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:
N0811A370025
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
ISCED code:
0811
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 56
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 46

This study programme prepares you to prepare highly qualified specialists in accordance with current scientific knowledge, with an emphasis on the economic efficiency of farming. The programme focuses on deepening comprehensive theoretical knowledge, advanced professional expertise, and practical skills in livestock breeding. Graduates are qualified to apply the latest trends in animal production in practice, to engage in agricultural research and education, to work as specialists in breeding associations and organisations, and as breeders, as well as experts in service, advisory, purchasing, and supply organisations related to animal production. They are also prepared to work in administrative bodies of public administration.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
written test
Application start:
15.11.2025
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
Application fee:
700.00 CZK

For follow-up Master’s programmes, provide proof of proper completion of a Bachelor’s programme. If you are in the final year of your Bachelor’s programme, submit an officially certified copy of your diploma as a PDF from authorised conversion – Czech POINT no later than the end of June. FZT USB Bachelor’s graduates do not submit proof of completed higher education. FZT USB graduates whose chosen follow-up Master’s programme directly builds on their completed Bachelor’s programme are admitted without an entrance examination. Other applicants take an entrance examination unless the Dean of FZT USB decides otherwise. Entrance examinations for follow-up Master’s programmes are written.

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Graduates of the follow-up master’s degree programme possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in livestock production and related disciplines. They are familiar with current scientific knowledge and the latest trends in animal production and are able to apply them effectively with regard to the economic efficiency of farming. They can analyse breeding practices, propose innovative solutions, and manage technological processes in animal production. Graduates find employment in research, education, breeding associations and organisations, as well as in service, advisory, supply, and purchasing companies related to animal production. They are also prepared to work in public administration and hold specialist or managerial positions, and they may continue their studies in doctoral programmes.

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:
N0811A370025
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
ISCED code:
0811
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 56
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 46

This study programme prepares you to prepare highly qualified specialists in accordance with current scientific knowledge, with an emphasis on the economic efficiency of farming. The programme focuses on deepening comprehensive theoretical knowledge, advanced professional expertise, and practical skills in livestock breeding. Graduates are qualified to apply the latest trends in animal production in practice, to engage in agricultural research and education, to work as specialists in breeding associations and organisations, and as breeders, as well as experts in service, advisory, purchasing, and supply organisations related to animal production. They are also prepared to work in administrative bodies of public administration.

Admission procedure form:
written test
Application start:
15.11.2025
Application deadline:
09.08.2026
Application fee:
700.00 CZK

For follow-up Master’s programmes, provide proof of proper completion of a Bachelor’s programme. If you are in the final year of your Bachelor’s programme, submit an officially certified copy of your diploma as a PDF from authorised conversion – Czech POINT no later than the end of June. FZT USB Bachelor’s graduates do not submit proof of completed higher education. FZT USB graduates whose chosen follow-up Master’s programme directly builds on their completed Bachelor’s programme are admitted without an entrance examination. Other applicants take an entrance examination unless the Dean of FZT USB decides otherwise. Entrance examinations for follow-up Master’s programmes are written.

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Graduates of the follow-up master’s degree programme possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in livestock production and related disciplines. They are familiar with current scientific knowledge and the latest trends in animal production and are able to apply them effectively with regard to the economic efficiency of farming. They can analyse breeding practices, propose innovative solutions, and manage technological processes in animal production. Graduates find employment in research, education, breeding associations and organisations, as well as in service, advisory, supply, and purchasing companies related to animal production. They are also prepared to work in public administration and hold specialist or managerial positions, and they may continue their studies in doctoral programmes.

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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