Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha

What Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha does

Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha (UJAK) is a private Czech higher-education institution founded in 2001 and incorporated as Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha s.r.o. It is the oldest private university in the Czech Republic and, since 2023, has operated as part of AMBIS vysoká škola, a.s., which is owned by Germany's COGNOS AG. The institution delivers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs in fields including andragogy, special pedagogy, economics and business management, marketing communication, security management, tourism, HR management, international relations, and public administration, plus continuing-education courses in areas such as teacher qualification and real-estate valuation. Programs are offered across full-time (prezenční), part-time weekend (kombinovaná), and distance/online (distanční) study forms, delivered through campuses in Prague (Roháčova headquarters and Libeň branch), Brno, and Bratislava.

The core platform consists of a conventional school information system (IS) for academic administration, an e-learning layer (PDF study supports, lecture presentations, interactive outlines for ~one-third of subjects) provided free with tuition, and an in-house audiovisual studio supporting media-oriented programs. Delivery is supported by Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams (hybrid in-person/online lectures from AY 2025/2026). The institution holds Czech state university accreditation and a FIBAA international accreditation for its MBA program, and operates Erasmus+ reciprocal exchange partnerships with universities in 13 European countries.

Revenue is tuition-driven and recurring-semester: published per-program fees range from roughly 26,900 to 45,900 Kč per semester (higher for distance formats), with discounts for annual upfront payment and a +15% surcharge on a 10-installment plan. Supplementary revenue comes from a 590 Kč application fee (waivable), paid specializations (4,900 Kč), an Online Support Package (1,900 Kč/semester), and continuing-education courses. The customer base is a long-tail of 6,000+ enrolled students generating 18,000+ alumni since 2001; go-to-market is sales-led via online application, motivational interview, open days, alumni referrals, and the Erasmus+ exchange network.

Name

Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha

Legal name

Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha s.r.o.

Website

https://ujak.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UJAK is the oldest private university in the Czech Republic, founded in 2001 and integrated into AMBIS vysoká škola since 2023. It delivers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's programs in pedagogy, economics, security, marketing, tourism, HR, and international relations across Prague, Brno, and Bratislava.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Tuition fees: Semester-based tuition payments from students. Programs offered in prezenční (full-time), kombinovaná (part-time weekend), and distanční (online) forms. Pricing varies by program and location (Prague vs Brno). Annual payment option available at lower per-semester rate; semester-by-semester payment available at higher rate. Installment payment plan available (10 installments per academic year, +15% surcharge).
2. Application fees: Administrative fee of 590 Kč for application submission. Fee waived for applicants who provide email before submission.
3. Continuing education courses: Fees for lifelong learning programs including teacher qualification courses, real estate valuation, construction minimum, and other professional development programs.
4. Specializations/add-ons: Optional specialization tracks available for additional fee of 4,900 Kč; Online Support Package available for 1,900 Kč per semester.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UJAK is a private university offering accredited bachelor's (Bc.) and follow-up master's (Mgr.) degree programs in fields such as pre-school and primary pedagogy, social pedagogy, special education, economics and management, security studies, media and communication studies, tourism, human resources, and international territorial studies. It also delivers University of the Third Age lifelong learning courses and a wide range of certified professional courses for working adults.

Product overview

Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha (UJAK) je soukromá vysoká škola součástí AMBIS vysoká škola, a.s. Portfolio produktů zahrnuje 9 bakalářských studijních programů (Vzdělávání a rozvoj dospělých, Speciální pedagogika, Marketingová komunikace, Ekonomika a management podniku, Cestovní ruch, Bezpečnostní management, Personální management, Mezinárodní vztahy a diplomacie, Management a hospodaření ve veřejné správě) a 3 navazující magisterské programy (Bezpečnostní management Mgr., Mezinárodní vztahy a diplomacie Mgr., Ekonomika a management podniku Ing.). Dále nabízí kurzy celoživotního vzdělávání a doplňkovou službu Balíček online podpory pro distanční studenty. Programy jsou orientovány na praxi s důrazem na profesní uplatnitelnost absolventů.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's study program — Pre-school and Primary Pedagogy for Primary Schools (Bc.) Accredited three-year bachelor's program preparing graduates for the teaching profession in primary schools, taught at UJAK campuses in Czech language.
• Bachelor's study program — Social Pedagogy (Bc.) Accredited bachelor's program focusing on education and social support roles, offered in Czech across UJAK campuses.
• Bachelor's study program — Special Education (Bc.) Accredited bachelor's program preparing graduates to work with people with special educational needs, offered in Czech.
• Bachelor's study program — Economics and Management (Bc.) Accredited bachelor's program in business economics and management, taught in Czech across UJAK campuses.
• Bachelor's study program — Tourism Accredited bachelor's program focused on the tourism industry, taught in Czech.
• Bachelor's study program — Media and Communication Studies Accredited bachelor's program covering media production, journalism, and communication theory, taught in Czech.
• Bachelor's study program — Human Resources Accredited bachelor's program preparing graduates for HR roles in organizations, taught in Czech.
• Bachelor's study program — Security Studies Accredited bachelor's program addressing security and crisis management, taught in Czech.
• Follow-up Master's study program — Pre-school and Primary Pedagogy for Primary Schools (Mgr.) Accredited two-year follow-up master's program for graduates of related bachelor's programs, deepening pedagogical knowledge for primary-school teaching.
• Follow-up Master's study program — International Territorial Studies Accredited follow-up master's program in international territorial studies, taught in Czech with elements of international relations and regional development.
• University of the Third Age (U3V) lifelong learning program Lifelong learning program aimed at senior citizens, providing non-degree courses without formal entrance examinations.
• Certified professional (requalification) courses Range of state-recognized professional requalification and certification courses designed for working adults seeking formal credentials in specific occupations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 18,000 successful graduates prepared for careers in business and public sector since 2001
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AMBIS vysoká škola, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, Univerzita Jana Amose Komenského Praha became part of AMBIS vysoká škola, a.s. AMBIS is the largest private university in Czech Republic with campuses in Prague and Brno. UJAK programs are now accredited under AMBIS brand.
• COGNOS AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJAK is part of COGNOS AG - one of the largest independent private education groups in Germany. In Czech Republic, UJAK has the longest history among private schools.
• FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation)majorOthersFIBAA provided international accreditation for UJAK's MBA program, confirming its high quality. This accreditation helped enhance the program's reputation and international recognition.
• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with universities in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey. Students can study 1-2 semesters abroad and receive one free semester at AMBIS.
• Carl Remigius Fresenius Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of AMBIS with 175-year history since 1848. Has 17 brands in 63 locations with more than 38,000 students. Conference Management in 21st Century held in November 2023 for company's 175th anniversary.
• Various organizations for student internshipsminorOthersContractually secured organizations cooperating with the school for student practicums across various study programs including special pedagogy, economics, security, tourism, and HR programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unicorn University: Czech private higher education institution with focus on IT, business, and economics — comparable to UJAK's economics/business programs in target market and delivery format.
• Metropolitní univerzita Praha: Private Czech university in Prague offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in international relations, public policy, media, and related fields — overlapping directly with UJAK's program portfolio.
• Newton University: Czech private university (formerly Newton College) offering business, management, and economics programs in Prague with international focus — comparable to UJAK in private higher education positioning.
• Anglo-americká vysoká škola: Private Czech university offering English-taught programs in business, humanities, and social sciences. Comparable to UJAK as a private institution offering internationalized higher education in Prague.
• AMBIS vysoká škola, a.s. Parent/acquirer institution and the largest private school in the Czech Republic, operating in Prague and Brno. Directly comparable as a private higher education provider with multi-program, multi-format delivery targeting the same Czech student market as UJAK.
• Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu (VŠEM): Czech private higher education institution emphasizing practice-oriented business and management programs, closely overlapping with UJAK's economics, marketing communication, and HR management offerings.
• ŠKODA AUTO Vysoká škola: Private Czech university in Mladá Boleslav offering practice-oriented business and management programs with strong industry linkages, comparable to UJAK's practice-oriented business programs.
• Vysoká škola CEVRO: Private Czech university focused on political science, international relations, security, and economics — overlapping with UJAK's International Relations and Diplomacy and Security Management programs.
• Prague College: Private Prague-based higher education institution offering British-validated business, IT, and media programs — comparable to UJAK as a private, English-friendly higher education provider in the Czech market.
• Vysoká škola finanční a správní (VŠFS): Major Czech private university focused on finance, economics, and public administration, with multi-format delivery (Prague and regional centers). Direct competitor for UJAK's economics and public administration students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ujakp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/univerzita-jana-amose-komensk-ho-praha

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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