Masaryk University

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.

MASARYK UNIVERSITY

Full name of university	Masaryk University in Brno
Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2009/2010 (indicate total number of semesters)	16 semesters
Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly)	All
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties	None
Areasof study not available to MAUI students	Engineering (no engineering faculty at MU)
Utrecht Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email)	Amal Al Khatib Office for International Studies Masaryk University Komenského nám. 2 602 00 Brno tel. +420 54949 3110, fax: +420 54949 1113 e-mail: amal@czs.muni.cz
Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail)	Amal Al Khatib Office for International Studies Masaryk University Komenského nám. 2 602 00 Brno tel. +420 54949 3110, fax: +420 54949 1113 e-mail: amal@czs.muni.cz
General web site of the university	http://www.muni.cz/?lang=en
Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students	http://ois.muni.cz
Academic calendar	Autumn semester - 14.9.2009 - 18.12.2009 Spring semester - 15.2.2010 - 14.5.2010
Examination period(s)	Autumn semester - 4.1.2010 - 5.2.2010 Spring semester - 17.5.2010 - 2.7.2010
Orientation session(s) for incoming students (indicate date and costs)	Autumn semester - 7.9.2009 - 13.9.2009 Spring semester - 8.2.2010 - 14.2.2010 (cost: 730 CZK “might be slightly changed”)
ECTS available (list fields if not all)	Yes
Application deadline(s) for admission	Autumn semester – 30 June Spring semester – 15 November
Application material on the web site or paper copies only.	https://isois.ois.muni.cz/application/ and signed paper copy
Course registration deadline(s)	October and March
Language requirements	None. Many courses taught in English
Language test certificate requirements (if so, which and when : before admission, upon arrival)	None
Preparatory language course for incoming students (indicate dates and costs)	Two types of Czech courses are offered: 1) An intensive Czech language course during the orientation week program (student can take part in it by paying the orientation week fee). 2) A Czech language course for foreigners offered during the semester: dates (see Academic calendar), cost (75 EURO/semester)
Courses taught in English	Yes, varies by semester. Updated regularly at: http://czs.muni.cz/en/in/students/studies/cofl
Internships available	No
Student employment	Allowed, up to 180 working hours per year(student search on his/her own)
Housing assistance (indicate how to apply)	https://isois.ois.muni.cz/application/
Housing Options	Dormitories. Private accommodations are a possibility, but the OIS does not provide assistance in arranging these.
Housing application deadline(s)	See Application deadline(s) for admission
Cost estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance	HOUSING 100 EURO MEALS 100 EURO (average) BOOKS Libraries available in university Local transportation 10 EURO/month (for younger than 26 years) 20 EURO/month (for older than 26 years) Health insurance 40 EURO
Additional fees to pay (indicate amounts and subjects)	Student card: 7 euros
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed	Not Allowed
Health facilities at the university	Yes.
Other relevant information	GET INSURANCE IN ADVANCE IN HOME COUNTRY (VISA REQUIREMENT)
Summer courses available? Please list	None
Last update of this information	January 2009