University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

The University of South Bohemia (USB) has a modern campus located in the southwestern part of České Budějovice. The main university campus is situated in the Čtyři Dvory district, where most of the faculties, research centers, dormitories, and student facilities are concentrated. This campus is home to seven of the university's eight faculties, including the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Philosophy, the Faculty of Agriculture, and the Faculty of Education.

The campus features modern conference halls, libraries, laboratories, and specialized research centers such as the Centre for Polar Ecology and the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, which conducts cutting-edge research in hydrobiology and molecular biology. The university's Faculty of Theology is located separately in the historic city center of České Budějovice, near the iconic Premonstratensian Monastery and St. Nicholas Cathedral.

Specializing in philosophy, religious studies, and social work, this faculty offers students a unique academic environment rich in history and tradition. USB also operates specialized research stations and fieldwork facilities outside the main campus, such as the Vodňany Fisheries Research Institute, which plays a pioneering role in European aquaculture research.

The university is home to a wide variety of student organizations catering to different academic, cultural, and social interests. The Student Union (Studentská unie JU) is one of the most active groups, organizing various events, workshops, and student support activities. In addition, each faculty has its own student union that helps coordinate academic events, field trips, and networking opportunities.

Students interested in volunteering and social causes can get involved in initiatives such as ESN USB Budweis, which supports international students through the Erasmus+ program and helps them integrate into Czech culture. There are also clubs focused on environmental activism, music, theater, and sports that enable students to participate in extracurricular activities beyond their academic studies. The university is known for its vibrant events and traditions that bring students together.

One of the most popular annual events is the Majáles Festival — a student-organized celebration featuring concerts, performances, and a parade through the city. The university also hosts the Night of Science and Research, where students and faculty present their projects to the public, as well as Freshers' Welcome Week, designed to help new students settle in and connect with their peers. The Student Ball, held each year at a historic venue in České Budějovice, is another cherished tradition.

Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the university's sports complex, which includes gyms, courts, and open campus areas for various activities.

The University of South Bohemia has an extensive alumni network with many distinguished graduates who have excelled in various fields. Among the university's notable alumni are:

• Hynek Kmoníček
• Miluše Horská 
• Miroslav Lidinský