Doctoral Studies

• New students starting their studies in September 2026 are exempt from paying tuition fees.
• The tuition fee for the Doctoral programs in the English language at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University is set to be 750 euro per semester (1,500 Euro per year or 6,000 Euro per the whole degree program).
• For all programs and all faculties, see tuition fees at Masaryk University

Full-time students (not 'combined' programmes) in English-taught programs receive a monthly scholarship of 24960 czk/month. Students can also receive additional financing through the following opportunities. 

• International Visegrad Fund (specified countries)
• Masaryk University is accredited in the system of US Federal Student Loans
• All Masaryk University students are entitled to the subsidized meals in MU canteens and cafeterias, to a subsidy for accommodation (once per semester), and a wide range of mobility scholarships
• Faculty of Social Studies students are entitled to receive various scholarships and stipends, usually based on merit (see Students section) 

All PhD programs applicants must have completed prior Master degree education, preferably in social sciences or humanities. Admission is granted to candidates with good study results, strong motivation and interest in the topics. Proof of English language proficiency and recommendation letters required. Please see the link below with "Complete instructions":

Complete instructions

Documents as part of PhD application

As part of your application, you also need to submit

• Your CV/resumé + list of publications
• Proposal for PhD dissertation
• Consent of the future supervisor
• Diploma (or confirmation of current studies) and full transcripts, ev. diploma supplement
• Those who are not able to take part in the entrance examinations
• Proof of English – minimum level B2 or equivalent
• 2 Recommendations – preferably sent by the referees themselves to our mail or e-mail contacts (only for those, who will need online exam)

Important!: Prior to enrollment, it is necessary to obtain the formal recognition of prior education in the Czech Republic. 

Enrolment in doctoral study programmes takes place only online via the e-application form.

MU graduates only need to click the Enrol in Study button, which they will find in the enrolment period of their e-application, and confirm their agreement to the WST (Work safety training).

Graduates of other universities must additionally identify themselves after enrolling in the e-application. It is possible to identify yourself in 2 ways:

1. It is possible to verify your identity online via video call, when you record a video directly in the IS MU according to the instructions. The study department will then check these videos in a special application and if everything is in order, you will set a new primary password and be identified in this way (you will receive a confirmation e-mail).
2. You will stop in person at the faculty at the Study Department and after personal verification of your identity, a new primary password will be generated.

The application guides the user through the entire process step by step, just follow the displayed instructions. More information can be found here.

Important informations:

• Check out the website for PhD students: doctoral studies
• Register for courses according to your programme's checklist and registration template, where you will find a list of all required and optional courses as well as a recommended study plan.
• Watch the video instructions for the templates created by FSS students.