Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Masaryk University, the second largest university in Czech Republic, is one of the most prestigious and respected institutions of higher education in Central Europe. Masaryk University has more than 35,000 students.

About


Founded in 1919, Masaryk University is the second largest higher educational institution in the Czech Republic. University facilities include several new university and faculty libraries, a wide range of sports facilities (gymnasiums, sports fields, a rowing center, indoor and outdoor tennis courts), a botanical garden, and several student clubs at individual faculties.
Total enrollment is over 37,000 students.


Masaryk's many exchange programs attract students from all around the globe with as many as 600 international exchange students a year. Students come from over 60 countries on all continents, creating an exceptionally rich cultural and linguistic mix.
Language requirement: Non-native English speakers require a confirmation of English language proficiency. (Language certificate or confirmation from home institution at B2 level).

Accommodation


  • International exchange students are usually accommodated in the “Vinařská”, “Komárov-Sladkého” or “Kounicova” halls of residence. See links below for accommodation information.

Location & Facilities


  • Brno combines a rich cultural legacy with the vibrancy of a university city that is home to six higher educational institutions (of which Masaryk University is the largest) and over 75,000 students.
  • Thanks to its strategic location at the heart of Central Europe, major regional cities such as Prague, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, and Krakow, are within easy reach by train and bus. In the immediate vicinity of Brno, the Moravian highlands to the north and west offer outstanding opportunities for hiking, bicycling and skiing.
  • Southeast of Brno is the Czech Republic's main wine-producing region, with its many ancient cellars, now linked by a new network of ecology-friendly bicycle trails