A total of 30 researchers from VSB – Technical University of Ostrava are included in the prestigious international Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists 2026 database, which identifies researchers with a significant citation impact.
Read how the events of 1918 influenced life at the university.
The Rectors’ Award recognizes a specific creative or research achievement jointly produced by authors from both universities. The award for the 2025/2026 academic year went to a team comprising Mgr. Jan Pleva (Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava), Mgr. Martina Vráblová, Ph.D. (Energy and Environmental Technology Centre, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava), and Mgr. Daniel Vrábl, Ph.D. (Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava).
When Ropafadzo Rufaro Mapfirakupa arrived in Ostrava to study at VSB-TUO, she was stepping far outside her comfort zone.
The recruitment of international students at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava takes place virtually year-round.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is one of the most respected global university rankings. It is based on an evaluation of five pillars. In this year’s edition, after three years in the 1201–1500 band, VSB-TUO has moved up to the 1001–1200 band.
When people hear the word „archive,“ many might picture endless rows of shelving, dusty chronicles, and silence; some might recall the movie The Catacombs starring Vlasta Burian.
Twenty years of opportunities. In such a span of time, almost everything can change. Some of today’s students were not even born twenty years ago, while the kariéra+ job fair was already beginning to write its story.
With autumn approaching, it's the perfect time to tidy up your home, dorm room, or office. Do you have items you no longer use but that could still be useful to someone else?
When people hear the name Akademik, most employees, students, and alumni of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava immediately think of a magazine that offers far more than university news.
As every year, the beginning of September at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava was dedicated to the popularization of science, technology, and creativity.
Free anonymous testing for students, staff and the public will take place monthly on campus.
Around 150 academics, researchers, and company representatives gathered on Wednesday for the third annual Czech-German meeting, organised at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) by the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform FIP-AI@VSB-TUO.
Intelligent and sustainable manufacturing, together with modern energy solutions, including hydrogen systems, will take centre stage at the third annual Czech–German Meeting, held on 18 March at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO).
We cordially invite you to the opening of an exhibition of reportage photography, which will take place on January 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at VŠB-TUO FEI, FEIKA Gallery.
The Moravian-Silesian Region, Black Cube and the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology of VŠB–TUO have signed a memorandum on the establishment of the first regional ESG data infrastructure in the Czech Republic. The Ostrava–Karviná tram line will serve as the pilot project.
In December, the Czech Republic commemorates two sad anniversaries that deeply affected the entire society. This year marks six years since the tragic shooting at the University Hospital Ostrava and two years since the attack at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University.
In 1945, by decision of the President of the Republic, VSB was relocated from Příbram to Ostrava, marking the beginning of its development.
Ambassadors and diplomats from the embassies of EU member states and the Representation of the European Commission visited VSB – Technical University of Ostrava as part of their trip to the Moravian-Silesian Region.
Linking the National Centre for Energy (NCE II) and the Centre for Advanced Nuclear Technologies (CANUT II) expands research from renewable to nuclear energy within a joint strategic project.
Today, a new quantum computer named VLQ was officially inaugurated at IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center in the Czech Republic, in the presence of prominent Czech and European representatives.
As of September 1, 2025, the university is headed by a new rector, Prof. Ing. Igor Ivan, Ph.D. He has invited experts to join his team with whom he has successfully collaborated in the past.
Today, President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel appointed the new Rector of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava at Prague Castle. Prof. Ing. Igor Ivan, Ph.D. will assume leadership of the university on September 1, 2025.
The Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has won a prestigious sustainability award in the Czech Industry Challenge competition.
The Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has received a prestigious sustainability award in this year’s Czech Industry Challenge. The jury particularly praised the centre’s comprehensive approach to research, development, and implementation of technologies that contribute to transforming the energy sector toward greater efficiency, self-sufficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities making a significant contribution to the development of sustainable energy solutions.
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has once again made it onto the list of the top 2,000 universities in the world, published for 2025 by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Among 21,462 assessed institutions, VSB-TUO ranks 1,744th, marking an improvement of 58 places compared to last year. Since first entering the Global 2000 list in 2019–2020, this marks the University’s best ranking to date.
PhD Academy VŠB – Technical Universities Ostrava organized the third annual SCIENTIFIC WRITING CAMP, an event to support the publication skills of young researchers.
Employees and colleagues of the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) took part yesterday in the traditional sports day, which this year led to Pustevny and the Valaška Trail—two remarkable locations in the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains, known not only for their natural beauty but also for their cultural and historical value.
The Academic Senate of the Mining University – Technical University of Ostrava (VŠB-TUO) has decided on a new rector of the University for the next 4 years. Today, Professor Igor Ivan, an expert in geoinformatics from the Mining-Geology Faculty and a long-time vice-rector for strategy and cooperation, was elected.
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, which takes place on 28 March, the Scientific Council of VŠB-TUO held a formal meeting.
The end of the first round of admission to the only technical university in the Moravian-Silesian Region is approaching. The university attracts not only new and existing study programmes, but also job security. For undecided applicants, it has also prepared a novelty: virtual assistant Nika.
Over the next two years, the supercomputers Barbora and Karolina at the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center will be replaced. Like all electronic devices, they become outdated, and after roughly five to six years of operation, they need to be upgraded.
This year's 32nd annual prestigious Building of the Year 2024 competition culminated in a grand gala evening at Prague's Rudolfinum. Amid strong competition from over a hundred projects, CEET's innovative polygon shone brightly, winning the prestigious National Centre for Construction 4.0 Award. This recognition confirms that our innovative polygon is at the forefront of technological and sustainable solutions, serving as an inspiration for the entire field.
The internal marketing team of the VSB-TUO Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies CENET designed and produced a brochure that impressed the board of experts of the Phoenix Awards so much that it won the first and only place in the brochure print category.
In the THE Impact Rankings 2024, which evaluates universities based on their efforts to fulfill the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) once again makes the list. The University improved its overall score year-on-year, securing a position in the 601st-800th range. As in the previous year, VSB-TUO was ranked in seven areas, showing improvement in four of them.
Obtaining the status of a regular member of the organization FIVA is another recognition of the Restoration Workshop at the Department of Machine and Industrial Design, VSB-TUO.
In the 25th anniversary edition of the Werner von Siemens Awards for 2022, which recognizes the best students, young researchers, and teachers in technical and natural science fields, representatives of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) achieved great success. In the overall number of awards, the university ranked second, behind the Czech Technical University in Prague and Charles University.