Established in 1573, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (Palacký University, Olomouc) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Olomouc (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Olomouc Region. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo kolství, mládee a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (UPOL) is a large coeducational Czech higher education institution. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (UPOL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 449 years old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPOL 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.
