Brno University of Technology

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Brno University of Technology (BUT) ranks among the top universities in the Czech Republic and aspires to reach excellence not only in the sphere of education but also in science, research, and cooperation with the application sphere. However, it also aspires to fulfill its third role, that is, in the social sphere. In the field of science, research and innovation, BUT strive to intensify its cooperation with industry, including the public sphere, where it remains committed to creating the best possible conditions for creative work, technology transfer, and growth of innovation potential.

The Brno University of Technology is located next to the Czech Technology Park – which provides facilities for companies such as IBM, Red Hat, Vodafone, or Zebra Technologies.

Why study in Brno?

• A famous city with many international students.
• Centre of science and research.
• The vibrant culture and breath-taking architecture.
• Centrally located among three European capitals – Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Prague (Czech Republic).
• Safe public transportation system 24/7.
• Brno Technology Park is a leading business and technology development project in Central Europe.
• The second biggest city in the Czech Republic with 90,000 students.
• Brno City is among the top 100 best student cities in the world, according to QS Survey City Index – 59th.
• Startup Hub (incubator and accelerator programs and the number of core working spaces).

Erasmus+ program is a one-to-two-semester program for students from EU countries, non-EU countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, Turkey, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.Erasmus+ program is offered based on bilateral agreements between a foreign university and a particular faculty/department at the Brno University of Technology (BUT). A student can participate in an Erasmus+ program only if his/her university has signed a bilateral agreement with BUT.

The minimum length of an Erasmus program is three months, the maximum length being 12 months.

We have top-notch facilities, and you can see it. We have invested more than ten billion CZK into new buildings and their equipment during the last ten years. According to QS Top Universities rankings, we belong to 2,3 % of the best universities in the whole world.

Our academic staff work on award-winning scientific projects – and our students have access to the most modern equipment that even many engineering companies can only dream of.

We know that practice is a fundamental theory that is good, but it is even better to use it to solve real problems. Therefore we cooperate with many companies: on scientific projects or specific content of our study programs.

We can give our students practical knowledge that they will not find in the scripts due to these activities. Internships in foreign countries and cooperation on international projects help to form their professional self-confidence.

Conveniently situated close to three capitals - Prague, Bratislava, and Vienna, Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, is known as a center of science, research, innovations and startup hub. With more than 20 % of its population being students of six public universities, Brno is often dubbed "a city with student spirit." Its citizens, as well as visitors, are offered numerous cultural, sports, and leisure activities. Brno City is among the top student cities in the world, according to QS Best Student Cities Index.

Established in 1899 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, the Brno University of Technology (BUT) is the city's oldest university. Today it offers high-quality studies in engineering, scientific, economic, and artistic fields. With its 20 thousand students and 8 faculties, BUT is the nation's largest technical university. Focusing on science and research, the university now has five of its research centers engaging in two centers of excellence. In recent years, BUT has been among the world's best universities, according to international rankings QS World University Ranking and THE World University Ranking. As an EU member, Brno University of Technology was the country's second university to receive both ECTS Label and Diploma Supplement certificate. The university focuses on cooperation with both EU and non-EU partners, has over 600 partnership agreements.

International Relations Department, in cooperation with International Students Club VUT, has prepared for all international students coming to study at BUT in summer semester 2017/2018 Welcome Week, which takes place between 29 January - 4 February 2018.

Welcome Week provides you with the information you will need to make your stay and study as an international student at the Brno University of Technology as easy and enjoyable as possible.

International Students Club will provide you help and advice concerning everyday matters and problems you may deal with before, during, and after your arrival. Also, during the whole semester, ISC will organize trips, excursions, and free-time activities of all kinds.

If you enjoy busy student life and want to have school, refectories and sports ground at hand... choose dormitories Pod Palackého vrchem. They are part of the university campus and can provide accommodation for ∼2 500 students – in rooms with 1/2/3 beds with own bathroom, toilet, and kitchenette.

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