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Floods situation in Ostrava

The Moravia-Silesia region is currently battling floods after a weekend of heavy rain. Although the situation is improving, many roads and parts of the region are still under water. The main areas affected are the outskirts of Ostrava and surrounding towns. But don't worry - drinking water in the city is still safe.

The University of Ostrava congratulates its first international General Medicine graduates

The University of Ostrava is thrilled to write a new chapter in its history as the first nine graduates from the international General Medicine Programme have successfully completed their studies.

Scholarship Information for Ukrainian Students

The UO will support new and current students in the wake of the situation in Ukraine.

On 7 March, 2022, the management of the University of Ostrava decided to terminate its cooperation with Russian state universities with immediate effect

This is a response to the statement of the Russian Rectors' Union (similar to the Czech Rectors' Conference), which is not in line with European values, particularly humanity and the promotion of democratic principles. Russian students currently studying at the UO will not be affected by this move.

Help for people affected by the war in Ukraine

On this page, you can find an overview of available information and contacts you can turn to if you need help or would like to get involved.

The University of Ostrava expresses its solidarity with Ukraine

The University of Ostrava has already condemned Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, expressed its solidarity with Ukraine and its people, and joined the statement of the Czech Rectors' Conference on the war in Ukraine.