offered in all the faculties in both full-time and part-time form. The faculties are: Faculty of Technology Faculty of Management and Economics Faculty of Multimedia Communications Faculty of Applied Informatics Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management University Centre The construction of the University Centre began in June 2008. The unique building was designed by Prof. Eva Jiřičná. Today, the building has been completed and it houses the modern TBU Library that offers more than 500 study places. The building is also the new seat of the Rectorate of the University. Links with international bodies As part of the internationalization strategy of TBU in Zlín, there is considerable emphasis on the teaching of English as well as other foreign languages. Hence, the number of degree programmes that are taught in English has been continually extended. Also, TBU provides maximum support for all forms of international cooperation, thus, lectures and teaching internships, joint research projects, student exchanges among others. The unified credit system (European Credit Transfer System, ECTS), used by many European universities is used for all TBU degree programmes. Hence, graduates are issued with the Diploma Supplement. Tomas Bata University in Zlín is a member of several international organizations, including its membership of the European University Association. The EUA is made up of over 800 universities from 46 countries in Europe. Membership of the EUA enables TBU to participate in all the significant activities of EUA with the aim of supporting higher education in Europe as well as to present and increase the visibility of TBU to the European academic community. TBU is a signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum of Bologna. The signatories of the Charta commit to undertake or create conditions for student mobility and teacher. Furthermore, TBU is a member of the Danube Rectors’ Conference, which is an association of universities in the Danube region and other institutions. TBU provides education opportunities for students from all over the world. Honorary doctorates conferred The honorary degree of ‘doctor honoris causa’ was conferred by TBU upon two prominent personalities. José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, was awarded an honorary doctorate on 22 April 2009. Eva Jiřičná, a Czech architect and a native of Zlín, received an honorary doctorate on 18 May 2011. On 26 April 2012, Sonja Bata became the next holder of the TBU honorary degree awarded to her in recognition of her long-term