Masaryk University (MU)

Masaryk University (MU) offers bachelor's and master's programs taught in English and Czech.

To date, Masaryk University is in the top 5 of the best Czech institutions and ranked 3rd in the national ranking, and 613 - in the international. Most teachers are foreign specialists who teach in the latest techniques.

The university has a MUNI store offering clothing, gifts, and publications under its brand.

University residences offer accommodation for one or two semesters. Students in Sports, Health, and Management can share double rooms with Czech or other international students.

The university organizes trips for international students to European cities and popular destinations in the Czech Republic.

Students in Sports, Health, and Management can join excursions and activities through the ESN student network. The program includes cultural and social events, along with volunteer opportunities.

Among the graduates of MU one can meet famous politicians, sportsmen, public figures, scientists and representatives of other professions:

• Boguslav Sobotka (politician, Minister of Finance in 2002-2006, acting head of the Czech Social Democratic Party in 2005-2006 and from 2010. Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in 2014-2017);
• Adam Ondra (an outstanding rock climber, best on the rocks and in the rallies "difficulty" and "bouldering." He holds the World and World Cup title in both categories);
• Daniel Kretínsky (lawyer and businessman, he is the chairman and one of the owners of Energetick průmyslovy holding company and co-owner of the football club AC Sparta Prague);
• Peter Nechas (politician, chairman of the Civil Democratic Party, former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic);
• Jiří Grigor (astronomer, popularizer of science and laureate of the Kalinga Prize);
• Miloslav Petrusek (sociologist);
• Katerina Valachova (politician and lawyer, from 2015 to 2017 was Minister of Education, Youth and Sports);
• Leo Eitinger (Norwegian psychiatrist, author and educator);
• Frantisek Vlachil (film director).

The university has a campus in Bohunice and the CEITEC MU research center. Students in Sports, Health, and Management have access to university computer centers, sports facilities, dining halls, and laundry rooms.

Academic club is modeled on early 20th-century Viennese cafés and hosts events for up to 60 people. Hot and cold meals are available for events.

University Centre Telč provides conference services in the town of Telč in the Vysočina Region. It has 23 classrooms for 10–40 people and two conference rooms seating 73 and 100.

Each semester of Sports, Health, and Management lasts 13 weeks. Orientation Week for international students starts one week before classes begin. For students paying Masaryk University directly, additional charges cover Orientation Week, an ISIC student card, and an intensive Czech language course.

Participants pay for their own accommodation and meals. They should also budget for:

• Insurance,
• Round-trip airfare,
• Personal expenses.

When students pay for Sports, Health, and Management through their home university, that institution sets the cost.

For bachelor's and master's studies, a processing fee is charged for each application and is not refunded if the applicant misses the entrance examinations. Tuition is nonrefundable if a student withdraws, interrupts, or ends their studies. An exception may be made when serious health problems prevent attendance. The faculty dean decides how much to refund based on medical evidence. No refund is available for a completed semester.

International students from outside the EU who wish to pay tuition for bachelor's and master's studies in euros or their local currency can use Convera. Payment options include bank transfer, credit card, and local online methods without international transaction charges.

The unit running a continuing education program sets the payment amount and method.

Smapse specialists will support you throughout the admissions process.

Each faculty sets its own application deadlines and may extend them if places remain available. For continuing education programs, the unit responsible sets entry requirements and the number of places, and decides which applicants to admit.

Graduates of continuing education programs receive a certificate, which may include a supplement listing completed courses and grades.

To enter the university, the entrant must provide a certificate from the previous place of study. Then you need to pass the entrance examination. Competition here is not strict - two people per seat. Apply for admission can not only local citizens, but also foreign residents.

How is the education conducted?

The academic year consists of two semesters. In total, there are more than 33,000 students and 1800 teachers. Foreign citizens make up about 17% of the total number of students. Masaryk University contains the following faculties and institutes:

• Pedagogical;
• Legal;
• Faculty of Physical Education and Sports;
• Faculty of Social Sciences;
• Economic;
• Therapeutic;
• Faculty of Informatics;
• Natural science;
• Philosophical;
• International Institute of Political Science;
• Institute of Computer Science.

Tuition will have to pay about 110 USD / year. Despite the inexpensive cost of education, students can also apply for financial assistance. Education here can be held not only internally, but also remotely. Masaryk University supports an educational exchange program. Thanks to this, students can receive a part of the education in another international university.

The university awards a grant each semester to help cover accommodation costs for students who meet all eligibility criteria:

• Enrollment in a full-time degree program,
• Enrollment in a first degree program at a university in the Czech Republic, with exceptions for a first follow-up master's program after a bachelor's degree and a first doctoral program after a master's degree,
• Not exceeding the standard duration of any degree program in which they are currently enrolled,
• No permanent address within the city of Brno.

When assessing whether this is the student's first program, studies begun and completed between May 1 and October 30 of the same calendar year are not counted.

Financial aid from the faculty may be available in addition to the university grant. Students on a short-term exchange may qualify for support through their exchange program.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision