UNIVERSITY OF PARDUBICE (CZECH REPUBLIC)
GENERAL PROFILE
University of Pardubice
 is a modern and dynamic public higher education institution,
 prepares specialists for successful careers in a wide variety of professions,
 offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree study programmes in more
than one hundred and thirty specializations on its 7 faculties,
 broadens the universal scale of scientific disciplines,
 creates an open international community.
History
The University of Pardubice has been extending a sixty year-long tradition of higher
education in the City of Pardubice. The Chemical College, later known for 40 years
as the Institute of Chemical Technology, was founded in Pardubice in 1950 to answer
the needs of the East-Bohemian Region which had a highly developed chemical
industry, yet lacked professionally trained specialists in this field. After 1990 the
character of the Institute changed, new faculties were founded offering a wide range
of study programmes not only chemistry-related. Since 1994, the new name –
the University of Pardubice has been used. The University of Pardubice is one of
the 26 public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic, and the only higher
university-type educational institution in the Pardubice Region. As far as the number
of students is concerned, the University belongs with more than 10,5 thousand
students to the middle-sized universities in the Czech Republic.
Faculties
The University nowadays consists of seven faculties:
Jan Perner Transport Faculty
Faculty of Economics and Administration
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
Faculty of Chemical Technology
Faculty of Restoration
Faculty of Health Studies
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Education
The University offers a total of sixty study programmes with more than one hundred
and thirty study specializations. All are designed in accordance with the Bologna
Declaration and modern trends in higher education. Undergraduate and postgraduate
degree courses cover the areas ranging from natural and technical sciences focused
on chemistry, chemical technology, biochemistry, material engineering and
technologies, transport and communication technologies, informatics and electrical
engineering to social sciences focused on economics and public administration,
history, philosophy, philology and the arts, health studies and the fine arts in the field
of restoration.
International cooperation
The University considers international cooperation one of the main fields of its
development. International cooperation is maintained with over 220 universities and
30 research institutions in 40 countries. Individual University departments participate
in international programmes, take part in student and staff exchange programmes,
and share experience in many projects, organize prestigious international sessions,
workshops, conferences and seminars. More than 70 international agreements have
been concluded with foreign higher education institutions for international
cooperation in the field of education and research including universities from Europe,
Japan, China, Taiwan, USA, Canada, Egypt, Brazil or Mexico, and more than 200
within the EU Erasmus Lifelong Learning educational exchange Programme. Besides
these partnership agreements and relations, there are a number of projects with
workplaces abroad, resulting every year in many further publications, joint project
works and staff exchanges. Since 2001, the University has been the member of the
European University Association (EUA), as well as the member of many other
associations (EUNIS, AECEF, GISIG and Dalton International).
Research
Apart from teaching, the University of Pardubice is also renowned for its numerous
scientific and research activities which contribute to an excellent national and
international reputation. Research and development have been carried out on a
broad scale, ranging from fundamental to specific applied research activities that
reflect the particular needs of industry and other institutions and companies. Longterm scientific activities of the University have been carried out via institutional
research projects, R&D centres, national and international grant competitions and
short-term applied research. R&D projects have been pursued within the individual
University departments and institutes as well as in cooperation with research teams
at different faculties. PhD students traditionally participate in research and
development. Current research partners include the businesses and companies
which apply the research results, departments of other R&D institutions and jointly
operated laboratories.
Progressive long-term institutional research projects are focused especially on
material science, special chemical compounds and supramolecular structures,
advanced chemical analyses, engineering and technologies in transportation,
regional and public administration affairs and development and social sciences.
The University participates in the Technological Park and Clusters in order to support
technology transfers and creation of science-oriented companies and incubators. At
present, they cover the development of components, their construction and testing
for automotive industry and the electrotechnical and chemical industries. RIKoC
(Regional Information and Contact Center) and IRER (European Regions
Development Institute) help to link the university research with entrepreneurs and to
create effective public and private partnerships.
Contact
Ing. Monika Vejchodova
University of Pardubice
Office of International Affairs and Development
Studentska 95
532 10 Pardubice
Czech Republic
tel +420 466 036 417
fax +420 466 036 445
e-mail monika.vejchodova@upce.cz
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION
History and form of study
In 1991, the Faculty of Public Administration was established, later renamed the
Faculty of Economics and Administration. It reflected the need for professionally
trained specialists for local state and municipal authorities, and also managers of
private companies operating in business, industry and various services. The students
are trained in economics, finance, management and marketing focusing especially on
public administration and economy. They are introduced to informatics, information
systems and technologies, mathematics and statistics with strong attention paid to
foreign languages, regional administration, environmental economics and the
European Union issues.
Our study programmes follow international standards for higher education and are
divided into three-year bachelor´s and two-year master´s programmes, and a threeyear research programme (Ph.D.).
Reflecting its study specializations, the Faculty extensively cooperates with the state
authorities on regional, national and international levels. There has been extensive
and useful cooperation between the Faculty and related entities such as
manufacturing and business companies and, most importantly, multi-national
organizations involved in public administration, including multi-regional municipal
units within European Union structures. The nature of the scientific research links the
requirements for further improvement in public administration and economic
institution effectiveness.
Departments
Department of Economics
Department of Economy and Management
Department of Mathematics
Department of System Engineering and Informatics
Department of Public Administration and Law
International cooperation
Approximately 2700 students are enrolled at the faculty, including 50 international
students from all continents. The faculty offers a vibrant study environment with
dynamic teaching approaches, a large variety of courses and programs offered in
Czech and English as well as good facilities and support services.
Research
The Faculty of Economics and Administration has a strong research profile which
respond to the changing needs of the Czech Republic and of the global society as
well. Most research is carried out in collaboration with national and international
partners.
The Faculty of Economics and Administration integrates research and educational
activities in the sense that research-based education provides students with the
latest research findings and results within their area of interest. The academic staff
has both teaching and research responsibilities. This ensures that the latest research
results are taken directly into the lecture. This system prepares students for the
variety of situations, they will encounter as graduates.
Research orientation
 Research into regional development including economic, social, environmental
and ethical aspects, measurable effects of regional development and
monitoring the results, functioning of public administration at regional and local
level
 Financing and financial flows within the region, banking and insurance,
influence of business sphere and growth of capital strength
 Information links within regions and information support for regional
development, informatics in public administration, GIS application, process
modelling within regions.
Contact
Mgr. Pavlina Cizkova
Faculty of Economics and Administration
Studentska 84
532 10 Pardubice
Czech Republic
tel +420 466 036 072
fax +420 466 036 010
e-mail pavlina.cizkova@upce.cz
PARTICIPATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PARDUBICE
IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
FP6 Programme

FP6 Programme, Specific Targeted Research Project „Microfluidic Total Analysis
System for the Early Diagnostic of Neurodegenerative Disorders (NeuroTAS)“
(Project No. LSH-2005-1.2.2-2);

FP6 Programme, Specific Targeted Research Project „Training of Train Drivers
in Safety Relevant Issues with Validated and Integrated Computer-based Technology
(2TRAIN)“ (Project No. SUSTDEV-2005-3.4.1.4.2);

FP6 Programme, Integrated Project „Chalcogenides Memories for Multilevel Storage
(CAMELS)“ (Project No. 017406);

FP6 Programme, Network of Excellence „Nanostructured and Functional
Polymer-based Materials and Nanocomposites (NANOFUN-POLY)“
(Project No. NMP3-CT-2004-500361);

FP6 Programme, Network of Excellence „European Rail Research Network
of Excellence (EURNEX)“ (Project No. TNE3-CT-2003-506513);

FP6 Programme, Research and Innovation, Specific Support Action „Diffusion
of Best Practices within the Corporate Social Responsibility” (Project VP2006/001/1175).
FP7 Programme

FP7 Programme, Collaborative Project „Integrated Micro-Nano-Opto Fluidic Systems
for High-content Diagnosis and Studies of Rare Cancer Cells (CAMINEMS)”
(Project No. 228980);

FP7 Programme, Collaborative Project „Roman Cements for Architectural Restoration
to New High Standards (ROCARE)“ (Project No. 226898);

FP7 Programme, Collaborative Project „Stone Conservation for Refurbishment
of Buildings (STONECORE)“ (Project No. 213651);

FP7 Programme, Collaborative Project „NAnosystems for the early Diagnosis
of NEurodegenerative Diseases (NADINE)“ (Project No. 246513);

FP7 Programme, Collaborative Project „High Efficient and Reliable arrangeMEnts for
CroSsmodal Transport (HERMES)” (Project No. 234083);

FP7 Programme, Coordination and Support Action „Education and Training Actions
for high skilled job opportunities in the railway sector (SKILLRAIL)” (Project No. 233649).
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME/ERASMUS

LLP/ERASMUS „Student and Teacher Staff Mobilities“
(Project No. EUC: 45721-IC-2007-1-CZ-ERASMUS-EUCX-1).
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME/COMENIUS

Comenius 2.1 „Perspektivenwechsel in Schule und Curriculum für ein europäisches
Bildungsprofil in der Lehrer(aus)bildung“
(Project No. 106589-CP-1-2002-I-DE-COMENIUS-C21).
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME/ARION

Arion „Active Coexistence with Asylum Seekers in the Region Pardubice“
(Project No. 05007,04);

Arion „Support for Talented Students in the Czech Republic“ (Project No. 004017,03).
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME/GRUNTVIG

Gruntvig 3 „A Survival Kit for European Project Management“ (Project No. G3-2005-20);

Gruntvig 2 „Learning Partnership in Adult Education on Quality Management and Other
Cross-Sectional Aspects of Public Administration“ (Project No. G2-K-2001-03).
LEONARDO DA VINCI

Leonardo da Vinci Thematic Networks „European Explosives Network (EUEXNET)”
(503572-LLP-1-2009-1-SE-LEONARDO-LNW);

Leonardo da Vinci, Transfer of Innovation, Multilateral Project „European Shotfirer
Standard Education for Enhanced Mobility (ESSEEM)” (NO/08/LLP-LdV/TOI/131011);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Practical Training for Graduates from the Faculty
of Restoration” (CZ/08/LLP-LdV/PLM/134087);

Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project „EUExcert II“ (Project No. SE/06/B/F/PP/161036);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Practical Traineeship of Graduates of the Faculty
of Restoration in the Restoration Studio in Germany“ (Project No. CZ/06/A/PL/134282);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Leonardo Traineeship for Students“ (Project No.
CZ/05/A/PL/134133);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Practical Traineeship of Students of the Institute
of Restoration, Litomyšl, in the Restoration Studio in Austria“ (Project No.
CZ/05/A/PL/134180);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Practical Traineeship of the Graduate Student
of the Institute of Restoration, Litomyšl, in the Restoration Studio in Italy“
(Project No. CZ/05/A/PL/134181);

Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project „Virtual University of Public Administration (VUPA)“
(Project No. PL/04/B/F/PP – 174425);

Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project „New Public Management – Practical Placements for
Public Administration Students (PU-MA)“ (Project No. M04/91/k/B/366);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Leonardo Traineeship in Europe – for students“
(Project No. CZ/03/A/F/PL/134133);

Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project „Leonardo Traineeship in Europe – for graduates“
(Project No. CZ/03/A/F/PL/134134).
CEEPUS

CEEPUS „Rural Tourism Programs Network” (Project No. CII-SK-0505-01-1011);

CEEPUS „Education of Modern Analytical and Bioanalytical Methods”
(Project No. CII-CZ-0212-04-1011);

CEEPUS (Project No. CII-PL-0004-06-1011 – former project No. CII-PL-0004-01-0506PL-130-05/06);

CEEPUS (Project No. CII-RO-0014-06-1011);

CEEPUS „Education of Modern Analytical and Bioanalytical Methods”
(Project No. CII-CZ-0212-02-0910);

CEEPUS (Projekt No. CII-PL-0004-05-0910 – former project No. CII-PL-0004-01-0506PL-130-05/06);

CEEPUS „Borders and Bordlines in Cultural Anthropology in the University Education”
(Project No. CII-RO-0014-05-0910);

CEEPUS „English Language and Literary Studies in Central Eastern Europe”
(Project No. CII-ME-0408-01-0910);

CEEPUS „Education in Separation and Identification of Organic Xenobiotics
in Envirnmental Samples and Foodproducts“
(Project No. CII-PL-0004-01-0506-PL-130-05/06);

CEEPUS (Project No. SK-0020-01/02);

CEEPUS (Project No. PL-0110-00/01).
AKTION

AKTION „Workshop about Electrical Sensors and Biosensors” (Project No. 49p1);

AKTION „New Trends in Electroanalysis” (Project No. 46p1);

AKTION „Sustainable Development of the Transport Infrastructure, part I. Public
Transport – Example of Prague and Vienna“ (Project No. 44p4);

AKTION „Lecture about Electrochemical Biosensors“ (Project No. 43p4);

AKTION „Preparation of Joint Curriculum Course – Engineering Study“
(Project No. 41p34);

AKTION „Sustainable Development of Transport Infrastructure“ (Project No. 40p3).
KONTAKT

KONTAKT „Optimal Placement of Utility Centres with the Help of IP-solvers”
(Project No. MEB0810060);

KONTAKT „Differential Proteom analysis of Glyco- a Phospho- Protein of Microbe
Francisella Tularensis” (Project No. ME08105);

KONTAKT „Development of Methods of Artificial Intelligence in Modelling and
Controlling of Continuous and Discontinuous Non-linear System“ (Project No. 91);

KONTAKT „Modern Methods of Process Control of Chemical and Food Technologies“
(Project No. 90);

KONTAKT „New Electrode Materials based on Bismuth for Preparation of Detectors and
Sensors for Monitoring of Heavy and Toxic Metals“ (Project No. 7-2006-24);

KONTAKT „Monolithic Polymeric Phases for Capillary Chromatographs“;

KONTAKT „Pure and Subsidized Amorphous Chalcogenides for Application in Optics
and Optoelectronics“ (Project No. ME 859);

KONTAKT „Simulative Models of Passenger Railway Station“ (Project No. 1P05ME727);

KONTAKT „Chalcogenide Glass subsidized by Elements of Rare Earth, New Infrared
Luminescent Materials“ (Project No. 1P05ME807).
EUREKA

EUREKA „Ecological Liquid Dyes“ (Project No. E! 2642);

EUREKA „Lifetime Extension of Mechanical Components Development of Welding
Processes and Robotic Work Cell Aiding the Area Wear-Resistant Materials“
(Project No. E! 2722);

EUREKA „Composite Chronopotentiometric/Voltametric Mobile Analyser for
Identification of Toxic and Other Compounds in Hydrous Solutions and in Biological
Liquids“ (Project No. E! 2511).
BARRANDE

BARRANDE „Activation of Carbon Dioxide with the use of Metals”
(Project No. MEB021040);

BARRANDE „Porous Electrodes for (Bio)Analytical and Environmental Application”
(Project No. ME020933;

BARRANDE „Amorphous Chalcogenide Thin Layers: Planar Optical Elements for
Infrared Spectrum” (Project No. MEB020829);

BARRANDE „Planar Waveguide for Conduction and Emission of Light in Close and
Middle Infrared Zone of Spectrum“ (Project No. 2-06-23);

BARRANDE „Heterobimetallic Complex of Metals of 4th and 14th Group of PS“
(Project No. 2-06-55)

BARRANDE „Preparation and Development of Thin Amorphous Chalcogenide Layers
Suitable for Adoption in Laser Deposition (PLD)” (Project No. 2004-013-1).
COST

COST Action 280 „Propagation Impairment Mitigation for Millimetre Wave Radio
Systems“;

COST Action P12 „Structuring of Polymers“;

COST Action 926 „Searching for Photochemical Compounds Active in Cardiovascular
Disease Protection“ (Project No. OC124).
INGO

INGO „National Representative – IUPAC“ (Project No. 1PO5LA267);

INGO „National Representative in Commission III.2 IUPAC, International Union of Pure
and Applied Chemistry“ (Project No. LA 131).
CENTRAL EUROPE PROGRAMME

INTERREG III B – ESPON „Mapping the Dynamics of European Culture: Pressure and
Opportunities from the European Enlargement“;

INTERREG IV C – ESPON 2013 „Freight and Logistics Advancement in Central/SouthEast Europe – Validation of trade and transport processes, Implementation of
improvements actions, Application of coordinated structures (FLAVIA)” (2CE189P2).
STRUCTURAL FUNDS – EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF)

ESF „Everybody can be a champion” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0350);

ESF „Development of study programmes, didactic methods and innovation
of management model in the area of part-time studies”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0358);

ESF „Healthcare Study Programmes in Innovation”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0357);

ESF „Platform for the care and conservation of historical monuments”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/2.4.00/12.0036);

ESF „Innovation of Study Programmes „Chemical and Process Engineering" and
„Ecology and Environment Protection at University of Pardubice”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0353);

ESF „UPa Employee ICT Development and Training Management System Support”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0344);

ESF „Master Study as a Theory and Practise Interaction”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0352);

ESF „LEARN (Enhancement of quality of education by innovative bachelor study
programmes at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics on the basis
of implementing study supports into the teaching)” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0349);

ESF „Innovation of Study Programmes "Economics and Management of Chemical and
Food Enterprises" at the University of Pardubice” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0343);

ESF „Virtual Education in Transport” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/15.0462);

ESF „Systematic Support of Cooperation between Employers and Universities in the
Field of Research and Development” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.4.00/12.0024);

ESF „Education and Development of Research Team for Centre of Material Science
Pardubice” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.3.00/09.0104);

ESF „Religious Studies and Philosophy Educational Centre”
(Project No. CZ.1.07/1.3.12/01.0007);.

ESF „Implementation of the Latest Managing Techniques, Especially Quality and
Process Management” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/07.0107);

ESF „Applied History and Restoring Studies” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/07.0188);

ESF „Restorers for European Practice – Innovation of the Bachelor´s Study Programme
of the Faculty of Restoration” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/07.0140);

ESF „Innovation of Study Programmes „Special Chemical and Biological Fields of Study"
at University of Pardubice” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/07.0139);

ESF „Development of Pedagogical and Managerial Skills of the University Pardubice
Staff” (Project No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/07.0103);

ESF „Innovation of Form and Content of Teaching of History in Bachelor´s and Master´s
degree study courses at the university level” (Project No. CZ.04.1.03/3.2.15.2/0280)

ESF „Religious Educational Centre” (Project No. CZ.04.1.03/3.1.15.2/0491)

ESF „Development of Distance Elements of Education at the Faculty of Economics and
Administration of the University of Pardubice” (Project No. CZ.04.1.03/3.2.15.2/0368);

ESF „Language Centre” (Project No. CZ.04.1.03/3.2.15.1/0050);

ESF „Centre for Managerial Skills in Research” (Project No. CZ.04.1.03/3.2.15.1/0052).
STRUCTURAL FUNDS – EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (ERDF)

ERDF „Educational and Research Centre in Transport”
(Project No. CZ.1.05/4.1.00/04.0137);

ERDF „University IT for Education and Research” (Project No. CZ.1.05/4.1.00/04.0134).
OTHER PROGRAMMES

International Visegrad Fund, Small Grant „Visegrad Regions Towards European
Research Area – The 1st International Meeting of Visegrad Research and Innovation
Organizations“ (Project No. 03542);

International Visegrad Fund „Strengthening the educational and scientific collaboration
among Faculties of Economics within V4 and countries of South Eastern Europe”
(Project No. 30810004-IVF);

NATO „Investigation of Mass Transfer Kinetics and Separation Efficiency
in Chromatography“ (Project No. PST.CLG.979081).