Tomas Bata University in Zlín (TBU) is a progressive and modern university following current trends in European and world higher education. With a current student population of over 9,000, TBU ranks among medium-sized Czech universities. Since its establishment, hundreds of highly-qualified professionals have received education from the University.
The University is named the after world-renowned entrepreneur Tomas Bata, founder of the shoe industry in Zlín. He played a significant role in transforming life in the town of Zlín, as well as the whole of the Czech Republic and its economy. The multicultural, dynamic and youthful environment at TBU provides base for an excellent studying experience for each student.
TBU comprises of six faculties offering to students the possibility to study technology, economics, management, natural sciences, informatics, humanities, art, logistics and health care. Students in all levels of education are provided with modern facilities to advance their personal development and skills. The university puts great emphasis on the development of internationalization. Every year, hundreds of international students study at TBU in degree programmes accredited in Czech or English to get their Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree or in exchange programmes. Our student body is multicultural and comes from more than 40 countries worldwide, creating a valuable environment for intercultural interaction, knowledge sharing and enriching experience for all. Moreover, students have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the world´s finest academic minds.
In 2012, a prestigious certificate – the ECTS Label – was awarded to TBU by the European Commission. The ECTS Label is the most significant European certificate awarded in the sphere of tertiary education and is recognized as a proof of high quality of an institution of higher education.
The University is named the after world-renowned entrepreneur Tomas Bata, founder of the shoe industry in Zlín. He played a significant role in transforming life in the town of Zlín, as well as the whole of the Czech Republic and its economy. The multicultural, dynamic and youthful environment at TBU provides base for an excellent studying experience for each student.
TBU comprises of six faculties offering to students the possibility to study technology, economics, management, natural sciences, informatics, humanities, art, logistics and health care. Students in all levels of education are provided with modern facilities to advance their personal development and skills. The university puts great emphasis on the development of internationalization. Every year, hundreds of international students study at TBU in degree programmes accredited in Czech or English to get their Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree or in exchange programmes. Our student body is multicultural and comes from more than 40 countries worldwide, creating a valuable environment for intercultural interaction, knowledge sharing and enriching experience for all. Moreover, students have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the world´s finest academic minds.
In 2012, a prestigious certificate – the ECTS Label – was awarded to TBU by the European Commission. The ECTS Label is the most significant European certificate awarded in the sphere of tertiary education and is recognized as a proof of high quality of an institution of higher education.