University of Chemistry and Technology Prague

The University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (VŠCHT) is the Czech Republic's reference public institution for chemistry and chemical technologies. Building on a chemistry school founded in 1920 and established as an independent university in 1952, it is regularly ranked among Europe's top chemistry schools. It is organized into faculties of chemical technology, environmental technology, food and biochemical technology, and chemical engineering and economics. Its provision covers chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnologies, materials science, environmental technologies, food safety and economics. Around 4,000 students benefit from modern laboratories, close ties to the Czech and international chemical industry, and a strong entrepreneurial culture nurtured by university incubators. Czech-taught studies are free of charge within the standard duration.