Czech Technical University in Prague

The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) is the oldest technical university in Central Europe, founded in 1707 as an institute of engineering education. It is today the largest technical institution in the Czech Republic and one of the most prestigious in Europe. It brings together eight faculties: civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear sciences and physical engineering, biomedical engineering, information technology, and transportation sciences. Its provision covers civil, mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineering, aeronautics, informatics, robotics, software engineering, transport and architecture. Around 18,000 students study on its Prague campuses and in Děčín, in close cooperation with Czech industry — Škoda, ČEZ and many technology firms — and within a wide international mobility network. Czech-taught studies are free of charge within the standard duration.