he Czech Technical University was founded in 1899. Over the than a hundred years of its existence the number of study areas have increased and at present the Brno University of Technology, as the only technical university in the Czech Republic, covers the whole spectrum of technical disciplines:
* mechanical engineering Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
* civil engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering
* electrical engineering Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication
* informatics Faculty of Information Technology
* chemistry and chemical engineering Faculty of Chemistry
* economics and management Faculty of Business and Management
* architecture Faculty of Architecture
* design and fine arts Faculty of Fine Arts
With more than 15,000 students, the Brno University of Technology is one of the largest universities in the Czech Republic.
The University has made numerous contacts with universities and other institutions around Europe, United States, Poland, Russia, etc. The Brno University of Technology has supported internationalization of studies through ECTS, participated in EU projects such as Tempus, Leonardo, Socrates/Erasmus, CEEPUS, Aktion, DAAD partnership , studies for two degrees and the Euro-engineer degree, organizing lectures of visiting professors, providing courses for foreign students in English, and organization of international conferences.
The Brno University of Technology has paid great attention to the establishment and equipment of libraries and computing centres. They are all open to students and staff in the university centre, at faculties and at dormitories.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic year is divided into two semesters:
* Winter semester from October to January
* Summer semester from February to September
Each semester consists of 10 to 14 weeks of courses and a 4 to 7 weeks of examination period. The length of the semester varies in different faculties and different years of study.
SYSTEM OF STUDY
VUT v Brně - učebna In the regular full-time study programmes the basic forms of teaching are lectures, laboratory work, projects, exercises, seminars, consultations (direct and individual), practice and excursions, seminar projects, research study and exams. At some faculties distant or combined forms of study are offered.
The Brno University of Technology provides university education in the Bachelor´s , Master´s , and Doctoral (Ph.D.) study programmes. The Faculty of Business and Management offers the world-wide recognized MBA study. The study programmes have been accredited by the Ministry and Education and, at some faculties, by the European Association for Education FEANI.
Some faculties offer parallel Bachelor´s and Master´s study programmes. At other faculties students can start a Master´s programme after they have obtained a Bachelor´s degree.At the Faculty of Architecture one-year practice is obligatory between the two types of study.
The university promotes the development of interdisciplinary branches such as materials science and engineering, mechatronics, mathematical and physical engineering, ecological engineering, biomedical engineering and medical informatics, industrial design, etc.
RESEARCH
One of the most important aims is to accumulate knowledge and apply it for practical purposes. Research activities are focused on projects by the Ministry of Education, grant agencies, international programmes (COST, COPERNICUS, EUREKA, 6th and 7th Framework Programme, Czech-American and Czech-Austrian cooperation) and many Czech as well as foreign industrial orders. Achievements are appreciated by research institutions and industrial companies.
CESA - CENTRE OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Sports activities at the Brno University of Technology are organized by the Centre of Sport Activities. The students can choose from 33 activities (aerobics, football, basketball, floorball, volleyball, outdoor activities, swimming, tennis, table tennis, dancing, hockey, martial arts, etc.) and join groups from beginners to well-trained sportsmen.
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS
The student part of the Academic Senate represents students in the Academic Senate of the University, in the Supervisory Board of the halls of residence and refectories, and in the Board of Universities, a national organisation representing students in negotiations with the state administration and in the international organisations ( e.g.ESIB -The National Union of Students in Europe and CSN - Central European Student Network ).
The student part of the Academic organises student conventions, cultural, sports and social events for students ( e.g.Majales. University ball ). In 2001 a national conference The Present Role and Status of University Studnents was held.
There are student organisations at faculties. They cooperate with the management and co-organise events ( balls, trips, competions ).
Student`s views are presented in the monthly journal Noname, which can be visited at: http://noname.kn.vutbr.cz.
ACCOMMODATION
The Brno University of Technology provides a good-class of accommodation for nearly 7,000 students in modern dormitories, mostly in double rooms. Accommodation is provided for all foreign students - by the faculties. There are various facilities available for the students: fitness centre, gym, cinema, student club, bar, snack bar, computer rooms linked to the Internet, etc. Students can take their meals in a number of student refectories or menzas as they are called in Czech. Students can choose from several meals at a reduced price. |
