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Palacký University Olomouc
About
Palacký University Olomouc is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit order in Olomouc, which was at that time the capital of Moravia and the seat of the episcopacy. At first it taught only theology, but soon the fields of philosophy, law and medicine were added.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 668 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,564
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 68 : 32
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 94 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =343 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =408 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =453 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =493 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =557 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 584 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =696 | 46.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =788 | 46.3 | 2026 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2020 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Palacký University Olomouc?
Palacký University Olomouc's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =668, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =737.
When was Palacký University Olomouc founded?
Palacký University Olomouc was founded in 1573.
What are the top subjects at Palacký University Olomouc?
Top subjects at Palacký University Olomouc include: Plant and Animal Science, Modern Languages, Linguistics, Agriculture & Forestry, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Palacký University Olomouc located?
Palacký University Olomouc is located in Olomouc, Czech Republic.