Perception of Masaryk University through the eyes of high school students and applicants

The survey among high school graduates not applying to study at Masaryk University was conducted for the first time in 2023. It maps the reasons for not applying to Masaryk University. The questionnaire was distributed to final-year high school students via school principals and through social networks.

The survey focuses on the following thematic areas:

• plans and attitudes regarding future university studies,
• criteria for choosing a university,
• admission procedures,
• reasons for not applying to Masaryk University,
• other selected information.

Masaryk University conducts its own survey among applicants for studies who submit their application to Bachelor's or long-cycle Master's degree programmes.

Analysis of the answers brings valuable findings concerning the expectations and current feelings associated with studies, key factors contributing to applying to MU and strengths and weaknesses of MU compared to other universities in the Czech Republic.

Survey among applicants who applied, were admitted but subsequently did not enrol to study at Masaryk University. It was conducted for the first time in 2023 and maps the reasons for not enrolling at Masaryk University and/or choosing another university for enrolment.

The survey focuses on the following areas of interest:

• criteria for enrolment at an university
• reasons for choosing else then Masaryk University
• perceptions of Masaryk University and other universities
• further information