Obecná zootechnika

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice - Faculty of Agriculture and Technology

Key information
Field of study:
Crop and livestock production
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
P0811D370014
Application deadline:
31.03.2026
ISCED code:
0811
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 3
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 2

The doctoral study programme prepares specialists for the full spectrum of zootechnical research. Graduates are equipped to independently and creatively address complex problems in the fields of morphology and physiology of farm animals, molecular biology, reproductive technologies, breeding, development of housing technologies, livestock hygiene, and animal health protection. They possess deep and systematic knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and methods, and are capable of developing and applying new methodological approaches. Graduates are experts able to design and implement the entire research process, including analysing the current state of knowledge, proposing their own research procedures and methodologies, conducting experiments, processing and interpreting results, and subsequently publishing them. They find employment in scientific, applied, industrial, and public administration sectors.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
15.11.2025
Application deadline:
31.03.2026
Application fee:
700.00 CZK

Submit the electronic “Application for Study at a Higher Education Institution” on the FZT USB website. Attach your CV and Master’s degree diploma, either as an officially certified PDF from authorised conversion – CZECH POINT or in paper form by post to the FZT USB Student Affairs Office. If you cannot submit the diploma with the application, provide it by enrolment day. International applicants submit proof of English or Czech at minimum B2 through a recognised certificate and send the FZT USB International Relations Office a copy of a nostrified document confirming a state final examination equivalent to a Master’s degree in Czechia. FZT USB may require further originals or certified documents. You demonstrate prerequisites in an oral interview; internationals may use MS Teams.

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Graduates of the doctoral study programme possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of zootechnical research. They are capable of independently and creatively solving complex problems related to the morphology and physiology of farm animals, molecular biology, reproductive technologies, breeding, housing systems, livestock hygiene, and animal health protection. They have deep and systematic knowledge of theories, concepts, and methods and are able to develop and apply new methodological approaches. Graduates are experts capable of designing and carrying out the entire research process, including analysing the current state of knowledge, proposing research methodologies, conducting experiments, and processing, interpreting, and publishing results. They find employment in scientific, applied, industrial, and public administration sectors and are well prepared for leading expert and research positions.

Study fee
Study fee amount:
0.00 - 0.00 /
University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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Field of study:
Crop and livestock production
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
P0811D370014
Application deadline:
31.03.2026
ISCED code:
0811
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 3
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 2

The doctoral study programme prepares specialists for the full spectrum of zootechnical research. Graduates are equipped to independently and creatively address complex problems in the fields of morphology and physiology of farm animals, molecular biology, reproductive technologies, breeding, development of housing technologies, livestock hygiene, and animal health protection. They possess deep and systematic knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and methods, and are capable of developing and applying new methodological approaches. Graduates are experts able to design and implement the entire research process, including analysing the current state of knowledge, proposing their own research procedures and methodologies, conducting experiments, processing and interpreting results, and subsequently publishing them. They find employment in scientific, applied, industrial, and public administration sectors.

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
15.11.2025
Application deadline:
31.03.2026
Application fee:
700.00 CZK

Submit the electronic “Application for Study at a Higher Education Institution” on the FZT USB website. Attach your CV and Master’s degree diploma, either as an officially certified PDF from authorised conversion – CZECH POINT or in paper form by post to the FZT USB Student Affairs Office. If you cannot submit the diploma with the application, provide it by enrolment day. International applicants submit proof of English or Czech at minimum B2 through a recognised certificate and send the FZT USB International Relations Office a copy of a nostrified document confirming a state final examination equivalent to a Master’s degree in Czechia. FZT USB may require further originals or certified documents. You demonstrate prerequisites in an oral interview; internationals may use MS Teams.

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Graduates of the doctoral study programme possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of zootechnical research. They are capable of independently and creatively solving complex problems related to the morphology and physiology of farm animals, molecular biology, reproductive technologies, breeding, housing systems, livestock hygiene, and animal health protection. They have deep and systematic knowledge of theories, concepts, and methods and are able to develop and apply new methodological approaches. Graduates are experts capable of designing and carrying out the entire research process, including analysing the current state of knowledge, proposing research methodologies, conducting experiments, and processing, interpreting, and publishing results. They find employment in scientific, applied, industrial, and public administration sectors and are well prepared for leading expert and research positions.

Study fee

Study fee amount:
0.00 - 0.00 /

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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