Founded in 1952, Vysoká kola chemicko-technologická v Praze (University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Prague (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo kolství, mládee a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Vysoká kola chemicko-technologická v Praze (VCHT Praha) is a small coeducational Czech higher education institution. Vysoká kola chemicko-technologická v Praze (VCHT Praha) 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 70 years old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Czech higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VCHT Praha also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
