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Masaryk University

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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 1113emecw@czs.muni.cz

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Thank you, Děkujemehttp://ois.muni.cz / emecw@czs.muni.cz