Student life & the city

The University of South Bohemia is more than just a place to study. Our beautiful campus and vibrant student life make it a great place to live and learn. From our dormitories to our numerous clubs and organisations, there is always something happening on and off campus. And with the city centre of České Budějovice just a short walk away, you will have the opportunity to explore all that the Czech Republic has to offer.

Watch a video with our ambassador Agnès, who will tell you more about studying, services and life at USB. To see what is happening at the University of South Bohemia right now, check out the student website dedicated to student life at USB usblife.cz

USB is located in the wonderful region of South Bohemia. The region and the city of České Budějovice have been evaluated as the best places to live in the Czech Republic in recent years. The country is located in the heart of Europe and it belongs to the top safest countries in the world. The city is situated 120km from the capital and its location allows comfortable travelling within the whole Czech Republic and central Europe. Considering that we are also located close to the borders with Germany and Austria, the list of possibilities is truly endless.

With its beautiful mountain ranges, national parks, winding rivers, countless ponds and other amazing natural sites, the region never stops inspiring us and it may just inspire you as well. Since the campus is also not far from the city centre, you can easily enjoy the historical atmosphere of the town and its nightlife in addition to all the outdoor activities like sports or hiking and many festivals going on throughout the year.

The Czech Republic and the South Bohemian Region boast one of the lowest costs of living compared to the rest of Europe. The costs of living depend on individual personal needs and you can easily compare the costs of other cities and the city of České Budějovice here.