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Palacky University

Date：2008-11-05

Introduction

Palacky University was founded in 1573 by Emperor Maximillian and Pope Gregor XIII and holds a distinguished place in the Central European learning, civilization and culture. The University has been named after Frantisek Palacky, the father of the modern Czech nation. When it became an official seat of education, Olomouc had already been a bishopric for over five centuries, the capital of the Moravian Margraviate, and home to the Princes of the Premyslid dynasty. Later, Olomouc was the largest stronghold of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and site of the coronation of Emperor Franz Josef. This history is reflected in the architecture of Olomouc and the University, which is considered second only to Prague's. A glance into the history books will further distinguish Olomouc and the University as the home of such famous scholars as the founder of modern genetics, Johann Gregor Mendel. The glories of the University's past are mingled with the historic misfortunes of the region, such as the Thirty Years War, the epidemics of the plague, and the deprivations of the Cold War. The University has naturally prospered and declined accordingly. Since it was founded in 1573, originally as a Jesuit college, the Faculty of Divinity played a major role in the life of the University. Medical studies began here in the second half of the eighteenth century but were later shut down, as was the entire University. The University was reopened in 1946 and named after Frantisek Palacky, an outstanding scholar and politician of the nineteenth century. At present, Palacky University is home to about 18,000 students in seven faculties who pursue education and research in a spirit of academic freedom and excellence. Palacky University supports the international exchange of knowledge through numerous international contacts and programs. The University is located in Olomouc in the heart of the Czech Republic, a mere three hours from Vienna and two hours and fifteen minutes from Prague by train.

 

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