survival kit
SURVIVAL KIT
Published by: Technical University of Liberec 2025
Illustrations by Matyáš Prošek
Graphic design by Tomáš Votoček
Editing by Majki Antošová and Ondří
# OBSAH
Introduction
Best Start? Stream of TUL!
TULAPP
#1 International Study Office
#2 International Office of TUL
#3 Erasmus Student Network
#4 Wi-Fi
#5 LIANE
#6 IS STAG
#7 E-learning
#8 Webmail TUL
#9 Student ID Card
#10 Mensa
#11 Library
#12 Dormitory
#13 Student’s benefits
#14 Sport and Leisure
#15 Student Life
#16 Do not miss out!
#17 What about the city
#18 Ještěd
#19 Trip to Prague
#20 Trips around Czechia
#21 Dictionary
#22 Map
#23 Socials FE TUL
#24 Socials TUL
#25 Some other useful info
#26 All links
#27 Map detail of TUL Campus
Introduction
Hey there! This brochure is reaaally helpful, so don’t throw it away and carefully read through it because where else would you learn these important things? University is something else – what you don’t figure out yourself you won’t know. And for that, a group of students decided to put together everything essential that could help you at the start and even during your studies. So what are you waiting for?
Be sure to visit page for international students of TUL www.studytul.com, where all important information are summarized. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TULapp = university app where you find not only STAG, but also your timetable, news and more.
#1 international Study office
The international office will be there for you from start to finish. You don’t have to be afraid of our colleagues from the study office, they are there for you whenever (during office hours) you need help.
You can also use the opportunity to ask anything through our “Online study office”, which takes place every first Tuesday of the month on Instagram and Facebook of the Faculty of Economics.
+420 48535 2420
jana.vlach@tul.cz
petra.stolin.froese@tul.cz
#2 international office of tul
The International Office of the Technical University of Liberec was established in 2014. Among others, it is responsible for international marketing, international PR, cooperation with partner institutions abroad and international students admissions.
Members of the International and Erasmus+ Office are listed below:
doc. Ing. Kateřina Maršíková, Ph.D.
Michaela Andělová
Hana Primas
Mgr. Hana Králová
Ing. Tereza Martínková
Ing. Viera Huličková
Bc. Daria Mlejnkova
Ing. Jana Matějíčková
#3 Erasmus Student Network
ESN Liberec is a nonprofit student organization at the Technical University of Liberec. ESN Liberec is part of Europe’s largest student organization, the Erasmus Student Network.
A key project of ESN Liberec is the buddy program. In this project, Czech students choose a foreign student and become their „buddy“. In the first days after the arrival of foreign students, they act as a support and lend a helping hand. They help the foreign student settle in the dormitory accommodation and also arrange other necessary documents.
#3.1.
WHAT DO THEY OFFER?
If you want to make friends, learn about other countries, have fun and visit more places in Czechia, don’t hesitate to check out ESN. From a welcome week, country presentations or sports activities to parties, laser games, ice skating and trips to places like Prague or beer brewery Svijany and more, you can join it all.
Every month they post any upcoming events so check their socials!
In addition, they also post interesting facts and tips about Czechia and Czech culture.
#4 Wi-Fi
To make sure you don’t run out of all your mobile data during your first week, you can use the university WiFi! You can log in to TULwifi or eduroam. What is the difference? TULwifi is a network that works only for the students of our university. It has limited services, therefore you would read your emails on it and check out Instagram but don’t expect much more. It’s also a public network, useful more for when nothing else works. Nevertheless, it kicks you out every half an hour.
On the other hand, eduroam will connect you with the social world of any Czech university, that takes part in this project. It will provide full services and with all that, it also encrypts your data! And that pays off. You can set up access to both WiFi on liane.tul.cz in the Change password for remote access section.
#5 Liane
LIANE (Liberec Academic Network) is the computer network of the Technical University of Liberec. LIANE users can use the following central managed services:
access to the internet (Ethernet, Wi-Fi), central managed username and password used to access many services (access to computers in classrooms, a library, e-learning systems, etc.),
e-mail account: firstname.surname@tul.cz, membership in Eduroam – project, thanks to which you will get access to the network of other universities in the Czech Republic and also abroad.
Accounts in the Liane network are automatically created for every student of the first year according to the information provided by the study department of each faculty. These accounts are valid during the whole duration of the studies.
If you need just to change the password, contact your International Study Office, please!
#6 is STAG
At the Technical University of Liberec, all study records about each study programme, subject, timetable events, and study results. etc. are recorded in the information systemcalled STAG (Study Agenda). Make sure to keep your access data obtained from the Study Department in a safe place so that you can read information about test dates you are to register for, assessments for your tests and examinations and so on.
STAG is not connected to the LIANE authentication system and therefore it uses a separate password!
The login name used for IS STAG is equal to the student’s name.surname. You will get a login name and STAG password from the Study Office. It is advised to change the password after the first login.
Registration and deregistration for examinations are done through the IS STAG. A student has the right to deregister by the deadline set in the IS STAG. A student who deregisters from an examination in time is considered as if they had not registered for the examination. If a student withdraws from and examination after it begins, if they violate the examination rules, they are classified as ́failed ́.
#7 E-learning
E-learning is a web application where you can find learning materials such as videos of lectures or presentations. In addition, you can find the requirements for completing the course or you may have to submit assignments and complete exam tests there. E-learning will therefore be very important for you during your studies.
#7.1 How to register for the selected course: Go to the web page
Use your LIANE username and password to login into the course.
In section navigation → My profile → Registration of the courses (Registrace/odregistrace kurzů STAG), you will choose the courses you want – you can see the course here, only if you have the course registered in STAG!
Then you have to click to Save changes!
Now you should see your desired course in the section My courses.
#8 Webmail TUL
Every registered user of the LIANE network has assigned an e-mail address in the form firstname.surname@tul.cz, where the firstname.surname at the beginning corresponds to the username. The mailbox size is 0,5 GB.
8.1 BASIC WAYS HOW TO USE UNIVERSITY E-MAIL:
Any common e-mail application like Thunderbird or MS Outlook for PC, or any e-mail app for mobile phones, 1. Web interface: webmail.tul.cz you need only a common web browser. This is the simpler way to access your correspondence but the user comfort is a bit limited. 2.
#9 student ISIC card
Every student enrolled at the Technical University of Liberec must have a valid student ID card – either ISIC (International Student Identity Card) or a cheaper TUL student card with a chip.
You can choose the type of cards you would like to get and fill in the application form.
The registration and the payment: cards.tul.cz.
The ISIC card is valid only for one year, the next year you only need to buy the ISIC revalidation token.
The Card Centre (photoshooting) is located nearby the Mensa in Husova.
PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
You can use this card even for public transportation. When you have your ISIC card and your dormitory card with your photograph, you can buy the monthly ticket for local transportation.
#10 Mensa
Mensa is a typical part of a student’s life. Somebody loves it, somebody can’t stand it. But how does it even work? What to do to not starve to death? It’s fairly easy, you need an ISIC card on which you put money by the entrance to the mensa! We got three of them
Mensa Husova (main Campus)
Mensa Voroněžská (in building H)
Mensa Harcov (in dormitories of Harcov)
You can also order lunch and dinner beforehand over the internet on menza.tul.cz. Vegetarians and celiacs can also find their options.
Just keep in mind that the latest you can order a meal is one workday before noon. If you change your mind, you can cancel the order also until one workday before noon.
Did you know, that... Mensa has its own bursa? If you don’t manage to cancel your order before 12 pm one day before, the lunch will move to a bursa. And if somebody else buys it then, you will still have it for free.
menza.tul.cz
#11 library
The University Library provides access to information through its book collection, journal, databases, e-books, theses and e-learning. The library is housed in the H building; it has a branch in E2.
RULES
A maximum of 20 items can be borrowed at any one time.
Textbooks can be borrowed for 2 months (60 days) and books for 1 month (30 days).
Magazines and games can be borrowed for up to a week (7 days and the latest issue of the magazine is always available only as an in-house loan).
Non-book documents such as CDs, DVDs, etc. have a borrowing period of 2 weeks (14 days).
The same period applies to eBook readers. All borrowings can be extended twice (unless another user reserves the information source.)
Study rooms with University network computers are available. All you need to do to activate your access to the library is to bring your ISIC (or student card) with you and register at the information desk.
#12 Dormitory
International students of TUL have a guaranteed place at the university’s dormitory in Liberec in Starý Harcov. The dorms are compared to the other dorms in the Czech Republic on a higher level and affordable. The six buildings (A-F) can take up to 3000 students in total. Each complex consists of two or three rooms, a hall, a kitchen and a bathroom. However, if you are too lazy to cook, you can also order lunch or dinner at the Mensa which is a part of the dormitory campus.
TIP: You can easily get to the main campus by foot or by bus. To get to the building of the Faculty of Economics, it takes just a bit longer. On foot, it’s about 35 minutes, by bus just about 15 minutes.
Buses you can take:
Univerzitní koleje – Šaldovo náměstí Šaldovo náměstí – Univerzitní koleje
Bus 57
Bus 29
Bus 15
Březová alej - Šaldovo náměstí / Šaldovo náměstí - Březová alej
Bus 19
TIP: The rooftops of building A, B and C are available in warm days! Be sure to check them out, the view and chill there is perfection!
#13 Student’s benefits
“TULka” offers many various benefits! You don’t know about any? Continue reading so you find out how you can make your free time more pleasurable or make your work for school easier.
As a student of TUL, you have a free licence for the program package MATLAB, a licence for Autodesk, an office package for Google G-suite, Filesender from CESNET with a capacity of up to 500 GB, ownCloud storage with a capacity of 100 GB or access to online and desktop version of Microsoft Office 365. There is something for everybody :)
Various lectures often take place on the university grounds which are worth it! Follow the university’s Facebook and Instagram so you always know what’s happening.
In the Mensa building (F) you can find not only a coffee stand and a bistro, but also a scriptorium. We recommend going through the list of scripts so the process of learning for exams is at least a little bit easier. And since you’re already there you can also buy a university merch!
Our university also has collaborations with local businesses and startups. As a student, you might be able to participate in internships, hackathons, or innovation challenges organized by companies looking to collaborate with young talent. These opportunities can be a great way to gain real-world experience while still in school.
#14 Sports and Leisure
The Technical University of Liberec is proud of its excellent sports facilities. The offer is wide from bodybuilding to tennis, swimming, sauna and so on. You can go and try out for yourselves. More information in English and the price list are available at the webpage of the Academic Sports Centre – asc.tul.cz.
Facilities that KTV sports hall offers:
Two halls for floorball, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics
Gym
Boulder, climbing wall
Sauna
Tennis courts (sports field), tennis hall
Football (Soccer) field
Table tennis
Martial arts hall
TUL offers many sports activities that are tutored by licenced lectors, you can find the list on the website. University students also participates in university leagues in many different sports, so even if you don’t want to work out, you can at least support your peers during the tournaments.
TIP: If you want to buy tickets or entries for something, check with them if they have students’ prices. It’s quite common to lower the cost for students. Your ISIC card works as proof of studying, so keep it on you at all times.
#15 Student life
At night it is where the action is. Wild students who love to dance go to the bar “Had” in building D, where the table soccer leagues occur.
The moderates are usually loyal customers of “BetweenBar” on E. Every month there is also a pub quiz happening. And the lovers of billiards or darts find their place in “Kulečník u Hrocha” in building F, where they by the way sell draft beer.
If you’re hungry you can also check out the restaurant “Žito” by Mensa or go to “S-club” opposite building C, where except from food and drinks you can also have fun at the disco or play bowling. Have fun!
Did you know... that people at the reception don’t sit there just to build anxiety in you about whether you should or shouldn’t greet them? You can purchase public transport tickets or baguettes there as well!
TIP: Did you order or your friends and family send you a package? No problem! Just let them know to write the address of the dormitory and add your building. After that just wait and annually check on the reception if they have it already.
TIP: You can find a group called “Koleje Harcov” on Facebook. This is where all the information about the dormitory cycles. Whether you have lost something during one of your party nights or you want to find out what events are taking place that week in what pub or bar, everything can be found there.
TIP: If you want to order some take-out, check out the app Wolt or Foodora. Both have delivery services with many restaurants. Some recommended restaurants:
Bistro Široká
Môc Liberec shibumi.
Potrefená husa
Czech and international cuisine
Vietnamese cuisine
Contemporary Asian cuisine (also vegan)
Czech and international cuisine (also vegetarian)
FACEBOOK GROUP
FOODORAWOLT
#16 do not miss out!
Here is a list of events not to miss out! So don’t forget to check them out!
#16.1 TULFEST
Do you want to listen to some music, chill with your new friends, drink beer and find out more about some school clubs and associations? Festival TULFEST connects all the above and more right at the start of the semester. The whole organisation is in the hands of students among all faculties and is primarily for students, although anybody from the public can also join.
#16.2 International Day
International Day is another annual event organised by the International Office of TUL, Eurocentrum Liberec and other partners. It’s an amazing opportunity to learn more about the possibilities of going abroad, from work internships, studies and volunteering to work, but also to share a little bit about your country with other students interested in coming there.
#16.3 Researchers' Night (Noc vědců)
Would you like to learn more about science and tech while having fun?
During one evening hundreds of science buildings, including our university, open their doors to anyone, old or young. You can walk through laboratories and lecture halls and experience amazing experiments under the lead of our scientists.
TIP: During International Day, you can also vote there for the best Erasmus+ poster and the best Erasmus+ photo.
#16.4 JobTUL Days
Career Days at TUL is a great exhibition of work opportunities for TUL students and graduates. You can warm up your skills for interviews for a new job, gain new contacts or elevate your CV and profile on LinkedIn with the representatives of Career Centrum TUL. And if you are not looking for a new job or changes in CV, you can at least win a prize in a competition.
#16.5 TUL Ball
University Ball is happening every year and You should be part of this big event!
#16.6 Benátská noc
And to not boost our ego on only TUL events, you can also attend a musical festival Benátská noc. The genre of the musicians is various, surely at least one will be just your taste.
#17 What about the city
#17.1 WHAT TO DO IN LIBEREC?
ZOO – Run to see the legendary white tigers, they will soon be extinct!
Botanical garden – Except for flowers they also have a good exhibition of water animals.
The North Bohemia Museum in Liberec and the Regional Galerie Liberec aka Galerie Lázně – located right next to each other on the nicest street in Liberec.
F. X. Šalda Theater – There you can watch classical drama, ballet or opera.
Forest swimming pool – One of the nicest outside pools in Czechia, from the campus on foot only about 20 min.
Harcov Dam – From the dorms, it takes about 5 mins, from the campus only 3.
Liberecká výšina – Super close to the dormitory and with amazing food.
Birth house of Porsche – Did you know, that Ferdinad Porsche, founder of one of the most known car brand, was born in Liberec? Come and visit a museum in his birth house.
Ještěd – Ještěd is so important, it deserves its own headline.
(See the next page).
#17.2 MOUNTAINS AND FORESTS
If you want to have a try on a hike around the Czech mountains, take a public bus n. 18. In only 25 min you will be in Bedřichov, from where you can take on tens of trips. For more serious hikers we recommend the Bedřichov dam - Černá Nisa or dam Josefův Důl. The others can visit Prezidentská chata, where they make the best fried cheese for the miles around.
#17.3 WHERE TO GET A COFFEE?
Kavárna Bez Konceptu – Closest coffee shop on the way from dorms to campus.
Kavárna Bez Konceptu 2 – Coffee shop right at the campus.
Kofein Plac – The best coffee shop right on Fügnerova.
Fofr Kafe – On the main square just a bit from the Townhall.
Jedno Kafe – Top tier coffee and beans to buy.
Bistro Široká – We recommend their Croque Madame!
Mikyna Coffee & Food Point – Healthy and great food to fill you up.
#17.4
WHERE TO GET BEER?
Pivnice VOKNO – Local beer, longdrinks and free concerts.
Bar Stereo – Liberec’ evergreen.
Tatáž Pakáž – Draft Pilsner and the best Kozel in Liberec + amazing cooking.
Tovaryšský vršek – Right next to Tatáž Pakáž, great beer garden.
Bylo nebylo - Ready, set, go! Coctail bar in Liberec.
#18 ještěd
This is the top and iconical symbol of Liberec and whole region!
The Ještěd is a unique building in the shape of a hyperboloid, which also serves as a hotel, restaurant and also as a TV transmitter. It is located at the top of Ještěd Mountain and was designed by architect Karel
Hubáček, whose futuristic design won the prestigious Perret Prize for Architecture in 1969.
But watch out! There is one saying, which goes: "Set foot on Ještěd your first school year, and your second may not appear!"
But another one goes: “Fortune favours the brave!”
#19 Trip to Prague
For only 120 CZK you can go to Prague and back and enjoy the day in the heart of Europe, or also known as the city of the hundred spires, Prague.
You can buy a ticket for the “yellow bus” from RegioJet and in one hour you will be in Prague.
You can visit many sightseeings, such as the Charles Bridge, Wenceslaus square, Letná park, Vyšehrad, television tower Žižkov, Old town square and much more.
You shouldn’t miss out on Prague Castle, the biggest castle complex in the world listed under the UNESCO. You can see there except for one of the most important crown halls in the Czech Republic also the gorgeous gothic Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert. Prague castle is also the where the Czech president works.
TIP: There is one very famous YouTube channel about tourism in Prague – it is called Honest Guide! Be very sure to check it out, because he is recommending beautiful sightseeings and restaurants, and also warning tourists about traps!
#20 Trips around czechia
The Czech Republic has some amazing places to visit. Our country offers many natural landmarks like the fascinating Adršpach rock formations, the great Krkonoše mountains where the highest Czech mountain Sněžka lays, and to astonishing south Czechia Šumava mountains.
If you’re more interested in cultural heritage, Czechia is at the top of the list with the most castles and chateaus per kilometre. That means that basically wherever you are you have a castle super close to you. Some of the ones that are worth a visit are the famous Karlštejn, beautiful Hluboká, the extensive LedniceValtice complex, medieval Bezděz, mysterious Kokořín, Křivoklát with its huge library and Český Krumlov towering over the river Vltava.
TIP: The Czech Republic has 17 monuments on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Can you visit all of them?
#21 Dictionary
Admit it, how many time have you nodded your head pretending to know what a matriculation is or who the rector is? Don’t worry, we were the same! Therefore we have made a small dictionary of the most important words that you can hear on the academical grounds.
• academical senate = Self-governing authority, that is taking care of the matters of academia (comments, complains). Senate has it’s students part, where any student can candidate for.
• excercises and seminars = Compulsory lessons for practising and consolidating the material from the lectures. They take an hour and half.
• dean = Dean is the head of the faculty, he is in charge of decisions about the matters of the faculty.
• docent = Academical title, that can be reached after the doctor studies. Address them “doctor”.
• e-learning = Electronical system that can be used for online lessons, sharing study materials and handing out projects.
• faculty = A part of university with an exact major that is then divided into departments. TUL has 7 of them.
• matriculation = Ceremonial acceptance of students to academia of university. Takes place at the start of the first year of studies.
• insignia = Badges of rank of academic dignitaries that are an expression of the traditions of universities. The most important insignia are the seal, the rector's and dean's scepters and medals suspended from chains of the academic dignitaries who wear them at university ceremonies - matriculation, graduation, conferral of honorary doctorates, etc.
• course credit = Course credit is awarded by the teacher for meeting the requirements of the relevant of the course. Obtaining it is usually a condition for passing the exam.
• campus = Univerzity square that connects university complex.
• department = A part of a faculty with a specific major, for example “department of foreign languages”, “department of economics” etc.
• vice dean = Every dean needs a deputy, and that's exactly the vice dean. Normally there are four of them and they are responsible for a specific area, for example student affairs, international relations, etc.
• professor = The highest academic degree that can be achieved in the Czech Republic. Attention! You cannot address every teacher as such. They're rare. Professors are appointed by the President of the Republic, so show them by your behaviour, that they are unique.
• graduation = The ceremony of conferring the academic degree after the proper formal the formal completion of university studies.
• vicerector = Deputy Rector who, like the Vice-Dean, is responsible for certain areas, e.g. students, science or international relations, but does it for the whole university.
• lectures = Lessons in which the teacher usually includes students with a lot of technical information. Attendance at lectures facilitates preparation for exams, but it is not compulsory. Lectures are otherwise public, so you can go to any one you like, at any faculty you like.
• pre-term = The date on which the exam can be taken before the start of the examination period.
• rector = He stands at the top of the university hierarchy, administering all matters pertaining to the university and its operation. He is our is called doc. RNDr. Miroslav Brzezina, CSc.
• semester = Basically, college midterms. It includes the teaching period, exams, vacations, field trips and internships. Within the academic there are two semesters - winter and summer.
• exam = It is one of the variants of the end of the course. Surprisingly they're held during exam period.
Dean's Office and Study Department of FM, TULab, Headquarters of FTE
Dean's Office and FTE Study department, studios - laboratories, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics
Department of Power Engineering
Department of FTE, joint workplace of FTE TUL and CLUTEX
branch of the University Library, student leisure club
general practitioner, dentist, academic counselling - support centre, laboratories mensa, departments of FME
Dean's Office and Study Department of the FHS, Dean's Office and Study Department of the F, Departments and Laboratories of the FAA
Dean's Office and FME Study Department, Dean's Office and FSHE Study Department, FS Laboratories, FSHE Departments, Erasmus+ Office
FE headquarters, University library, Mensa
FSHE headquarters
Rector, bursar, vice-rectors, information centre, offices
Headquarters of the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations of TUL (CXI)
Husova street
Harcov dorms
#23 Socials FE TUL
Follow us on social media to not miss out on anything!
OUR WEBSITE
OUR INSTAGRAMOUR FACEBOOK OUR YOUTUBE
#24 Socials TUL
Also, our university is active on socials. Be sure to follow them, too!
OUR WEBSITE TUL INSTAGRAM TUL FACEBOOK TUL YOUTUBE
#25 SOME OTHER USEFUL INFO
On the Czech National Holidays, the university is closed!
Be sure to note these dates:
January 1 – the Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State
Easter Monday – the date changes every year according to Easter
May 1 – Labour Day
May 8 – Victory Day (end of World War II)
July 5 – Day of the Slavic Saints Cyril and Methodius
July 6 – Day of Jan Hus
September 28 – Day of Czech Statehood (Saint Wenceslas)
October 28 – Day of the Establishment of the Czechoslovakia
November 17 – Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy
December 24 – Christmas Eve
December 25 – 1st Christmas Day (Christmas Day)
December 26 – 2nd Christmas Day (Saint Stephen)
112 - Emergency number
911 - working, redirected to 112
app works as an emergency contact with instructions and location access
#26 all links
TUL videos for international students
ESN Liberec socials
TUL International Office contacts IS
STAG
E-learning
