Czech Technical University in Prague

Czech Technical University

The Czech Technical University in Prague is one of the biggest and oldest technical universities in Europe. It was founded on the initiative of Josef Christian Willenberg on the basis of a decree issued on January 18th, 1707 by Emperor Josef I.

CTU currently has eight faculties (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering, Architecture, Transportation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology) and about 21,000 students.

For the 2017/18 academic year, CTU in Prague is offering its students 128 study programmes within the framework of which there are 453 fields of study. CTU educates modern specialists, scientists and managers with knowledge of foreign languages, who are dynamic, flexible and can adapt quickly to the requirements of the market.

In 2017, CTU occupied the following positions in the QS World University Rankings, which include more than 4400 world universities: Civil and Structural Engineering – 51st to 100th position; Mechanical Engineering  – 151st to 200th position; Computer Science and Information Systems – 201st to 250th position; Electrical Engineering – 151st to 200th position; Mathematics – 251st to 300th position; Physics and Astronomy – 151st to 200th position; Natural Sciences – 220th position; Architecture  – 101st to 150th position, and Engineering & Technology – 201st position.

Source (www.cvut.cz/en)

The Numbers

• Student Population: 24,000
• International Student Population: 2,000

Location

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is found in Central Europe and borders Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria, making it a landlocked country. There is a temperate, continental climate with relatively hot summers and cold, cloudy winters, usually with snow. Most rains are during the summer. The temperature difference between summers and winters is somewhat high due to its closed in geographical location. This climate type makes it ideal to venture out into the rolling hills and low mountains which are accompanied by flowing rivers that make up the attractive country side.

The Czech Republic has a pluralist multi-party parliamentary representative democracy, headed by the Prime Minister in its capital, Prague. The Czech Republic is divided into thirteen regions plus the capital city and each region has its own elected Regional Assembly and president. This country has been a member of the European Union since 2004, although it still operates with the Czech Koruna, it hopes to replace it with the Euro in the next few years. The Czech Republic possesses a developed, high-income economy with a GDP per capita of around 80% of the European Union average. It is one of the most stable and prosperous countries of the post-Communist states.

Taking a stroll on one of the bridges that lead to the Prague Castle and stopping occasionally to watch artist draw the amazing scenery or listening to the musicians play their folk music depict the interesting culture of the Czech Republic. The historic view of Prague includes the gothic architecture in the old city filled with the many narrow streets and little shops of goods that define the Czech Republic. They have unique and creative puppets or marionettes that the country is famous for making. The various restaurants serve authentic Czech Cuisine that is especially oriented around meat such as pork, beef, chicken, goose, duck, rabbit and wild game. They enjoy cheeses, and fruit dumplings along with a variety of Pilsner beers that complete the dish. The food, the historic castles and geography are great reasons to visit this country.

University Website

https://www.cvut.cz/en

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• 2 Academic References
• Up to 6 students may be nominated per year

Language of Instruction

English

Fields of Study

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 

Academic standing

24 credit hours, 12 must be from UTEP.

Program Duration

 *Students must first complete their exchange application at the UTEP Office of Study Abroad prior to starting their application with CTU University.

Academics

Students will take courses at Czech Technical University. These courses will be related to their academic plan and intellectual interests. Students have the option to take classes from a broad array.

Transfer Credit Process

Prior to departure, students must secure transfer credit approval through their home university, usually from their major department. The dean, professor and advisor must certify that the credit will transfer. Once students complete the transfer credit approval form, they will be able to register at CTU.

The courses taken at CTU must count towards the student’s degree plan. It must be noted that students need to obtain a minimum grade of a C (2.0) in order for the credit to transfer. Transferred credits from abroad will not count towards the UTEP GPA.

*Note - students on a full semester program must be enrolled and maintain full-time status, 12 credits hours.

Accommodations

All costs of housing and board shall be paid by students to their Home Insitutions. Host Institutions shall provide students housing and board to the students participating in the program without additional cost or fees.

For the length of their stay, students pay housing for Miner Canyon four-bedroom for six people (shared). For rates visit https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/housing

For dining. students pay the miner silver plan. For rates email sodexo at minergold@utep.edu

Costs

All costs of tuition, fees, housing and board will be paid to home institution. Additional costs passport processing, visa processing and airfaire. 

Tuition and Fees

All costs of tuition, fees, housing, and board will be paid by the students to the home institution. Corresponding services for these payments will be provided without additional charges by the host institution

*NOTE: Fees are subject to change 

Host institution may assess additional fees 

Useful Links

Courses for 2018-2019

https://mobility.cvut.cz/prospectus/2018/index.php