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The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FST) aims to reduce the environmental impact of industry, in part through its new degree programme in Environmental Engineering and Technology. “We are responding to the demand from industry for professionals capable of applying green technologies in practice – from renewable energy sources to smart waste management,” explains Tomáš Broum from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at FST and the programme coordinator. The new programme will be available from the next academic year.

In its first year, the faculty will admit 30 to 40 students, eventually expanding to around 100. Students will explore sustainability assessments of products and analyze material flows within companies. A practical project, replacing the traditional bachelor’s thesis, will be a graduation requirement. The programme is also open to high school graduates. “It’s an alternative to the traditional mechanical engineering our faculty has long offered. We’re addressing the interests of young people who are passionate about science and technology and want to work with sustainable technologies and energy systems, even on the international market,” says Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Vladimír Duchek.

At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEL), applications for the new Nuclear Management specialisation – part of the master’s programme in Power Systems and Electrical Energy – will open in July. Students will learn how energy is generated, and how the entire production process in nuclear power plants is planned and evaluated. “They will gain a solid understanding of operational safety as well as the construction of new power sources. This opens opportunities for them with nuclear technology manufacturers and companies involved in energy planning both in the Czech Republic and abroad – including the completion of the Dukovany plant,” explains FEL Vice-Dean Roman Pechánek.

The latest accredited addition is the new bachelor’s programme in Mathematics for Secondary School Education, launched this June by the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAV) in cooperation with the Faculty of Education. “We are responding to the shortage of secondary school mathematics teachers and the needs of schools in the region. FAV has long offered a follow-up master’s programme in mathematics education, and this new programme extends our reach to the undergraduate level,” says Gabriela Holubová, Head of the Department of Mathematics at FAV. Students will be able to combine mathematics education with physics, computer science, biology, chemistry, or geography.

In addition to these new programmes, the University of West Bohemia is offering other degree options that are still open for applications. The two-year master’s programme in Electromobility and Intelligent Transport Systems at FEL is designed for those interested in electric drives, charging systems, and vehicle operation management. The programme also addresses the broader societal, environmental, and energy-related impacts of electromobility. FAV would also like to highlight another teaching-oriented programme developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Education: Computer Science Education for Secondary Schools.

Full details can be found in the UWB study programme catalogue. The second round of admissions is currently open via the university’s online application portal e-přihláška.