Program Overview
Metallurgical Engineering is a key discipline for all technologically advanced nations. It ensures not only the production of iron, steel, and other metals but also their further processing, forming, and optimization. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications — in casting, forming, process simulation, development of new materials, and improving production efficiency.
Its uniqueness lies in its technical depth and practical industrial relevance — from the automotive and aerospace sectors to energy production and materials development for modern technologies. In the Czech Republic, this program can be studied at only a few selected faculties, and at FMT VŠB-TUO you’ll have access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities and supercomputer simulations.
Why Study This Field?
Because without metallurgy, the modern world would come to a halt. Every technological advancement, every innovative device or piece of infrastructure, relies on high-quality metallic materials — and someone has to know how to design, produce, and process them.
This field combines physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering, allowing you to solve real-world challenges in manufacturing, materials research, quality assurance, and process management. If you’re drawn to science, technology, and hands-on practice, metallurgy offers a unique combination of all three.
Moreover, there is consistently strong demand for graduates. Industrial companies, research centers, and international corporations are looking for specialists who understand metal production, process optimization, and simulation of complex physical phenomena. And you can be one of them.
Practical Focus of the Studies
During your studies, you will learn not only theoretical principles but, above all, how to apply them in practice:
- Examine the properties of metallic materials in laboratories.
- Learn to design metal production and forming processes.
- Master casting and deformation simulations using advanced software such as ANSYS, MAGMASoft, or ProCAST.
- Understand the entire life cycle of a metal product — from raw material to final component.
You will also participate in internships and cooperate with major companies such as Třinecké železárny, Liberty Ostrava, ŽĎAS, and Vítkovice Steel, where you’ll apply your knowledge in real industrial settings.