Faculty of Health Sciences is taking a significant step forward in international cooperation. The university in Olomouc has become the first in the Czech Republic to join the Erasmus Radiography Group (ERG) – a global network of universities that focuses exclusively on exchange programmes for radiology assistants across Europe within the Erasmus+ programme.
The entry into this specialised European group brings students completely new opportunities for international mobility. The first exchange stays are planned for the beginning of 2027 in the form of three-month study stays, including clinical practice in local hospitals. Four radiology assistant students from our faculty will be able to travel abroad, and four foreign students from abroad will come to Olomouc as part of the exchange," said Lukáš Merz, Vice-Dean for International Relations and Internationalisation at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University.
Students interested in studying abroad in the next academic year can now contact Jiří Kozel, Erasmus coordinator at the Department of Radiological Methods at the Faculty of Health Sciences, directly with information about where and for how long they would like to study.
➡️ The deadline for registration of students is February 2, 2026.
➡️ The selection process for student exchanges will take place during the week from February 16 to February 20, 2026.
The coordination of activities within the ERG is provided by Jiří Kozel, Erasmus coordinator of the Department of Radiological Methods, together with Irena Jedličková from the faculty's international office and in close cooperation with the Olomouc University Hospital: Radiology Clinic, Nuclear Medicine Clinic, and Oncology Clinic. The aim is to offer students not only professional experience abroad, but also the opportunity to get to know a different healthcare system and working environment and to broaden their professional and personal horizons.
"We currently have established cooperation with universities in Bologna, Porto, Dublin, and Ljubljana. Students will be able to travel abroad under the Erasmus+ programme as early as the next academic year, during the standard Erasmus Radiography Group exchange period from the beginning of January to the end of March," said Jiří Kozel.
Clinical internship opportunities
In addition to ERG trips, students at the Department of Radiological Methods can also take advantage of Erasmus+ clinical internships, which can be completed throughout the year, most often for 2-3 months. "Last year, we managed to establish cooperation with the University of Innsbruck. In the winter semester, Lisa, a student from this university, came to us for a three-month clinical internship. Conversely, Kateřina, a student from our institute, completed a clinical internship of the same length in Innsbruck," said Jiří Kozel.
"I would like to encourage students not to be shy about this opportunity and to apply. Erasmus is not just about 'going abroad', but mainly about experiences that will advance you professionally and personally. Together with my colleague Irena Jedličková, we will do our best to ensure that our students' stay abroad is as well-prepared and meaningful as possible and that it is a real benefit for them," summarised Jiří Kozel. "Whether students are deciding on a destination, the length of their stay, or the preparation itself, we are here to help them with everything," added Irena Jedličková.
You can also find up-to-date information about Erasmus, study abroad programmes, and student experiences on social media. Follow our Facebook page. Erasmus Radiography UPOL and Instagram @erasmus_radiography_upol, where additional information will be posted regularly.