Rector & rector's collegium.
The European Research University is headed by the rector, who manages the university as a whole, the vice-rector and the deans of the faculties and colleges. The rector's advisory body is the rector's collegium.
Rector's collegium.
Boards & councils.
The bodies of the European Research University mentioned below have the task of supervising the proper implementation of all academic study programmes, scientific and research activities and compliance with the written and unwritten rules and principles on which the university is built.
Scientific Board.
The Scientific Board of the European Research University exercises the powers entrusted to it by the university's statute, particularly in matters of supervision of scientific and other research activities.
Internal members.
External members.
- Szilard Benk, MA, PhD
International Monetary Fund, USA - Assoc. Prof. Katarína Brocková, PhD, LLM
University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia - Prof. Vladimír Čechák
University of Finance and Administration, Czech Republic - Prof. Imre Fertö, MA, PhD et PhD
Hungarian Academy of Science, Hungary - Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Gongol, PhD
Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic - Assoc. Prof. Svatopluk Kapounek, PhD
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic - Prof. Jiří Kern
VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic - Assoc. Prof. Karel Kouba, MA, PhD
Charles University, Czech Republic - Prof. Zuzana Kučerová, PhD
VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic - Prof. Šárka Laboutková, PhD
Prague University of Economics and Business, Czech Republic - Prof. Yusuke Matsuzawa, DDS, PhD
Bunri University of Hospitality, Japan - Barbora Mazúrová, PhD
Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia - Prof. Jože Mencinger, PhD
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia - Assoc. Prof. Karol Morvay, PhD
University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia - Assoc. Prof. Daniel Němec, PhD
Masaryk University, Czech Republic - Assoc. Prof. Ladislav Průša
Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic - Prof. Jana Stávková
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic - Assoc. Prof. Michal Šoltés, PhD
Technical University of Košice, Slovakia - Prof. František Varadzin
Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic - Prof. Milan Žák
University of Economics and Management in Prague, Czech Republic - Prof. Miroslav Žižka, PhD
Technical University in Liberec, Czech Republic
Doctoral Board.
The Doctoral Board supervises the quality of the doctoral study programmes provided in terms of their valid accreditation and in accordance with the university's statute.
Internal members.
- Prof. Igor Kotlán, PhD et PhD
Chair - Prof. Christiana Kliková
Vice-Chair - Prof. Jana Geršlová
Vice-Chair
External members.
- Assoc. Prof. Svatopluk Kapounek, PhD
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic - Assoc. Prof. Karel Kouba, MA, PhD
Charles University, Czech Republic - Prof. Šárka Laboutková, PhD
Prague University of Economics and Business, Czech Republic - Assoc. Prof. Daniel Němec, PhD
Masaryk University, Czech Republic - Prof. Antonín Slaný
Masaryk University, Czech Republic - Prof. Michal Kejak, MA
, PhD
CERGE-EI, Czech Republic - Prof. Martin Kvizda, PhD
Masaryk University, Czech Republic - Prof. Martin Macháček, PhD et PhD
VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic - Prof. Richard Pospíšil, PhD
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic - Prof. Milan Žák
University of Economics and Management, Czech Republic
International Evaluation Panel.
The International Evaluation Panel is a special body established by the ERUNI and approved by the Ministry of Education based on the methodology for evaluating research organisations and related regulations. It contributes to the evaluation of the ERUNI as a research organisation and provides highly valuable feedback on our research activities.
- Assoc. Prof. Andrea Čajková, PhD
Chair
- Prof. Stanislav Šaroch, PhD
- prof. Dr. Hans Wiesmeth
- prof. Dr. Monika Köppl-Turyna
- prof. Dr. Frank Andreas Schittenhelm
- Dr. Elodie Douarin
- Dr. Alessandro Figus
Internal Evaluation Board.
The Internal Evaluation Board is an internal body of the European Research University that oversees the process of design, accreditation and implementation of all types of academic study programs.
- Prof. Jana Geršlová
- Assoc. Prof. Maria Vašutová, PhD
- Emil Adámek, PhD
- Lukáš Havran, student representative
Disciplinary Committee.
The Disciplinary Committee has the authority to deal with disciplinary offenses by students and operates according to the statute of the European Research University and the disciplinary rules.
- Natalie Uhrová, PhD, Chair
- Martin Černek, PhD, MBA
- Lukáš Havran, student representative
- Jaroslav Fulneček, student representative
Faculties & colleges.
The European Research University and its autonomous colleges together constitute the ERUNI Group, a dynamic and collaborative educational network. The university itself comprises five constituent parts and holds the prestigious designation of a Recognised Teaching Centre of the University of London. Its structure includes two faculties, three university colleges, and the teaching centre. The other autonomous colleges constitute part of the wider ERUNI Group. All these entities are based in Ostrava, Prague, London, Brno, and several other cities, exemplifying the group's extensive geographic and academic scope.
Student support services.
The ERUNI provides a wide range of services designed to support students throughout their academic journey and beyond. These services include academic guidance, career development, and personal support, all aimed at helping students succeed. The International Office offers assistance with study abroad opportunities and international exchanges, while the Careers Centre provides expert advice on career planning, internships, and job search strategies. Additionally, ENIGMA supports students with special educational needs and exceptional giftedness, offering tailored resources, psychological support, and crisis intervention to promote mental well-being. The ERUNI is committed to fostering a holistic approach to student success, ensuring that every student has the tools and support they need to achieve their goals, both academically and personally.
Faculty of Economics.
The Faculty of Economics provides or co-provides education in fourteen economically focused study programmes covering the entire usual breadth of university economic education, and participates in teaching and research in bachelor's, master's and doctoral study programmes. The Faculty of Economics is located in Ostrava.
Faculty of Doctoral Studies.
The Faculty of Doctoral Studies is the main guarantor of teaching in doctoral study programmes and a key body in the process of managing scientific and research activities. The faculty is located in Ostrava.
University College Prague.
University College Prague is located in the capital of the Czech Republic, in the centre of Prague. It is an organisational unit of the European Research University, which focuses on providing teaching in study programmes in the field of Information and Communication Security or Social Policy and Social Work.
PRIGO University College.
PRIGO University College is the oldest part of the European Research University and is the main guarantor of teaching in further educational programmes for teaching staff accredited by the Ministry of Education. The college also participates in the teaching of socially oriented bachelor study programmes.
University College Brno.
University College Brno focuses on co-teaching in further educational programmes for teaching staff in the second largest city of the Czech Republic, Brno.
University of London Recognised Teaching Centre.
The European Research University holds the status of a Recognised Teaching Centre of the University of London. Students enrolled at this centre are University of London students throughout the duration of their studies. However, the ERUNI Teaching Centre provides them with on-campus education of the highest standards, along with access to facilities, resources, and engagement with the university community.
