1. Brno University of Technology Czech Republic June 2007

2. Brno University of Technology

3. 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 and Arts. Brno University of Technology

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

7. 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. Brno University of Technology

8. 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. Brno University of Technology

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

10. 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 Brno University of Technology

11. 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 Students21 484 Bachelor Programs 13 121 Master Programs 6 343 PhD Programs 2 020 International Students – Total 1 542

13. 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 Brno University of Technology

14. Graduating Class 2006 Total Graduates 3 923 By Degree Granted Bachelor´s 1 446 Master´s 2 322 PhD 155 By Fields of Study Engineering3 275 Business 573 Arts 75 Brno University of Technology

15. 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. 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. Brno University of Technology

17. 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 Newly opened sports arena: tennis courts arrangement. Sport Facilities

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. 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. Brno University of Technology

25. 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. 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 Brno University of Technology

27. 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 m2 Brno University of Technology

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