Technical University of Liberec

The Technical University of Liberec is a Czech research-oriented university focused on engineering, nanomaterials, mechatronics and applied research, strongly linked with industry and innovation.

The Technical University of Liberec (TUL) is a well-established Czech technical university founded in 1953, located in the city of Liberec in the northern part of the Czech Republic. It is a medium-sized university and the only higher education institution in the Liberec Region, providing a strong regional anchor for education, research, and innovation. Today, it educates approximately 6,000–8,000 students across seven faculties and one specialized research institute, offering a broad spectrum of study programmes from engineering and natural sciences to economics, humanities, architecture, and health studies.

The university has a long-standing tradition of close cooperation with industry, particularly in sectors that define the region’s economy, such as mechanical engineering, automotive industry, textiles, glass, and advanced manufacturing. This strong industrial linkage has shaped its applied research orientation and supports direct transfer of knowledge and technologies into practice. TUL is recognized for its expertise in materials research, nanotechnologies, mechatronics, and innovative production systems, and maintains a strong focus on solving real-world industrial challenges in collaboration with corporate partners.

A significant role within the university is played by the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CxI), one of its flagship research centres, which concentrates on cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, advanced engineering structures, and environmental technologies. Across its faculties, TUL is actively involved in research areas such as automation, smart systems, sustainable mobility, energy technologies, and digitalisation, contributing to both industrial innovation and broader societal challenges.

Thanks to its applied research profile, strong industry partnerships, and international cooperation, the Technical University of Liberec plays an important role in technology transfer and innovation ecosystems in Central Europe. It contributes to the development of high-value-added technologies, supports competitiveness of industrial partners, and provides a skilled workforce for both Czech and international companies, making it an important partner for research, development, and innovation-driven investment projects.