Brno University of Technology (BUT) is the largest technical/engineering university in the Czech Republic and one of the leading teaching and research universities in central Europe. Its programmes cover not only engineering but also the fields of natural science, arts, IT and economics, with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis and close connection with the industrial sphere.
- #701 Ranking
- 8 PhDs
- 1,052 Academic Staff
- 17,671 Students
- 3,888 Students (int'l)
- 5,125 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- According to QS Top Universities rankings we belong to 2,3 % of the best universities in the whole world.
- We cooperate with many companies: on scientific projects or on specific content of our study programmes.
- Our students have access to the most modern equipment that even many engineering companies can only dream of.
PhD Programmes
Engineering & Technology (6)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Food Chemistry
Business & Management (1)
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
On 19 September 1899 the Austrian Emperor and Hungarian King Franz Joseph I signed a decree bringing into existence a Czech technical university in Brno. This was the first Czech higher education institution in Moravia.
Education
With its 20 thousand students and 8 faculties, is the nation's largest technical university. Focusing on science and research, the university now has five of its own research centres and being engaged in two centres of excellence. In recent years, has been among the world's best universities according to international rankings QS World University Ranking and THE World University Ranking.
In the following chapters you can find information on programmes and courses taught in English. BUT offers both short-term and long-term studies at all three levels - Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral.
- Short-term Studies
- Degree Studies
- Contact Persons
- Practical Information
- Welcome Week
- Information brochure on BUT
Research
Research and development activities at BUT centres around non-specified research receiving funding from the state budget. Attention is also given to research projects that are clearly defined and supported by contracting authorities such as the Czech Science Foundation, grant agencies of the Czech government ministries, international grant agencies, and scientific and research programmes.
The South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC) supports innovation businesses and commercial applications of research and development. It also serves as a go-between for research departments at universities and commercial companies maximising the research and development potential at regional and national levels.
Career
BUT has been cooperating with the leading international companies such as Škoda Auto, Siemens, FEI, Honeywell, Bosch and IBM on a long-term basis. BUT links these companies with students who have the opportunity to pursue an internship related to their field of study or even to be supervised by industry experts while working on their theses. Job offers are shared with both students and graduates.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
701
2022
701
2021
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1060 17
2022
1077 -9
2021
1068
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1201
2022
1201 -200
2021
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
901 -200
2021
701
2020
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
International Relations Department in cooperation with International Students Club BUT organize Welcome Week for all international students coming to study at BUT.
The Welcome Week provides you with the information you will need to make your stay and study as an international student at 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.
Housing services
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 university campus and can provide accommodation for ∼2 500 students – in rooms with 1/2/3 beds with own bathroom, toilet and kitchenette.
Library services
The Central Library has existed since 1899 when a library was established at the Czech Technical University in Brno (a predecessor of Brno University of Technology). Until 1911, it was situated in Jaselská Street, then moving to Veveří 95 (today's campus of BUT Faculty of Civil Engineering). At that time, its collections included 12,373 volumes
Medical services
PharmaciesMost of the medicines available elsewhere can be obtained here, though not necessarily in every pharmacy. In case of need of some kind of medicine in the evening, at night or over the weekend, when shops are normally closed, there is a non-stop pharmacy located conveniently in the centre of the city, Koliště 47.
Student Life
Campus life
The main center of students life: no one calls it other than „Palačák“. Here you can find four faculties, refectories, cafes, students club, sports grounds... and also the largest dormitories. So put your slippers on and hurry to the lecture.
Sports facilities
All students of BUT can sign in to two sports lessons per week for free. And there is plenty to choose from: athletic stadium with olympic parameters, modern gyms, tennis courts, climbing wall, fitness – and even our own shipyard at the Svratka river.
Student clubs
The Student Chamber represents students of all BUT faculties being part of the BUT Academic Senate, which is the supreme academic representative body according to the University Act.
Local branches of international organizations:
- Erasmus Student Network (ESN) – International Student Club (ISC) BUT
- Board of European Students of Technology (BEST) Brno
- International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (AESTE) Brno
Accreditation
Brno University of Technology received, as one of the first in the Czech Republic, the ECTS and DS Label certificates. Both certificates are proof that BUT meets the criteria of the EU in the area of higher education and in addition, they make a major contribution towards broadening mobility and increasing the internationalization of the university.
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