Palacký University Olomouc, founded in 1573, is the second oldest university in the Czech Republic. Palacký University does not only rest on its ancient traditions, for today it represents a modern, 21st century university, occupying a prominent place in Czech and Central European education, culture, and research. The university is comprised of eight faculties, specialised research centres, and institutes. The university provides top quality education for its 23,000 students in many academic disciplines. It offers 1000 accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral study programmes. In addition, it offers courses and more than 210 full study programmes in foreign languages, as well as joint degrees in cooperation with other international universities. The university is experienced in offering various lifelong learning programmes, in particular its U3A and Children’s University. Palacký University Olomouc is a modern research university, conducting cutting-edge scientific and academic research in its several international research centres, in fields ranging from medicine through the natural sciences and to the humanities. University graduates are successful in gaining employment in the regional, national, and international labour markets. Palacký University Olomouc participates in many international programmes and projects of cooperation and research. It has some 300 partner institutions and more than 80 bilateral cooperation agreements around the world.