Faculty of Electrical Engineering UWB | RICE

What Faculty of Electrical Engineering UWB | RICE does

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia (Fakulta elektrotechnická ZČU, trading as FEE UWB / RICE) is a public university faculty headquartered in Pilsen, Czech Republic, operating since 1991 within the University of West Bohemia. It delivers bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in electrical engineering across five departments: Electronics and Information Technologies (KEI), Electrical Power Engineering (KEE), Electrical Engineering and Computer Modeling (KEP), Materials and Technologies (KET), and Power Electronics and Machines (KEV), supplemented by the Research and Innovation Centre for Electrical Engineering (RICE), which houses the RICE Power Lab and a student Makerspace.

Core offerings cover power electronics, electrical machines, AI applications, materials science, electronics, information technologies, acoustics, diagnostics, sensors, printed electronics, smart textiles, and high voltage engineering. The RICE Power Lab operates specialized facilities for SiC and GaN semiconductor research, multi-phase converters, and traction and drive systems validated up to 4 MW for railway and e-mobility applications. Research output is supported by a portfolio of industry and academic partnerships and more than 50 PhD dissertation topics.

The business model is public-sector funded: revenue is derived from Czech government operational grants (tied to enrollment and research performance), tuition fees from non-EU international students in English-language master and doctoral programs (with 750 CZK application fees and 500 CZK document evaluation fees), competitive research grants from Czech science agencies and EU programs such as Horizon Europe, and industry-sponsored collaborative research. Go-to-market relies on a sales-led admissions process for domestic and EU students, event-driven international recruitment through education fairs and a global agent network (India, Germany, Nigeria, Thailand, etc.), and online self-serve application via eprihlaska.zcu.cz. Primary customer segments are international doctoral candidates, international master students, domestic Czech bachelor students, and Erasmus/Freemovers exchange students, with flagship industry partners including ČEPS, Rohde & Schwarz, and Valeo anchoring collaborative research and graduate placement.

Name

Faculty of Electrical Engineering UWB | RICE

Legal name

Fakulta elektrotechnická Západočeské univerzity v Plzni

Website

https://fel.zcu.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public university faculty at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in electrical engineering across five departments and the RICE research centre, serving domestic, EU, and international students with industry partnerships in energy, automotive, and electronics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education in Electrical Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering education
• Power electronics research
• Engineering degree programs
• Applied electronics research
• Industrial collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Pilsen (Plzeň)

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: International students pay tuition fees for English-language master and doctoral programs. Application fee is 750 CZK, evaluation fee is 500 CZK for incoming international students.
2. Government funding: Public university funded primarily by Czech government through operational grants based on student enrollment and research performance metrics
3. Research grants and contracts: Funding from Czech science agencies, EU research programs (Horizon Europe), and industry collaborations for specific research projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia delivers accredited higher-education programs (Bachelor, Master of Science, and Doctoral) in electrical engineering and information technology through its eight specialized departments. It also operates the RICE (Regional Innovation Centre for Electrical Engineering), which provides applied research, development, and innovation services in power electronics, power systems, and related fields to industry partners.

Product overview

Faculty of Electrical Engineering UWB (FEL) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of study programs across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The faculty operates through five departments (KEI, KEE, KEP, KET, KEV) and the Research and Innovation Centre for Electrical Engineering (RICE), which includes the specialized RICE Power Lab. Research activities span power electronics, electrical machines, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, smart textiles, sensors, and materials technology. The faculty provides student project opportunities, often in collaboration with strategic industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RICE Power Lab: Research brand for power electronics and electrical machines research under RICE centre
• RICE

Products and services

• Bachelor degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Accredited Bachelor's degree programs (Bc.) in electrical engineering and information technology, designed for high-school graduates seeking foundational engineering education.
• Master of Science degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Accredited Master of Science (Ing.) degree programs in electrical engineering and information technology, providing advanced specialization for graduates of Bachelor's programs.
• Doctoral degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Accredited Doctoral (Ph.D.-equivalent) degree programs in electrical engineering and information technology, intended for candidates pursuing research careers.
• RICE applied research and innovation services Applied research, development, and innovation services delivered through the RICE center, including power electronics research at the RICE Power Lab, prototyping, and industry collaboration for companies such as ČEPS, Valeo, and Rohde & Schwarz.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50 dissertation topics available for doctoral students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• ČEPSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEPS is the exclusive transmission system operator in the Czech Republic. Strategic partnership supports student projects, scholarships, summer school programs, and joint research. ČEPS is part of the National Energy Centre II consortium working on modern energy strategy with the faculty.
• Rohde & SchwarzflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRohde & Schwarz plant in Vimperk develops and manufactures high-end test instruments. Partnership includes student projects, thesis topics, internships, scholarship programs, and equipment loans for education and research.
• ValeoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerValeo is a major Czech automotive industry player with 4,000 employees at six sites. Strategic partnership focuses on applied electrical engineering for production automation and industrial robotics, including collaborative research projects.
• ABBminorOthersIndustry partner listed among other industry partners of the faculty
• SiemensminorOthersIndustry partner listed among other industry partners including Siemens s.r.o. and Siemens Energy
• ŠKODA AUTOminorOthersMajor Czech automotive manufacturer listed as industry partner
• ČEZminorOthersMajor Czech energy company listed as industry partner including ČEZ Distribuce
• Mitsubishi ElectricminorOthersInternational technology partner listed among industry partners
• HoneywellminorOthersInternational technology company listed as industry partner
• National Energy Centre II ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of leading research organizations, universities, and innovation leaders in the energy sector developing comprehensive strategy for modern, low-carbon, and sustainable energy for Czech Republic energy independence

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Czech technical university with electrical engineering and computer science faculty offering comparable bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. Competes for students, faculty, and applied research contracts in the Czech market.
• Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT) - Faculty of Electrical Engineering: The flagship Czech technical university with a Faculty of Electrical Engineering offering parallel bachelor/master/PhD programs in similar electrical engineering, power electronics, and information technology disciplines. Direct domestic competitor for students, faculty talent, and research grants.
• Brno University of Technology (VUT) - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication: Second major Czech technical university with a comparable Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, offering overlapping programs in power electronics, electronics, and information technologies. Direct competitor for Czech and international students and industry partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• TU Wien - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: Large, well-established Austrian technical university with a comprehensive electrical engineering faculty. Broader incumbent in the same DACH/CEE academic market with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• ETH Zurich - Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering: Top European technical university with broad electrical engineering and information technology programs. Functions as a quality benchmark and competitor for faculty recruitment and Horizon Europe consortium leadership in the same research domains.
• Technische Universität München (TUM) - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Top-ranked German technical university with strong power electronics, drive systems, and energy research. Sets the benchmark for industry-funded research and graduate employment that FEE UWB competes against for talent and grants.
• RWTH Aachen University - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: Leading German technical university with renowned electrical engineering faculty covering power electronics, drives, and high-voltage engineering. Major incumbent competing for industry partnerships, EU grants, and doctoral candidates.

Regional players

• Politecnico di Milano - Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering: Major continental European technical university with a large electrical/electronics engineering department offering overlapping power electronics and information technology programs. Regional peer for international student recruitment and EU-funded research collaboration.
• Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics: Leading Central European technical university with a comparable electrical engineering faculty. Regional peer with overlapping programs in power systems, electronics, and information technology, but operating in a different national market.
• Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: Closest regional peer in neighboring Slovakia, with parallel electrical engineering and information technology programs. Comparable in scale and curricular structure, serving a regional Central European market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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