  • the Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
  • the School of Business Administration in Karviná
  • the Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
  • the Mathematical Institute in Opava
  • the Institute of Physics in Opava

The Silesian University is a legitimate member of the European University Association and a holder of a prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award. In 2022, the SU ranked 231-240 in QS EECA University Rankings. All offered study programs are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.

We are open to the World.

Would you like to study, work or carry out your research abroad? Internationalization being one of the core stones of our mission, the SU SBA cooperates with more than 60 universities mainly in Europe but also in the United States, Japan, Taiwan or China providing ample opportunities for its students and staff, whether it is via Erasmus+, Horizon 2020 or a number of other exchange programs and individual scholarships. In 2023, the STARS EU alliance of which SU is a proud member was awarded the prestigious European University status by the European Commission.

Can Science be Fun?

The young people studying at our university with interest, vigor and eagerness to unravel mysteries and discover new things give an affirmative answer to the question. Students of postgraduate master programs as well as doctoral programs can participate in research activities and apply for a year-long scholarship in the Student Grant Competition.

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Statistics

  • International students:

    10%

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  • Student to faculty ratio:

    15 to 1

Campus Features

Our campus offers best from both worlds, studying as well as social life. The students can benefit from our modern university premises including dormitories, library or sports facilities.

Student Accommodation

All of our international students have a guaranteed place in our university dormitory Na Vyhlídce located just a 10-minute bus ride from the main faculty building. Students can rent double rooms that are fully equipped with Eduroam wi-fi, furniture, bed sheets or kitchen utensils. The shared fully equipped kitchen is available on each floor, as well as laundry services. The reception is open 24/7. Besides accommodation, the campus Na Vyhlídce is home to our University Library, Professional Center for Tourism, Department of Tourism and Leisure Activities, International Relations Office, Gym and even some classrooms. Accommodation for the students is very reasonable starting at €150 monthly.

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    Admissions

    An application for a Master’s program in Economics and Management (fully taught in English) can be submitted online within a few minutes. No mandatory documents such as English language certificates are required to attach to the application. It is that simple! Within a week of a successful entrance exam, which is held online, an acceptance letter is being issued.

    Mandatory Documents (upon physical enrollment in Karviná, CZE):

    • Officially certified copies of a diploma proving graduation from Bachelor's, or follow-up Master's degree programs or Master's degree program.
    • Applicants who have completed a degree study program abroad shall substantiate the certified copy or original of the decision on the recognition of foreign higher education in the Czech Republic, unless otherwise specified in an international agreement.
    How to Apply

    Visa Requirements

    Students from countries outside the EU are required to obtain a visa or a residence permit. Czech visa is issued by the Czech embassy or consulate in your home country where you can also get more information. Please note that the whole procedure can take up to 60 days, so it is recommended to apply for the visa well in advance.

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    Scholarships and Funding

    Study Scholarships

    To award outstanding achievement and to attract students of the highest calibre from around the world, the School of Business Administration is pleased to offer a system of scholarships for students enrolled in the Master's program in Economics and Management. Each academic year, the Dean of the SU SBA may award a one-time scholarship in the maximum amount of CZK 50,000 (approx. EUR 2,000) to a maximum of 8 talented foreign students. Master's degree students can also receive a merit based scholarship for the study results of their 1st year ranging from CZK 10,000 to CZK 40,000 (approx. EUR 400 - EUR 1,600) depending on their weighted study average not exceeding 1.50.

    Government Scholarships

    The Government of the Czech Republic annually offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance. These so-called government scholarships support students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Cambodia, Moldova, Ukraine and Zambia who would like to study at public universities in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic provides scholarships for studies pursued both in the Czech and in the English language (in follow-up Master's and Doctoral study programmes). The deadline for submitting applications for the academic year 2025/2026 is September 30, 2024. Further information is available here.

    Visegrad Scholarships

    Citizens of V4 countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) and citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine are eligible for up to 4-semesters-scholarship under the Visegrad Fund. Visegrad scholarships support Bachelor, Master and PhD students and researchers at universities in the Visegrad Group countries, including Czechia. Applications are open since February and the deadline is March 15 each year. More information regarding this scholarship is available here.

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    Rankings

    The Silesian University is a legitimate member of the European University Association and a holder of a prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award. In 2022, the SU ranked 231-240 in QS EECA University Rankings. All offered study programs are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.

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    Locations

    • Karvina

      Silesian University in Opava School of Business Administration in Karviná Univerzitní nám. 1934/3, 73340, Karvina

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