Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava

What Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava does

Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava (VŠPJ) is a public higher education institution established in 2004 in Jihlava, in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It operates six academic departments — Tourism (Katedra cestovního ruchu), Economics (Katedra ekonomických studií), Mathematics (Katedra matematiky), Social Work (Katedra sociální práce), Technical Studies (Katedra technických studií), and Health Studies (Katedra zdravotnických studií) — delivering accredited Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. The institution serves primarily domestic and international degree-seeking students, secondary-school students in outreach programs, seniors aged 55+ through the University of the Third Age, and regional employers in the Vysočina Region through internship and workforce-development pipelines.

The institution's technology stack centers on a Moodle-based e-learning platform (moodle.vspj.cz) for course delivery and an in-house Information System (is.vspj.cz) for academic administration, supplemented by an integrated Practicum Portal (praxe.vspj.cz). Operational infrastructure includes a library, dormitories, canteen, and a 2024-opened simulation center for nursing in intensive medicine and obstetrics. Auxiliary products include the Polytechna annual magazine, the Polytechnicast science-popularization podcast, and a British Council-certified English language testing center. The institution operates from a historic early-20th-century judicial palace building at Tolstého 1556/16 in Jihlava, with additional space at the Výukové centrum VŠPJ near the bus station.

VŠPJ's revenue model is predominantly government-funded, drawing on Czech Ministry of Education subsidies tied to enrollment and performance metrics. Supplementary revenue streams include tuition from foreign students and certain continuing-education programs, plus fee-based professional courses, micro-credentials, contract training, and public courses delivered through the Polytechnická akademie (Polytechnic Academy). Distribution relies on direct enrollment via electronic application (E-přihláška), partnerships with Kraj Vysočina and the City of Jihlava for regional development, and Erasmus+ exchange agreements with European universities for international student flow. The institution employs 251–500 staff under academic governance led by Rector Zdeněk Horák and is governed through an Academic Senate, Academic Council, and Administrative Council.

Name

Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava

Legal name

Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava

Website

https://vspj.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava (VŠPJ) is a Czech public polytechnic in Jihlava, established in 2004, offering accredited Bachelor's and Master's programs across six departments — Tourism, Economics, Mathematics, Social Work, Technical Studies, and Health Studies — to domestic and international students, lifelong learners, and regional employers in the Vysočina Region.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Blended Exchange (COIL) Partnerships (EDAIABAH), Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Continuing education programs
• Professional development courses
• Lifelong learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jihlava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public higher education institution funded primarily through government allocations based on student enrollment and performance metrics
2. Tuition Fees: Fees from foreign students and continuing education programs
3. Professional Courses: Revenue from professional courses with micro-certificates, contract courses, and public courses offered through Polytechnic Academy

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava (VŠPJ) is a public higher education institution that delivers bachelor's and master's degree programs across six academic departments (Tourism, Economics, Mathematics, Social Work, Technical Studies, Health Studies), supplemented by continuing education through the Polytechnic Academy, the University of the Third Age for seniors, Children's University outreach, and professional courses with micro-certificates. The institution operates from its Jihlava campus, supported by an e-learning platform (Moodle) and an academic information system (IS), and participates in Erasmus+ international student exchange programs.

Product overview

Vysoka skola polytechnicka Jihlava (VSPJ) is a public higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and services across six academic departments: Katedra cestovního ruchu (Tourism), Katedra ekonomických studií (Economics), Katedra matematiky (Mathematics), Katedra sociální práce (Social Work), Katedra technických studií (Technical Studies), and Katedra zdravotnických studií (Healthcare Studies). The institution provides bachelor's and master's degree programs, supplemented by the Polytechnical Academy offering preparatory courses, summer language schools, and micro-certification professional courses. Additional offerings include British Council language testing center, University of the Third Age for seniors, public lectures, a student travel agency, career center, and the Polytechna magazine publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polytechnicka akademie VSPJ: Continuing education academy offering programs for secondary school students, the public, and researchers
• Univerzita tretího veku (U3V)
• Detska univerzita
• Casopis Polytechna

Products and services

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs Accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs across six academic departments, delivered to domestic and international students enrolled at the Jihlava campus.
• Polytechnic Academy (Continuing Education)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kraj Vysočina (Region Vysočina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership for regional development and support of higher education in the Vysočina Region. Strategic partner supporting VŠPJ's mission as regional polytechnic institution.
• Město JihlavacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Jihlava partnership supporting the polytechnic as integral part of the city's educational and cultural landscape. Collaborates on events and regional development.
• OPTOKON, a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technology company listed as strategic partner, potential collaboration on technical studies programs.
• Bosch Česká republikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal technology company engaged as strategic partner for potential industry collaboration and student placement opportunities.
• MEDIN, a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical equipment company listed as strategic partner, potential healthcare studies collaboration.
• ICOM transport a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport company as strategic partner, potential logistics and technical studies collaboration.
• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean universities participating in Erasmus+ student and staff exchange programs. Enables international mobility and collaborative academic projects.
• Baseballový klub Ježci JihlavaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal baseball club co-organizing the VŠPJ Cup international baseball tournament Memorial of Rector Ladislav Jirků.
• Statutární město JihlavacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Jihlava providing financial support for sports events and regional activities organized by VŠPJ.
• VICTORIA - Vysokoškolské sportovní centrum při MŠMT ČRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity sports center supporting students with exceptional sports performance through UNIS program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT): Czech public polytechnic university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across engineering, architecture, and applied sciences. Directly comparable to VŠPJ as a public Czech higher education institution with applied/polytechnic orientation, though operating at a much larger national scale.
• VSB – Technical University of Ostrava: Czech public technical university offering applied degree programs across engineering, economics, and safety disciplines. Comparable to VŠPJ as a regionally-anchored polytechnic with strong industry partnerships and applied-orientation degree portfolio.
• Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (ČZU): Czech public university with applied focus on economics, business, and technical fields. Comparable to VŠPJ in applied orientation, public-Czech-university funding model, and inclusion of tourism/economics departments.
• University of Pardubice: Mid-sized Czech public university with polytechnic character delivering applied programs in transport, chemistry, economics, and health studies. Comparable to VŠPJ as a regional polytechnic with health-studies and technical-studies departments.
• Brno University of Technology (VUT): Major Czech public polytechnic university in Brno delivering bachelor's and master's programs in engineering, business, and applied sciences. Closest analog to VŠPJ's polytechnic model in the Moravia region, sharing the same Czech regulatory and funding framework.
• University of West Bohemia (ZČU): Czech public university offering applied degree programs across engineering, economics, health, and pedagogy. Directly comparable to VŠPJ as a regionally-anchored Czech polytechnic with multi-disciplinary applied portfolio.
• Tomas Bata University in Zlín: Czech public university with applied/polytechnic character offering technology, economics, and health programs. Similar to VŠPJ in size, regional anchoring, applied focus, and reliance on industry partnerships for workforce development.
• Palacký University Olomouc: Czech public university with broad applied and academic programs including health studies, sciences, and social work. Comparable to VŠPJ as a Czech public university with health-studies and social-work departments and regional workforce-development mandate.
• Mendel University in Brno: Czech public university focused on applied fields including agriculture, forestry, economics, and regional development. Comparable to VŠPJ in applied orientation and Czech public-university regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Masaryk University Brno: One of the largest and most established Czech public universities, operating comprehensive degree programs including health studies, social work, and economics. Comparable to VŠPJ in program areas (health, social work, economics) but a broad incumbent competing for the same Czech applicant pool at larger scale and stronger brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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