Masaryk University
- Country
- Czech Republic
- City
- Brno
- Agreement
- Erasmus+
- Type
- Studies
Photo: Ludmila Korešová, Masaryk University
About the destination
Masaryk University (Masarykova univerzita) (CZ BRNO05) is located in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a population of 400,000. There are a total of 50,000 students in the city, divided between six universities. 30,000 of these students attend Masaryk University.
There are a total of 18 exchange places per academic year, divided by subject area (ISCED code) as follows:
- 4 places in
- 0421 Law
- 10 places in total for
- 0312 Political sciences and civics
- 0313 Psychology
- 0923 Social work and counselling
- 4 places in total for
- 0110 Education
- 0310 Social and behavioural sciences
Requirements
Language requirements
No formal requirements for Erasmus students.
Grade requirements
No formal requirements for Erasmus students.
Credits and courses
It is necessary to complete 30 ECTS to fill a semester.
Under "course catalogue" (external link) you can select the faculty and the semester in which you want to take courses. Remember to mark courses in English and the correct study level.
NB! Faculty of Law only offers courses on master level. Therefore, all course codes start with the letter "M". Courses with the code "SOC" are specifically meant for exchange students. The other courses are for both local and foreign students.
The academic year
Fall semester: September - beginning/mid-February (incl. exam period)
Spring semester: February - June/beginning of July (incl. exam period)
Expenses and scholarships
Study fees
No tuition fees for Erasmus students.
Grants
You may qualify for financial support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, and you may also qualify for an Erasmus grant.
Read more about financing on our website.
Accommodation
The university offers student housing on campus (external link).
Additional information
Students with a nationality outside the EU/EEA must apply for a visa/study permit.
How to apply
Detailed information can be found on our website.
Remember to apply by the following deadlines:
- 15 February for departure in the following fall semester.
- 15 September for departure in the following spring semester.
Contact us
Questions about exchange should be directed to the International Office at your campus.