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Masaryk University
www.muni.cz
Introduction
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Brno – Czech Republic: Quick Facts
population – over 404,000
second largest city in Czech
Republic
historical capital of Moravia
major higher education center
(120,000 students)
emerging high-tech center for
the Czech Republic and region
Brno
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Masaryk University: Quick Facts
founded in 1919
Over 51,000 students (second largest in the Czech
Republic)
9 faculties
more than 200 departments, institutes and clinics
9 faculties with more than 200 departments, institutes and clinics:
● Law
● Medicine
● Science
● Arts
● Education
● Economics and Administration
● Informatics
● Social Studies
● Sports Studies
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Masaryk University: Faculties
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Masaryk University: Facilities
Modern university residence (double rooms, ensuite bathrooms and kitchenettes, internet and wireless access) Three university canteensCoffee shops serving quick snacks at each facultySeparate faculty libraries University Computer Centre – 150 computers, open 24/7 Sports facilities - gymnasiums, sports fields, tennis courts (outdoors and indoors), swimming pools, fitness centres, etc.University new modern campusOrientation week programCzech language offerInternational Students Club
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Masaryk University: International Activities
Over 90 bilateral agreements with foreign universities
Involvement in all EU programmes
Membership in two university networks (Compostela Group of Universities,
Utrecht Network)
Regular participant in EAIE and NAFSA conferences EM2 – active since 2007 Regions: until 2013 involved in Russia, Middle East since 2007, Western Balkans, Asia Region, South Africa, Latin America, China, Eastern EU, Caucasus and Ukraine.EM2 – since 2010 coordinator – EMAIL and KITE
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Masaryk University: Recent Interesting Facts
Unique information system (www.is.muni.cz)
ISA Awards 2009 – Itanium Solutions Alliance
EUNIS Elite Award 2005 –Award for excellence in implementing Information Systems for Higher Education Modern technology
Modern Campus, facilities
ECTS Label
Erasmus Success Story – two years in a raw
Erasmus Student Label
ESN STAR light prize 2010 – most active international student club
Winner of the EAIA award for Innovation in Internationalization
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Masaryk University: Examples on interesting recent research achievements
CEITEC - a project aiming to set up a Central European center of scientific excellence, budget of 17 billion CZKCoordinated by Masaryk University
RECETOX - Research Centre for Toxic Compounds in the Environment
Modern facilities and laboratories at the new university campus.
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ContactMrs. Amal Al Khatib / Mrs. Hana PhilippiOffice for International StudiesKomenského nám. 2, 602 00 BrnoCzech RepublicTel. +420 54949 3110Fax: +420 54949 [email protected]
