Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze

What Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze does

Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze (the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Czech Technical University in Prague) is a public university faculty established in the 1950s as part of Czech Technical University (founded 1863), operating from its main campus at Jugoslávských partizánů 1580/3, Prague 6 – Dejvice. The faculty delivers accredited three-tier engineering education — bachelor's (3-year), master's (2-year follow-up), and doctoral programmes — alongside lifelong learning courses and short-form summer schools, serving both domestic (Czech-language) and international (English-language) students. Its core curricula cover mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, automotive engineering, mechatronics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, biomechanics, control engineering and instrumentation, and production machines and equipment.

The faculty's research and applied-development activity is organized across five institutes and dedicated research centres: the Institute of Mechanics, Biomechanics and Mechatronics; the Institute of Production Machines and Equipment (housing the Research Center of Manufacturing Technology with origins tracing to 1926); the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering; the Department of Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics; and the Department of Automotive, Combustion Engine and Railway Engineering (which operates the Centre for Vehicles of Sustainable Mobility at the Science and Technology Park Roztoky). Specialized physical assets supporting applied research include engine testing laboratories with 10 stands capable of testing power units up to 400 kW, AVL PUMA Open control systems, UN ECE 49 and 85 emissions test capabilities, a CVS dilution tunnel rated at 160 m³/min, wind tunnels, supersonic flow rigs, thermography, and PIV measurement infrastructure.

The faculty's business model is institutional: core funding flows from the Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT), with project-based revenue from European Structural and Investment Funds (e.g., a CZK 200 million ESIF modernization grant covering 2017-2021), the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR) via six concurrent National Competence Centres through 2028. Fee-based revenue comes from lifelong learning and English-language programs. Customer-facing activity splits into two segments: prospective students (recruited via open days, StreTech competitions, Erasmus+, and EuroTeQ Collider) and industrial partners — anchored by Škoda Auto, TATRA, TOS VARNSDORF, TOSHULIN, KOVOSVIT MAS, TAJMAC-ZPS, ŠKODA MACHINE TOOL, Meopta, Honeywell, and LOM Praha — who commission research, supply thesis topics, and co-fund competence centres.

Name

Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze

Legal name

České vysoké učení technické v Praze, Fakulta strojní

Website

https://fs.cvut.cz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze is the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Czech Technical University in Prague, offering accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs and operating applied research in automotive, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, energy, and photonics for Czech industrial partners.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Mechanical Engineering)

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK), Operational Risk, Reliability & Resilience (FMEA, RCA, FRACAS) (EDABAKAI), Process Safety & Major Hazard Risk Management (PSM) (BPAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering education
• Applied engineering research
• Doctoral engineering programs
• Technology transfer services
• Automotive powertrain research

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Institutional Support (MŠMT): Core institutional funding from Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Czech Republic for research activities and international cooperation projects co-financing
2. European Structural Funds (ESIF/ERDF): European funding for modernization of laboratory equipment, covering over 200 million CZK for more than 140 new instruments for bachelor's and master's study programs
3. Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF): EU Next Generation funding for applied research projects in collaboration with industry partners
4. Tuition and Student Fees: Revenue from degree programs including bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies, and lifelong learning courses
5. Technology Agency of Czech Republic (TAČR): Project-based funding through National Competence Centers and applied research programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze is a public university faculty that delivers accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in mechanical engineering and related disciplines, supplemented by lifelong learning courses and intensive summer schools (applied AI, nuclear engineering, mechatronics). It conducts applied research through six National Competence Centres, operates specialized testing infrastructure (engine test stands, wind tunnels, fluid dynamics labs), and provides contract research, technology transfer, and talent pipeline services to Czech industrial manufacturers including Škoda Auto, TATRA TRUCKS, and leading machine tool producers.

Product overview

Fakulta strojní ČVUT v Praze (CTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) operates as a higher education institution offering a structured portfolio of accredited study programmes and research centres. The core educational offerings consist of three-tier degree programmes: three-year Bachelor's programmes (Bakalářské studijní programy), two-year follow-up Master's programmes (Navazující magisterské programy), and doctoral programmes (Doktorské studium), supplemented by lifelong learning courses (Celoživotní vzdělávání) and specialized summer schools in AI, nuclear engineering, and mechatronics. Administrative and student services include the KOS.FS course organization system for timetables and room booking, 3D printing facilities, and virtual campus tours. The faculty serves as lead or partner institution in six active National Competence Centres (Národní centra kompetence, 2023-2028) covering vehicle engineering, aeronautics, mechatronics, manufacturing, photonics, and energy, alongside competitive student engineering teams participating in Formula Student, robotics, and aerospace competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCMT (Research Center of Manufacturing Technology): Research center focused on manufacturing technology, part of the Institute of Production Machines and Equipment
• CVUM (Centrum pro vozidla udržitelné mobility)
• EIT Manufacturing Hub Czech Republic

Products and services

• Bachelor's Study Programmes (Bakalářské studijní programy) Three-year undergraduate engineering programmes accredited by CTU covering mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, automotive engineering, and related disciplines, with admission via entrance examinations and Czech-language instruction primarily.
• Master's Study Programmes (Navazující magisterské programy) Two-year follow-up master's programmes providing advanced specialization in mechanical engineering disciplines, building on bachelor's-level foundations and offered in both Czech and English languages for domestic and international students.
• Doctoral Study Programme (Doktorské studium) Research-oriented doctoral programmes in mechanical engineering fields requiring original research contributions, dissertation defence, and supervision by faculty researchers across the department's research areas.
• Lifelong Learning (Celoživotní vzdělávání) Continuing professional education and development programmes for practitioners, including preparation courses for admission examinations, offered through the CŽV centre for fee-based learners.
• Summer School of Applied AI (Letní škola aplikované umělé inteligence) Intensive summer programme providing education in applied artificial intelligence techniques and applications for engineering students.
• Summer School of Nuclear Engineering (Letní škola jaderného inženýrství) Specialized summer programme focused on nuclear engineering fundamentals and applications for engineering students.
• MechaTwing Summer School (Letní škola MechaTwing) Mechatronics-themed intensive summer programme for students offered in collaboration with partners.
• Josef Božek Vehicle Engineering National Center of Competence (TN02000054) National Competence Centre (2023-2028) led by FS ČVUT focusing on vehicle electrification, digitalization, autonomous driving, and HMI with AI for road vehicles, delivered through research collaboration with automotive industry partners.
• National Competence Centre for Aeronautics and Space (TN02000009) National Competence Centre (2023-2028) strengthening collaboration between research, academic, and private sectors for aviation and space technology commercialization, with FS ČVUT as a solver.
• NCC MESTEC2 - National Competence Centre Mechatronics and Smart Technologies for Mechanical Engineering (TN02000010) National Competence Centre (2023-2028) developing new universal mechanical engineering technologies making mechatronic and engineering products more sustainable and competitive.
• National Centre of Competence ENGINEERING (TN02000018) National Competence Centre focused on R&D for competitiveness of Czech mechanical engineering industry in medium and light manufacturing segments.
• Centre of Advanced Electron and Photonic Optics (TN02000020) National Competence Centre (2023-2028) uniting academic and industrial players in electron, photon, and quantum technologies for microscopy, spectroscopy, lasers, and metrology.
• National Centre for Energy II (TN02000025) National Competence Centre (2023-2028) developing strategies for modern, low-carbon, non-nuclear sustainable energy and raw materials independence of the Czech Republic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ million CZK investment in laboratory modernization with 140+ new instruments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Škoda Auto, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner in vehicle research. The department is the principal contractor of the Josef Božek Competence Centre for Automotive Industry. Collaboration covers powertrain optimization, combustion engine research, transmission design, and vehicle development including work with Škoda's electric and hybrid vehicle programs.
• TATRA TRUCKS, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Josef Božek Competence Centre focusing on commercial vehicle development and mobility solutions for road and rail vehicles.
• TOS VARNSDORF, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Czech machine tool manufacturer participating in National Competence Centre for Engineering. Collaboration on machine tool design, control systems, and manufacturing technology development.
• KOVOSVIT MAS Machine Tools, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMachine tool producer collaborating on manufacturing technology research within the NCCE consortium, focusing on green and digital transformation in machine tools.
• Honeywell Co. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational technology company collaborating on automotive research through the Josef Božek Competence Centre for automotive industry innovation.
• LOM Praha, s.p.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned aerospace maintenance company collaborating on aeronautical research and fluid dynamics applications.
• TAJMAC-ZPS, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrecision machine tool manufacturer participating in the NCCE machine tool subgroup research on design, control, and operation of production machines.
• TOSHULIN, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNC machine tool manufacturer collaborating through NCCE on manufacturing technology research and development projects.
• ŠKODA MACHINE TOOL, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeavy machine tool manufacturer participating in the NCCE consortium focusing on machine tool development and manufacturing technology.
• Meopta - optika, s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptical systems manufacturer participating in Centre of Advanced Electron and Photonic Optics (CAEPO) focusing on microscopy, spectroscopy, and laser applications.
• Compo Tech PLUS, spol. s r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComposite materials company collaborating within CAEPO on micro and nanostructured surfaces and optical elements research.
• TechSoft Engineering, spol. s r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering software company participating in CAEPO project for ultra-precise production metrology and optomechanical system development.
• FANS, a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial fan and ventilation systems manufacturer collaborating on fluid dynamics research and thermodynamic applications.
• NET4GAS, s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural gas transmission operator partnering on energy systems research and thermodynamic studies.
• Intecha spol. s r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial technology company collaborating on applied mechanics and thermodynamic research projects.
• Brentwood Industries Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational industrial equipment manufacturer collaborating on fluid mechanics research with international scope.
• Vysoké učení technické v Brně (BUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrno University of Technology collaborating within CAEPO on electron and photon optics research, and within NCCE on machine tool development.
• Ústav fyziky plazmatu AV ČR, v.v.i. (TOPTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute of Plasma Physics of the CAS participating in CAEPO project on advanced electron and photonic technologies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Technische Universität München (TUM): Top-ranked European public technical university with a large mechanical engineering faculty, comparable applied research model, and similar automotive/manufacturing industry partnerships (BMW, Audi, MAN). A benchmark peer for graduate pipeline and research output quality.
• RWTH Aachen University: Major German public technical university with a flagship mechanical engineering faculty, deep industry partnerships in automotive and machine tools, and a similar public-university + industry-funded applied research model.
• Fraunhofer Society (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft): Germany's applied research organization with institutes (e.g., IWU, IPA, IAO) covering manufacturing, production technology, and mechatronics — the dominant European benchmark for industry-funded applied R&D in mechanical engineering.
• ETH Zürich: Leading European technical university with world-class mechanical and process engineering departments. Comparable in talent pipeline depth and applied research in manufacturing, energy, and mobility, though at materially higher international brand and funding scale.

Regional players

• Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft): Dutch public technical university with major mechanical engineering and sustainable mobility research (e.g., powertrains, wind energy, aerospace). Comparable in applied research orientation but operating primarily in the Netherlands.
• KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Leading Nordic public technical university with strong mechanical engineering, production, and vehicle research (e.g., KTH Vehicle Dynamics). Comparable in scale and mandate, but operating in a different geography (Sweden) than the Czech-centric FS ČVUT.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italian public technical university with strong mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and automotive research. Comparable in industry-linked applied research model, but geographically concentrated in Italy and broader Europe.

Direct peers

• Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien): Austrian public technical university with a similar-sized mechanical engineering faculty, comparable industry-funded applied research in mobility and manufacturing, and a Central European DACH-region peer profile.
• Vysoké učení technické v Brně (Brno University of Technology): The closest domestic peer — another Czech public technical university with overlapping mechanical engineering and manufacturing research, and a recurring collaboration partner in NCCE and CAEPO projects. Directly comparable in scale, mandate, and funding model.

Emerging players

• Výzkumný a zkušební letecký ústav (VZLU): Czech aerospace testing and research institute collaborating with FS ČVUT on aeronautics R&D. Comparable as a domestic applied research peer with overlapping fluid dynamics, propulsion, and aerospace competencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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