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Internship in Urban Design Workshop

Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

  • Starts on Feb 1st - 10th
  • Duration 10 Days
  • Tuition €100 Euros

Important: Registration & VISA Deadlines

  • First Registration Deadline 30th November, 2026
  • Second Registration Deadline 15th December, 2026 Subject to seat availability
  • Last Date for VISA Submission 31st December, 2026

About the Host University

VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

Established in 1849, VSB–TUO is one of the oldest and most reputed public technical universities in the Czech Republic, recognised for engineering, technology, and applied research. It is home to the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, housing the powerful Karolina supercomputer, and offers advanced research facilities and strong industry collaborations.

Faculty of Civil Engineering – Architecture Department

The Architecture Department focuses on sustainable architecture, energy-efficient buildings, Building Information Modelling (BIM), innovative construction materials, and urban planning. Students gain practical experience through design workshops, industry-oriented projects, and modern construction technologies.

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Location

About Czech Republic

Czech Republic – A European Hub of Education, Architecture and Engineering

The Czech Republic (Czechia) is a developed Central European country and a member of the European Union and Schengen Area, renowned for its architectural heritage, engineering excellence, and quality education. Its capital, Prague, is famous for Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, while the country is home to Charles University (1348), one of Europe’s oldest universities.

Czechia is renowned for Czech Cubism, represented by the House of the Black Madonna (1912), and the UNESCO-listed Villa Tugendhat (1930). Its engineering achievements include the historic Negrelli Viaduct (1850). Czech scientist Otto Wichterle invented modern soft contact lenses, Jaroslav Heyrovský won the 1959 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and the word “Robot” originated from Czech literature.

Day-wise Program

What each day looks like

  1. 01

    Introduction

    Day 1 · Mon
    • Morning Welcome and organisation of the programme. Introduction to VSB–TUO, the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Department of Architecture. Lecture: Ostrava – historical development, present-day form and urban structure of the city. Lecture · 2 h
    • Afternoon Guided tour of Ostrava: Lower Vítkovice (industrial heritage), historic city centre, selected notable buildings. Field

    OutputOrientation in the city

  2. 02

    Workshop brief

    Day 2 · Tue
    • Morning Presentation of the workshop task: the site, expected outputs, examples of results, handover of background materials (maps, plans, data). Formation of teams. Lecture · 2 h
    • Afternoon Self-guided site visit by teams: first observations, photo documentation, sketches. Field

    OutputTeams, background materials · Site record

  3. 03

    Site analysis

    Day 3 · Wed
    • Morning The site in context: history, planning framework, key data. Method: how to draw a problem map (values, problems, potentials, conflicts) and what it should lead to. Lecture · 2 h
    • Afternoon Team work on site analysis and problem map; consultations. Studio

    OutputProblem map (draft)

  4. 04

    Starting points

    Day 4 · Thu
    • Morning Team presentations: what we know about the site, key problems and potentials, starting points and assumptions for the design. Discussion and feedback. Review
    • Afternoon Possible approaches to the site: first concepts and variants of the urban structure. Studio

    OutputProblem map, design assumptions · Concept sketches

  5. 05

    Urban economics and regulation

    Day 5 · Fri
    • Morning Urban economics: how much to build, density and intensity of use, balance indicators (population, gross floor area, share of public space, mix of uses), basic social and economic indicators and costs. Spatial regulation: principles of regulation and the regulation plan (building lines, heights, plot coverage, public space). Lecture · 2 h
    • Afternoon Testing the variants against the balance indicators; choice of the concept and its basic rules. Studio

    OutputSelected concept + first figures

  6. 06

    Balance

    Day 6 · Mon
    • Morning How to compile the balance table: areas, gross floor area, population, public space, rough financial estimate. Linking the figures to the urban design. Lecture · 2 h
    • Afternoon Development of the urban design, regulation drawing and balance table; consultations. Studio

    OutputUrban design + balance table (draft)

  7. 07

    Presentation

    Day 7 · Tue
    • Morning How to produce the final output: formal drawings, graphic presentation and layout of panels. Lecture · 2 h
    • Afternoon Finalising drawings, balance table and presentation panels; consultations. Studio

    OutputFinal panels

  8. 08

    Final presentation

    Day 8 · Wed
    • Morning Final presentations of team proposals and discussion with the review panel. Review
    • Afternoon Feedback on the programme, certificates of completion, closing. Panels displayed as a short exhibition. Closing

    OutputFinal presentation · Certificate

One studio afternoon between Days 3 and 7 is replaced by a visit to a building under construction or a completed building in Ostrava, scheduled according to availability. Site and exact dates to be confirmed.

Cost Details

Programme Costs & Expenses

  1. 1

    University Fee

    EUR 100 1 EUR = 106 INR approx.

    Paid directly to VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. No GST applies.

  2. 2

    ESC – Registration & VISA Documentation Fee

    • Stage 1 — Registration and onboarding Rs. 10,000 + GST
    • Stage 2 — VISA processing and documentation Rs. 40,000 + GST

Airfare, accommodation, and food expenses are not included in the programme and must be covered by the students

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Ready to join this internship?

Registration closes 30th November 2026, with a second round to 15th December subject to seats. VISA submissions must be in by 31st December.

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