College of Polytechnics Jihlava

The College of Polytechnics Jihlava is the only public higher education institution in the Vysočina Region. It offers accredited Bachelor´s study programmes with the standard length of six semesters and follow-up Master´s programmes of four semesters. The study programmes provide a well-balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the needs of the regional labour market. The theoretical background allows the graduates to follow on in a subsequent Master´s degree study of similar orientation while obtained practical skills and competences enhance their employability. Students gain practical experience through a work placement (12 - 32 weeks in total, depending on the study programme). Nearly 2000 full-time and part-time students are enrolled in the programmes at present. The language of instruction in most programmes is Czech, however, the Bachelor´s degree programme of Finance and Management taught in English has got an accreditation recently. Some courses are offered in foreign languages (English or German). Exchange students from partner universities coming within the Erasmus+ programme can choose from courses taught in English.