University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice

What University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice does

The University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích) is a public higher education institution established in 1991 under Czech Higher Education Act 111/1998 Sb., headquartered in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. The university operates 8 faculties covering economics, arts, education, natural sciences, fisheries and water protection, theology, health and social sciences, and agriculture and technology, delivering more than 220 study programs from bachelor's through doctoral levels. Its customer base comprises primarily domestic and international degree-seeking students, lifelong learners, research partners, and students with special needs served by a dedicated accessibility centre.

The university runs a portfolio of support and commercial activities alongside its academic core, including an academic publishing house (Nakladatelství Jihočeské univerzity) producing works across five editorial series, dormitories and dining facilities (Koleje a menzy), a Technology Transfer Office, an EU Desk supporting Horizon Europe applications, and a conference venue (Aula JU). Digital infrastructure comprises the STAG student information system, an e-learning platform, Office 365 services, and the ScienceZoom research communication platform. The university participates in the KreativEU European University Alliance (Project 101177256, January 2025-December 2028) with 10 partner institutions across 8 countries and holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award.

Revenue is generated primarily through state education funding from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, supplemented by research grants from national agencies and European programs, tuition fees for select programs (foreign language, second degree, lifelong learning), publishing sales via Kosmas.cz and the university e-shop, and commercial services including venue rentals and dining. Marketing is event-driven through open days, electronic admissions (e-přihláška), entrance examinations, and a multichannel social media presence. Distribution is primarily on-campus across all 8 faculties, with international reach through Erasmus+ exchanges, double/joint degree programs, and KreativEU alliance partnerships.

Name

University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice

Legal name

Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích

Website

https://jcu.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice is a Czech public university founded in 1991, operating 8 faculties and over 220 study programs across economics, sciences, education, fisheries, health, and agriculture, serving degree-seeking students, lifelong learners, and international exchange participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Academic research
• Doctoral education
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceske Budejovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Public higher education institution receiving government funding for educational activities as per Czech law 111/1998 Sb. Core operational funding from Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
2. Research Grants: Funding from national grant agencies (Grantová agentura JU) and European programs including Horizon Europe. The university has EU Desk coordination for international research funding.
3. Tuition Fees: Fees for selected programs including foreign language programs, second degree programs, and lifelong learning courses.
4. University Publishing House: Nakladatelství Jihočeské univerzity generates revenue through book sales via online retailers (Kosmas.cz), university e-shop, and on-site bookstore. Publishes academic works in five editorial series (EPISTEME: THEORIA, NATURA, SOCIETAS, HISTORIA, ARCHAEOLOGIA).
5. Accommodation and Dining: Revenue from dormitories (Koleje) and dining halls (Menzy) operated by the university.
6. Commercial Services: Language education services, event venue rentals (Aula JU), E-shop sales, and other commercial activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice is a public higher education institution delivering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 8 faculties covering economics, arts, education, natural sciences, fisheries and water protection, theology, health and social sciences, and agriculture and technology. It also operates supporting services including an academic publishing house, academic library, student dormitories and dining halls, a technology transfer office, and lifelong learning programs.

Product overview

The University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice is a comprehensive public university with 8 faculties offering 220 study programs. Its product portfolio is organized around core educational services (8 faculties covering economics, arts, education, science, fisheries, theology, health/social sciences, and agriculture), supplemented by specialized research and support services including the Nakladatelství Jihočeské univerzity publishing house (producing academic books across 5 editorial series), the ScienceZoom research platform, the Centrum podpory studentů se specifickými potřebami accessibility center, and international programs through the Go Abroad Office and Welcome Office. The university also operates supporting infrastructure including the Technology Transfer Office, EU Desk for research funding, E-shop JU for merchandise, dormitories/dining (Koleje a menzy), the Aula JU conference venue, and digital platforms including the STAG student information system and e-learning platform. The university participates in the KreativEU European university alliance and holds HR Excellence in Research certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree Programs across 8 Faculties Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 8 faculties covering economics, arts, education, natural sciences, fisheries and water protection, theology, health and social sciences, and agriculture and technology. Targeted at prospective students pursuing higher education credentials.
• Lifelong Learning Programs (Celoživotní vzdělávání) One-time educational activities and long-term continuing education courses through the Ústav pro celoživotní vzdělávání, including professional development and skill-building programs. Targeted at working professionals, adult learners, and individuals seeking career advancement.
• University Publishing House (Nakladatelství Jihočeské univerzity) University publishing house producing academic books across five editorial series (EPISTEME: THEORIA, NATURA, SOCIETAS, HISTORIA, ARCHAEOLOGIA) and exclusive titles, sold through online retailers, university e-shop, and on-site bookstore. Targeted at academic researchers, students, and general readers.
• Dormitories and Dining Services (Koleje a menzy) Student dormitories and dining hall services operated by the university through the KAM unit, providing accommodation and meals to enrolled students.
• School of Doctoral Studies (Škola doktorských studií) Structured doctoral program offering PhD candidates workshops, seminars, and AI tools training ('Nástroje AI na JU') to support their research and academic development.
• Go Abroad Office International mobility office facilitating student and staff exchanges, partnerships, and cooperation programs with foreign universities, including Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements.
• Welcome Office Support services for incoming international students and staff, providing assistance with integration and administrative matters during their stay at the university.
• Support Centre for Students with Special Needs (Centrum podpory studentů se specifickými potřebami) University-wide accessibility center providing services to students with disabilities including visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic illnesses. Services include personal assistance, real-time transcription, study assistance, and adapted materials.
• Technology Transfer Office (Kancelář transferu technologií) Office facilitating the transfer of research findings and technologies from the university to industry and commercial applications, supporting research commercialization.
• EU Desk Support service helping university researchers apply for European Union funding programs, particularly Horizon Europe. The university holds PIC number 999876292 for EU project applications.
• Aula JU Event Venue Conference and event hall facility available for rental, with reservation system for university and external events, including hosting conferences, ceremonies, and public gatherings.
• Academic Library (Akademická knihovna) University library providing access to academic resources, open science initiatives, and publication services for students, faculty, and researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 medals won at Czech Academic Games by university representatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core partner and minor.

• Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (Portugal)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on joint educational programs, student exchanges, and research initiatives within the alliance running January 2025 - December 2028 with total budget 14.4 million EUR.
• Stopanska Akademia Dimitar A. Tsenov (Bulgaria)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on joint educational programs, student exchanges, and research initiatives within the alliance running January 2025 - December 2028.
• Universita Degli Studi di Camerino (Italy)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on joint educational programs, student exchanges, and research initiatives within the alliance.
• Universitaet Greifswald (Germany)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on joint educational programs, student exchanges, and research initiatives.
• Stichting Breda University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on applied sciences education, student exchanges, and joint programs.
• Politechnika Opolska (Poland)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on engineering and technology education exchange.
• Universitatea Valahia Targoviste (Romania)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on joint educational programs and research.
• Trnavská univerzita v Trnave (Slovakia)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Regional collaboration on Central European educational initiatives.
• Sodertorns Hogskola (Sweden)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration on Scandinavian educational approaches and student exchanges.
• Adana Alparslan Turkes Bilim ve Teknoloji Universitesi (Turkey)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in KreativEU European university alliance (Project 101177256). Collaboration extending alliance reach to Turkey.
• Association of Providers of Services for Students with Special Needs in Higher Education (AP3SP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity participates in national association of disability service providers in higher education for sharing best practices and professional development.
• Association of Higher Education Counselors (AVSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with national association of higher education counselors for student support and guidance services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mendel University in Brno: Czech public university specializing in agriculture, forestry, and related life sciences — directly comparable to JU's Faculty of Agriculture and Technology. Competes for life-science and sustainability research grants and students.
• Masaryk University: Major Czech public research university based in Brno with broad multi-faculty structure and strong emphasis on research. Closest structural analogue to JU among non-Prague Czech universities and a direct competitor for regional talent and EU grants.
• VSB – Technical University of Ostrava: Regional Czech technical university with engineering, economics, and applied science faculties. Comparable scale and faculty breadth to JU, and similarly positioned outside Prague as a regional research and education hub.
• Universität Greifswald: German public university and KreativEU alliance partner with similar comprehensive multi-faculty model and strong research tradition. Direct collaboration partner on joint programs and student exchanges within the alliance.
• Czech Technical University in Prague: Largest technical university in the Czech Republic with multi-faculty structure spanning engineering, architecture, and applied sciences. Competes with JU's Faculty of Agriculture and Technology and Faculty of Science for STEM students and industry-sponsored research.
• Charles University: Czech Republic's oldest and largest public research university in Prague, offering comprehensive multi-faculty degree programs (bachelor's through doctoral) similar to JU. Direct competitor for students, faculty, and EU research funding within the Czech higher-education market.
• Università degli Studi di Camerino: Italian public university and fellow KreativEU alliance member with comparable multi-faculty structure, regional positioning, and Erasmus+ mobility programs. Direct cooperation partner within the KreativEU framework.
• University of West Bohemia: Regional Czech public university in Plzeň with comparable multi-faculty structure, applied research focus, and student services. Direct structural peer for benchmarking JU's regional positioning and operational model.
• Palacký University Olomouc: Regional Czech public university offering multi-faculty education and research comparable to JU's structure. Competes directly with JU for non-Prague students, regional employer partnerships, and Czech Ministry of Education funding allocations.

Regional players

• University of Hradec Králové: Smaller Czech regional public university offering multi-faculty degree programs. Comparable service-model peer but smaller scale, useful as a reference point for JU's size and breadth advantage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JihoceskaUni
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JihoceskaUniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/jihoceska.univerzita
• Instagraminstagram.com/jihoceskauniverzita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jihoceska-univerzita-v-ceskych-budejovicich

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries12 records

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