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About the study program
Management and Digital Technology - MDT

Do you want to become a sought-after professional with hands-on experience in business, with international experience and diplomas from two universities? Enroll in a unique Bachelor professional study program offered in English. You will spend 4 years at the Faculty of Economics in Cheb and at the German OTH Amberg-Weiden, during which you will spend two six-month internships in companies and will then have the best chance of finding a job in the Czech Republic and Bavaria.

What will I learn?

You will acquire knowledge and skills not only in the field of business administration, but also in the technical field. You will learn about robotics, digitization, artificial intelligence and their application in production. You will become fluent in English, learn basic German and gain experience of working in an international environment.

What are my career prospects?

You will undertake two six-month internships in partner companies and organizations. This will give you plenty of practical experience and therefore a competitive advantage on the job market. Thanks to the acquired knowledge and skills, you will be in high demand in the fields of project and product management, key account management, data analysis, innovation and modern technologies. The partner companies of the study program will make specific job offers.

Admission procedure

Admissions to study in this bachelor study program Management and Digital Technology are now OPEN!

Deadline for applying for the program: 30th April 2025

The applicant is also required to attach the following documents to their application by 30th April 2025:

scans of catalog sheets or report cards from the penultimate year of secondary school
a scanned document proving attainment of full secondary or full secondary-vocational education (if not available yet, upload by 9th June 2025)
a scanned document proving English language proficiency at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
a structured professional CV in English
a brief justification of your application for the program in English (a motivational letter for studying the bachelor’s degree program in Management and Digital Technology)

Important dates - admission procedure 2025/2026

Activity	Date
Deadline for submitting an application	by 30 April 2025
Deadline for payment of the administrative fee	by 30 April 2025
Deadline for uploading documents connected with application (see above)	by 30 April 2025
Entrance examination date	The entrance examinations will be conducted between 21 May and 30 May 2025
Deadline for sending documents for Assessment of Foreign Secondary Education for the purposes of admission to the Faculty of Economics	by 9 June 2025
Deadline for uploading a scan of the school leaving certificate (if not available by 30 April 2025)	by 9 June 2025
Enrolment of applicants admitted to the 1st year of study	On the dates announced by the Faculty, tentatively in the week starting 23 June 2025

Detailed information can be found in Regulation no.12DV/2024 - Admission to study in the bachelor’s study program Management and Digital Technology at the Faculty of Economics of the University of West Bohemia for the academic year 2025/2026.

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Visa information

As the Czech Republic is a member of the EU, international students coming from EU countries do not need a visa. However, if you come from a country outside the EU and your stay is planned for more than 90 days, you are required to have a student visa.

For more information: Entry requirements – visa

Accommodation

Accommodation in the Czech Republic

The UWB Faculty of Economics in Cheb offers accommodation right in the faculty building. It offers both short-term and long-term lodgings. There are single, double and triple rooms available at reasonable rates. The rooms are equipped with comfortable furniture and a fridge. There is a kitchenette just down the hall. The faculty building is located close to the historic city center, various green spaces as well as the bus and train stations.