Masaryk University

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Masaryk University, the second-largest university in the Czech Republic, is a comprehensive institution renowned for its strong research output across a wide array of disciplines, including medicine, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and informatics. It is exceptionally welcoming to international students, offering over 100 English-taught degree programs at all levels and robust support through its dedicated International Office, which assists with everything from admissions to visa processes and student life. The university fosters a vibrant international community within the student-friendly city of Brno, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a high-quality education in a diverse and supportive environment. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its pioneering role in interdisciplinary research and its extensive network of international partnerships.

Background

Masaryk University (MU) (Czech: Masarykova univerzita; Latin: Universitas Masarykiana Brunensis) is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, a member of the Compostela Group and the Utrecht Network. Founded in 1919 in Brno, it now consists of ten faculties and 35,115 students. It is named after Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of an independent Czechoslovakia as well as the leader of the movement for a second Czech university. In 1960 the university was renamed Jan Evangelista Purkyně University after Jan Evangelista Purkyně, a Czech biologist. In 1990, following the Velvet Revolution it regained its original name. Since 1922, over 171,000 students have graduated from the university.

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