Ambis.Vysoká škola.

What Ambis.Vysoká škola. does

Ambis Univerzita, a. s. is a private higher-education institution headquartered in Prague (Lindnerova 575/1, Praha 8 – Libeň), with additional campuses in Brno (Czech Republic) and Bratislava (Slovakia). Founded in 1999 under state approval from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and granted university status in May 2026, it is self-described as the largest private university in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The institution serves 7,500+ enrolled students across a portfolio of 13 bachelor's programs, 5 master's programs, 1 doctoral program (Ph.D. in Security Management and Civil Protection), 6 fully online/distance programs, plus continuing-education and certification courses. Programs span security management, economics and business management, marketing communications, psychology, special pedagogy, tourism, and international relations/diplomacy, with notable verticals in cybersecurity, criminology, and hotel/airline management.

The institution's underlying technology stack centers on an internal information system (IS) for student administration, a learning management environment for distance study, and a public-facing application portal (islogin.cz). Curriculum delivery is supported by industry-experienced faculty and integrated with a 250+ corporate partner network (including Albert/Ahold, Kantar, Slevomat, Prague Airport, and the Czech Prison Service) for internships, plus 70+ Erasmus+ partner universities for international exchange. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer — students apply online or through educational fairs (Gaudeamus) and open days, with no traditional B2B sales force. Revenue is generated through tuition fees (varying by program and study form), continuing-education (CŽV) courses, professional certifications, and a 690 Kč application fee that is sometimes waived under promotional campaigns. Recognition includes the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award (2022) for compliance with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Name

Ambis.Vysoká škola.

Legal name

Ambis Univerzita, a. s.

Website

https://ambis.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ambis Univerzita is a private Czech university with campuses in Prague, Brno, and Bratislava, offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and online programs to over 7,500 students, with practical curricula, 250+ corporate internship partners, and 70+ Erasmus+ exchange universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Distance learning programs
• Continuing education courses
• Corporate internship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Fees vary by program and form of study (full-time, part-time, distance learning).
2. Continuing education (CŽV): Revenue from lifelong learning courses and certification programs for professionals seeking additional qualifications.
3. Admissions processing fees: Application fee of 690 Kč for admission proceedings, which may be waived or discounted under promotional offers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ambis Univerzita is a private university delivering higher education through bachelor's (13 fields), master's (5 fields), and doctoral (1 field) degree programs in areas such as Security Management, Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Tourism, and International Relations. Programs are offered in full-time, combined (part-time), and fully online distance formats across three physical campuses in Prague, Brno, and Bratislava, supplemented by continuing education courses, professional certifications, and Future SKILLS training in AI and digital literacy.

Product overview

Ambis.Vysoká škola is a private university offering a portfolio of educational programs: a unified core offering of 13 bachelor's programs (Bc.), 5 master's programs (Mgr./Ing.), and 1 doctoral program (Ph.D.) across fields including Security Management, Economics and Business Management, Marketing Communications, Psychology, Tourism, and International Relations. Study is available in prezenční (full-time), kombinované (combined), and distanční (fully online) formats with 6 distance programs. The portfolio includes Future SKILLS training in AI and digital literacy, practical internship placements with 250+ corporate partners, and Erasmus+ exchange with 70+ European universities. All programs are supported by internal information systems and internal quality management standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Programs (Bakalářské studium)

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SlevomatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline deals platform providing internship opportunities for Ambis students. Students can undertake practical training at the company's operations.
• Albert (Ahold)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor retail chain providing internship placements for students across business and management programs.
• KantarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational market research company offering internship opportunities for students interested in research and analytics.
• Vězeňská služba České republikyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrison Service of the Czech Republic providing specialized internship opportunities for security management students.
• Letiště PrahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrague Airport providing internship and career opportunities for students in various programs.
• Česká manažerská asociaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Management Association providing networking, professional development, and potential employment opportunities for management students.
• Erasmus+ Partner Universities (70+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 70 European universities participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program, enabling student mobility and international academic cooperation.
• ČMA (Česká manažerská asociace)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with the Czech Management Association exploring Gen Z trends and workforce development topics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• University of New York in Prague (UNYP): Private English-language university in Prague offering bachelor's and master's programs in business, IT, psychology, and international relations. Directly comparable to Ambis in target market, delivery model, and product category, though with an English-language focus that differentiates it slightly.
• Metropolitan University Prague: Private university in Prague offering programs in international relations, European Studies, business, and media. Direct peer to Ambis in scope, geography, and private Czech university positioning.
• Prague College: Private higher education institution in Prague focused on business, computing, design, and psychology. Comparable to Ambis in private Prague positioning, multi-format delivery, and international student appeal, though smaller in scale.
• ŠKODA AUTO Vysoká škola: Private Czech university in Mladá Boleslav offering bachelor's and master's programs in business, technology, and management. Comparable to Ambis in private Czech positioning, multi-format delivery, and corporate-aligned practical orientation.
• Anglo-American University in Prague (AAU): Private university in Prague delivering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in business, humanities, social sciences, and law. Comparable to Ambis in being a private Prague institution serving a similar student demographic with multi-format delivery.
• City University of Seattle (Slovakia): US-based private university with a Central European presence including Slovakia, offering business and management programs. Directly comparable to Ambis in being a private business-oriented university with a Slovakia footprint and English-language options.
• Vysoká škola finanční a správní (VŠFS) - Prague University of Economics and Finance: Czech private university focused on economics, finance, and management programs. Compares closely to Ambis in private Czech higher education positioning, bachelor/master portfolio, and target student demographic.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with top universities to deliver degrees, certificates, and continuing education. Comparable to Ambis as an emerging threat and complementary channel for its distance-learning and Future Skills offerings, particularly in working-professional segments.

Broad incumbents

• Central European University (CEU): Private research university now headquartered in Vienna with historical Budapest roots, operating graduate and undergraduate programs across social sciences, business, and policy. Comparable to Ambis as a private Central European institution, though at a significantly higher research tier.
• BPP University: UK-based private university focused on law, business, and healthcare professional education with strong corporate-employer partnerships. Comparable to Ambis in the practical-skills, employer-integration model, though at substantially larger scale and UK-centric.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambis-vysoka-skola

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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