Technical University of Liberec

The Technical University of Liberec (TUL) is a public university founded in 1953 as the College of Mechanical Engineering, and it has made a significant contribution to industry in northern Bohemia, particularly in the fields of mechanical engineering and textiles. In 1995, it was transformed into a university and today comprises seven faculties (both technical and humanities) and a specialized Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation (CXI).

TUL offers degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in fields taught in both Czech and English—particularly in the areas of textiles, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, economics, the humanities, and healthcare. It has established a strong reputation for its research in the application of materials, nanotechnology, and mechanical systems; it carries out over 100 grant-funded projects totaling approximately 3 million USD and collaborates closely with industry—particularly in the glass, textile, and automotive sectors. The university supports international exchange programs (e.g., dual-degree programs with the University of Huddersfield or Neisse University). Thanks to its size (approximately 7,000–9,000 students) and direct ties to the Liberec region, it plays a key role in the economic and scientific development of the region and all of Central Europe.

Areas of activity

• Higher education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in 7 faculties and specialized institutes

• Research and development in the areas of nanomaterials, advanced technologies, mechanical engineering, textile technologies, mechatronics, economics, humanities and health sciences

• Technology transfer and cooperation with industrial partners: textiles, glass, automotive industry

• International programs and partnerships: double-degree programs, exchange stays within the EU and cooperation with German and Polish institutions

• Grant projects and applied research financed from EU sources, TA CR and other international funds (more than 100 projects)

• Education and support of the sports, cultural and student community (accommodation, sports facilities, events)

LENGTH is a dynamic public technical university with strong ties to industry and research, offering interdisciplinary education, global partnerships, and applied projects with regional and international impact.