Masaryk University (MU) is one of the fastest growing and most sought-after universities in Central Europe, unique in its linking of outstanding research and teaching. The fact that the university has been awarded two European quality labels – the ECTS label and the DS label - in the past two years, provides evidence that MU meets the standards that are required of the best European higher education institutions.

MU, located in Czech Republic, was established in 1919, and at present is composed of nine faculties with more than 200 departments, and educates almost 44,000 students in a wide variety of degree programmes.

The degree programmes are open to applicants seeking for profound academic training and good facilities for study and scientific work. Variety of Master's and Doctoral degree programmes are offered in English and other world languages. In addition, a preparatory year before admission to MU with Czech language intensive courses can prepare you for studying in Czech language in over 1200 study fields. The education for students enrolled in degree programmes held in Czech language (at all levels from Bachelor through Master’s to doctoral degree programmes) is tuition free.

MU places a strong accent on international cooperation. Throughout the recent decades it has established solid and stable links with a number of prestigious foreign universities and research institutions. The university is also a member of many important international associations and networks. Another success of MU in the international field is its involvement in the European mobility programmes (e.g. Erasmus LLP, Erasmus Mundus etc.) as well as in various exchange programmes with Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Besides the Erasmus agreements, MU has connections with a large number of institutions around the world, which enables its students to select from a wide variety of mobility options throughout the course of their studies.

MU and its International Student Club (ISC) provide a comfortable environment for international students to study and live in. The ISC provides plenty of opportunities for students' social activities, while the university offers numerous study and leisure facilities, such as several sports grounds and premises, libraries, computer centres (some open 24/7), etc.