Faculty of Civil Engineering

Our mission is to educate professionals with a solid theoretical foundation, enabling them to maintain high flexibility in their professional careers. Our research focuses on addressing both theoretical and applied challenges within the construction industry, supported by grant systems of the Czech Republic and the European Union.

We Are Unique in the World

The Josef Underground Laboratory is operated by the Centre of Experimental Geotechnics (CEG) within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague. This modern facility is staffed by experts in experimental geotechnics dedicated to scientific research and pedagogical excellence. The curriculum is designed to provide students with practical exposure to laboratory testing and experiments, extending beyond the field of geotechnics. Under expert supervision, the laboratory facilitates the completion of experimentally oriented Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral theses.

In addition to its educational role, the Josef Underground Laboratory serves as a hub for large-scale experimental and research projects. The surface area of the facility houses the Regional Underground Research Centre (URC Josef) Science and Technology Park, which, among other functions, provides specialized services and premises to commercial entities.

The CEG maintains extensive collaboration with the industry, offering the services of an accredited geotechnical laboratory, expert assessments of rock and soil parameters, and comprehensive monitoring of underground and specialized surface structures. The Centre manages research projects in underground and structural engineering, environmental science (waste disposal), and emerging fields such as energy storage. Through various international and national grants, the CEG is currently a key contributor to research on the deep geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste.

The CEG remains committed to future challenges, including the advancement of robotics and automation integrated with Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies. Consequently, the Centre has become the guarantor of the newly established Underground Construction Section within the National Centre for Industry 4.0, of which the CTU Faculty of Civil Engineering is a member.

We Are Unique in the Czech Republic

The Faculty of Civil Engineering, the largest of the eight faculties of the Czech Technical University in Prague and its historical cornerstone, was founded on the initiative of Josef Christian Willenberg. Established by the imperial rescript of Emperor Joseph I on January 18, 1707, it was the first public engineering school in Central Europe, originally known as the Estates School of Engineering in Prague.
The Faculty operates numerous unique specialized facilities, comprising 23 departments and 3 experimental research centers. These include the reconstructed Water Management Laboratory, the Europe-wide unique Josef Underground Laboratory, and the specialized Laboratory of Special Microscopy.
Staff and students actively participate in a wide range of national and international research projects, spanning both fundamental and applied research. The Faculty’s outputs are of prestigious quality, with results in civil engineering, in particular, achieving international acclaim. In the Research Organizations Assessment by the RVVI, the International Evaluation Panel awarded the Faculty the highest possible rating: "Excellent."
We offer a broad portfolio of degree programs that respond to societal demands and industry requirements. Our graduates are guaranteed excellent career prospects within the field.
Through cooperation with international universities, our students can complete part of their studies at partner institutions via Erasmus+ or Double Degree programs.
We collaborate with leading construction companies in the Czech Republic, enabling students to engage directly with industry experts during their studies. The regular "Technical Thursday" lecture series showcases unique projects and innovative technologies.
The Faculty organizes distinctive educational projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice, such as "Technology Week" and "Steel, Wood, and Glass Week."
We also host the prestigious international "Hall of the Year: Structure Challenge," where high school, university, and doctoral students compete in various categories.
For secondary school students, we offer a three-day internship program, providing a first-hand experience of university life and the opportunity to attend selected Bachelor’s degree lectures.

We Are Members of:

EUCEET Association – The European Civil Engineering Education and Training Association
FIB – The International Federation for Structural Concrete
IABSE – The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
IAHR – The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research
IWA – The International Water Association
RILEM – The International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures
(Réunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Experts des Matériaux, systèmes de construction et ouvrages)
WTA CZ – The Scientific and Technical Society for Building Rehabilitation and Monument Care
IGD–TP CMET – Implementing Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste Technology Platform CMET (Competence Maintenance, Education and Training)

We Are Proud of

Experimental Centre

The Experimental Centre is a joint facility for disciplines focused on structural engineering and construction materials. It facilitates experimental work arising from pedagogical needs, grant-funded activities, and departmental projects, while also managing associated commercial activities. The Centre serves as a lead or partner investigator in both fundamental and applied research projects. It is a highly regarded partner for the construction industry, providing specialized static and dynamic load testing, as well as various on-site measurements for bridges and large-scale structures.

Water Management Experimental Centre

The Centre specializes in the research of hydraulic phenomena related to hydraulic structures (weirs, waterways, dams, hydroelectric power plants), watercourses, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants.

Laboratory of Special Microscopy

Established in 2024, the Laboratory serves as an umbrella facility for the shared SEM-FIB Laboratory and the Laboratory of Microstructural Analysis. Its founding members include the CTU Faculties of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Transportation Sciences. The facility operates a high-resolution scanning electron microscope combined with a Xenon-plasma focused ion beam—the Amber X (UHR FE-SEM and Xe Plasma FIB). As the first commercial installation of its kind in the Czech Republic, it enables world-class scientific research at a European level. The equipment is utilized for doctoral training and professional workshops, strengthening inter-faculty cooperation and fostering multidisciplinary projects.

ROBOPROX Project

The ROBOPROX project (Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing) integrates robotics research and development across CTU. The project was successful in the "Excellent Research" call of the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme. With a total budget of CZK 467.9 million, it will be implemented until mid-2028. The project focuses on solving specific industrial challenges, contributing to the transformation of Czech industry and enhancing its global competitiveness. Up to 180 researchers from four Czech universities collaborate on this top-tier research. From CTU, four faculties and two institutes are involved: FEL, FIT, FS, FSv, IEAP, and CIIRC.

RECONMATIC Project

The RECONMATIC project, funded under the Horizon Europe program, focuses on the circular economy and the management of construction and demolition waste. The consortium comprises 23 partners from Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and China. The project is led by Assoc. Prof. Jan Valentin from the Department of Road Structures at the CTU Faculty of Civil Engineering in Prague.

Robotics in the Underground

The "Robotics in the Underground" event is organized by the Josef Underground Laboratory, the National Centre for Construction 4.0, and the CTU Faculty of Civil Engineering, under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. It showcases completed projects by CTU Faculty of Civil Engineering expert teams and outlines future research directions. The primary objective is to demonstrate the current capabilities and potential of robotic and automation technologies in construction—particularly in underground works—while inspiring professionals and the general public to adopt smart infrastructure and facilitate technology transfer into practice. To date, two successful editions have been held.

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Thákurova 7,
166 29 Praha 6

Did You Know That

We operate unique specialized facilities, including an underground laboratory, a water management hall, a microscopy laboratory, and even an observatory.

Faculty Community

Bachelor study programmes:
3,198 students

Master study programmes:
903 students

PhD study programmes:
278 students

The academic staff consists of 455 academic workers, of whom 63 are professors and 115 are docents (associate professors), who carry out research in 24 departments, 3 experimental centres a other R&D departments/labs.

Inspiring Student

Ing. Arch. Růžena Mašková

An architectural design for the revitalization of the Beirut Port, destroyed by the 2020 explosion, earned a student team led by Růžena Mašková (from the Architecture and Building Engineering program) first place in the international INSPIRELI AWARDS in the Urbanism category and second place in the INSPIRELI AWARDS BEIRUT PORT RENEWAL COMPETITION. Developed as part of the faculty’s curriculum, the trio’s project succeeded against 249 entries from 43 countries. As their award, the team chose to spend a day at the world-renowned London studio Zaha Hadid Architects, where Ms. Mašková subsequently secured a professional position based on her performance during the experience.

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