Mission and Vision

PRIGO University College is the main organizational unit of the European Research University, which has state approval to operate as a university in the Czech Republic. This allows us to offer all levels of higher education, starting with a three-year Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.), through a two-year follow-up Master’s degree (Eng.) to a three-year postgraduate doctoral degree (Ph.D.). Graduation from these study programmes is recognised in all countries of the European Union. These academic study programmes are accredited by the Czech National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education. The European Research University is the only private university in the Czech Republic located outside Prague and is one of only four universities in the Czech Republic out of nearly thirty private universities.

The European Research University was established in the late summer of 2023, after two years of demanding proceedings and assessment by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education, which included the validation of all relevant areas, especially educational and research activities, or internationalisation.

PRIGO University College forms the basic organisational unit of ERUNI. With its almost twenty-five years of successful operation, it laid the foundation for the creation of the European Research University. Within the University, the PRIGO University College organises Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes and lifelong learning, including the University of the Third Age. Doctoral studies are organised by the Faculty of Doctoral Studies of the European Research University, also with the participation of the PRIGO University College. Diplomas in all study and training programmes are issued by the European Research University on the basis of state approval, the Higher Education Act and other relevant regulations.

ERUNI and PRIGO University College build on values like openness and pro-inclusiveness, equal access to education, respect for the educational needs of each individual, relevance and efficacy. Our not-for-profit nature and the values we espouse motivate us to offer a social programme for talented students who are interested in pursuing a truly high-quality higher education equivalent to that of private universities abroad. We are not interested in applicants who apply to universities because they are satisfied with any university degree or degree. We accept students who want to work on themselves, really develop, participate in teaching and project activities from the moment they start their studies and also take part in extracurricular events that will help them to achieve a quality CV. Therefore, all applicants for study at our school pass the entrance exam, the purpose of which is mainly to check the prerequisites and motivation of the applicant to study.

Students who join any of our study programmes will receive an iPad from us free of charge, which they can use not only at school but also for their personal needs. We prepare students for life as it will be, and this cannot be done without teaching methods that develop critical thinking and general competencies in combination with the use of modern technologies. Therefore, we equip students admitted to study based on a successful entrance exam with the latest technology in order to eliminate possible differences in their socio-economic background and provide them with the same chances for a quality modern education. We also will prepare the candidates for further study abroad in a special CMD programme.

Following the example of prestigous foreign unversites, the applicant´s motivation video is the most important in the admission procedure. The motivation video should be focused on the applicant´s previous successes, prerequisites and motivation to study. We verify these facts during a personal motivational interview. We always try to get to know the applicants better and at the same time present them our unique educational concept and the demands we place on our students. Thanks to this, we can establish a relationship with the applicant from the beginning and clarify mutual expectations. Students can also receive attractive merit or research scholarships.

European Research University including PRIGO University College is a member of CAMBAS – Czech Association of MBA Schools. In addition to accredited undergraduate and graduate programmes, it offers also professional managerial studies programmes. We are also members of the Czech Economic Society, the Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Social Responsibility and other organizations, including the Council of Universities. We also cooperate with the corporate sector, where, on the basis of the memoranda of cooperation, our partner is mainly Tieto.

The University has concluded new memoranda of cooperation with several foreign universities. The main partner school is the University of Nebraska, USA. We offer our students and teachers short and long study or work stays in the USA. Further cooperation was established with partners in Europe and China. We have received grant funds from the ERASMUS + programme, which allows our students and teachers to realize many new exchanges not only in EU countries. We are preparing our students for master’s degree at prestigious universities in Great Britain, the USA and other countries, where graduates of our bachelor’s degree programmes can study. In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and Eurocentre Ostrava, we are also preparing students for jobs in EU institutions, especially for the EPSO tests (European Personnel Selection Office).

Our Activities

European Research University including PRIGO University College mainly carries out the following socially beneficial activities:

  • Independent performance of basic research, industrial research and experimental development as well as public dissemination of the results of such activities on a non-exclusive and non-discriminatory basis through education, open access to databases, open publications and open software.
  • provision of educational activities within accredited study programmes, based on the principles of pro-inclusive equal approach to education without any discrimination, taking individual educational needs into consideration
  • Implementation of scientific, development and research activities as well as other creative work in relation to the accredited study programmes
  • Education of exceptionally talented students as defined in the Czech legal regulations, which means the education of students who show a deep interest in economic branches and whose distribution of abilities reaches an extraordinary level of creativity in a whole range of activities or in individual areas of intellectual powers
  • Direct social and professional influence by propagating knowledge and values within the society
  • Lifelong learning including University of Third Age
  • Professional lifelong learning
  • Organising seminars, specialised courses and conferences
  • granting scholarships

Organizational structure

Management of the PRIGO University College

Ing. Emil Adámek, Ph.D.
dean

Mgr. Anežka Liparová
vice-dean for internal issues

Ing. Michal Fridrich, Ph.D., MBA
vice-dean for external relations

Collegium of the Dean of the PRIGO University College
Ing. Emil Adámek, Ph.D. dean
Mgr. Anežka Liparová vice-dean for internal issues
Ing. Michal Fridrich, Ph.D., MBA vice-dean for external relations
Ing. Natalie Uhrová, Ph.D. directress of the Institute of Lifelong Learning
Hana Tišlerová head of the Study Dpt.
Management of the European Research University

doc. Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Machová, Ph.D.
rector

prof. JUDr. Ing. Igor Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
vice-rector

Collegium of the Rector of the European Research University
doc. Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Machová, Ph.D. rector
prof. JUDr. Ing. Igor Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D. vice-rector
Ing. Emil Adámek, Ph.D. dean of the PRIGO University College
Ing. Lenka Fabíková dean of the Faculty of Doctoral Studies
Ing. Natalie Uhrová, Ph.D. directress of the Institute of Lifelong Learning
Pavla Kuchařová head of the Rector’s Office

Scientific Board of the PRIGO University College

Internal Members
doc. Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Machová, Ph.D. chair
Ing. Natálie Uhrová, Ph.D. vice-chair
Ing. Emil Adámek, Ph.D.
Ing. Linda Foltýnová, DiS.
Ing. Michal Fridrich, Ph.D., MBA
Mgr. Anežka Liparová
Ing. Rudolf Macek, Ph.D., MBA
Ing. Boris Navrátil, CSc.
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Maria Vašutová, Ph.D.
External Members
Ing. Josef Bělica, MBA Statutory city of Havířov, mayor
Ing. Petr Machej District Chamber of Commerce, Karviná
Ing. Michal Ztratil District Social Security Administration, Ostrava

Scientific Board of the European Research University

Internal Members
prof. JUDr. Ing. Igor Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D. chair
doc. Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Machová, Ph.D. vice-chair
prof. PhDr. Jana Geršlová, CSc.
prof. Ing. Christiana Kliková, CSc.
prof. Ing. Osvald Vašíček, CSc.
Ing. Emil Adámek, Ph.D.
PhDr. Ing. Martin Černek, Ph.D., MBA
JUDr. Mgr. Pavel Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Ing. Rudolf Macek, Ph.D., MBA
Ing. Veronika Nálepová, Ph.D.
JUDr. Pavel Petr, Ph.D., LL.M.
Ing. Natalie Uhrová, Ph.D.
Ing. Lenka Fabíková
External Members
Szilard Benk, M.A., Ph.D. International Monetary Fund, USA
doc. JUDr. Ing. Katarína Brocková, PhD., LL.M. Faculty of International of Relations of the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia
prof. PhDr. Vladimír Čechák, CSc. Faculty of Law and Administrative Studies, University of Finance and Administration
prof. Imre Fertö, M.A., Ph.D. et Ph.D., Dsc. Hungarian Academy of Science, Director, Hungary
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Gongol, Ph.D. Silesian University in Opava
doc. Ing. Svatopluk Kapounek, Ph.D. Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno
prof. Ing. Jiří Kern, CSc. Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Ostrava
doc. Mgr. Karel Kouba, M.A., Ph.D. Philosophical Faculty, University of Hradec Králové
doc. Ing. Zuzana Kučerová, Ph.D. Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Ostrava
prof. Ing. Šárka Laboutková, Ph.D. University of Economics and Management in Prague
prof. Yusuke Matsuzawa, D.D.S., Ph.D. Faculty of Service Management, Bunri University of Hospitaly, Japonsko
Ing. Barbora Mazúrová, PhD. Faculty of Economics, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
prof. Dr. Jože Mencinger, Ph.D. Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
doc. Ing. Karol Morvay, PhD. Faculty of National Economy of Bratislava, Slovakia
doc. Ing. Daniel Němec, Ph.D. Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University in Brno
doc. Ing. Ladislav Průša, CSc. Faculty of Public Policies, Silesian University in Opava
prof. Ing. Jana Stávková, CSc. Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno
doc. Ing. Michal Šoltés, PhD. Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia
prof. PhDr. František Varadzin, CSc. School of Business Administration, Silesian University in Opava
prof. Ing. Milan Žák, CSc. University of Economics and Management in Prague
prof. Ing. Miroslav Žižka, Ph.D. Faculty of Economics, Technical University in Liberec

Doctoral Board of the Doctoral Study Programmes

Chair
prof. JUDr. Ing. Igor Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D. European Research University
Vice-Chair
prof. Ing. Christiana Kliková, CSc. European Research University
prof. PhDr. Jana Geršlová, CSc. European Research University
doc. Ing. Svatopluk Kapounek, Ph.D. Mendel University in Brno
prof. Ing. Michal Kejak, MA, CSc. CERGE-EI Praha
prof. Ing. Karel Kouba, M.A., Ph.D. Charles University
prof. Ing. Martin Kvizda, Ph.D. Masaryk University
prof. Ing. Šárka Laboutková, Ph.D. University of Economics and Management
prof. Ing. Martin Macháček, Ph.D. et Ph.D. VSB-Technical University of Ostrava
doc. Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Machová, Ph.D. European Research University
doc. Ing. Daniel Němec, Ph.D. Masaryk University
prof. Ing. Richard Pospíšil, Ph.D. Palacký University Olomouc
prof. Ing. Antonín Slaný, CSc. Masaryk University
prof. Ing. Osvald Vašíček, CSc. European Research University
prof. Ing. Milan Žák, CSc. University of Economics and Management

Internal Evaluation Board

doc. Mgr. Ing. Zuzana Machová, Ph.D. chair
prof. JUDr. Ing. Igor Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D. vice-chair
prof. PhDr. Jana Geršlová, CSc.
Ing. Emil Adámek, Ph.D.
Ondřej Dostál

Disciplinary Committee

Ing. Natalie Uhrová, Ph.D. chair
PhDr. Ing. Martin Černek, Ph.D., MBA
Ondřej Dostál
Jaroslav Fulneček

ERUNI Evaluation Panel

Chair
prof. Ing. Stanislav Šaroch, Ph.D. Prague University of Economics and Business, Czech Republic
Members
prof. Dr. Max Gillman University of Missouri, St. Louis, USA
prof. dr hab. Zenon Jasiński Academy of Management and Administration in Opole, Poland
doc. Dr. René Böheim, Ph.D. Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria
doc. Patrizia Gazzola University of Insubria, Italy
Dr Sławomir Śliwa Academy of Management and Administration in Opole, Poland