Course details

Students in all ISEP programmes are able to choose from a broad assortment of courses offered in English, the full list can be found in the information system here.

Depending on the specific track students choose, there may be specific courses students are encouraged to take 

What are ECTS?

ECTS are the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, i.e. the way credits are awarded within Europe. The conversion from ECTS credits to your home institution's credit system is defined by your home institution. Please refer to your Study Abroad Advisor for detailed information.

Requirements

• Current enrolment at an institution of higher education
• For US students, the minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement is 2.75 overall.
• Completion of a minimum of 2 semesters at undergraduate level
• Minimum level B2 English language proficiency or above. Example of minimum requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6, Cambridge B2 First (FCE), or comparable certification

Application requirements

Students must complete an application on the ISEP portal. 

Programme fees (per semester)

Students applying via ISEP pay ISEP directly. The ISEP fee not only includes the Masaryk University fees, but also the ISEP application fee and ISEP health insurance which is required. 

Included in ISEP cost

• Orientation Week (social and cultural activities and Czech Language course)
• Czech Language course
• ISIC card (required of all students)
• International Student Club Membership (ESN)
• Czech SIM Card
• Cultural and Social activities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Buddy Program
• 24-hour emergency phone
• Access to full university course offer (hundreds of courses)
• Internship placement, mentoring, and hands on approach (if selecting Intern in the Czech Republic)

Estimated additional costs (per semester)

• Room: €1,200
• Meals: €1,200
• Insurance: €450
• Airfair round-trip: €1,400 (from USA/Canada)
• Additional personal expenses: €500
• TOTAL approximately: €4,750

Non-european students and information about visa

The Czech Republic requires non EU citizens to apply for a student visa for all studies over 90 days. Once the application deadline has closed, and students are accepted into the programme, Masaryk University sends the proof of accommodation and the document of the purpose of stay. Originals of these documents are required for applying for the visa. We encourage all students to research the visa requirements and understand the process and to apply as quickly as possible.

Students must have valid passports at the time of applying for the visa, and in most cases submit their passport with the visa application, so the visa sticker can be added.

The standard processing time for student visas is 60 days AFTER the application has been received. However, we encourage students to give themselves 90 days, so as to not be stressed waiting for their visa to arrive.

For example:

• Flying out 1 September? Apply by 1 June.
• Flying out 1 February? Apply by 1 November.

After acceptance

Once placed by ISEP with Masaryk University, students will need to complete an internal Masaryk University application (very short) so we are able to issue the necessary documents and put the students into our university system. Students should have a valid passport at the time of submitting this application, as the passport information is required for our visa documents. 

Once students complete the MU and ISEP steps confirming their placement, students will be contacted by our Welcome Office regarding the following topics:

• Visa application and process (if necessary - apply 60-90 days prior to planned arrival, information provided after acceptance)
• Course registration (signup is roughly 1-2 months before the semester start)
• Accommodation registration (signup is roughly 1-2 months before the semester start)
• Student buddy sign up (signup is roughly 1 month before the semester start)
• Orientation Week (signup is roughly 1 month before the semester start)

In the meantime students can review the International Student Guide for more information.

Application deadlines:

• Autumn semester: April 1
• Spring semester: October 1

Academic Calendar:

The official dates are below, however in most cases, students are able to take their exams before the Christmas holidays in the case of the fall semester, and by the end of May in the case of the spring semester. Please note - it is the students responsibility to confirm this with teachers during the first week of classes, if the exam dates are later in the syllabus.

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