Masaryk University in Brno invites students from all over the world

Many applicants wishing to pursue higher education consider Masaryk University in Brno. Among higher educational institutions in the Czech Republic, this university is the first in the ranking in terms of the number of applicants from other countries. The popularity of the university is due to the fact that it is included in the list of the best universities in the world. It harmoniously combines traditions and new directions of development. The scientific base of the university is one of the most modern in Europe.

History of the creation of the university

The university opened in 1919 on the initiative and with the support of the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. The educational institution competed with the Charles University in Prague. At first, students could study at four faculties:

• philosophical;
• medical;
• legal;
• natural history.

Over time, the number of faculties and the territory of the university increased. Today Masaryk University occupies a vast area, which houses modern buildings, equipped classrooms, and everything you need for comfortable learning. The exterior of the buildings of the educational institution attracts with a harmonious combination of old and new architectural styles.

The official website of the University is www.muni.cz.

List of faculties

Applicants can choose the following faculties:

1. Legal. Conducts an active scientific and pedagogical activity. This is one of the first faculties, which was opened, but due to political events, wars, it ceased its activities several times. This faculty provides training in two specialties - law and jurisprudence.
2. Medical. The task of this faculty is to educate highly qualified doctors. During its existence, experts, world-famous doctors and employees of research institutions have been educated here. Training takes place in the following areas: general medicine, dentistry, medical care, obstetrics, specialization in health care.
3. Natural sciences. Research activity is one of the priority directions of the faculty's activity. Disciplines such as anthropology, applied biochemistry, ecological and evolutionary biology, physics, geography and cartography, geology, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics are studied here. After graduation, one can become a professional researcher, researcher, teacher or lecturer in higher education.
4. Philosophical. It is one of the first departments of the university and one of the main humanitarian faculties in the Czech Republic. It graduates specialists in the following areas: philosophy, historical sciences, archeology, philology (many languages, including Russian and Ukrainian), psychology and pedagogy, humanitarian studies, art history, librarianship.
5. Pedagogical. The main focus of the faculty is the training of kindergarten teachers and primary school teachers. Students also study social and special education. Curricula: philology, pedagogy, preschool and out-of-school pedagogy, specialization in pedagogy, teaching in primary and secondary schools.
6. Economics and Management. The main task of the faculty is the development and research in the field of economic sciences. Together with the National Education Foundation, the Institute of Economics and the Institute of Information and Automation Theory, the faculty takes an active part in research projects. Includes 13 specialties.
7. Informatics. One of the youngest faculties. The faculty has developed and operates an information system for e-learning and support for educational activities. This system received the prestigious award as the best information system among European universities. Faculty students study: theoretical computer science, graphic design, information systems, artificial intelligence, applied computer science, mathematical computer science. The faculty provides high quality education for the information society of the third millennium.
8. Social Sciences. The faculty was created as an independent department of the university after several specialties were separated from the philosophy faculty. Students can study in 7 areas: sociology, political science, psychology, social policy and work, journalism and television, environmental studies, international relations.
9. Sports. The youngest faculty. Has its own research center. The task of the faculty is to popularize a healthy lifestyle. The faculty provides knowledge about sports medicine, nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Prepares football and hockey referees, coaches of various sports, physiotherapists.

Admission to Masaryk University

For admission to Masaryk University, applicants from Russia must pass the nostrification of a certificate or diploma. All faculties, except for medical and social sciences, take the TSP prerequisite test (the test checks the applicants' ability to study successfully).

The TSP test is written once (at the beginning of May), the results can be accepted by any faculty. For some specialties, profile tests are additionally taken (held in June), for the Faculty of Sports - a practical exam.

There are 26 public and 44 private universities in the Czech Republic. The main steps for admission to a higher educational institution in the Czech Republic:

1. Choose a university.
2. Pay for participation in testing.
3. Learn Czech (for free training).
4. Pass an exam in the Czech language.
5. Pass entrance exams.
6. Pass nostrification (confirm the certificate, diploma).
7. Get a long-term visa.

Cost of education

For students who intend to study in the Czech language, tuition is free. Education in English is paid, the average tuition fee is 1900 EUR per year, varies depending on the faculty.

Living expenses:

• hostel - 70–160 EUR per month;
• apartment rent - 80–350 EUR per month;
• hotel room - from 20 EUR per day;
• monthly pass (depending on age): up to 26 years old - 11 EUR, after 26 years - 22 EUR;
• lunch at the university cafe - 2.8 EUR;
• grocery shopping - 90–130 EUR per month;
• entertainment and sports - 53 EUR;
• mobile communication and internet - from 20 EUR.

The possibility of obtaining scholarships and grants

The university provides its applicants with a number of scholarships, with the help of which students have the opportunity to cover part of the cost of tuition and living. Scholarships and grants in the Czech Republic are allocated for:

• students with a difficult social situation;
• studying the Czech language;
• supporting faculty-based research;
• support of creative activity.

There are several scholarships available for international mobility programs.

The university pays students who participated in various volunteer projects, humanitarian missions, an incentive allowance. The amount of the allowance is determined by the rector and is paid several times a year.

Also, five times a year, the rector of the university personally on his own behalf awards students several separate scholarships for various achievements: creative, sports, educational.

Czech universities pay applicants:

1. Excellent study scholarship.At different universities, the amount varies from 50 to 300 EUR. The student receives an allowance throughout the year based on the results of the previous one.
2. Accommodation scholarship. This is a small monthly allowance of 3 EUR for students who do not have permanent housing in the Czech Republic.
3. Targeted scholarship. It can be obtained by bachelors, masters and graduate students for achievements in studies, research, olympiads, creative and sports events. If the student has adequately represented his university, the rector assigns a one-time allowance in the amount of 800-2000 EUR
4. Doctoral fellowship. Postgraduate students can count on it. In different universities, the amount varies from 200 to 500 EUR per month. Upon successful passing of the annual examinations, the amount of the allowance is increased by 60 EUR.

Find out more information on how to get scholarships and grants in the Czech Republic.

University dormitories

Masaryk University has 10 dormitories at its disposal, in different parts of the city of Brno and with different prices. Each room has an Internet connection. There are two-, three-, four- and five-bed rooms, rooms with combined blocks 2 + 2. There are bathrooms and kitchens on each floor. Living conditions in hostels are quite comfortable.

The student centers of the Czech Republic are Prague and Brno. It is here that most of the country's universities are located and the largest number of students from all over the world live. Czech students can apply for an ISIC card, which gives its holder more than 1000 types of discounts.

Czech students also receive assistance and various privileges from the state:

• Schengen residence permit;
• respite from the army;
• travel and food benefits.

Student life is interesting and varied. During the holidays, students can travel abroad without additional visas and documents, someone goes on vacation, someone else can earn extra money or practice foreign languages. Find out more about student life in the Czech Republic.

Other universities in the Czech Republic

There are a large number of universities in the Czech Republic. The best ones are:

• Charles University;
• Higher School of Economics in Prague;
• Czech Technical University in Prague;
• Czech Agrotechnical University in Prague;
• Technical University in Brno;
• Academy of Fine Arts in Prague;
• Higher School of Applied Arts in Prague;
• Prague Academy of Arts;
• Vaclav Gollar Higher Art School;
• University of Chemical Technology in Prague;
• Technical University in Ostrava;
• Technical University in Liberec;
• Palacky University in Olomouc;
• Mendel University in Brno;
• Teary University;
• West Bohemian University;
• University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Brno;
• Purkinje University in Usti nad Labem;
• Tomas Bata University in Zlín;
• The Janáček Academy of Music in Brno;
• Prague Conservatory.

Conclusion

Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic. The university provides an opportunity to get a good education not only for Czech citizens, but also for students from other countries. Graduates with a Masaryk University diploma can get jobs in world famous companies and organizations.