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2 3 Preface 5 Welcome to Tomas Bata University in Welcome Note from Rector 6 Zlín! In this brochure, we would like and Zlín 8 to provide you with brief information About Tomas Bata University in Zlín 10 about TBU, the degree and exchange Study at Tomas Bata University in Zlín 12 programmes available to international Faculty of Technology 14 students at our university and other useful information about life in Zlín. Faculty of Management and Economics 16 Faculty of Multimedia Communications 18 The multicultural, dynamic and Faculty of Applied Informatics 20 youthful environment at TBU provides Faculty of Humanities 22 a solid fundation for an excellent Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management 23 study experience. TBU is commited to International Programmes 24 excellence in undergraduate, graduate Research at Tomas Bata University in Zlín 27 and postgraduate education, research Teaching and Learning Facilities 30 and transfer of knowledge. Extracurricular Activities 32 Practical Information 34 International Office 36

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Welcome Note from Rector

Poland It is my pleasure to invite you to our university, named While studying at our university, you will be offered education in honour of Tomas Bata, a world-renowned Czech in modern buildings, lecture halls and laboratories equipped entrepreneur. with the latest technology. Our educational facilities reflect Ukraine the latest trends in European architecture in the field of Zlín Tomas Bata University in Zlín offers a wide range of courses higher education. The University Centre, which houses the that reflect the latest world trends in higher education. Library and the Rectorate, was designed by Eva Jiřičná, one Our aim, in line with the Bata philosophy, is to educate of the world’s best-known architects. Switz. graduates possessing all essential skills required to develop a successful career in an international environment. Every Come to study to Zlín, to a town with a unique atmosphere. year, several hundred students from , the Americas, Zlín has been developed as “a town in gardens”, and Romania Croatia Asia and Africa study in Zlín; our students, on the contrary, educational, sports and entertainment facilities are all within Italy walking distance. Almost 10,000 of your future colleagues have an opportunity to spend part of their studies at some Bosnia of our partner universities located all over the world. – students studying at TBU – help to create a friendly & Her. Serbia atmosphere of a student town in Zlín. An important role of the university consists in the advancement of research and development. TBU has Tomas Bata University in Zlín is the best choice for achieved internationally renowned research results, unforgettable studies abroad, so take your chance and particularly in polymer engineering, in automation and come to Zlín to get the most valuable experience in your life. control of technological processes, and in chemistry. Many of our research staff are international experts. We look forward to welcoming you at TBU in the near future.

Prof. Ing. Petr Sáha, CSc., Rector

6 7 The Town of Zlín The town of Zlín is the administrative centre of the Zlín Region, with Zlín also offers a wide range of sports and a population of approximately 76,000. The town is located in a mild climatic recreation. Sports facilities include indoor and area of South-eastern Moravia, approximately 300 km east of Prague outdoor swimming pools, two ice skating rinks, and 100 km east of Brno). Zlín is a crossroads of the boundaries of the an artificial ski slope, football pitches, numerous ethnographic regions of Wallachia, Hana and Moravian Slovakia. The town tennis and squash courts and bowling halls. is known as the birthplace of the founder of the powerful Bata Shoe Empire, There are also numerous opportunities for Tomas Bata (1876-1932), and a place where his company flourished in the students interested in hiking, cycling, horse first half of the 20th century. riding or fishing. The region has hundreds of kilometres of marked hiking trails designed to Most first-time visitors to Zlín are impressed by the town‘s beauty, ample suit all age groups. The international Moravian greenery and the generally friendly environment. Zlín spreads along the valley Cycling Route passes through the region. of the Dřevnice river, and a walk through the town is a pleasant experience Visitors can also go boating on the Bata Canal. leaving positive memories in the visitor‘s mind. One of the town‘s advantages Zlín also holds several prestigious sports is its layout: all important places, buildings and institutions are located events, e.g. the Barum Rally - European Rally within easy walking distance. Large green areas in the town’s centre and Championship, which is organized in the town in its close vicinity offer numerous possibilities to relax, do sports or spend and its surroundings in late August. a great day avoiding noise and air pollution. People interested in culture will appreciate numerous art exhibitions, theatrical performances, concerts of One of the most important events co-organized Czech Republic and Zlín the local philharmonic orchestra as well as various events organized also by TBU is the International Film Festival for by university students. Lovers of architecture are fascinated by the town’s Children and Youth, annually held in Zlín since unique functionalist architecture. Even though the town is relatively small in 1961. It is an important event, attracting leading size, there are lots of possibilities for everyday activities. In addition, the large film actors and actresses, producers and media Czech Republic number of students makes Zlín a university town full of young people. from the Czech Republic and from abroad. The Czech Republic (“Česká republika” in Czech) is a landlocked With a population of 10.5 million and a total area of country in . It is often said that the Czech Republic 78,866 sq km, the Czech Republic is a relatively small is located in the ‘heart of Europe’. The country’s location makes it country. However, the history of the country spans easily accessible from major European cities. It shares borders with over a thousand years. The Czech Republic is well- Germany in the West, in the North, Slovakia in the East and known for its historical sights, some of which have been Austria in the South. Historically, the Czech Republic consists of three inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Historical lands - Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Its capital, Prague, is located monuments are certainly not the only reason for visiting in the central part of Bohemia. The Czech Republic is a democratic the Czech Republic. Our country offers wonderful country with a parliamentary political system and a member of the sceneries and amazing natural beauties. The landscape European Union, the Schengen Area, the United Nations, NATO, and is very varied, ranging from fertile lowlands with many many other important international organizations and institutions. cycling routes and deep forests to mountains ideal for Administratively, the Czech Republic is divided into 14 regions. hiking and skiing. The Czech Republic offers numerous The largest cities are Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Olomouc. destinations for trips in search of the Czech heritage, all Czech people are very friendly and most of them speak English, providing opportunities to relax as well as pursue sports especially members of the younger generations. activities, both in summer and in winter.

8 9 www.utb.cz The University lays great emphasis on Important Facts the development of internationalization. Every year, hundreds of international • 6 faculties students study at TBU in degree • Bilingual university (English and Czech are of equal importance) programmes accredited in Czech or • Holder of the ECTS Label, a prestigious European certificate English or in exchange programmes. Our • TBU is ranked among the top 5 % of universities worldwide student body is multicultural and comes (QS, THE rankings) and top 10 Czech universities from more than 70 countries worldwide, • 10,000 students and represents a valuable environment • More than 1,000 international students represent for intercultural interaction, knowledge more than one tenth of student population at TBU sharing and an enriching experience for all. • 330 outgoing / 460 incoming exchange students every year In addition, Buddy System Zlín, a student • 111 accredited degree programmes (approx. 1/4 of them taught in English) organization, takes care of international • 190 accredited degree courses (wide range of subjects on offer) students, helping them with everyday • 3-level study (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD) activities and making their days at TBU • Accredited programmes (full-time/part-time) easier and more pleasant. conforming to the Bologna Declaration • Diploma Supplement Label - Graduates receive TBU is engaged in numerous R&D the Diploma Supplement recognized all over Europe activities carried out in cooperation with • Scientific awards universities and R&D institutions from all • 900 members of the University staff (50:50 male/female ratio) over the world (Russian Federation, P. R. of • Member of the EUA (European University Association) China, India, Japan etc.). At TBU, students • Almost 400 bilateral agreements signed within the Erasmus+programme have the opportunity to meet and interact • More than 150 partnership contracts worldwide with some of the world’s finest academic • 3,000 computers connected to the university network minds. Moreover, faculties employ leaders • Modern library with more than 126,000 books and periodicals, in their fields who have continued to make nearly 6,100 other documents and 60 international databases About Tomas Bata University in Zlín a difference in the world through their • 12 smaller departmental libraries teaching and research activities. • 1 restaurant and 3 refectories offering balanced meals at student-friendly prices Tomas Bata University in Zlín (TBU) is a modern and TBU has six faculties offering to students the possibility to progressive university following the latest world trends in study technology, economics, management, natural sciences, higher education. With its current student population of informatics, humanities, arts, logistics and health care. Students approximately 10,000, TBU ranks among medium-sized at all levels study in modern facilities which help to support Czech universities. Since its establishment in January 2001, their personal development and skills. In classes, strong hundreds of highly-qualified professionals have received emphasis is put not only on the theoretical, but also on the education at TBU. The University has been named after practical component. Students also participate in a variety of Tomas Bata, a world-renowned entrepreneur and founder extracurricular activities. The University is open to all kinds of of the shoe industry in Zlín. He played a significant role in practical and academically stimulating ideas. TBU operates an the transformation of life and economy of the town of Zlín open-door policy; talented students, irrespective of their origin and of the country as a whole. or background, are always welcome.

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BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH Duration: 6 semesters (3 academic years) Duration: 6 or 8 semesters (3 or 4 academic years) Mode of study: Full-time Mode of study: Full-time/part-time Degree obtained: Bachelor’s (abbr. “Bc.”) Degree obtained: Doctoral (abbr. “Ph.D.”) ECTS credits: 180 Tuition fee: CZK 25,000–67,500 (EUR 960–2,600) Tuition fee: CZK 50,000–54,000 (approx. Scholarship: up to EUR 3,700 per 1 academic year full-time EUR 1,950–2,100) per 1 academic year students only, based on academic performance Additional info: apply.utb.cz Additional info: apply.utb.cz

EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH Duration: 1 or 2 terms 4 semesters (2 academic years) Duration: Mode of study: Full-time Full-time Mode of study: No degree obtained Master’s (abbr. “Ing.” or “Mgr.”) Degree obtained: No tuition fee ECTS credits: 120 Additional info in the exchange studies section at www.utb.cz Tuition fee: CZK 50,000–67,500 (approx. EUR 1,950–2,600) per 1 academic year TBU SUMMER SCHOOLS Additional info: apply.utb.cz Duration: 2 weeks (July/August) Additional info: summerschools.utb.cz All participants recieve a certificate and ECTS credits. 12 13 ft.utb.cz MASTER´S PROGRAMMES Chemistry and Food Technology Chemistry and Materials Technology Tuition fee: CZK 25,000 (approx. EUR 960) per 1 academic year Tuition fee: CZK 65,000 (approx. EUR 2,500) per 1 academic year Degree course: Food Technology The degree course in Food Technology focuses on food processing Degree course: Polymer Engineering and production, using the students‘ knowledge in biological, Graduates are experts with deep knowledge, skills chemical, engineering and other scientific disciplines. Utilizing their and experimental experience in general chemistry theoretical knowledge in the field of technology of food production, and physics, composition, structure, properties chemistry, food analysis, biochemistry, microbiology and process and processing of macromolecular substances, as engineering, graduates are qualified to independently carry out well as in the field of machinery, equipment and research in the field of food technologies, food production and economics related to the manufacturing of polymer- processing. Students learn about the influence of technological based materials. The course curriculum satisfies processes on chemical composition, physicochemical, bio- requirements on experts in the production and chemical, microbiological and nutritional characteristics of the processing of plastics and rubber, offering specialist processed products. course units on the structure and properties of macromolecular systems, processing technologies, testing and certification as well as design of Process Engineering construction solutions. Special attention is paid to the Tuition fee: CZK 65,000 (approx. EUR 2,500) per 1 academic year life cycle and recycling of polymers, “green polymers”, Degree course: Tools and Processes and new trends and innovations in this field. Doctoral studies in the Process Engineering programme and in the degree Tools and Processes degree course include independent DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES R&D with considerable use of computer technology and other Faculty of Technology Chemistry and Materials Technology equipment for the analysing of processes which take place in the course of the processing of polymer products and for the design of Tuition fee: CZK 25,000 (approx. EUR 960) per 1 academic year tools for polymer processing. The Faculty of Technology educates students in chemistry, chemical technology, Students on all levels of study as Degree course: Technology process engineering, materials and food engineering. By constantly innovating well as members of academic staff of Macromolecular Compounds its degree programmes and extending learning opportunities, the faculty meets can use first-class facilities and Students are trained to practically apply their the needs of contemporary and future labour market. Career opportunities for equipment. The faculty has earned theoretical knowledge of mathematics, physics, graduates range from technology to management or independent entrepreneurial international reputation for its chemistry, technological processes, computing and research activities. Cooperation between the faculty and local and international outstanding research achievements, and information technology. They focus on specific industry partners plays a very important role. The academic, scientific and research specifically in the field of processing properties of polymer materials and the latest in activities primarily focus on chemistry and technology of polymer materials, material of natural and synthetic polymers. environmental protection. Students must prove engineering, environmental issues, food and packaging technology, cosmetics, The Laboratory Centre of the Faculty their ability to deal with complicated issues in an industrial process control, production economics and applications of information of Technology serves the students of inventive manner. They are also required to present technology in industrial production control. The Faculty of Technology participates master’s and doctoral programmes the outcomes of their research at international in prestigious mobility programme CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program and belongs to the finest research and conferences and to publish them in specialized for University Studies). The faculty is involved in seven CEEPUS networks. development centres in Central Europe. international journals.

14 15 fame.utb.cz BACHELOR´S PROGRAMMES Economic Policy and Administration Economics and Management Tuition fee: CZK 54,000 (approx. EUR 2,100) per 1 academic year Tuition fee: CZK 54,000 (approx. EUR 2,100) per 1 academic year Degree course: Finance This degree course includes core theoretical and Degree course: Management and Economics methodological subjects focusing on finance; students The programme is designed mainly to introduce students are also trained to practically apply their theoretical to basic theoretical and general knowledge in various knowledge in the field of finance. The course features fields of business management. Students have the option professional training aimed at providing the students to focus on specific aspects of economic and managerial with general knowledge of specific financial management practices, such as enterprise economics, management, disciplines and skills, corporate finance, money and capital marketing, accounting and taxes, production control and markets, public finance, international accounting (IAS/ management, finance, or banking. Students who graduate IFRS), taxation, tax consulting and auditing in both Czech from this programme possess the requisite knowledge and international environment. that enables them to work in industrial enterprises, trading Faculty of Management and Economics companies and financial institutions. DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES MASTER´S PROGRAMMES The Faculty of Management and Economics (FaME) is of Student Services). It is also a member of the CEEPUS Economics and Management a modern educational and scientific institution following programme and actively participates in the Rural Tourism Economics and Management Tuition fee: CZK 45,000 (approx. EUR 1,730) per 1 academic year the latest world trends in higher education. With its almost Programs Network. Only three faculties of economics in Tuition fee: CZK 54,000 (approx. EUR 2,100) per 1 academic year 2,300 students, FaME is the largest faculty at TBU. The faculty the Czech Republic can admit students within projects Degree course: Management and Economics educates and prepares students to become professionals in funded from government scholarships to study their degree Degree course: Management and Marketing In this PhD degree course, particular emphasis is laid on various economic fields. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and programmes taught in English. FaME is a member of this The degree course introduces students to enterprise the methodology of research activities. Students conduct doctoral programmes and a wide range of work placements prestigious group, opening its doors to students from competitiveness, new trends in marketing, new approaches research in management, enterprise economics, marketing, in cooperating institutions and companies, which significantly developing countries worldwide. to managerial development, intercultural diversity of production and technology rationalization. Students of this increases the employability of its graduates. The faculty education in European cyberspace, commercial law, and degree course can apply for a government scholarship. also lays great emphasis on research (mainly in the fields Students admitted to degree programmes can participate in differences in the perception of advertising between the of performance of enterprises, public sector institutions, double degree programmes, for example in those carried out general public and expert management. Students can Economic Policy and Administration clusters and regions, knowledge management, corporate in cooperation with Ton Duc Thang University in Vietnam or apply for a government scholarship. Tuition fee: CZK 45,000 (approx. EUR 1,730) per 1 academic year social responsibility and management in health care) carried with the University of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom. out in close cooperation with enterprises and institutions Degree course: Business Administration Degree course: Finance both in the region and abroad. The faculty organizes an annual competition for best The degree course in Business Administration is designed to This degree course helps students to extend their theoretical student research and professional work to give students an offer students the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and methodological knowledge and problem-solving skills FaME participates in prestigious international mobility opportunity to explore the world of scientific research and in corporate management, managerial accounting, project to conduct research in the areas of finance, corporate projects, e.g. Erasmus Mundus (EFFORT – Education Force: develop innovative ideas in economics and business. management, controlling, logistics and other related finance, accounting, banking, capital markets, taxes and Driving Mobility for EU – East Europe Cooperation; and disciplines. The aim is to provide students with problem- other related disciplines. Students of this degree course can EA-CEA II – Euro Asian Cooperation for Excellence and FaME has also successfully implemented projects aimed at solving skills to enable them to respond to challenges in the apply for a government scholarship. Advancement II.), and in the international educational the monitoring of the performance and support of talented real business environment. project Tempus (IMPRESS – Improving the Efficiency students.

16 17 fmk.utb.cz MASTER´S PROGRAMMES Media and Communication Studies Tuition fee: CZK 67,500 (approx. EUR 2,600) per 1 academic year

Degree course: Marketing Communications The degree course in Marketing Communications provides graduates with theoretical and practical competences needed for their future profession as specialists in marketing communications in profit- making companies, non-profit organizations and other agencies.

DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES Visual Arts Tuition fee: CZK 67,500 (approx. EUR 2,600) per 1 academic year

Degree course: Multimedia and Design Faculty of Multimedia Communications The programme focuses on independent theoretical and creative activities in the field of arts. It aims to contribute to the development of theoretical and scientific research The Faculty of Multimedia Communications offers courses that are in the field of multimedia and design. A specific feature unique in the Czech Republic. Degree programmes include media of the PhD programme is the emphasis on creating and communication studies, visual arts and audiovisual arts. teams engaged in various projects. Team cooperation Graduates can work in communication and advertising agencies, in the field of multimedia and design helps to create in public relations or as exhibition organizers in both the profit and new interdisciplinary overlaps among in the fields non-profit sectors. of marketing, communications, media presentation and IT technologies. Graduates are ready to engage Graduates of the Visual Arts programme can work as professionals in professional, creative and research activities in in film and animation studios and TV companies, as graphic or the academic sphere, in industry, education, as well industrial designers, footwear and fashion designers, advertising as in non-profit organizations, cultural institutions, photographers or product designers. Faculty studios feature state- service and consultancy companies, and in media of-the-art equipment and technologies. and organizations active in the advertising industry. Foreign language competence of graduates enables Students receive maximum support from the faculty and are them to participate in international projects and to encouraged to develop their skills and creative abilities. The faculty publish the results of their research in international runs projects that enrich cultural activities in Zlín and in the entire journals. region. The works by its students and staff have received awards in various national and international competitions.

18 19 fai.utb.cz BACHELOR‘S PROGRAMMES Degree course: Security Technologies, Systems and Management – Technical Focus Engineering Informatics Students of this master‘s degree programme extend their technical Tuition fee: CZK 50,000 (approx. EUR 1,950) per 1 academic year knowledge, essential for the optimum use of the technical means of security systems. At the same time, they learn how to deal with critical situations in Degree course: a systematic way and how to analyse possible risks – not only on the basis of Information and Control Technologies local situations and conditions, but also in a broader geo-political and social The degree programme is primarily aimed at providing context. Students are encouraged to be active and creative when managing education in information technology and control technical and general information. This course is highly interdisciplinary. technology. Graduates of this bachelor’s course become experts in information, computer and communication Degree course: Security Technologies, technologies. They are well prepared to work in Systems and Management – Management Focus industrial enterprises, in software companies, or in the Students of this master’s degree programme extend their technical area of computer measurement and automation and knowledge essential for the optimum use of the technical means of security control technologies. systems. At the same time, they learn how to deal with critical situations in a systematic way and how to analyse possible risks – not only on the basis of local situations and conditions, but also in a broader geo-political and social context. Students are encouraged to be active and creative when managing MASTER´S PROGRAMMES technical and general information. This course is highly interdisciplinary. Engineering Informatics Faculty of Applied Informatics Tuition fee: CZK 50,000 (approx. EUR 1,950) per 1 academic year DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES Degree course: Integrated Systems in Buildings Engineering Informatics The degree programme is primarily aimed at providing Tuition fee: CZK 50,000 (approx. EUR 1,950) per 1 academic year At the Faculty of Applied Informatics, education is provided The faculty’s main research and development projects focus on education in information technology and control in the fields of information and control technologies, modern methods of the automatic control theory, monitoring and technology. Graduates of this bachelor’s course become Degree course: Engineering Informatics engineering informatics, security technologies, technical control of technological processes, measurement technology, experts in information, computer and communication This degree course provides students with advanced knowledge in cybernetics, integrated systems in buildings, automatic artificial intelligence methods, information technologies, technologies. They are well prepared to work in mathematics and in engineering informatics disciplines. It includes course control, and chemical and process engineering. The faculty software engineering, mathematical modelling of technological industrial enterprises, in software companies, or in the units such as generalized information theory, multimedia data processing, has laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment including processes, security technologies and research solutions for area of computer measurement and automation and modern informatics theory, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics and advanced security technologies and an intelligent automatic systems combining production of heat and power. control technologies. security technology. The degree course also focuses on electronic buildings laboratory. The Technology Park (TP-ICT) systems and digital communication. Students of this course can apply for focuses on information and communication technologies. The faculty works closely with the most significant institutions Degree course: Information Technologies a government scholarship. This Master´s Degree course increases students‘ in the Czech Republic and abroad. Research staff and students knowledge of applied informatics, particularly the use Degree course: Automatic Control and Informatics Selected areas of the TP-ICT are reserved for research have received many awards and achieved recognition on both of computer technologies in text, data and database This degree course is aimed at acquiring further knowledge in activities of the faculty, especially for the implementation the national and international level. For example, a research processing, programming, operating systems and mathematics and related disciplines of technical cybernetics such as of a major research project entitled CEBIA-Tech (Centre team of postgraduate students under the supervision of Prof. computer networks. Emphasis is laid on information automatic control theory, process modelling, identification, simulation, for Security, Information and Advanced Technologies).The K. Kolomazník received the prestigious Werner von Siemens transfers via the internet. Subjects taught include technical optimization and informatics. Moreover, the degree course covers main aim of the park and of the CEBIA-Tech project, however, Excellence Award. Also, the TP-ICT obtained the first prize in the and theoretical cybernetics, measurement, optimization, technical measurements and control, including microcomputer and PLC, is to create links between research and development at the competition for the Best Business Project of the Year organized economics, and management. Graduates can work information and diagnostic systems, computer networks and computer- faculty with local businesses and industry. by CzechInvest. independently as scientists and programmers. aided automatic control (CIM-CAD-CAM).

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Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management

The Faculty of Humanities provides degree BACHELOR‘S PROGRAMMES The Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management (FLCM) is programmes in the fields of philology, pedagogy the youngest faculty of Tomas Bata University in Zlín. It and health care. Students‘ compulsory professional Philology continues the educational and research activities of the training is an integral part of all programmes offered Tuition fee: CZK 50,000 (approx. EUR 1,950) per 1 academic year Institute of Security Technology in Uherské Hradiště, by the faculty. Depending on their degree course, which used to be part of the Faculty of Technology. The graduates from this faculty will find employment Degree course: English for Business Administration faculty offers degree programmes in logistics, logistics in leisure centres, social institutions, consulting The course offers a combination of linguistic disciplines support in emergency and crisis situations and on crisis companies, hospitals, international business, (literature, British and American studies, phonetics, morphology, management. In its scientific and research activities, language teaching institutions, education centres, and others) and business-oriented subjects from the field of the FLCM focuses on coping with extraordinary and public agencies, healthcare centres, or home and economics, management, and marketing. The degree course crisis situations, protection of population, property and community nursing care. The projects that are also enhances students’ abilities in subjects such as presentation the environment on the level of state administration implemented at this faculty have interdisciplinary skills, information technology, and commercial correspondence. and private business entities. The faculty focuses on character. The faculty staff develop close and A unique combination of language and business knowledge innovation and modern teaching in accredited degree intensive collaboration with other institutions in the enables graduates to work in a wide range of positions, such as programmes and courses, support of student exchange Czech Republic and abroad. Students also participate assistants or managers in private and public institutions, foreign studies, transfer of know-how, publication activities, in a variety of charity events and non-profit activities. trade, tourism, and advertising. and active participation in projects.

22 23 Outgoing Exchange Students Freemovers Students who are admitted to study in a degree programme TBU provides financial support for study or at Tomas Bata University in Zlín can also apply for various traineeship mobilities at any institution worldwide. exchange programmes and spend one or two terms abroad. TBU has concluded over than a hundred TBU has concluded a number of agreements with universities collaboration agreements with universities and and educational institutions all over the world. Exchange educational institutions all over the world; however, studies and traineeships abroad are intended for students in there is no need for the collaboration agreement any mode of study who have duly completed their first year of between TBU and receiving institution to realize studies. Each faculty organizes its own selection procedures an exchange mobility. This fact enables to realize and sets criteria for study mobilities and traineeship mobility anywhere in the world. Mobilities within mobilities abroad. Main requirements include outstanding the freemovers project last from 1 to 12 months. International Programmes academic performance and proficiency in the relevant foreign language. Vice-deans for international relations at AKTION Czech Republic – Austria individual faculties will provide detailed information. A bilateral programme providing scholarships to Double Degree Programmes Incoming Exchange Students individual students (one-semester scholarships EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES and short-term research scholarships for students, Among the internationalization priorities of At TBU, students can also study in exchanges programmes lasting one or scholarships for teachers, scholarships for a disser- TBU is the implementation of double degree two terms. Exchange students can apply for a short-term study at TBU either Erasmus+ tation network intended for postdoctoral students, programmes. Students can choose from the within the Erasmus+ exchange programme (a bilateral agreement needs to The Erasmus+ programme is the largest programme of etc.), and grants for the implementation of Czech- following programmes: be concluded between TBU and the sending institution), Erasmus Mundus, European cooperation in the sphere of higher education. The Austrian projects of cooperation in science and CEEPUS, or as free-movers within the framework of any other exchange programme provides financial support to students taking part education. Faculty of Technology programme, which does not have to be based on a partnership agreement in an exchange study at a partner institution in a country which A double degree programme with Blaise Pascal concluded between TBU and the sending institution. The advantage of participates in the Erasmus+ programme. TBU uses the unified Academic Information Agency (AIA) (doctoral course Technology exchange programmes is that there is no tuition fee charged by TBU. European credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). University in France The AIA organizes selection procedures for students of Macromolecular Substances). The programme’s main activities include Exchange studies and academic staff at Czech public higher education Exchange students can choose from a wide range of courses taught and traineeships for HEI students lasting from 2 to 12 months, institutions aimed at finding scholarship placements Faculty of Management and Economics at each faculty (a full list of courses can be found at ects.utb.cz). Each HEI staff mobilities for teaching assignments and staff training in almost 40 countries in accordance with bilateral Double degree programmes with the exchange student is expected to obtain 30 credits per semester. After lasting from 1 to 6 weeks. University agreements. of Huddersfield (United Kingdom) – bachelor successfully completing the required course units, exchange students CEEPUS and master programmes in Economics and receive a Transcript of Records and Confirmation of Study from TBU. EEA and Grants Management. A Central European exchange programme implemented by Support for bilateral and multilateral cooperation If you want to study as an exchange student at TBU and want to higher education institutions in Central and South-East Europe between schools in the Czech Republic, Iceland, For further information, please contact the vice- succeed in the selection procedure, the below-mentioned documents (one-semester courses, summer schools and excursions for Norway and Liechtenstein (mobility and internship dean of the relevant faculty. have to be submitted to the TBU International Office by application both students and teachers). projects, institutional collaboration projects). deadline. The application deadline for ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS the winter term or for a full academic Scientific Exchange Programme NMS-CH year is June 1; for the summer term • Active study at any university • Exchange Student Application Form* • CV Support for the implementation of research plans * • Portfolio (obligatory only for only, the deadline is November 1 of the worldwide • Learning Agreement of Czech PhD students and of research training • Successful completion of 1 year • Copy of a student identity card students applying for Visual previous calendar year. of a bachelor’s programme • Transcript of Records and Audiovisual Arts) placements for postdoctoral students in . * Both documents have to be completed and signed by persons in charge of exchange programme at the sending institution

24 25 SHARE Scholarship Programme TBU Summer Schools Tomas Bata University in Zlín is the only member of SHARE www.summerschools.utb.cz programme in the Czech Republic. SHARE is a programme to strengthen regional co-operation, enhance the quality, Tomas Bata University in Zlín also organizes one and two- regional competitiveness and internationalisation of ASEAN week courses focusing on various fields of study, held every higher education institutions and students, contributing to summer in August. Within the framework of their supporting an ASEAN Community in 2015 and beyond. SHARE scho- programme, participants familiarize themselves with the larship will be provided only to 100 talented students from Czech culture and environment. ASEAN region to support their exchange study in EU. Research at Tomas Bata University in Zlín

Research and development at TBU focuses on basic Research activities carried out at the Faculty of Applied and applied research. R&D activities are carried out by Informatics focus on modern methods of automatic control means of participation in research projects and grant theory, technological processes, monitoring and control, projects supported by the Czech Science Foundation, measurement technology, artificial intelligence methods, Grant Agency of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech information technologies, software engineering, mathematical Republic, Technology Agency of the Czech Republic and modelling of technological processes with respect to their grant projects offered by the individual ministries of the automatic control, and, last but not least, research solutions for Government of the Czech Republic. In addition, numerous automatic control of combined heat and power production. research conferences and events are organized at Tomas Bata University every year. The Faculty of Humanities concentrates on scientific research and other R&D activities in the sphere of humanities - foreign The Faculty of Technology has achieved remarkable languages, pedagogy and other social sciences, and in particular international success in the rheology of polymers, selected healthcare sciences. polymer processing, know-how in the manufacturing of prophylactic footwear and particularly in research The main priorities of R&D activities carried out at the Faculty concerning historical footwear, production engineering, of Logistics and Crisis Management are in accordance with the environmental protection engineering, physics and specialization of the faculty, i.e. logistics, crisis management and materials engineering and food technology. environmental security.

The Faculty of Management and Economics helps to TBU is one of the regional contact points of EURAXESS Czech formulate the industrial policy of the region and develops Republic. The EURAXESS network in the Czech Republic provides methodological materials for enterprises with an aim information and assistance to mobile researchers about jobs and to modernize business methods and improve the funding opportunities in the Czech Republic, entry conditions, competitiveness of companies. social security, health and pension coverage, taxation issues, daily life and family issues to all foreign researchers prior to The activities at the Faculty of Multimedia Communications their move to the Czech Republic and after their arrival. Further focus on the field of practical design, promotion and information can be found at www.euraxess.cz or you can research into marketing and intercultural communication. contact the TBU International Office.

26 27 Research Units Scientific Awards and Recognition Centre of Applied Economic Top researchers and scientists working for TBU contribution to the accession of the Czech Republic to the European University Institute (UNI) Research (CAER) The activities of the University Institute (UNI) focus on science, applied include: Union and to the building of a new Europe; Prof. Eva Jiřičná, an The centre is part of the Faculty of Management internationally acclaimed architect and a native of Zlín (2011) – research and development, creating conditions for linking basic and applied and Economics. Research conducted at the research with industry, co-operation with municipalities, regions, national Prof. Karel Kolomazník, laureate of the Rolex Award in recognition of her excellent presentation of TBU in the Czech centre generally focuses on managerial and for Enterprise (1998) for the discovery of enzymatic Republic and abroad, and for promoting the good reputation of and international organizations and institutions on the preparation and economic causes and aspects of overall and implementation of R&D projects, supporting creative and innovative hydrolysis of leather waste. The award is often the University and the town of Zlín, namely through designing the contextual performance, competitiveness referred to as “Mini Nobel Prize”. architecturally exceptional buildings of the Congress and University activities both inside and outside the University and provision of intellectual and development and measurement, in the and industrial property protection. Centre; Mrs. Sonja Bata (2012) – in recognition of her long-term context of individual organizations, clusters Prof. Berenika Hausnerová, holder of the UNESCO- support of TBU – from its establishment to the present time, of her and regions under the conditions of the L’ORÉAL Award For Women in Science (2007), in promotion of the University abroad and of her personal contribution Polymer Centre emerging knowledge economy and different recognition of her work on the influence of pressure to the development of international relations of TBU; and Miroslav The Polymer Centre is part of the Faculty of Technology. Its primary research innovation frameworks. on the rheological behaviour of PIM materials. Zikmund, a famous traveller (2014) – for his outstanding activities fields are chemical reactions and physical processes, targeted on the tailoring and enriching human knowledge in various fields. of selected properties of polymer systems in the course of their preparation Research and the dissemination of results Prof. Martin Zatloukal, Exxon Mobil Chemical and manufacturing. The contribution of the Centre includes the search for and knowledge in the CAER are carried European Science and Engineering Award laureate processes and conditions suitable for the preparation, manufacturing and out through development programmes, (2007). The award is given to scientists specializing in stabilizing of new materials with well-balanced physical properties for future consulting, publishing and presentations at polymer processing. practical applications. conferences and other related events. The centre also collaborates with academics Prof. Petr Sáha, former President of the Polymer The results of the research and the newly-developed methods contribute from relevant departments at the faculty Processing Society, member of the EUA Council, to the description of polymer processing, and its effect on structure and or university, with students, as well as with representative in the main committee of the Society of properties of polymer systems. These new methods clarifying unknown partners from organizations and companies Plastics Engineers, member of the American Institute structures and properties will be utilized in application research with the aim in the Zlín Region, Czech Republic and of Physics, member of the Society of Rheology. to offer economically attractive results. foreign countries (Spain, Italy, , United Kingdom, USA). Prof. Milan Zelený, a world-famous economist, the most published and cited Czech economist. Prof. Centre of Polymer Systems (CPS) Centre for Security, Information Milan Zelený has received several awards, including The aim of the project is to substantially enlarge the existing research and Advanced Technologies Erskine Fellowship (University of Canterbury, New infrastructure of TBU in Zlín and create a Centre of Polymer Systems as (CEBIA-Tech) Zealand), The George Cantor Award (International a dynamic research unit with long-term sustainability and a high added The Centre for Security, Information and Society of MCDM), Rockefeller Foundation Resident value. As an important regional research centre, the CPS aims at supporting Advanced Technologies is part of the Faculty Scholar (Bellagio Study Center); Alexander von the national plastics and rubber industry from the personnel, technology and of Applied Informatics. The centre focuses Humbold Award (Bonn, Germany). knowledge points of view, while being active internationally on all levels. The on research fields in which the faculty scientific section of the CPS is based on two mutually linked programmes has achieved national and international TBU has also conferred honorary degrees (Doctor related to polymer processes, bioactive polymers and polymer composites. success in the field of application of Honoris Causa) upon 4 persons of distinction, namely The research programmes provide opportunities for cooperation with the engineering informatics, security research José Manuel Barroso, President of the European commercial sector, with special emphasis placed on innovations. and alternative sources of energy. Commission (2009) – in recognition of his personal

28 29 Accommodation University Sports Centre Student accommodation is available in the TBU Halls of Residence Tomas Bata University in Zlín has its own sports in fully equipped single and double rooms with a kitchenette and centre located in the building of the Faculty of Applied full sanitary facilities. Individual rooms have internet access and Informatics. There are two gyms and a fitness centre. there are computer rooms with internet access in each hall of Students who join the University Sports Club can residence. There are also TV rooms, student computer rooms, and use these facilities at any time during the week. They laundry rooms/drying rooms. All halls of residence are located can take part in any of the organized activities (e.g. within short walking distance of other University buildings. aerobics, body-building, spinning, cycling, swimming, inline skating, football, floorball, volleyball, softball, Catering skiing, basketball, tennis, table-tennis, hiking, climbing, Catering services are available for students and staff in three soccer, taekwondo, and squash). The Rector’s Sports refectories and one restaurant. Students and staff can choose Day is held annually; students and staff have the from no less than nine different meals every day, including opportunity to compete in various indoor and outdoor vegetarian dishes. Students can also buy snacks and drinks in sports disciplines. the cafeteria. The meals provided in the refectories, restaurant Teaching and Learning Facilities The excellence of sporting activities at TBU can be and cafeteria is prepared with the use of equipment of the highest proven by the fact that many of our students have standard. Students can use their student ID to buy meals at participated in sports competitions in the Czech reduced prices. All university facilities are located in modern Internet Access Republic and abroad: buildings, meeting the latest standards set TBU has an advanced information technology network. All buildings of the • Klára Křížová, member of the Czech national team, for European universities. All university University have internet access, including a free Wi-Fi connection. Students represented the Czech Republic in women’s downhill buildings are situated in the centre of Zlín, can also use the university computers (1,350 student computers) located skiing at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, and although they do not form a single in the computer rooms and in the library. Printing is available from all Canada, 2010 campus, they are all located within easy computers. walking distance from each other. • Michal Smola, a silver medal winner at the world University Library championships in orienteering, junior world champion Student ID Card The University Library is located in the new University Centre, designed and a silver medallist in middle distance running at TBU students receive a student ID card by Professor Eva Jiřičná, a world-renowned Czech architect. Information the 2008 World Orienteering Championship held in which enables them to use university resources at the library consist of 160,000 books, hundreds of magazine Olomouc, Czech Republic facilities, serving also as a key for entering and journal titles, approximately 25,000 e-periodicals, and over 60 • In 2011, the became the Czech the university library and computer rooms. TBU ice-hockey team scientific databases. Computers as well as wireless access are available in Academic Champions; in the academic year 2013-2014 It can also be used as an electronic wallet for the library. There are copiers and printers on all floors. Students can also they joined the European University Hockey League payments at the refectories, the restaurant use special rooms reserved for group study. (EUHL). and in the copy centres. Students can also use their ID card to get student discounts The library is listed on the website www.librarybuildings.info as one of the • The TBU volleyball team was successful at the Czech provided by state or private institutions. 64 best contemporary European libraries. Thanks to its huge collections Academic Championships and won a bronze medal in Instead of the regular university ID card, of books and periodicals and other facilities, it can be compared to other 2012, a gold medal in 2013 and a silver medal in 2014. students have the option to obtain an ISIC highly-rated university libraries worldwide. The university library is open to card, offering discounts on various products all students, subject to a simple registration procedure. • Jan Čelůstka represented the Czech Republic at the and services worldwide. 2014 Summer Olympic Games in London.

30 31 Entertainment Several cultural events are held annually at TBU, among them the Gala Ball, the Lighting-up of the Christmas Tree, Christmas Party, and Rag Day – a traditional parade of young people marching through the town wearing masks and fancy costumes, with concerts featuring performers of various musical styles, TBU Freshmen Welcome Party, Researchers’ Night, BusFest, Culturea and many more.

Zlín has always had a lively cultural life. Traditional local cultural institutions include the Municipal Theatre and the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra. Other important cultural and entertainment venues include the 14|15 Bata Institute, the Malá Scéna theatre, and dozens of private galleries, folklore ensembles, rock Student Organizations clubs and art agencies. There are numerous clubs, Students at TBU can become members of several student pubs, cafés and cinemas in Zlín. organizations. This provides them with a chance to explore their skills, abilities, learn something new and develop their potential. Moreover, students can meet new friends and gain valuable experience. Apart Voluntary Services from Buddy System Zlín, student organizations actively working at Volunteering carried out by TBU students is inspired TBU are AIESEC, IAESTE and the TBU Student Union. Extracurricular Activities by the ideology of corporate social responsibility adopted by Tomas Bata. Tomas Bata said: “Let’s do AIESEC is an international student organization. It is the biggest only such work which serves the public”. As a result, student organization in the world and has around 30,000 members Buddy System Zlín students of TBU are involved in a number of voluntary at 800 universities in 83 countries. AIESEC provides international International Week activities that serve the general public, both in the students and graduates with the opportunity to participate in The TBU International Office annually The members of the Buddy System Zlín student organization are ready Czech Republic and abroad. a number of work and cultural exchanges in foreign countries. organizes the International Week, attended to welcome international students coming to study at the university and by representatives of partner universities. help them feel at home in Zlín. Buddy System Zlín is a group of enthusiastic Every year students organize a variety of charity TBU is also the home of IAESTE. IAESTE Zlín was established in Dozens of guests from various countries come students coming from all TBU faculties, who provide international students events. For example, students have donated clothes 1993 and aims to continue the tradition of activities and projects to Zlín to visit the university, give interesting with relevant information before their arrival and during their stay, especially and raised funds to cater for deprived children in in personnel management, trying to increase the number of TBU lectures for students, and to develop further during the first few days. During the academic year, they also organize various developing countries in Africa and Asia, they have students participating in research fellowships abroad. cooperation. It is also an opportunity for our events for international students, including trips, sports activities, meetings, organized events supporting local charities and guests to learn more the town of Zlín and the film screenings and cultural events. Buddy System Zlín is member of the non-profit organizations and have been involved in Apart from these international organizations, TBU in Zlín has region. The International Week also features International Erasmus Student Network that facilitates the study and social life several advocacy programmes aimed at empowering its own Student Union, which cooperates with the University the International Day, which gives international of foreign students in all Erasmus member countries. Buddy System Zlín won women and fighting discrimination and child labour. management, protects students’ interests, highlights students an opportunity to present their home the prestigious European Movie Star Award for the best promotional movie at Many students also participate in blood donation problematic issues and helps to deal with them. It also organizes university, country and culture. The event the Annual General Meeting in 2014. More information about Buddy System every year. entertaining events for students. takes place in March or April every year. Zlín can be found at www.buddysystem.utb.cz

32 33 Scholarships and Other Benefits Visa Currently, TBU offers scholarships and other benefits The Czech Republic joined the European Union in May to full-time students at various stages of their studies. 2004. Students who are EU citizens do not need a visa to All scholarships from TBU are intended for the best or enter the Czech Republic. They can enter the country with talented students (depending on their previous academic a valid passport or ID card. Students who are citizens of performance and the entrance exam results) and students Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein (members from financially disadvantaged families. of the European Economic Area) are also required to present the above documents to enter the Czech Republic. TBU doctoral scholarship From CZK 96,000 (i.e. EUR 3,560) per 1 academic year Students who are citizens of non-EU countries are required depending on the student’s performance to obtain a visa to enter the Czech Republic. In order to obtain the Czech visa for the purpose of studies, applicants Czech language course must submit the required documents to the Czech Embassy. 90 minutes every week, free of charge Please note that all documents presented at the Embassy Visegrad scholarship must be submitted in their original form or as their notarized For further details please refer to copy and must not be older than 180 days. www visegradfund.org For more information about the visa application and Practical Information Government scholarship documentation, applicants should contact the Czech For further details kindly refer to the web page of the Czech Embassy or Consulate in their home country. Embassy in your home country; the application deadline is 30 September. Admission Requirements Academic Year Documents required by TBU from applicants Winter term (14 weeks): September – December for degree programmes in English*: (Examination period: January - February) Summer term (14 weeks): February – May • Application (Examination period: May - July) (available at apply.utb.cz) • Diploma and Diploma Supplement Living Expenses (Transcript of Records) of the highest level All applicants are required to cover: of education successfully completed • Recognition of Previous Education • Tuition fee (except for exchange programmes) in the Czech Republic • Living costs (accommodation in double rooms • Curriculum Vitae in the University Halls of Residence and meals at • Reference Letter the University Refectory) - approx. EUR 250 / 1 month • International English Certificate B2 level min. • Medical insurance (comprehensive healthcare • Other documents + entrance examination medical insurance) – approx. EUR 500 / 1 year (specified in the online application) • Travel / visa expenses (any additional costs that may occur as a result of a student’s personal needs)

* Does not apply to applicants for exchange programmes. For further details on admission requirements, please refer to apply.utb.cz

34 35 International Office

For all information about our degree as well as exchange studies kindly refer to apply.utb.cz and utb.cz respectively or contact our international officers who are ready to answer your questions, help you get through the application process and support you once you are in Zlín. Please find the contact details of the TBU International Office below. For general enquiries, please send an email to: [email protected] or visit our website www.utb.cz

International Officers Incoming exchange students, Vice-Rector incoming and outgoing academic staff for International Relations Tel.: +420 576 032 208 Email: [email protected] Tel.: +420 576 032 032 Email: [email protected] Outgoing exchange students Tel.: +420 576 032 201 Head of International Office Email: [email protected] Partnership contracts, projects on national and international level Degree (long-term) students Tel.: +420 576 032 208 Tel.: +420 576 032 200 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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