Prospective students

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM

Deadline: 31 March 2025

The study in the Bachelor's programs is open to those who have successfully completed their studies at secondary school.

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM

Deadline: 30 April 2025

The study in the Master's programmes is open to those who have completed a Bachelor's degree programme.

DOCTORAL STUDY

Deadlines: between 1 February until 30 April

Doctoral study is special for its emphasis on individual activities of students. It is part of a structured study system.

Application for studies:

Applications for studies at Masaryk University are submitted electronically (hereafter called e-application). First, choose a field of study and then file an electronic application with it.

e-application

Criteria for evaluation of admission procedure

The applicant files and pays for an electronic application for study through the Information System of Masaryk University (Bachelors programmes: 1 September 2024 – 31 March 2025, Masters programme: 1 October 2024 - 30 April 2025).
A legalized copy of documents certifying completion of secondary education in the case of applicants wishing to study in a Bachelor`s programmes, a legalized copy of a Bachelor´s degree certificate in the case of applicants wishing to study in a Master`s programme or a legalized copy of a Master´s Degree certificate in the case of applicants wishing to study in a PhD programme, including the records of previous study – a summary of completed courses and marks gained, a list of subjects in final exams and their evaluation.

A legalized copy of documents = 1. notary notified copy, 2. verified by superlegalization or apostille (if superlegalisation or apostille is necessary check here) and 3. notarized translation (if the document is not in English or Czech).
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter (max. 500 words) in which you explain why you are interested in the study program you are applying for.
Applicants for Bachelor`s programme must demonstrate their English language skills at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (band 5.5 or higher in IELTS, and score 72 or higher in TOEFL) by submitting a certificate proving their English skills.

Applicants for Master`s programme must demonstrate their English-language skills at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (band 7 or higher in IELTS; score 95 or higher in TOEFL) by submitting a certificate proving their English skills.

Applicants for the PhD programme must demonstrate their English-language skills at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (band 7 or higher in IELTS; score 95 or higher in TOEFL) by submitting a certificate proving their English skills.

Applicants who have completed previous studies in English speaking countries (e. g. Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom), need not submit the Language Certificate. In other cases (if the study was conducted in English), applicants must provide a certificate from the secondary school or university stating that the language of instruction was English.
Online Interview will be held for the Bachelor programmes in two rounds. The first round of online Interviews will be held before 15 January 2025, the second round will take place before 15 April, 2025. Online Interview will be held for the Master programmes in two rounds. The first round of online interviews will be held before 15 February 2025, the second round will be held before 15 May, 2025. The online interview will be 10-15 minutes long and will take place on Zoom or Skype (both audio and video are required). The topics will be previous experience with English language learning and motivation to enter a teacher education study programme.
The applicant should submit all the above-mentioned documents in Czech or in English through the electronic application and send them by post to adress: Pedagogicka fakulta MU, Porici 623/7, 603 00, Brno, Czech Republic. Deadline is 31 March 2025 for Bachelor´s degree programmes and 30 April 2025 for Master´s Degree Programmes.
Based on an online interview and assessment of the officially certified copies of all abovementioned documents the applicant may or may not be admitted to study. The assessment of the documents is performed by a committee composed of members appointed (Admission Board) by the Dean of the faculty.

Recognition of Education and Qualifications

Information on the Recognition of Secondary Education

Recognition of education obtained in countries with bilateral agreements

Applicants graduated in Slovak, Hungarian, Polish, Slovenian and German secondary schools provide officially verified copies of documents proving the complete secondary education. If the document is not issued in Czech, Slovak or English, it is necessary to provide an official translation.

Verification of foreign high school education provided by the Faculty of Education

Graduates of foreign secondary schools outside the above-mentioned countries can apply for a one-time verification of the condition of admission to study. This service is provided by the Faculty of Education (for more information, please contact prijimacky@ped.muni.cz).

Recognition of foreign high school education by the regional authority

Graduates who already have a Decision on the recognition of foreign education issued by the Department of Education of one of the regional authorities in the Czech Republic (Detailed information: the South Moravian Regional Authority - contact person: Ing. Bc. Dagmar Kostrhůnová, kostrhunova.dagmar@kr-jihomoravsky.cz) submit an officially certified copy of this decision incl. nostrification clauses. In this case, the verification of education by the Faculty of Education is not required.

European Schools

Graduates who have obtained a foreign education in a European school operating under the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools will submit an officially certified copy of the European Baccalaureate certificate with an official translation into Czech or English (translations are not required for certificates issued in Slovak or English).

General info:
Secondary school diplomas gained abroad are subject to "nostrification". If you have certificates issued abroad and wish to enroll at our university (or any in the Czech Republic), you are required to obtain an official document confirming that your certificate is recognized in the Czech Republic. As the nostrification can take several months, it is recommended that applicants submit the paperwork required for the nostrification concurrently with their application. Applicants without this official recognition are not permitted to enroll at the University. Please contact the South Moravian Regional Authority (contact person: Ing. Bc. Dagmar Kostrhůnová, kostrhunova.dagmar@kr-jihomoravsky.cz).

Detailed Information on the Nostrification Process process is available at:
/do/ped/stud/stud/recognition_of_secondary_diplomas.doc

https://nostrifikace.mkc.cz/en/

Information on the Recognition of Foreign Higher Education and Qualifications

Recognition of education obtained in countries with bilateral agreements

Holders of a Bachelor's degree from universities located in Slovakia should follow the instructions set out here: https://www.muni.cz/en/admissions/recognition/slovakia

Holders of a Bachelor's degree from Hungaria, Poland, Slovenia and Germany provide officially verified copies of documents proving the complete Higher education. If the document is not issued in Czech, Slovak or English, it is necessary to provide an official translation. https://www.muni.cz/en/admissions/recognition/bilateral

Verification of foreign high school education provided by the Faculty of Education

Holders of a Bachelor's degree outside the above-mentioned countries can apply for a one-time verification of the condition of admission to study. This service is provided by the Faculty of Education (for more information, please contact prijimacky@ped.muni.cz).

Recognition of foreign high school education by the regional authority

Holders of a Bachelor's degree who already have a Decision on the recognition of foreign education issued by the Czech Republic's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of one of the regional authorities in the Czech Republic (Detailed information) submit an officially certified copy of this decision incl. nostrification clauses. In this case, the verification of education by the Faculty of Education is not required.

General info:
All students with foreign degrees (except as set out below) must submit their Bachelor's degree for official recognition by the Czech Republic's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. As this process nostrification process can take several months, it is recommended that applicants submit the paperwork required for the nostrification concurrently with their application. Applicants without this official recognition are not permitted to enroll at the University. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Fees

Application Fee

It is necessary to pay an application fee of CZK 900. The payment of the fee must be made through Shopping Center MU (contact is included directly in your e-application).

Note: When doing a bank transfer from abroad banks may charge fees related to the transfer to an account in a foreign country. It is necessary that a full amount of CZK 900 is credited to the MU´s account.

Verification Fee

Verification fee is for applicants interested in verification of their documents by Faculty of Education. Please note, this verification is just for Faculty of Education´s purpose only and thus can replace official nostrification only in the admission procedure at the Faculty of Education.

It is necessary to pay a verification fee of CZK 900. The payment of the fee must be made through Shopping Center MU (the link will be sent to interested applicants).

Interested applicants kindly contact responsible person: Milena Alday Delgado (admission@ped.muni.cz)

Tuition Fee

A fee is required for the study programmes taught in a foreign language. Students have to pay the full cost. The fee is EUR 2400 for an academic year (2025/2026). Accepted applicants will be informed during enrollment of the specific method of payment for the tuition fee.

The terms of Tuition Fee Payment are set out in Dean's Directive No. 1/2024 under this link:

TUITION FEE PAYMNENT TERMS

Other Information

Results of Admission Procedure and Decision on Admission or Denial of Admission to Studies

Applicants must meet all the admission requirements stipulated by law and declared by the Dean before they can be considered for admission to study. After careful consideration the students will find a decision on admission or denial on admission to his or her studies in their e-application. An invitation to enroll in studies will be sent to successful applicants by post.

Enrolment in Studies

Every applicant accepted for studies is obliged to come in person to enroll in their studies and to receive the notification of admission. At enrolment, the applicant must submit a certificate of recognition of their prior education/diplomas. Further information will be provided to successful applicants in the letter with the invitation to enrol.

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