Incoming Students

#YOLOMOUC GUIDE

For Incoming Students

🎓 Your first stop: the UP Welcome Office

Palacký University's Welcome Office has put together an incredibly detailed guide covering everything you need to know before and after you arrive - from visas and accommodation to health insurance and getting around Olomouc. We highly recommend starting there.

✈️ Arrival to UP 📋 Visa & Residence Permit 🏠 Living in Olomouc 🏥 Health & Well-being 🗺️ Getting Around 🎉 Leisure Time

Official resource

Palacký University
Welcome Office

Visit the Welcome Office →

💳 Get your ESNcard

The ESNcard is the official card of the Erasmus Student Network — and one of the best things you can get as an exchange student. It gives you access to hundreds of discounts across Europe, including at our local partners right here in Olomouc.

🍺 Discounts at local bars, restaurants and clubs

🚌 Travel discounts with FlixBus, RegioJet and more

🌍 Valid across 40+ countries throughout Europe

🛒 Sold only in our welcome packs including additional merch and an optional Vodafone SIM card

📍 Buy it through our Weeztix and pick it up at our office!

650czk

merch included · valid for 1 year

Available Soon!

See all discounts → Our local partners

🤝 Want a local friend from day one?

ESN UP Olomouc runs a Buddy Programme that pairs incoming students with a local Czech student before they even arrive. Your buddy will help you settle in, answer your questions and make sure your first days in Olomouc feel like home - not like homework.

Learn about the Buddy Programme →