The University of Ostrava invites you to the OUpener – the official start of the academic year, including the matriculation of first-year students, all taking place on 25 September at the modern OU City Campus. The event starts at 2:30 PM with the matriculation of first-year students in bachelor’s and master’s programs. Freshmen are kindly requested to register for matriculation using this link.

By registering for the matriculation, you will also be entered into a draw for great prizes donated by our partners Kaufland and Decathlon. There is also a chance to win stylish merch of the University of Ostrava!

Important information for first-year students of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. The Rector’s leave from 2 PM on this day is just for you, so you don’t have to worry about missing matriculation!If you’re already studying at Ostrava University, don’t worry! Come and meet your classmates before the wave of schoolwork begins. To recognize your friends and colleagues from your faculty, wear a piece of clothing or an accessory in your faculty’s color!

If you’re already studying at Ostrava University, don’t worry! Come and meet your classmates before the wave of schoolwork begins. To recognize your friends and colleagues from your faculty, wear a piece of clothing or an accessory in your faculty’s color!

Music, fun and AFTERPARTY

You won’t be bored, there will be a packed line-up. You can see well-known Czech stars on stage singing just for you! We have also thought of those for whom every party starts at 10 PM, so we have prepared an afterparty in cooperation with Red Bull, which will take place at the Marley Club.

Programme:

• 3:30 PM – Pilot
• 5:15 PM – Aneska & band
• 7 PM – Martin Harich
• 8 PM – Radim Nowak
• 10 PM – Official AFTERPARTY at the Marley Club

All you need to know about studying at the University of Ostrava

You can look forward to lectures where you will find out everything you need to know about your first year at university. Get the most important information to help you navigate your first semester at university in a fun way – drop by the OUpener Survival Course, held in the City Campus Auditorium. What topics will we cover?”

• 3:30 PM – How to survive the beginning of your studies
• 4:45 PM – Study Thursdays, Counselling and Career Centre
• 5:15 PM – Wi-Fi and IT Hacks
• 5:35 PM – Psychology Window
• 6:05 PM – Special needs students and studies
• 6:25 PM – Sport at the UO
• 6:40 PM – Student organizations

This course is your chance to get a head start on your studies – so come and get advice from those who have already been through it.

Your opportunities at the University of Ostrava

Do you want to do sports more but don’t know what or where? At OUpener, you can learn more about playing sports at the new OU City Campus, and you’ll even have the chance to try out the sports facilities for free. There will also be sports activities in the special Decathlon zone.

University is not just about reading literature and preparing for exams, it is also a time to make new friends, learn practical skills and gain unique experiences. Who can help you? Your new friends from student organisations, of course! You will have the chance to meet all our student organisations and find out how you can get involved in activities that interest you.

University staff will also be ready to answer any questions you have. For example, the Centre for International Cooperation can provide you with information about opportunities abroad for students. You can purchase university merchandise on-site at the OUshop stand, and the University Library will show you its activities – it is not really just about lending books. Ready to answer your questions will also be the Counselling and Career Centre and the Pyramida Centre, which supports students with special needs.

Of course, good food and drinks will be provided on-site too! Stop by the booths of our partner restaurants and bistros, or for more goodies, visit the Kaufland booth.

So don’t hesitate to come and celebrate the start of the new academic year with us at OUpener. Let not only your friends but also your future classmates know that you’re coming! Follow the event on Facebook and let everyone know you’ll be attending.

We look forward to seeing you there!