Faculty of Electrical Engineering

About Faculty of Electrical Engineering

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FEL) is a constituent faculty of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), located in Prague, Czech Republic. Established in 1950 following a reorganization of the university’s technical departments, the faculty serves as a primary center for research and education in electrical engineering, computer science, and cybernetics. It operates within the broader administrative and academic framework of CTU, which is the oldest technical university in Central Europe. The faculty is situated primarily on the Dejvice campus in Prague 6, a hub for technical education and research institutions.

The academic structure of the faculty is organized into several departments that cover a broad spectrum of technical disciplines. These departments include the Department of Circuit Theory, the Department of Cybernetics, the Department of Control Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Computer Graphics and Interaction, the Department of Electromagnetic Field, the Department of Telecommunications Engineering, the Department of Power Engineering, the Department of Electrical Drives and Traction, the Department of Physics, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Languages. This departmental organization facilitates both undergraduate and graduate education, leading to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in fields such as electrical engineering, communications, electronics, and informatics.

Research activities at the faculty are integrated into the curriculum and involve collaboration with national and international industrial partners. Key areas of focus include power electronics, artificial intelligence, robotics, signal processing, and telecommunications. The faculty operates numerous laboratories equipped for experimental research, testing, and prototype development. These facilities support both faculty-led research projects and the practical training of students. The research output is documented through regular publications in scientific journals, participation in technical conferences, and the management of various grant-funded research programs.

The faculty’s educational standards are aligned with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the Bologna Process. Degrees granted by the faculty are accredited by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education in the Czech Republic. The curriculum emphasizes a combination of theoretical foundations in mathematics and physics with application-oriented training in engineering design and systems analysis. Students are required to engage in laboratory work, project-based learning, and internships, which are facilitated by the faculty’s connections with technology companies operating within the Czech Republic and the European Union.

Campus facilities available to students and staff include specialized research laboratories, computer clusters, and access to the CTU library network. The Dejvice campus provides infrastructure for academic life, including lecture halls, administrative offices, and social spaces. The faculty also manages specific testing environments for electrical engineering, such as high-voltage laboratories and clean rooms for microelectronics research. These resources are maintained to support the technical requirements of the various degree programs and to provide a stable environment for ongoing academic research.

International cooperation is a component of the faculty’s operations, involving student and staff exchanges through programs such as Erasmus+. The faculty maintains partnerships with various universities and research institutions globally, facilitating joint research projects and academic mobility. These international links are intended to integrate the faculty into the broader European research area and to ensure that the academic programs remain updated with technological developments in the field of electrical engineering and computer science.

Admission to the faculty is based on academic performance and, in many cases, entrance examinations in mathematics and physics. The faculty serves a diverse student body, offering programs in both the Czech and English languages to accommodate international students. Graduates typically pursue careers in engineering, software development, energy management, telecommunications, and research and development. The faculty maintains ties with alumni through professional networks and industry associations, supporting the transition of graduates into the professional engineering workforce.

As part of the Czech Technical University in Prague, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering adheres to the statutory requirements and academic policies of the university. It contributes to the university’s overall mission of providing education and research in technical sciences. The faculty’s administrative functions, including student services, admissions, and faculty hiring, are conducted in accordance with national laws governing public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic. This institutional structure ensures that the faculty operates as a stable academic entity with long-term commitments to technical education and scientific inquiry.