Look beyond the university name
Brno University of Technology is a public technical university in Brno, Czech Republic. Founded on 19 September 1899 as the first Czech university in Moravia, the university comprises 8 faculties and three university institutes and has more than 18,000 students. Its teaching and research are centred on engineering and technology, particularly civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and information technology, alongside architecture, natural sciences, economics and management, fine arts and design.
| Location | Brno, South Moravian, Czechia |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 17,599 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 34,625 |
| Total citations | 1,113,733 |
| Rector | Ladislav Janíček |
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What can you study at Brno University of Technology?
Brno University of Technology offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design, Fatigue and fracture mechanics, Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design, Speech and Audio Processing.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Brno University of Technology
According to OpenAlex, Brno University of Technology has 34,625 indexed research works with 1,113,733 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Tomáš Mikolov — 40,688 citations
- Lukáš Burget — 8,248 citations
- Martin Karafiát — 5,445 citations
- Petr Klapetek — 4,542 citations
- Jaň Černocký — 2,136 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Brno University of Technology?
The current Rector is Ladislav Janíček.
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Campus & student life
Brno University of Technology is located in Brno, South Moravian, Czechia.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Brno University of Technology
Official website: https://www.vut.cz ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Brno University of Technology founded?
Brno University of Technology was founded in 1899.
How many students attend?
Approximately 17,599 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Ladislav Janíček.