Founded in 1991, Jihoceská univerzita v Ceských Budejovicích (University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ceske Budejovice (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Bohemian Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nové Hrady, Vodnany. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo kolství, mládee a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Jihoceská univerzita v Ceských Budejovicích (JU) is a large coeducational Czech higher education institution. Jihoceská univerzita v Ceských Budejovicích (JU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Czech higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
