Brno University of Technology Czech Republic June 2007

Brno University of Technology Czech Republic June 2007 1

Brno University of Technology June 2007 2

Brno University of Technology Who We Are • • • June 2007 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 and Arts. 3

Brno University of Technology Core values • June 2007 Spirit of invention and scientific inquiry; • Creativity; • Professionalism; • Freedom of thoughts; and • Contribution to democratic development of our society. 4

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. June 2007 5

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. June 2007 6

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. June 2007 7

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. June 2007 8

Brno University of Technology Bologna Process • All Requirements of Bologna Declaration fully implemented; • Gained Diploma Supplement Label; • ECTS are issued. June 2007 9

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 Bachelor‘s Master‘s Ph. D‘s June 2007 60 17 24 19 10

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. June 2007 11

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

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

Brno University of Technology Graduating Class 2006 Total Graduates 3 923 By Degree Granted Bachelor´s Master´s Ph. D By Fields of Study Engineering Business Arts June 2007 1 446 2 322 155 3 275 573 75 14

Brno University of Technology Tuition and Fees June 2007 • 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. 15

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. June 2007 16

Brno University of Technology Student Services June 2007 • 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. 17

Brno University of Technology Campus University Center Main Campus June 2007 18

Brno University of Technology Sport Facilities Newly opened sports arena: tennis courts arrangement. June 2007 19

Brno University of Technology Research University June 2007 20

Brno University of Technology Research Centre Projects 7 Long-Term Research Projects 8 Funded national research grants 295 Funded international research grants 52 (COST, EUREKA, INGO, CONTACT, 5 FP, 6 FP) June 2007 21

Brno University of Technology Main Research Areas June 2007 • Aerospace engineering; • Advanced polymer and ceramic materials; • IT and communication technologies; • Imaging and image processing • Robotics/Artificial Intelligence; • Process and chemical engineering. • Environmental technologies. 22

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. June 2007 23

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. June 2007 24

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. June 2007 25

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 June 2007 26

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 facilities are being enlarged to 4 000 m 2 June 2007 27

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