Since 2017, the evaluation of research organisations in the Czech Republic has been based on the principle of a comprehensive assessment of research quality. The original Methodology 17+ marked a shift away from evaluation based primarily on the number of research outputs and placed greater emphasis on their quality, significance, and impact.
Since 2025, the principal framework for evaluating research organisations has been the Methodology for the Evaluation of Research Organisations (Methodology 2025+), which builds upon the principles of Methodology 17+ and further develops its qualitative and comprehensive approach to evaluation.
For higher education institutions, this framework has been adapted to their specific role through the Methodology for Evaluation of Research Organisations in the Higher Education Institutions Segment (HEI2025+). The evaluation takes into account not only the quality and significance of research outputs, but also the societal impact of research, the management of the research organization, and its strategic direction.
Evaluation under Methodology 2025+ is structured into five modules:
- Module 1 – Quality of Selected Research Outputs
- Module 2 – Annotated Statistics
- Module 3 – Social Relevance
- Module 4 – Governance
- Module 5 – Strategy and Policies
As part of the evaluation process, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) strives to continuously enhance the quality and excellence of its research, strengthen its international competitiveness, and further develop cooperation with industry and society. Evaluation results provide an important basis for the strategic management and future development of the university’s research activities.
The results of VSB-TUO’s evaluations are available on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) – Evaluation of Research Organisations (available in Czech).
VSB-TUO is also included in a number of prestigious international rankings that assess and compare institutions providing tertiary education. The most frequently evaluated areas include quality of education, internationalisation, research performance, publication output, citation impact, and collaboration with industry. More information about VSB-TUO’s participation in international rankings can be found here.
Another important form of external assessment is the international institutional evaluation conducted under the Institutional Evaluation Programme (IEP) of the European University Association (EUA). VSB-TUO underwent this evaluation in 2021, followed by a subsequent progress evaluation in 2024. More information about the international evaluation can be found here.
Individual academics and students of VSB-TUO also receive awards and recognition in both national and international evaluations and competitions.