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ICT Prague: Modern Chemistry Hub with Rich History and Notable Alumni

Explore the rich history and achievements of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague (ICT), from its founding in 1806 to its present-day status as a leading public university in the field of modern chemistry. Discover the notable alumni like Professor Otto Wichterle and Professor Vlado Prelog, as well as the vibrant research and development activities at ICT Prague. Learn about the diverse study programs offered and the extensive international cooperation opportunities available. Find out how incoming students can enhance their experience through various initiatives and the advantages of studying in Prague.

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ICT Prague: Modern Chemistry Hub with Rich History and Notable Alumni

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  1. Welcome to the World of Modern Chemistry

  2. The Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague (ICT) - History • 1803 Emperor Francis II. founded Chemistry Department of the Prague Polytechnic, officially called the Royal Czech Polytechnical Institute • 1806 began courses in the departments of mathematics and chemistry • Chemistry Department provided instruction in general and practical chemistry with a focus on the major Czech industries, glass, iron and textile. • 1920 transformation into the School of Chemical Technology, one of the seven faculties of the Czech Technical University • 1952 independent Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  3. Professor Otto Wichterle (1913-1998) • macromolecular chemist • the inventor of soft hydro-gel contact lenses or polyamide thread Silon (Nylon) ICT Prague – Notable Alumni • ProfessorVlado Prelog (1906-1998) • organic chemist • awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 as professor at the ETH Zürich (contribution to the stereochemistry of organic molecules and their reactions) www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  4. ICT Prague - Present • public university providing education and scientific activities • about 3000 students at 4 faculties • bachelor, master and postgraduate(doctoral)degree • education in the Czech or the English language • cooperation with more than 100 universities and institutions in Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, China etc. www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  5. Research and Development at ICT Prague • 32 active patents and 15 patent applications • 16 license agreements • research cooperation agreement with 34 foreign universities • collaboration in 5th and 6th framework program, COST, EUREKA, Leonardo da Vinci etc. www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  6. All faculties of the ICT Prague offer the following study programmes • three-year Bachelor's programmes (abbr. Bc) • two-year Master's programmes (abbr. Ing.) following Bachelor's programmes • three-year post-graduate programmes (abbr. Ph.D.) • Five year Master's programmes (abbr. Ing.) running parallel Organisation of Studies www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  7. Socrates/Erasmus at ICT Prague started at 1998/99 www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  8. Socrates/Erasmus at ICT Prague www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  9. How to increase their number? • Courses in the English • Research Projects • Czech language course • Accommodation • Free time activities • Buddy system • International community • Satisfied students Incoming students www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  10. Advanteges • Prague is big international city • Small lovely country • Cheap stay • Disadvantages • ICT Prague hasn't its own sport facilities • Rather long distance betweenuniversityand dormitories Incoming students www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

  11. www.vscht.cz www.vscht.cz, zahranici@vscht.cz

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