Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích

What Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích does

Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích (VŠTE) is a public higher education institution founded on March 17, 2006 by Czech Law No. 162/2006 Coll. and headquartered at Okružní 517/10, České Budějovice, Czech Republic. Organized into three institutes (Institute of Technology and Business, Institute of Business Strategy, and Institute of Valuation and Appraisal), it delivers accredited bachelor's and master's programs in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, transport and logistics, business economics, human resource management, and valuation/appraisal. The institution serves primarily Czech and international secondary school graduates, lifelong learners, and working professionals, and operates a mandatory one-semester internship model that supports reported graduate employment of over 97% within two months of completion.

VŠTE's core technology stack is built around an in-house Informační systém (IS VŠTE) for study plan management, credit-based enrollment, and digital study materials, supplemented by the MOODLE learning management system, the TRITIUS library platform, an ISKAM electronic cafeteria ordering system, and a suite of internal administrative systems (VERSO, iFIS, VEMA, ETMS, intranet, and IT helpdesk). Beyond digital platforms, VŠTE operates modern laboratories equipped with CNC machines, 3D coordinate measuring devices, hardness testing, and material composition analyzers, and offers an EEG Biofeedback neurofeedback service open to students, staff, and the public. International mobility is supported through Erasmus and partnerships with schools in the EU, Asia, and Canada.

Revenue is predominantly public in nature: tuition is free for students progressing within standard study duration, and the institution is funded primarily through Czech government subsidies, supplemented by dormitory rentals (4,500 CZK/month), cafeteria meal sales, administrative fees for nostrification of foreign credentials (3,000 CZK) and foreign education assessments (990 CZK), lifelong learning courses including MBAs, and ancillary services such as EEG biofeedback sessions. VŠTE has no venture capital or private equity ownership and operates under the regulatory oversight of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, with a rector (Marek Vochozka) and academic senate as primary governance bodies.

Name

Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích

Legal name

Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích

Website

https://vstecb.cz

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VŠTE is a public Czech university founded in 2006 in České Budějovice offering accredited bachelor's and master's programs in engineering, logistics, business, and valuation, with mandatory one-semester internships serving primarily Czech and international secondary school graduates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Technical university programs
• Business administration degrees
• Engineering degree programs
• Lifelong learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceske Budejovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VŠTE is a public university offering accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in technical fields (mechanical engineering, civil engineering, transport and logistics, technology management) and economic fields (business economics, business administration, human resource management, valuation and appraisal). The institution also provides lifelong learning programs including MBA courses, professional development, nostrification of foreign degrees, and supporting student services such as dormitory accommodation, cafeteria meals, library, EEG Biofeedback training, and modern engineering laboratories.

Product overview

Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích (VŠTE) is a public university established in 2006, organized into three institutes (Institute of Technology and Business, Institute of Business Strategy, Institute of Appraisal and Valuation) offering accredited bachelor's and master's programs. Its core educational offering is supported by a suite of digital services: the primary Informační systém VŠTE (IS VŠTE) for study plan management and academic administration, MOODLE LMS for e-learning, TRITIUS for library management, ISKAM for cafeteria meal ordering, and a portfolio of internal administrative systems (VERSO, iFIS, VEMA, ETMS, Intranet, Helpdesk). Beyond digital platforms, VŠTE operates specialized laboratories (for mechanical engineering, construction, transport/logistics), a university library, and offers EEG biofeedback services. The university also runs a Primary and Nursery School, student dormitories, a cafeteria, a career center, and provides lifelong learning programs including MBA courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accredited Study Programs (Bachelor's and Master's) Accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in technical fields (mechanical engineering, civil engineering, transport and logistics, technology management) and economic fields (business economics, business administration, human resource management, valuation and appraisal), delivered on campus in České Budějovice. Free for students who meet academic and duration requirements.
• Lifelong Learning and MBA Programs Continuing education, MBA programs, and professional development courses for working professionals and lifelong learners, delivered through the Center for Lifelong Learning (Centrum celoživotního vzdělávání).
• Student Dormitory Accommodation (Koleje VŠTE) Student dormitory service providing residential accommodation at 4,500 CZK per month with a 9,000 CZK refundable security deposit, including a main dormitory in Building D and overflow capacity at Hochtief dormitory.
• Cafeteria/Menza Meal Services University cafeteria serving lunch and breakfast to students, staff, and the general public, with discounted pricing for VŠTE/ISIC card holders and electronic pre-ordering through the ISKAM system.
• EEG Biofeedback Training Neurofeedback training service using EEG equipment and computer-based exercises to improve concentration, memory, stress management, and cognitive performance. Initial session 600 CZK, subsequent sessions 450 CZK each.
• University Laboratories (Laboratoře VŠTE) University laboratories equipped with CNC machines, 3D coordinate measuring devices, hardness testing equipment, and material composition analysis tools, used for teaching and industry collaboration in engineering, construction, transport, and logistics.
• University Library (Knihovna VŠTE) University library offering book lending, inter-library services, electronic information resources, e-books, bibliographic services, and reprographic services for students and staff.
• Nostrification of Foreign Education Official recognition (nostrification) of foreign higher education credentials for a 3,000 CZK administrative fee, with fee waivers available for temporary protection holders (under 12 months).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 97% of graduates employed within 2 months of completing studies
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Česká logistická asociace o.s. (Czech Logistics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Česká logistická asociace was founded in 1993 as a non-profit professional organization. In 2001, it became a full member of the European Logistics Association (ELA) in Brussels and in 2004 a member of the European Certification Board for Logistics (ECBL). VŠTE joined in 2016.
• European Logistics Association (ELA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Logistics Association based in Brussels. Provides international logistics certification (cEJLog) for graduates of accredited programs. VŠTE is the first public university in Czech Republic to receive ELA accreditation.
• International Partner Schools (EU, Asia, Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institutions for student exchange programs including Erasmus mobility. Students can study abroad for semesters at partner schools in EU countries, Asia, and Canada.
• Včely do firem (Bees to Companies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on bee protection research project. VŠTE is developing technology to combat varroa mite parasite affecting bees, combining modern electronics with agricultural protection.
• Interreg DanubecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation project under Interreg Danube program. VŠTE implemented 'EM4 System Condition' solution from Austrian partner university CAMPUS. Project entering final phase with pilot solutions in 12 Danube countries.
• OPTI-UP Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptimization and greening of public transport through integration with spatial planning and data-driven approaches. VŠTE participates in pilot activities and published reports on results from partner cities in Central Europe.
• ENTRE2RISE Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project mapping mental health of entrepreneurs. Coordinated by VŠTE, completed research phase on stress, anxiety, and psychological resilience. Results will inform practical digital tools and educational materials.
• CEDIS (Centrum energetických, digitalizačních a inovačních služeb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Energy, Digitalization and Innovation Services. Service center for digitalization, innovation, and energy services supporting regional development.
• Motor Jikov GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on improving ductile iron casting production technology. VŠTE academics working with company engineers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ŠKODA AUTO University: Private Czech applied university focused on business, economics, and engineering with strong industry linkages. Comparable to VŠTE in its applied, industry-facing education model and overlap in business/management programs, but contrasts as a private institution with different funding dynamics.

Direct peers

• University of West Bohemia (ZČU): Czech public university in Plzeň offering engineering, economics, and applied technology programs. Similar to VŠTE in being a regional polytechnic with both technical and economic faculties competing for the same Czech applicant pool.
• VSB – Technical University of Ostrava: Public technical university in Ostrava offering engineering, economics, and applied technology programs with a strong regional-industry focus. Closest peer to VŠTE in mission (applied technical and economic education with industry ties) and in being a regional, non-Prague polytechnic.
• Technical University of Liberec (TUL): Czech public technical university with programs in mechanical engineering, transport, and applied economics, similar in regional positioning to VŠTE. Comparable in mission and approximate scale, and competes in the same non-Prague technical-applicant segment.
• University of Pardubice (UPCE): Regional Czech public university combining engineering, transport, and economic programs. Closely comparable to VŠTE in scale, regional positioning, and the mix of applied technical and economic education.
• Tomas Bata University in Zlín (UTB): Czech public university with a strong applied-sciences and technology orientation across engineering, economics, and management. Comparable to VŠTE in size, applied focus, regional positioning, and mix of technical and economic programs.

Regional players

• Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU): Czech public university combining technical, economic, and applied life-science programs in Brno. Comparable to VŠTE in being a regional multi-disciplinary public institution with applied focus, though with stronger orientation toward agriculture and forestry.

Broad incumbents

• Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT): The largest and oldest Czech technical university, headquartered in Prague, with broad engineering and technical program offerings. Operates in the same Czech technical higher-education category as VŠTE and competes for the same domestic applicant pool, but with substantially greater scale, brand, and research output.
• Brno University of Technology (VUT): Czech public polytechnic in Brno offering engineering, economics, and applied sciences programs across multiple faculties. Directly comparable to VŠTE as a public technical university, but significantly larger and more established, serving as a benchmark for what scaled Czech polytechnic leadership looks like.
• University of Economics, Prague (VŠE): Premier Czech public university specializing in economics, business, and management. Comparable to the economic-program side of VŠTE (Business Economics, HR Management, Business Analyst) and a primary competitor for the same Czech student segment pursuing business degrees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/vstecb
• Facebookfacebook.com/VSTECB.cz
• Instagraminstagram.com/vstecb
• Xx.com/vstecb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vysok-kola-technick-a-ekonomick-v-esk-ch-bud-jovic-ch

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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