University College of Business in Prague

University College of Business in Prague is a private college of a non-university type. The college offers its students education in the fields of tourism, air transport and how also in personnel management.We are the leaders in the offer of study programmes connected to tourism and its management, guide activities, services and air transport management.

On educating and preparing qualified experts for professions in the fields of tourism, aviation services and in aviation business management, as well as in civil service and business sphere. In the course of the study the graduate acquires not only theoretical knowledge but it is also our prime aim to link it to the application in practical life. The graduates can, therefore succeed in the highly competitive environment of the current labour market.

We don’t concentrate only on theoretical knowledge, but also on the practical applicability of the gained knowledge. We offer education to current and future specialists in the world of trade, with wide possibilities of employment. The school fees at VŠO are among the lowest in the market of private college education. At the same time, we guarantee that the fees will not change during your studies. There are no entrance exams – we offer a chance to anybody, who wishes to study. The capabilities of each student will be shown during the studies.

“Quality of education is one the priorities of the University College of Business in Prague. The goal of this kind of education should not only be the acquiring of skills needed in practice, but mainly the ability to lead a fulfilled and good life. That is why we mainly prepare the students for the practical life and for job acquiring. Our pedagogical team contributes to the development of unique subjects of study that have been established on our school – services and tourist industry management and services and air transport management. These subjects of study attracted the attention of the students with their uniqueness, created possibilities for cooperation among universities even on an international level and have enriched our entire society. The applicants are interested enrolling because of the school’s good name and lately mainly thanks to the possibility to find a place on the current job market. We are trying to improve our approach to our clients and to continue bringing high-quality education in these fields.”

The Academic Board is the top body making decisions on the professional profiling of the University College of Business (VSO) in particular. The Academic Board discusses plans of the long term development of the school and guarantees professional quality of the study programmes. It is composed of most distinguished representatives of the academic and professional environment constituting thus a strong tie of the University College of Business (VSO) to the best trends in modern higher education.

Erasmus Programme ensures international study exchanges and enables participants to study a few months at the partner universities abroad. Erasmus Programme is financed by the European Union and was set up in order to support mutual relations and cooperation of the universities in the frame of European area, improve language teaching, inform about educational systems in different countries and provide education European dimension.
Tthe University College of Business in Prague holds the Erasmus University Charter for the period 2014-2020 under the code 219004-EPP-1-2014-1-CZ-EPPKA3-ECHE. The University College of Business makes up running and final reports for Erasmus Office by the European Commission in Brussels and for National Agency in Prague. It is also responsible for statement of received finances from the EU. Departments ensure, in cooperation with Coordinator, preparation and signing of bilateral agreements as well as academic part of activities (i.e. study programmes for students and organizational matters connected with teaching mobilities).

Prague - the capital of the Czech Republic has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities of the world and has been attributed adjectives such as “golden“, “hundred-spires“, “the crown of the world“. Nowadays, Prague is an important European city that attracts visitors not only by the abundance of architectural gems the generations of our ancestors left us. It is a place where cultural, social and political events of international importance are held as well as a popular destination for trade fairs and congresses. Prague ranks tenth in Europe in international visitor arrivals in 2012.

Czech higher education has a long tradition of over six hundred years. In 1348 the Charles University in Prague was established, which is the oldest academic institution in Central Europe. At present, there are many other highly prestigious public and private colleges and universities that prepare specialists in various fields. Czech Republic is taking part in the Bologna Process most institutions have adopted the European Credit Transfer System and compatible degree structures to ensure the international comparability of degrees. The central governing body is the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. The quality of higher education is fostered by the Accreditation Commission.