1. Developing of Exchange Students Programmes (not just) at TBU in Zlín www.utb.cz

2. Introduction - contacts Pavel Býček International Office, office nr 327/U13 Tel.: +420 57 60 32 208 Mobile: + 420 739 381 211 Address: nám. T. G. Masaryka 5555, 760 01, Zlín, Czech Republic

3. Tomas Bata University in Zlín – Brief intro 2001: Establishment of TBU in Zlín (as of 1 January 2001). 6 faculties (Management and Economics, Technology, Applied Informatics, Humanities, Multimedia Communications and Logistics and Crisis Management). 11,000 students and 900 students from more than 40 countries all over the world. 3 levels of study (3 years undergraduate (Bc.); post-graduate (2 years Mgr. or Ing.), 3-4 years (Ph.D.) More than 100 acredited degree programmes (approx. 1/3 in English) More than 300 partnership contracts with universities all over the world Research Institutions: Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Centre for Security, Information and Advanced Technologies…

4. Developing of Exchange Students Programmes (not just) at TBU Why? Benefits? for students a)improvement of language skills b)professional development c)different and new outlook d)international network of friends for university a)strengthen our international network b)improvement of professional skills of teachers and staff c)advantage in future project applications d)prestige

5. Developing of Exchange Students Programmes (not just) at TBU How? 1.Estabilish a partnership a)find a suitable partner – quality and reputation of potential partner university language of instruction at the university currucula – compatibility course calendar – semesters? trimesters? further cooperation? b)sign an agreement - different types of agreements 2)Create a high quality (academic) environment a) provide wide offer of available courses for selection + course catalogues b) ensure the quality of teaching c) provide academic and personal assistance to students d) organize special events for incoming/outgoing students e) provide equal conditions and opportunities for both – exchange and degree students f) provide language courses for both – incoming and outgoing students

6. Developing of Exchange Students Programmes (not just) at TBU 3.Communication a)create a clearly structured part of uni webpage for exchange students b)provide as much information as possible online c)inform regularly partner institutions about exchange possibilities d)publish and update information packages and student guides e)social networks f)ensure that all documentation will be issued in time g)provide quick support and assistance to all students h)meetings for incoming/outgoing students 4.Acknowledgement a)ensure that all exchanges will be acknowledged and supported b)credit transfer and recognition c)official documentation – diploma supplements d)developed scholarship system

7. Developing of Exchange Students Programmes (not just) at TBU - statistics

8. Good practise at TBU Christmas party Trips for exchange studentsInternational Week – International Festival

9. Conclusion Thank you for your attention.