Masaryk University
Masarykova univerzita
Brno's big comprehensive university, free in Czech and affordable in English, with a research station in Antarctica.
- Students
- 30,500
- Tuition
- CZK 68,000
- From · 2026-27
- Founded
- 1919
- QS World Ranking
- #454
- 2027 edition
About MUNI
Masaryk University was founded in Brno on 28 January 1919, soon after Czechoslovakia became independent, with faculties of Law, Medicine, Science and Arts, and is named after the country's first president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. It is the second-largest university in the Czech Republic, with about 30,500 students, 10 faculties and around 400 study programmes, and it graduates about 7,000 students a year.
Most programmes are taught in Czech and are tuition-free, but MUNI also runs fee-paying English-taught degrees across its faculties: long-cycle General Medicine and Dentistry, Pharmacy, bachelor's degrees in economics and business, social studies such as International Relations and European Politics, arts and education, and science programmes such as Biology and Biochemistry. Each faculty sets its own admission process, from written entrance exams in medicine to essays, motivation videos and interviews in the social sciences.
The university combines historic buildings in central Brno with the modern Bohunice campus for medicine and biology, which cost over five billion CZK to build, and it shares the CEITEC life sciences research centre with partner institutions. It suits students who want a broad European university at relatively low cost, including those aiming for an English-taught medical degree in Central Europe.
Why students choose MUNI
Czech-taught programmes are tuition-free, and English-taught bachelor's programmes such as Business Management and Finance cost 120,000 CZK a year.
English-taught General Medicine and Dentistry are admitted by written tests in chemistry, biology and physics, with preparatory courses offered by the Faculty of Medicine.
The university runs the Johann Gregor Mendel research station on James Ross Island in Antarctica.
Brno has more than 80,000 students, and MUNI has over 70 student clubs, including an International Student Club with a buddy programme.
Admissions
Entry in September 2027 (some faculties also admit in February 2027)
Selectivity
MUNI publishes no university-wide acceptance rate. Admission is run by each faculty: medicine and pharmacy use written entrance exams, while economics, arts and social studies assess documents, essays or motivation videos and may hold interviews or entrance tests.
Typical entry requirements
| Secondary school leaving certificate | Completed secondary education with a school-leaving examination, recognised in the Czech Republic before enrolment |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma | ECON MUNI bachelor's: 28+ points with Mathematics 4+ (SL or HL) |
| A-levels | ECON MUNI bachelor's: 3 subjects at BBC including Mathematics |
| European Baccalaureate | ECON MUNI bachelor's: 70%+ with 5-period Mathematics |
| English language | IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 87 Requirements vary by faculty. ECON MUNI bachelor's: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 87 (tests before 21 January 2026) or 4.5 on the new scale, Cambridge 180+, PTE 58+; exemption if your whole education was in English in listed countries. Social Studies requires a B2 English certificate. |
Deadlines
- ECON MUNI and Informatics, February 2027 intake Non-binding Next deadline · In 25 days31 October 2026 (Economics) / 30 October 2026 (Informatics)
Business Management and Finance application window 15 June to 31 October 2026.
- Faculty of Science bachelor's Non-binding In ~5 months28 February 2027
Application window 1 November to 28 February.
- Faculty of Education Non-binding In ~6 months31 March 2027
Application window 1 October to 31 March.
- Arts, Economics and Informatics, September 2027 intake Non-binding In ~7 months30 April 2027
Economics and Informatics windows open 15 December; Arts opens 1 December.
- Faculty of Social Studies bachelor's Non-binding In ~7 months15 May 2027
Application window 1 November to 15 May; February intake 1 July to 31 October.
- Faculty of Medicine (General Medicine, Dentistry) Non-binding In ~10 months31 July 2027
Applications 2 January to 31 July for exams via representatives; entrance exam dates on the faculty website. Pharmacy: 31 May for non-EU residents, 31 July for EU residents.
Deadlines are set by each faculty and are listed on MUNI's How to apply page as recurring dates; the years shown assume the next cycle follows the same calendar. Check the programme page, which shows the live application window.
How to apply
Apply online through the MUNI e-application in the Information System, choosing a specific programme and faculty. Upload your school-leaving certificate (or confirmation of expected graduation) with certified translation, proof of English and programme-specific documents such as a statement of purpose, essay or motivation video; medicine and pharmacy applicants sit entrance exams. Foreign secondary education must be recognised in the Czech Republic before enrolment.
What admissions looks for
- For medicine and dentistry, results in written multiple-choice tests in chemistry, biology and physics.
- At ECON MUNI, proven English, previous study results, academic competence (e.g. IB 28+ with maths) and genuine motivation shown in a two-minute video.
- At the Faculty of Arts, a statement of purpose, English skills and school results, followed by an online interview for those who pass the first round.
- At the Faculty of Social Studies, a B2 English certificate and success in an entrance exam or online interview, depending on the programme.
Tips for applying to MUNI
- 1 Check which faculty runs your programme: deadlines range from 28 February (Science) to 31 July (Medicine).
- 2 Start the recognition of your foreign school-leaving certificate early, as it must be completed before enrolment.
- 3 For ECON MUNI, make your motivation video personal: the faculty says it wants your own words, not AI scripts or generic praise.
- 4 Medicine applicants can buy the faculty's e-learning preparatory courses, which the faculty says increase the chance of passing the entrance tests.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 · figures in CZK
MUNI pays an accommodation scholarship each semester to full-time students in their first degree who do not have a permanent address in Brno. Faculties run their own scholarships, and the Czech Ministry of Education offers government scholarships. US students can use Federal Direct Loans in most programmes.
- Tuition-free
- Czech-taught programmes
- Paid per semester; apply in November (autumn) or April (spring)
- Accommodation scholarship
- Accepted in most programmes
- US Federal Direct Loans
Academics
Academic calendar: Two semesters (autumn and spring), academic year starting in September
General Medicine (six-year master's, English)
380,000 CZK a year, taught at the Bohunice campus, with admission by written chemistry, biology and physics tests.
Dentistry (long-cycle master's, English)
Taught by the Faculty of Medicine at 400,000 CZK a year, with the same entrance test format as medicine.
Business Management and Finance (BSc, English)
Three-year ECON MUNI degree at 120,000 CZK a year, with admission by documents and a motivation video.
International Relations and European Politics (BA, English)
Faculty of Social Studies programme requiring a motivation letter and transcript; fees were 3,000 EUR a year for September 2026 starters and 3,500 EUR for February 2027 starters.
Biology and Biochemistry (BSc, English)
One of two English-taught Faculty of Science bachelor's (with Data Analytics), at 3,000 EUR a year.
Law (Czech-taught master's)
One of the four founding faculties from 1919, offering a five-year master's in Law.
Research
- CEITEC, a centre for life sciences and advanced materials and technologies shared with partner institutions, involves nearly 500 experts.
- The Johann Gregor Mendel Station on James Ross Island in Antarctica, founded by polar explorer Pavel Prošek, helped the Czech Republic become a voting member of the Antarctic Treaty System in 2007.
- The Bohunice campus, built over almost six years for over five billion CZK, houses laboratories for medicine and biology.
Schools & faculties
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Economics and Administration
- Faculty of Informatics
- Faculty of Social Studies
- Faculty of Sports Studies
The university reports that 85% of its graduates are employed in their field and 82% would choose to study at MU again.
Student life
MUNI is spread across Brno, from historic buildings in the centre to the modern Bohunice campus in the south. Brno has more than 80,000 students, and the university says it is the most popular Czech university among incoming international students. There are more than 70 student clubs; the International Student Club organises trips and events and pairs newcomers with Czech buddies. Almost all study administration, from enrolment to exam registration, is handled online in the Information System.
- More than 70 student clubs, including the International Student Club with a buddy programme.
- Over 1,000 MUNI students go abroad on Erasmus each year.
- Brno has more than 80,000 students.
- Students have access to about 70,000 educational videos online.
Housing. MUNI's Accommodation and Catering Services (SKM) handle student dormitory places, and eligible first-degree students from outside Brno can receive MUNI's accommodation scholarship.
Location
Brno, the centre of South Moravia, is a student city with more than 80,000 students. MUNI describes it as safe, welcoming and affordable, with festivals, cultural events and nightlife, and a cost of living well below most EU cities. The historic centre holds many faculty buildings, while the Bohunice campus is on the city's southern edge.
Nearest airport: Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ)
Notable alumni
- PF Petr FialaPrime Minister of the Czech Republic 2021-2025 and former rector of MUNI; studied history and Czech at the Faculty of Arts
- PN Petr NečasPrime Minister of the Czech Republic 2010-2013; doctorate in physics from Masaryk University
- JG Jiří GrygarAstronomer, science communicator and Kalinga Prize laureate; studied physics at Masaryk University
- FV František VláčilFilm director; studied aesthetics and art history at Masaryk University from 1945 to 1950
- OB Otakar BorůvkaMathematician; took courses at Masaryk University from 1920 and became an assistant there in 1921
- LK Luboš KohoutekAstronomer; studied physics and astronomy at universities in Brno and Prague
Frequently asked questions
Is Masaryk University free for international students?
Programmes taught in Czech are tuition-free. English-taught programmes charge fees set by each faculty, from 68,000 CZK a year (Education) to 400,000 CZK (Dentistry), and some faculties charge in euros, e.g. 3,000 EUR for Social Studies for September 2026 starters, rising to 3,500 EUR from the February 2027 intake.
How much is General Medicine at Masaryk University?
380,000 CZK per academic year for the six-year English-taught programme; Dentistry is 400,000 CZK. Admission is by written entrance tests in chemistry, biology and physics.
What is the Masaryk University application deadline?
It depends on the faculty: 28 February (Science), 31 March (Education), 30 April (Arts, Economics, Informatics), 15 May (Social Studies) and 31 July (Medicine) for September entry.
What IELTS score does Masaryk University need?
It varies by faculty. ECON MUNI bachelor's programmes ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 87; the Faculty of Social Studies asks for a B2 English certificate.
Does Masaryk University accept the SAT or IB?
Yes for ECON MUNI's bachelor's programmes, which accept SAT 1050+, ACT 21+, IB 28+ with Mathematics 4+, or A-levels BBC including Mathematics as proof of academic competence.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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