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Liberec CZECH REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY, AND MUCH MORE! The International Office of TUL is responsible for the accuracy of the content of this brochure. CONTACT US TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF LIBEREC FOLLOW US Study International office Facebook: facebook.com/TechnicalUniversityLiberec Address: Studentska 2 | 461 17 Liberec | Czech Republic | Europe LinkedIn: Technical University of Liberec [email protected] | www.tul.cz/en Instagram: tul international students AT THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF LIBEREC IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC Ashkhabad Kuwait Nan-chang Riyadh Nassau Medina Dubay Havana Mecca Port-au- Prince Santo San Juan Domingo Asmara Tegucigalpa Niamey San Salvador Ouagadougou N’Djamena Managua Caracas Djibouti San Jose Panama City Georgetown Yamoussoukro Paramaribo Lome Lagos Cayenne Bogota Accra Bangui Bandjarmasin Port Moresby Lima Darwin Cooktown La Paz Wyndham Burketown Broome Antananarivo Townsville Port Hedland Rockhampton Carnarvon Gaborone Pretoria Maputo Mbabane Johannesburg Brisbane Maseru Geraldton Durban Perth Port Augusta Newcastle Cape Town Port Elizabeth Port Lincoln Sydney Adelaide Wollongong Albany Camberra Auckland Melbourne Launceston Wellington Hobart Timaru Dunedin CONTENTS A Word from the Rector. .2 About the University . 3 The Czech Republic, a Jewel in the Heart of Europe . 4 | 5 The City of Liberec, the Pearl of the North. 6 | 7 A Word from a Foreign Expert . 8 The Educational System in the Czech Republic . 9 Cost of Living in Liberec . 10 Erasmus+ Programme at the Technical University of Liberec . 11 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering . 12 | 15 Faculty of Textile Engineering . 16 | 19 Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education. .20 | 23 Faculty of Economics . 24 | 27 Faculty of Arts and Architecture. .28 | 31 Faculty of Mechatronics, Informatics and Interdisciplinary Studies. 32 | 35 Faculty of Health Studies. 36 | 39 Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation . 40 | 43 Practical Information . 44 | 45 Opportunities for Sports. 46 | 47 TECHNOLOGY, AND MUCH MORE! www.tul.cz | 1 A WORD FROM THE RECTOR ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY The Technical University of Liberec offers a wide range The Technical University of Liberec was founded in of study programmes in traditional technical disciplines 1953 as the College of Mechanical Engineering. Soon, specializing in high-tech engineering, textiles and it was extended by another faculty focused on textile mechatronics. More and more teaching and learning space engineering. Since its transformation and development in at the university is engaged by modern interdisciplinary the nineties, the middle-sized university has offered a wide degree courses and study programmes focusing on variety of subjects to satisfy even the most demanding computer science, robotics, biotechnical engineering and applicants. Courses in science, humanities and technology nanotechnologies. Applicants for studies in Liberec can are provided at seven faculties. Besides high school also find study programmes in humanities, economics, arts graduates, study courses are provided for children and and in health-oriented studies. their grandparents, for whom special courses are prepared at the so-called Children’s University and the TUL Centre of The Technical University of Liberec provides fair access Continuing Education. Furthermore, a highly specialized to education to all would-be students. All applicants are scientific centre, the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced provided with excellent accommodation facilities. The Technologies and Innovation can be found directly on the sports facilities and rich opportunities for leisure time university’s main campus. spending make the university and the town of Liberec the best choice for studies. Prof. Dr. Ing. Zdeněk Kůs At present, almost 8,000 students are studying in Liberec. Rector of the Technical University of Liberec They are treated with a highly personal approach and are We are also proud to host a growing team of young able to work with the most up-to-date instruments and people from almost fifty countries. For them, we have equipment. The range of studies consists of over 200 subject prepared study programmes taught in English, but modules and is constantly evolving. Student exchange also internships in renowned Czech and international In its more than sixty-year-long history, our university programmes such as Erasmus+ mobility are integrated into companies. International students can choose to study has joined other educational institutions which are world study programmes as contracts for cooperation have been also in the Czech language. In this case, their degree study leaders not only in teaching but also in the field of science signed with numerous universities from all over the world. programme is provided for free. For courses taught in and research. We have cutting-edge laboratories for The opportunity to spend a part of the study course abroad English a tuition fee is charged. Scholarships are awarded education and research, bringing together researchers complements the study course and further reinforces the to international students with good study results. Financial from the University with actively-involved students. Our gained experience and knowledge, which provides the rewards are also granted for addressing specific scientific research teams and students participate in more and best grounding for the future professional life. tasks within various grant projects. more projects in cooperation with partners from the world of business and technology and with our international The publication in your hands presents the most important Due to mobility opportunities and the development of partners too. parts of the university, its faculties and institute. We hope critical employability skills, most of our graduates find you will find it useful to get familiar with the Technical jobs easily in the Czech Republic and abroad. These trends University of Liberec. contribute to team learning, shared vision and a radical WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO rethinking of the core functions of the university. MEETING YOU AT OUR UNIVERSITY. www.tul.cz 2 | 3 THE CZECH REPUBLIC, A JEWEL Czech Republic IN THE HEART OF EUROPE The Czech Republic is situated in the heart of Europe; it The Czech Republic is a landlocked country, but its shares its borders with Germany, Austria, Slovakia and landscape is exceptionally varied. There are picturesque Poland. There are 10.5 million residents, of which one tenth valleys along clean rivers full of fish, mountains with forrests, lives in the capital city – Prague. protected areas in national parks, but also busy towns and cities. Visitors can experience the temperate continental The Czech Republic is a member of important international climate with relatively high differences between summer associations such as the World Bank (since 1993), and winter temperatures. On the warmest days in July and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development August temperatures can reach as high as 30 degrees Celsius (OECD, since 1995), North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and in winter temperatures range around the freezing point. (NATO, since 1999) and the European Union (since 2004). But exceptionally they can drop to minus 20 degrees with a lot of snow. Generally, the higher in the mountains one is, The Czech economy is stable and one of the most prosperous the lower temeprature s/he can experience. That is why for of the post-communist countries that underwent an international visitor not used to this type of climate, it is a transformation after 1989. The Czech currency is the Czech a significant matter to dress up properly for each season. Crown (CZK). As all other countries, the Czech Republic has its distinctive Culture and creativity play a very important role in the life traditional cuisine. Visitors can enjoy various types of meals of Czechs and that is why it is no great surprise that the with rich taste and often served with dumplings, but light Czech Republic is closely linked to a number of famous vegetable-based dishes are available too. personalities. These include: There are limitless choices for spending one’s free time and Composers: Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák getting familiar with the country, its people and culture. The Writers: country can offer interesting options to all people of all age Franz Kafka, Bohumil Hrabal, Jaroslav Hašek, Karel Čapek groups and interests. Rulers and Presidents: Liberec Emperor Charles IV, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, Václav Havel Scientists and Thinkers: Jan Amos Komenský (founder of modern education), THE CZECH REPUBLIC Gregor Johann Mendel (founder of genetics), WILL QUICKLY BECOME YOUR Jan Jánský (discoverer of blood groups), SECOND HOME OR YOUR HOME Otto Wichterle (share in a major improvement and development of contact lenses) OUT OF HOME. Sportsmen: Emil Zátopek (marathon), Jaromír Jágr (ice hockey), Petr Čech (football), Petra Kvitová (Wimbledon winner) www.tul.cz 4 | 5 Ashkhabad Kuwait Nan-chang Riyadh Nassau Medina Dubay Havana Mecca Port-au- Prince Santo San Juan Domingo Asmara Tegucigalpa Niamey San Salvador Ouagadougou N’Djamena Managua Caracas Djibouti San Jose Panama City Georgetown Yamoussoukro Paramaribo Lome Lagos Cayenne Bogota Accra Bangui Bandjarmasin Port Moresby Lima Darwin Cooktown La Paz Wyndham Burketown Broome Antananarivo Townsville Port Hedland Rockhampton Carnarvon Gaborone Pretoria Maputo Mbabane Johannesburg Brisbane Maseru Geraldton Durban Perth Port Augusta Newcastle Cape Town Port Elizabeth Port Lincoln Sydney Adelaide Wollongong