VSB-Technical University of Ostrava is a public technical university located in Ostrava, Czech Republic. It is well-known for its high-quality engineering education and research, and has a history of more than 175 years in integrating technology, economics, natural sciences and arts into modern learning courses.

Overview

Number of students: As of 2018, the school has a total of 22,512 students, including 1,740 doctoral students.

Course settings: Covering a variety of fields such as engineering, natural sciences, and economics, it offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, including many programs taught in English to meet the needs of international students.

History

The school was founded in 1849 as a mining vocational school in Pribram, Czech Republic, with the aim of training professionals for the region's growing mining industry.

In 1865, the school was renamed Pribram Mining Academy.

In 1904, it was upgraded to a fully-fledged university.

In 1918 The declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia in 1945 and the introduction of Czech language teaching a year later had an important impact on the further development of the school.

In 1945, the school moved to Ostrava and was expanded in 1952, adding new faculties such as engineering, economics and information technology.

In 1994, it was officially renamed VSB-Technical University of Ostrava.

Founding time

The mining vocational school was established in 1849, upgraded to a university in 1904, moved to Ostrava in 1945, and changed to its current name in 1994.

School strength

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified teachers, including experts and scholars with rich teaching and scientific research experience in engineering, science, economics and other fields, providing students with professional knowledge transfer and guidance.

Scientific research results: It has carried out in-depth scientific research in many disciplines and has achieved a series of influential scientific research results. For example, the research in high-performance computing, energy systems, materials science and other fields is at the leading level in China, which has made positive contributions to the development of related disciplines and also improved the school's reputation in the international academic community.

International Cooperation: We have established extensive international cooperation with many institutions around the world, including the establishment of an applied artificial intelligence innovation platform in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Society in Germany, etc., providing students with a wealth of international exchange, learning and internship opportunities, and cultivating students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, and providing students with practical internship opportunities through close cooperation with enterprises, so that students can master professional knowledge while having the ability to solve practical problems and innovative thinking. In addition, the school also attaches importance to cultivating students' sense of social responsibility and sustainable development awareness, and integrates the principles of sustainable development into teaching and scientific research activities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories:

IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center: It is the leading high-performance computing, data analysis, quantum computing and artificial intelligence research center in the Czech Republic. It has the most powerful supercomputing system in the Czech Republic. Its key research areas include big data processing and analysis, machine learning, parallel scalable algorithm development, etc.

Energy and Environmental Technology Center: Founded in 2021, it is an excellent interdisciplinary research institution covering four research centers: Energy Network Center, Nanotechnology Center, Environmental Technology Research Institute and Energy Research Center, focusing on research on energy and environmental technology materials, energy utilization of secondary raw materials, etc.

Key disciplines: Engineering and technology, computer science and cyber-physical systems, energy and raw materials, economic and financial processes and other disciplines are the school's key disciplines, covering mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, artificial intelligence, energy management and other specific disciplines.

Department

The school has the following colleges ：

School of Mining and Geology

School of Materials Science and Technology

School of Mechanical Engineering

School of Economics

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

School of Civil Engineering

School of Safety Engineering

Ranking

2025 THE World University Rankings: 1201-1500.

2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia Rankings: 84.

Fees

Tuition: Students can study for free if they have at least B2 level of Czech. Tuition for English-taught programs starts from $3,745 per year for undergraduates and $4,280 per year for masters.

Accommodation: The school offers reasonably priced and well-equipped dormitories, each with internet and cooking facilities.

Campus

Campus environment: The campus is located in Ostrava, with beautiful surroundings and convenient transportation. The campus has a variety of architectural styles, combining historical and modern elements, creating a unique learning and living atmosphere.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities, including modern laboratories, computer classrooms, libraries, etc., to meet the students' learning and scientific research needs. In addition, the school also has modern facilities such as supercomputer center, smart factory, electronic health system and 3D printing additive manufacturing center, providing students with a platform for practical operation and scientific research innovation.

Culture and life: The school often holds various academic lectures, cultural activities, sports events, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote communication and cooperation among students.