History
Although the independent Tomas Bata University was established on 1 January 2001, the first engineers have studied in the Czech Republic since 1960. At that time, a branch office of the Slovak Technical University was established in Zlín, where chemical and engineering technology was taught.
Education
- Faculty of Technology (FT)
- Faculty of Management and Economics (FaME)
- Faculty of Multimedia Communications (FMC)
- Faculty of Applied Informatics (FAI)
- Faculty of Humanities (FHS)
- Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management (FLCM)
Research
An integral part of the activities of Tomas Bata University are creative activities. In some areas, such as in polymer engineering, chemistry or automation and process control, TBU is among the world leaders. At present, several research centers operate at TBU. All of them are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and serve as a quality background for teaching students, for a rich scientific and research activity, and also for cooperation with companies.
Career
Since April 2012 the Job Centre has been offering its counselling services to TBU students and graduates. At present, it offers also free career and employment counselling.Activities of the Job Centre are orientated particularly towards searching and mediating appropriate jobs for self-motivated students and graduates. It gives advice on how to write a CV or a cover letter, it organizes workshops for TBU students and graduates and the career opportunities fair – Business days, etc.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001
2023
1001
2022
1001
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201
2023
1201
2022
1201
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.
Housing services
We offer accommodation at university dormitories to students, employees and visitors of the city . We provide quality and affordable accommodation including beds for disabled in single, double and triple rooms. The dormitories are within a 10-minute walk of the city center. We offer free internet access in the rooms, guests can also use the Internet study room, TV room or laundry room with drying rooms.
Library services
The Library and Editorial Board of TBU in Zlín acts as an advisory body to the TBU Rector, and coordinates all activities associated with operation and development of the TBU Library and TBU Editorial Centre. It articulates recommendations in the areas of librarian, informatics, and publishing activities, and submits them for review and approval to the TBU Rector’s Advisory Council.
Sports facilities
Both gyms involve the area of a standard indoor sports ground with a high-quality non-skid surface. Equipment for sports activities such as floorball, soccer, volleyball, aerobics, yoga, martial arts, etc. is available in the gyms. The gyms include high-quality facilities with spacious dressing rooms and sanitary facilities.
Student clubs
The Student Club offers a venue for informal gatherings including the possibility of going to a separate bar. The rooms of the Club are equipped with standard tables and chairs as well as various types of armchairs for comfortable gatherings in a modern environment.