Go to the Czech Republic via UNO's Exchange Program with Masaryk University!

Masaryk University is located in the city of Brno, the capital of Moravia in the Czech Republic. The University was established in 1919, just as the country of Czechoslovakia was being created. As the second university founded in the Czech lands, Masaryk University is proud of its history and that the University has endured and once more flourishes, despite the oppression brought by the Second World War and forty years of communism.

Today the University comprises eight faculties with more than 140 departments, institutes and clinics, embracing a broad spectrum of academic disciplines and fields of research. More than 14,000 students study at the University. As demands for increased access to higher education continue to grow, the University is preparing to develop its programs to accommodate more students to meet that need.

Why study in Brno? One advantage is its location, conveniently near Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krakow, and of course, Prague. Brno is half the size of Prague, and is a city of universities: there are 7 universities, and students comprise a significant portion of Brno's population. This gives students a better chance to meet people from different university environments.

Additional information for international students studying at Masaryk University can be found here.

Note: Knowledge of Czech is NOT required.

Orientation:

Masaryk offers an exciting week long orientation including a survival Czech course, a trip to the surroundings of Brno, a visit to a local brewery, a visit to an opera or ballet, and a reception. There is also a very active International Student Club which organizes activities every week. For instance, the Czech members do tutoring for the international students, starting with picking them up upon their arrival.

Housing & Food:

UNO's agreement with Masaryk University includes a housing/meal exchange. UNO students pay the current fees for housing at Pontchartrain Hall, including the $870 meal credit. This entitles students to a shared room in a dorm at Masaryk University and a similar meal plan. Students use the university catering facilities and enjoy the same benefits as Czech students such as discounted meals, etc., and receive a modest stipend to cover these costs.