The University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (UWB – ZČU in Czech) is the main centre of higher education, research and development in the West Bohemian region (Pilsen and Karlovy Vary region). UWB profiles itself as a multidisciplinary university with a long tradition, especially in technical and pedagogical fields. UWB’s mission is to provide quality comprehensive education, including doctoral studies of Czech and foreign students, based on scientific and creative activities of high quality.