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Brno University of Technology Czech Republic

Brno University of Technology Czech Republic. June 2007. Brno University of Technology. Brno University of Technology. Who W e A re A research university ; One of the top 500 universities in the world (The Times of London 2006 survey);

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Brno University of Technology Czech Republic

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  1. Brno University of Technology Czech Republic June 2007

  2. Brno University of Technology

  3. Brno University of Technology • Who We Are • A research university; • One of the top 500 universities in the world (The Times of London 2006 survey); • Offer a broad spectrum of programs and interdisciplinary studies in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration andArts.

  4. Brno University of Technology • Core values • Spirit of invention and scientific inquiry; • Creativity; • Professionalism; • Freedom of thoughts; and • Contribution to democratic development of our society.

  5. Brno University of Technology • Achievements • Made a major historical contribution to industrialization and social development of Czech Republic; • Our alumni are leading professionals and managers of the country; • play a significant role in our society - current Prime Minister is BUT alumnus; • ten members of the House of Representatives are our alumni.

  6. Brno University of Technology Mission Sapere aude To have courage to use your own reasoning. • Vision • To be a part of the European research space; and • To be a hub of excellence in advanced technologies and higher education.

  7. Brno University of Technology • Early History • Founded in 1899 as Czech Technical University in Brno • by a decree of Emperor Franz Joseph I • Before 1914 already had five departments: • - Civil Engineering; • - Mechanical Engineering; • - Electrical Engineering; • - Construction Engineering; • - Chemical Engineering.

  8. Brno University of Technology • Recent History • After 1989 were added the following Faculties: • 1992- Faculty of Business and Management and Faculty of Chemistry; • 1993 - Faculty of Fine Arts; • 2002- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science was divided into • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication; and • Faculty of Information Technology.

  9. Brno University of Technology • Bologna Process • All Requirements of Bologna Declaration fully implemented; • Gained Diploma Supplement Label; • ECTS are issued.

  10. Brno University of Technology • Accreditation • All study programs are accredited by The Accreditation Committee of Czech Government; • Some Faculties have (especially Engineering ones) also FEANI or other international accreditations. • Accredited Programs 2006/2007 • Total 60 • Bachelor‘s 17 • Master‘s 24 • PhD‘s 19

  11. Brno University of Technology • International Activities • Significant contributions to the development of European Higher Education Area; • Participates in EU programs such as Socrates / Erasmus, Leonardo, Tempus, CEEPUS, Aktion, DAAD, etc. • – 162 agreements; • Numerous contacts with academic institutions in Europe and the world. • – 41 inter-university agreements.

  12. Brno University of Technology Academic Highlights 2006/2007 Academic Staff 1 139 Researchers 39 Enrollment Total Students 21 484 Bachelor Programs 13 121 Master Programs 6 343 PhD Programs 2 020 International Students – Total 1 542

  13. Brno University of Technology • Enrollment by Faculty 2006/2007 • Total Students Enrolled 21 484 • Architecture 662 • Business and Management 2 490 • Civil Engineering 5 844 • Chemistry 1 110 • Electrical Engineering& Communication 4 247 • Fine Arts 297 • Information Technology 2 198 • Mechanical Engineering 4 636

  14. Brno University of Technology Graduating Class 2006 Total Graduates 3 923 By Degree Granted Bachelor´s 1 446 Master´s 2 322 PhD 155 By Fields of Study Engineering 3 275 Business 573 Arts 75

  15. Brno University of Technology • Tuition and Fees • Free tuition for studies in Czech language; • Tuition charged for studies in English language, • the amount varies according to Program / Faculty; • Scholarships to cover living expenses.

  16. Brno University of Technology • Academic Support • University libraries have a collection of 315 000 volumes; • Subscriptions to over: • one thousand hard copy, and • five thousand digital magazines; • Internet backbone connection of 10 G.

  17. Brno University of Technology • Student Services • Student Residence Halls - capacity 6 974 students; • Variety dining facilities – dining halls, restaurants, • Snack bars and cafes; • Sport facilities for 38 sports, both recreational and competitive; • Organized cultural, social and sport events.

  18. Brno University of Technology Campus University Center Main Campus

  19. Brno University of Technology Sport Facilities Newly opened sports arena: tennis courts arrangement.

  20. Brno University of Technology Research University

  21. Brno University of Technology • Research • Research Centre Projects 7 • Long-Term Research Projects 8 • Funded national research grants 295 • Funded international research grants 52 • (COST, EUREKA, INGO, CONTACT, 5FP, 6FP)

  22. Brno University of Technology • Main Research Areas • Aerospace engineering; • Advanced polymer and ceramic materials; • IT and communication technologies; • Imaging and image processing • Robotics/Artificial Intelligence; • Process and chemical engineering. • Environmental technologies.

  23. Brno University of Technology • Strategic areas of Research and Development • Material Engineering and Chemistry of Materials; • Aircraft Design; • Communication Technologies; • Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence; • Mechatronics; • Information Technologies; • Environmental Technologies and Biotechnologies; • Non-traditional Methods of Generating, Distributing, and Using of Electricity; • Water management; • Reliability of Building Structures; • Architecture and Town Planning; • Management of Engineering Companies.

  24. Brno University of Technology • Major Research and Development Fields and Activities • Nuclear Power Engineering; • Engineering Technology; • Electrical Technology; • Consumer Chemistry; • Engineering of Structures; • Geodesy; • Transportation Machinery and Equipment; • Industrial Design; • Modern Artistic Forms and Methods; • Graphics, Drawings, Paintings.

  25. Brno University of Technology • Unique research teams and laboratories • Aviation Technology Test Laboratory; • High-pressure and High-temperature Syntheses of Ceramics Laboratory; • Laboratory for Structural Analysis of Metals; • Optoelectronic Systems Flow Measurement Laboratory; • Associated Laboratories for Testing Bearing structures; • Directional and Satellite Communications Laboratory; • Laboratory for Voice Communication with Computers; • Cybernetics Laboratory; • Synthesis of Macromonomers Laboratory; • Laboratory for Preparation of Fibre Composites; • Biopolymers Laboratory; • Shock failure of Non-metal Materials Laboratory.

  26. Brno University of Technology • Czech Technology Park • Founded in 1993; • Cooperation between BUT and hi-tech companies. • Companies: • FEI, • Symbol Technologies, • Honeywell, • Siemens, • IBM, • SGI, etc. • Number of employees • 2006 - 1600 • 2007 - 2500

  27. Brno University of Technology • Technological Incubator • Founded 2003 • BUT responsible for projects selection and technical expert assistance • South Moravian Innovation Center ensures marketing and financial support • Presently sixteen businesses with eighty people in many different areas • First firm has already successfully graduated • The facilitiesare being enlarged to 4 000 m2

  28. BUTBrno University of Technology June 2007

  29. Brno University of Technology Thank you for your attention

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