College of Polytechnics Jihlava

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The College of Polytechnics Jihlava is the only public higher education institution in the Vysočina Region. It offers accredited Bachelor´s study programmes with the standard length of six semesters and follow-up Master´s programmes of four semesters. The study programmes provide a well-balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the needs of the reg...ional labour market. The theoretical background allows the graduates to follow on in a subsequent Master´s degree study of similar orientation while obtained practical skills and competences enhance their employability. Students gain practical experience through a work placement (12 - 32 weeks in total, depending on the study programme).Nearly 2000 full-time and part-time students are enrolled in the programmes at present.
The language of instruction in most programmes is Czech, however, the Bachelor´s degree programme of Finance and Management taught in English has got an accreditation recently. Some courses are offered in foreign languages (English or German). Exchange students from partner universities coming within the Erasmus+ programme can choose from courses taught in English.
The College of Polytechnics Jihlava provides education as well as applied research, development and innovation services in various fields of study and focuses on meeting the needs of the regional labour market, the needs of companies, corporations and public administration. It is involved in various research projects, holds conferences, both national and international, and it publishes two journals. It is the only college in the Czech Republic that runs its own travel agency with a tour operator.
It offers a wide range of life-long learning courses both for the private and the public sectors. Recently it has developed into a centre of adult education, namely as a provider of Third Age University programmes with nearly 900 participants.Students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need a visa to study in the Czech Republic.The passport or other EU ID card must be valid during all the stay. Check the date of your passport expiration.All foreigners staying in the Czech Republic longer than 30 days must register at the Foreign Police departmentwithin three days after their arrival.However, if you stay at the College student hostel, this will be done for you by the hostel office.
The College of Polytechnics Jihlava is also successful in developing international cooperation through international projects and the Erasmus+ exchange programme. It has 50 partners among higher education institutions in 20 European countries.It encourages and supports its students to gain international experience through international workshops, study stays and training abroad. More than 130 students participated in exchange programmes with financial contribution from the College in 2014.The International Office is your first step whether you wish to come to the College of Polytechnics or to go abroad.
The International Office provides a wide ranging support service for students, staff and other visitors coming from abroad:

• Establishes relationships and develops international partnerships with higher education institutions and other organisations.
• Provides information and advice to students and staff about mobility opportunities.
• Facilitates students and staff exchanges within the Erasmus+ programme.
• Co-organizes international events.

Erasmus+ aims to modernise and improve higher education across Europe and the rest of the world.It gives students and staff opportunities to develop their skills and boost their employment prospects. Good practices will be shared between universities and businesses in Knowledge Alliances.Higher education institutions from participating countries can work with those from neighbourhood countries, non-EU Balkan countries, Asia, Africa and Latin America to develop their educational systems.If you wish to study, participate in academic exchanges or cooperate with the College of Polytechnics Jihlava, please contact the International Office.
One or two foreign languages are part of compulsory curricula (depending on the degree programme). All full time students have to complete at least one course taught through a foreign language in the course of their studies. The number of foreign language options followed by VSPJ students is not limited. The portfolio of languages taught contains English, German, French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
Incoming students may enrol in semester-long Czech language courses (2 ECTS).Both home and incominig students can improve their language competence in the courses organized within the British Council Examinations Centre, which is part of the College.The College of Polytechnics Jihlava (VSPJ) pays special attention to building links and developing international cooperation both in education and research.It has established exchange relations with 40 universities all over Europe, most often within the Erasmus+ programme or bilateral cooperation projects.
The College hosts international students, receives international visitors and lecturers and organizes international conferences. Some 60 VSPJ students spend a semester at partner universities (study stays, traineeships) within the Erasmus+ programme, other 80 VSPJ students and staff participate in project weeks´ mobilities abroad.The College seeks opportunities to extend collaboration with higher education institutions both in Europe or in other parts of the world.