The Institute of Manufacturing Technology (IMT) is one of the oldest institutes at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology. The institute has long provided a high level of engineering education and research, and its study programs consistently being among the most sought-after at the faculty.
The educational philosophy at IMT is designed to inspire students' natural interest in deepening their theoretical knowledge and to provide a broad technical and technological overview. This approach emphasizes the development of multidisciplinary insights and independent scientific, research, and creative capabilities. Students are encouraged to apply theoretical foundations in practical scenarios, supported by hands-on learning, company excursions, guest lectures from industry experts, internships, and participation in research projects with commercial applications. Additionally, IMT offers education to students enrolled in distance learning programs.
IMT aims to foster sustainable multidisciplinary development with tangible impacts on people's lives. The IMT is dedicated to advancing civilization's comfort through technological progress and promoting the accessibility of modern solutions to the market and end users. Education at the IMT emphasizes environmental awareness, focusing on the environmental impacts of developed technologies, technical procedures, and methods, aiming to minimize these impacts and contextualize these principles within today's societal development.