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Graduate studies at the Faculty of Science |
The organizational framework of educational activities follows
the classification of natural sciences with regard to
interdisciplinary approach and is closely connected to research in
individual fields of science: biology, chemistry, Earth sciences,
mathematics, and physics. Information about the doctoral study programs and branches
can be found here.
All doctoral study programs at the Faculty of Science are accredited
both in the Czech and English languages; prospective students thus
apply for the programs either in the English or Czech languages.
The Ph.D. program usually consists of four years of coursework
and supervised dissertation research. In addition, the faculty
encourages its students to conduct part of their dissertation
research at partner institutions in other countries or to
participate in collaborative research projects.
Eligibility
Students are expected to have a good background in the field as
well as sufficient language
skills to understand fully the study materials. Applicants are
required to hold a corresponding degree from a university. The
faculty encourages applications from all students and does not
discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, gender or
religion.
Application documents
In case it is not required otherwise all materials must be in Czech or English or must be
original documents accompanied by Czech or English
translations. The documents to be submitted are as follows:
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Recognition of Foreign
Certificates and Degrees:
Application for the recognition of foreign education in the
Czech Republic ( this
requirement is in compliance with the Articles 89 and 90 of Act No. 111/98
Coll. -
the Higher Education Act of the Czech
Republic ).
PLEASE NOTE:
Acknowledgement of the previous education is an essential
condition for the Ph.D. admission process.
Please remember that it
is required to complete the process of the recognition before your
arrival to the Czech Republic. More info about this process can be found here
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Application
form (doc) (please send the completed form by e-mail
int@sci.muni.cz and the signed
form together with the other documents by regular mail).
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Curriculum vitae
(i.e., a one-page outline of the
student’s professional background, experience and skills)
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An essay (up to two pages of format-free text in
length) explaining the reasons why the student should be accepted
for study at the faculty and what study program he or she wishes
to apply for.
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Photocopies of all diplomas and transcripts from all
universities attended (the doctoral degree program requirement is
a Master's degree in the corresponding field of study).
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Two letters of recommendation
from persons familiar
with the student's academic background.
The student is required to pass the entrance examination in
the appropriate degree program at Masaryk University in person; if
this is not possible, the evaluation will be made on the basis of
GRE and TOEFL exam results.
New changes in conditions for the entry and stay on the territory of the Czech Republic from 2011
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO READ THE NEW ACT
AND FOLLOW ITS REGULATIONS!!!
Life expenses
IT IS NECESSARY TO COME TO CZECH REPUBLIC WITH AT LEAST 20 000 CZK (EURO 800)
FOR LIFE EXPENSES IN THE FIRST MONTH.
Insurance
IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE A HEALTH INSURANCE AT MINIMUM FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
BY ONE OF THESE CZECH INSURANCE COMPANIES:
1) VZP- Insurance Company
Contact Person: Petra Kropackova
Tel: 00420-222 254 442/ 776 162 499
E-mail:petra@vzpforforeigners.cz
2) AXA (AXA ASSISTANCE)- Insurance Company
Contact Person: Jaroslav Marek
Tel: 00420-272 101 099
Fax: 00420-272 101 009
E-mail:foreigners@axa-assistance.cz
Detail informations can be found here.
Confirmation of payment
Email form bank
Price List
Terms and Conditions
Foreigners´ Health Insurance Form
3) Victoria VOLKSBANKEN- Insurance Company
Contact Person: Dana Stepankova
E-mail:stepankova.victoria@seznam.cz
THE CZECH INSURANCE COSTS AROUND 15 000 CZK (EURO 600) PER YEAR.
Application deadlines
April 15 (or
during all over the year)
Study Programs in the English Language - Tuition fees
The tuition fee for the doctoral study program in the English
language is € 3900
per academic year, to be paid by the employer, government
(scholarship) or the student himself/herself. The tuition is payable
in September (by those who start in the fall semester) or February
(by those who start in the spring semester), and is not refundable.
Students must have satisfactory English language skills.
Study Programs in the Czech Language - Tuition waivers
Students who will study the programs in the Czech language are eligible for
the annual stipend (CZK 7000, i.e. € 280
per month, which roughly corresponds to the monthly living costs)
and they do not pay any tuition. Such students have to prove either
their satisfactory Czech language skills or they are advised
to participate on a
2-year
Czech language course from the beginning of their study, offered free of charge by the Faculty of
Science. The language education begins with an intensive one-week preparative course in the last week of September.
The graduate students may also work as teaching assistants in the corresponding departments
or ask their prospective supervisors for
additional financial aid.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Czech Republic:
List of MISSIONS OF THE CZECH
REPUBLIC ABROAD
Application for Czech Visa - Žádost o české vízum
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NOTE:
Once you have submitted the complete APPLICATION FOR CZECH
VISA at the Czech Embassy / Consulate
the
PROCESSING TIME TO ARRANGE (STUDY) VISA IS APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS.
Important web pages
ADVICE FOR
LIVING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Masaryk University in
Brno
Office for International
Studies (OIS)
MASARYK UNIVERSITY - INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT CLUB (ISC) Masaryk University -
Faculty of Science
Brno - The second
largest city of the Czech Republic
ACT No.
111 on Higher Education Institutions (only in Czech) dated 22nd of April
1998 and on Modification and Amendment of Other Acts (THE HIGHER
EDUCATION ACT)
Note: Recognition of
Higher Education and Qualifications Acquired Abroad (Article 89 and
90)
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