Go to main content | Go to main menu | Go to search

Čeština

Petra Mlejnková- vice-dean for internationalization and student affairs

“Welcome to the Faculty of Social Studies at MUNI!
We’re happy you’ve joined our vibrant community. Your studies here will challenge you, inspire you, and help you grow — both academically and personally. It won’t always be easy, but you’ll never be alone. Our lecturers, staff, and fellow students are here to support you every step of the way.

To help you start strong, we’ve prepared a quick overview and practical tips for your first days at the faculty.”

Petra Mlejnková- vice-dean for internationalization and student affairs

1. Enroll in your studies

You can enroll in your studies comfortably from home!

Important information:

  • You have to pay the tuition fee and the fee for prior degree/education recognition at the Faculty of Social Studies before enrollment

  • please check the deadlines based on this schedule

  • The link for online enrollment will be after that available in your e-application.

  • For your photo, you may use your own when enrolling online. You can upload it according to the instructions using this application in INET.

2. Get to know the IS, explore the first-year students web, and register for your courses

Carefully go through the web pages for first-year students at our faculty – it’s packed with information and you’ll find almost everything you need there.

Watch the videos on how to use the Masaryk University Information System (IS MU),

 

3. Get into the study

Take part in events organized by Masaryk University, our faculty, or the individual departments, which will help you get oriented both at MU and in your studies here at the faculty.

We recommend arriving for the Orientation week

 

Enrollment at FSS 

At our faculty, you can enroll in your studies online only. The enrollment period is based on this schedule

ONLINE enrollment

How and when do I have to provide the graduation certificate ( diploma) ?

 Please find more information about Verification of the condition for admission to study of graduates from foreign education.

Proof of completed secondary education or bachelor degree must be uploaded to the e-application in the form of an authorized conversion.

You can obtain an authorized conversion at any Czech POINT contact location (bring the original certificate/diploma to the contact point, where your paper document will be converted into a digital file that you can download to your computer and then upload to the e-application).

To attach your graduation certificate online in the E-application: the section is located, like the other sections, under “Studies, Examination and Documents”, accessed by clicking “Edit”. You will then see all sections related to the application. The section can be found under the title “ Enrolment documents”, where you can upload the required documents either by selecting files from your computer or by dragging and dropping them.

Check this tutorial for step by step instructions

When does enrollment take place and how do I enroll in my studies?

Enroll in Studies in the E-application

Steps:

  1. If you pay the tuition fee and the fee for prior education recognition In your e-application, , you will find a new button: “Enroll in Studies”.

A screenshot of a university application webpage for the International Relations and European Politics program, highlighting sections for application details, enrollment confirmations, and required training courses prior to enrollment.

2. Before clicking this button, you will be taken to a new page where you must complete mandatory training courses and consent to enroll in studies

Once you confirm these  items and click the “Enroll in Studies” button, your enrollment will be confirmed on the next page.

No description

3. Under the confirmation reading “Enrollment in studies was successful”, you will find a very important number – UČO (University Identification Number). Remember and note down this number, as it will accompany you throughout your studies at Masaryk University.

You will use it to log in to the Masaryk University Information System (IS MU) – you can access it via the “Log in to IS MU” button, located just below the enrollment confirmation.

Screenshot of a university application confirmation page on a mobile device displaying successful enrollment in a Bachelor program for Politics, Media, and Communication, starting Fall 2024, along with a newly assigned university identification number.

When can I have my photo taken?

When choosing the online enrollment option, you have two ways to provide a photo, which will be used for issuing identification cards and displaying photos in the university information systems. These photos allow students and staff to identify each other within the university environment:

  1. You can use your own photo during online enrollment. You can upload it following the instructions using this application in INET.

  2. You can come for an in-person photo session.

The photo sessions take place on Wednesdays and Fridays in the building across the street, in the University-wide Computer Lab 220/2, room 139C, ground floor on the right. Instructions on how to prepare and proceed can be found here.

Faculty tour- Welcome to FSS

ISIC card and the Information System

1. Get Your Photo Taken

Before you apply for your ISIC card, you need to have your photo in the system. You have two options:

  • During online enrollment, you can upload your own photo. You can insert it according to the instructions using this application in INET.

  • You can also have your photo taken in the opposite building, at the University Computer Lab 220/2, room 139C, ground floor on the right. Instructions on how to prepare and what to do can be found here.

What if I don´t like my picture?

If you ever need a new photo—whether because you don’t like the current one, or because you start wearing distinctive glasses or grow a beard—you can have it retaken at any time.

Useful Links

2.Log in to the Masaryk University Information System 

First, you’ll need to get familiar with the Masaryk University Information System. Everyone simply calls it IS.

During online enrollment, you received your UČO – your university identification number. 

Most importantly, your UČO and primary password will also be used to log in to other online systems (e.g. INET or ISOIS) at Masaryk University.

What if I lost the login and passwords?

Contact the international office at admission@fss.muni.cz

What is the purpose for the secondary password?

Using your UČO and secondary password, you’ll log in to school computers, Wi-Fi, and some less important systems. You set it yourself directly in IS.

Do you need an orientation in the IS system?

The Information System also comes with a video guide to help you navigate the basic applications you’ll need as a first-year student. You can watch videos created by MU IS technicians available here, and you can also check out the IS video guide made by FSS students (in Czech only.

Basic terms

  • IS – Information System of Masaryk University
  • UČO – University Identification Number, assigned to everyone connected with the university; it is used to log in to all systems

Useful links

3. Get your ISIC card

ISIC is also known as the International Student Identity Card and it’s an internationally recognized student ID that also gives you access to a variety of discounts (if you renew it digitally each year).

It serves within the university, the card serves as your ID, opens doors to buildings and classrooms, lets you borrow books, and is used for printing and paying in canteens.

To obtain an ISIC, you must:

You can then pick up your ID card at Office for Studies. Please wait for the e-mail from the Office for Studies. The automatic e-mail is being sent immediately after the paid order but you have to wait for the pick up after a study officer will contact you.

All the details will be entioned in the e-mail and you can pick the ISIC card in the Office for Studies, room 1.21. 

What if I have the ISIC card from the high school or other university?

Unfortunately, it wouldn’t work as a chip card at Masaryk University, so you’ll need to request a new one.

What if I have the ISIC card from my previous studies at MUNI?

In that case, you don’t need to get a new one – the chip card in your old ISIC will be reactivated after enrollment and will be fully functional. Renew it digitally if you want to access ISIC commercial discounts and use it as an international student ID

5. Pick up the ISIC card

You can then pick up your ID card at Office for Studies. Please wait for the e-mail from the Office for Studies. The automatic e-mail is being sent immediately after the paid order but you have to wait for the pick up after a study officer will contact you.

All the details will be entioned in the e-mail and you can pick the ISIC card in the Office for Studies, room 1.21 within the office hours. 

Timetable and course registration

1. Log in to the Masaryk University Information System (IS MU)

Getting to know the IS is the first important step. You have probably already done this when ordering your student ID card (ISIC). If not, please look back at the instructions above.

You can start registering your courses within the schedule .

2. Choose your courses

Unlike in high school, you will not receive a ready-made timetable with lectures and seminars. Instead, you will create your own by registering for the courses you choose.

During your studies, you will encounter three types of courses:

  • Compulsory courses (type A) – the most important ones. You must complete all of them.

  • Compulsory elective courses (type B) – you will be offered a set of courses, but you only need to complete a certain number of them, according to your own choice.

  • Elective courses (type C) – you can also register for these if you are interested. However, they are beyond the requirements of your study program and therefore do not count towards the credits needed to take your final state examination.

You will find everything you need in the so-called Control and Registration Template of your study program. This includes a list of all compulsory and compulsory elective courses, as well as a recommended study plan showing in which semester you should register for them. Please note, however, that this is only a recommendation – many courses can be completed at different times. 

Part of your credits in every program is reserved for the university-wide compulsory courses that apply to all MU students. These include a foreign language, physical education, and the CORE courses. You will find detailed information about these in a separate registration template here.

These courses must be completed before you are allowed to take your final state examination. The choice of semester in which you complete them, however, is entirely up to you. More information about the language requirements for students can be found here.

Also, pay attention to the syllabus of each course. You can find it in the Study Materials section in the IS for the given course. The syllabus contains the course content, timetable, registration requirements, and most importantly, the conditions for successful completion. Watch the video guide to syllabi and study materials created by students of the Faculty of Social Studies.

 

What if my courses overlap in the timetable?

Decide based on whether any of these courses are prerequisites for other courses in the following semester.

If you really need to take both courses in the same semester, you can try to arrange with the teachers whether it would be possible to attend the classes alternately. Of course, this depends on the content and format of the courses. For some courses, such as lectures, this may be possible.

In exceptional cases, especially in programs with only a few students, it may even be theoretically possible to adjust the timetable.

Why do I see a course scheduled several times a week?

Some courses are divided into so-called seminar groups. You only need to choose one group that best suits your schedule. So don’t worry — it doesn’t mean you have to attend the same course ten times a week. For now, just identify the group you would like to join; the actual registration for seminar groups will take place later (see the timetable – make sure you select the right semester at the top).

Be aware that this can sometimes be quite competitive — especially for popular courses. At the exact time when registration opens (usually at 17:00 on the scheduled day), a so-called “clicking battle” begins, and the most convenient seminar groups are taken by the fastest students!

Another reason why you may see multiple entries is the teaching format of the course – for example, block course. This usually takes place when external or international lecturers are visiting our faculty. In such cases, the course is taught intensively within a specific period rather than spread evenly across the semester.

 

How many courses should I register for?

We recommend not overloading yourself at the beginning. To earn the required 180 credits in three years, simple math shows that you need about 30 credits per semester. To move on to the next semester, you must earn at least 20 credits.

For the first semester, it’s reasonable to register for a few credits above this minimum. This gives you a safety margin in case you don’t pass a course, while also preventing you from being unnecessarily overloaded and giving you time to get familiar with university life.

It’s possible that your program recommends more than 20 credits for the first semester — don’t worry about that. Just make sure not to register for more than 30 credits at the start.

Also remember that even if you have a credit buffer, courses with a high number of credits can be risky: for example, three 7-credit courses give 21 credits in total, but if you fail even one, you will not be able to move on to the next semester.

Basic Terms

  • Credits – points you earn for completing individual courses depending on their difficulty; you must collect 180 in total over the entire study program, and at least 20 to progress to the next semester.
  • Compulsory courses – you must complete all of them.
  • Compulsory elective courses – you must complete a certain number of courses (or obtain a certain number of credits for them) from a limited selection.
  • Elective courses – during your studies, you complete a certain number of courses of your own choice and interest.
  • Control and registration template – a page in the Information System showing all compulsory and compulsory elective courses in your program, including the recommended semester when you should register for them.
  • Syllabus – detailed information about a specific course (instructor, schedule, number of credits, conditions for enrollment and completion, course content, etc.), which you can find in the Study Materials section of the Information System.
  • Seminar groups – the course is taught several times a week in smaller groups of students; you will choose just one seminar group once the registration for seminar groups opens (see the academic calendar).

Useful links

  • Registration templates Go through the registration template of your program and find out which courses you will register for.
  • Course catalogue Here you will also find an overview of all the courses in your program and additional information
  • Academic year calendar Find out when the registration for courses and seminar groups begins.

3. Register your courses and wait for enrollment

Registration is the first step, where you only express your interest in attending a course. You can register courses during your assigned registration wave. As first-year students, you will be in the third wave, which starts four working days after registration opens. This system gives students who are closer to finishing their studies a better chance to get into the courses they need.

When the official enrollment begins, the courses you registered for will automatically be enrolled if you meet the enrollment conditions – for example:

  • You are a student of the program for which the course is intended.
  • You have completed any prerequisite courses required for this course.
  • There is still available capacity in the course.

All these conditions are listed in the syllabus. You can also continue to register for additional courses during this period.

Enrollment may also include registration for seminar groups. Be prepared and select your preferred group on time (deadlines for seminar group registration can be found in the IS under the Seminar Groups tab for each course).

You should also know that the first two weeks of the semester are always the add/drop period, when you can freely unregister from courses or register for new ones. So don’t worry if you register for something now that you might not complete — you’ll have time to reconsider.

What should I do if I’m registered over the capacity limit?

If a course is not enrolled because you are registered over its allowed capacity, it’s not necessarily the end of the road. Some students ahead of you in the enrollment order may drop the course during the add/drop period, which can free up a spot for you.

What if I do not meet other enrollment requirements?

If you do not meet other enrollment requirements, you can still try to request an exception from the instructor. However, we strongly advise against this at the beginning. Enrollment requirements exist for a reason, and if you don’t meet them, the course may not be suitable for you.

  1. Important: If you don’t meet the enrollment requirements, do not contact the study department. Exceptions are granted directly by the instructors in the IS.

What should I do if I didn’t get into the seminar group I need?

If you weren’t fast enough during seminar group registration and the only available spot is in a group that doesn’t suit you, it can be frustrating. You can wait to see if someone eventually drops out of your preferred group.

Alternatively, if you have serious reasons why you need a specific seminar group, cannot attend it at another time (waking up late is not considered a valid reason), and cannot take the course in a different semester, you can try contacting the instructor to ask if they could either increase the group’s capacity for you or manually enroll you.

Important: Do not contact the study department regarding seminar groups. Seminar groups and their members are managed directly by the instructors in the IS.

Basic Terms

  • Course registration – the first step, where you express interest in a course.
  • Registration wave – advanced students (calculated based on the total number of credits earned) get priority registration for courses.
  • Course enrollment – the second step, done automatically. Only courses for which you meet the enrollment requirements and are within capacity will be enrolled. This happens later (see the enrollment period in the timetable). You can continue to register additional courses.
  • Add/drop period – the first two weeks of the semester, during which you can still adjust your timetable.

Useful links

4. Orientation week and the add/drop period

During the first two weeks of the semester at our faculty, you have the opportunity to explore which courses you really want to take this semester and to get familiar with faculty life. You can also participate in events organized by individual departments and the FSS library. 

Additionally, it’s important to know that the first two weeks of each semester are always the add/drop period, during which you can register for additional courses or cancel courses you have already registered for — for example, if you realize a course is not suitable for you or is too demanding at the moment.

Attention! Once the add/drop period ends, you must successfully complete all enrolled courses during the exam period. For each course, you will initially have 1 regular attempt and 2 retake attempts. If you fail all three attempts, or do not attend an exam, the course will automatically be re-enrolled in the next semester it is offered. If you fail it again (this time with only 1 regular and 1 retake attempt), it will result in termination of your studies.

This rule applies to all courses, including electives. However, for electives, you can request to waive the obligation to repeat a course in advance. This can only be done up to a maximum of 18 credits.

Basic terms

    • Add/drop period – the first two weeks of the semester, during which you can still adjust your timetable.

    • Repeated course – a course you did not successfully complete will be automatically re-enrolled in the next semester it is offered. Failing a repeated course will result in termination of your studies.

     

5. Attendance and what to do if you get ill

Attendance at university is generally much more flexible than what you may be used to from high school. Essentially, there are two main types of classes: lectures and seminars. According to the study regulations, lectures are optional, while seminars are usually mandatory, but requirements may vary depending on the instructor.

If you fall ill, you can excuse yourself from mandatory classes. To do this, submit a request for absence in IS MU via the Document office application under the Student section. The steps are as follows:

 Document Office > Document Office - Task Submission 

In the dropdown box, select one of the requests with the prefix FSS StudO: Bc. and Mgr. studies, then choose the specific request. The medical certificate must include your name, duration of absence (from–to), reason for absence, and the doctor’s stamp and signature. The student is required to deliver the certificate to the study department via IS MU within 5 working days from the first day of absence.

If you have an urgent health issue, you can use the services of the university doctor. More information can be found here. You can also visit the hospital, please check this link

Useful links

Practical information for the beginning of your studies

1. Software support and technology at FSS for your studies 

Whether you want to be part of events or dive into the library for a long study session, FSS provides various technology and software support for both your work and relaxation.

How do I connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi?

In the FSS building, you can connect to the internet from laptops, tablets, and mobile phones via Wi-Fi. Masaryk University uses the worldwide Eduroam network, which allows you to access the internet at most academic institutions around the world using a single login.

The connection guide can be found here.

What software licences can I use?

The university offers various software programs for students to use for study or work purposes. Some programs can be installed on your personal computer, while others can only be used on MU computers. In addition to the software itself, some licenses also include discounted prices for other software. You can check the available programs here.

How can I copy, print and scan at FSS?

In the library, computers are available for use, which you can log in to using your Student ID (UČO) and secondary password. You can also print from these computers. Anything you send to print will be released when you tap your ISIC card on a reader at any library printer.

The printers also allow copying and scanning. Printing and copying are charged automatically from your SUPO account, which you can top up online or using the payment terminals (inform yourself at the librarians). Before your first use, you must activate  your account in the Inet system.

Guides on how to print, copy, and scan in the library can be found on the library´s website.

Useful links

2. How to find the right classroom at FSS and other locations at MU

All classrooms and lecture halls of the Faculty of Social Studies (FSS) are easy to find — they are all under one roof. Need to visit the study department or locate a classroom? Use the interactive map at this link.

Masaryk University (MU) is spread across many buildings throughout Brno. Sometimes it can be a bit challenging to find the right place, like a cafeteria or sports facility. However, there are tools to help you navigate. Over time, you will also notice that classroom labeling at the faculty follows a system. Any building or room at MU can be found online on the MU website or in the Kompas app.

Classrooms at the Faculty of Social Studies are labeled so that the first number indicates the floor and the next number indicates the classroom number. On each floor, you can follow the directory board located opposite the stairs.

Useful links

Faculty tour

3. Accommodation

Masaryk University offers several dormitories in different parts of Brno with varying levels of comfort and, therefore, different price ranges.

A map of all dormitories is available below. Detailed information on facilities, prices, and application procedures for each dorm can be found on this website.

Loading map…

If you prefer not to live in a dormitory, you can find accommodation in a shared student apartment. Listings are available directly in IS on a special noticeboard, or you can use various Facebook groups or specialized website.

Whether you live in a dorm or a student apartment, if you do not have permanent residence in Brno and are studying your first bachelor’s or follow-up master’s program at MU, you are entitled twice a year to a so-called housing scholarship. Its amount is around 3,000 CZK, so it’s worth applying for. You must submit your request on time via IS, which will notify you in advance. More information about the housing scholarship can be found here.

Attention! If you are not a Czech citizen, you are required to pay the municipal waste tax in Brno. More information is available here.

Useful links

  • University dormitories Vyberte si, na které koleji byste chtěli bydlet.
  • Noticeboards in IS On the special noticeboards in the IS, you can find offers and requests for accommodation
  • Housing in Brno You can also follow various accommodation Facebook groups.
  • Accommodation grant Find out whether you are eligible for a housing scholarship and how to apply for it
  • Waste tax If you are not a Czech citizen, you must pay the municipal waste fee in Brno. Instructions on how to proceed can be found here.
  • TV and Radio tax If you have a residence permit, you are required to pay the TV and Radio tax

4. Where to relax and enjoy a good meal

At FSS, you can find spaces for both relaxation and focused study. Be sure to explore the library corners and visit the spacious atrium. Relaxation zones are also available on the individual floors of the faculty. Throughout the year, you can use outdoor yet enclosed areas for sitting or relaxing in the open air. In the faculty atrium, you will also find the faculty bistro.

The faculty is located in the heart of Brno’s well-known cafés and bistros. The three closest cafés — Podnebí, Café Atlas, and Mezzanine — are just 100 meters from the faculty entrance. However, it’s worth exploring the more distant cafés as well.

Near FSS, you will also find the Faculty of Arts, which offers additional relaxation options.

For affordable meals, you can use the academic canteens, similar to university cafeterias. The closest canteen to the faculty is the large canteen at Moravské náměstí, which also offers a Veggie bar on the upper floor. Payments in the canteens are made via your ISIC card, which is linked to your Kredit meal account. You can top up your account with cash at the registers or via a transfer from your SUPO account (this account is also used for dorms, printing, and copying in libraries). You can also pre-order meals to ensure that your choice is not sold out when you arrive. More information can be found on the Dormitories and Canteens Administration website.

Useful links

5. Transportation

From Hlavní nádraží (Main Train Station), you can reach our faculty in 10 minutes on foot, or you can take tram line 4, which stops directly in front of the faculty (Komenského náměstí stop).

If you do not live close enough to walk, you can use bike-sharing bikes or electric scooters. More information is available on the Brno na kole. 

If you live farther from the faculty, you can use Brno public transport (MHD). For occasional trips, single tickets are sufficient, which can be purchased as paper tickets from machines or newsagents, electronically via SMS or the Sejf app, or via the new Pípni a jeď, which allows payment directly on MHD vehicles using a contactless payment card.

For frequent travel, a season ticket is usually more convenient. In Brno, this is called a Šalinkarta (from “šalina,” the local word for tram). You can purchase it for a month, a quarter, or a year, and student discounts apply to all. Šalinkarta tickets exist as traditional paper cards or electronic cards linked to a contactless payment card. When applying for an electronic tram card (Šalinkarta), you don’t even need to visit in person; if you give consent in IS, your student status can be verified online. A detailed guide can be downloaded here. Additional information about fares is available on the Brno Transport Company (DPMB) website.

If you stay out late with classmates, note that Brno public transport operates in a special night mode. Trams and trolleybuses do not run; only night buses operate on special routes, commonly called Rozjezd. All night buses meet at the Main Train Station (Hlavas) on the hour (and half-hour before non-working days) and then depart to various parts of Brno.

If you travel outside Brno (for example, on a weekend trip), note that the South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj) uses a unified fare system for buses and trains (IDS JMK). Ticket prices depend on the number of zones, as is common in other regions of the Czech Republic. Brno MHD covers zones 100 and 101, and a regular Šalinkarta is valid for these two zones. Remember, if you show your ISIC card, students under 26 receive a discount in zones outside Brno (inside Brno, the discount only applies to the Šalinkarta, not single tickets).

Key Terms

  • šalina – tram
  • šalinkarta – season ticket for public transport (MHD)
  • rozjezd – night bus system
  • hlavas – Main Train Station
  • čára – the end of Česká Street under the clock (common meeting point near public transport stops)

Useful Links

6. How to Network

University study is not just about academics. An important part is building contacts and friendships, which may last a lifetime. So don’t forget to also have fun with your classmates and friends. In Brno, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet, socialize, and enjoy time together.

You can find great friends and actively participate through student clubs and associations. The Faculty of Social Studies hosts a wide variety of them. You can join the Model United Nations.

Student clubs can even receive special funding to support their regular activities.

7. What Scholarships You Can Apply For

A scholarship is a financial support provided to students. The aim of scholarship programs is to support students in activities related to their studies, based on meeting specific criteria set for each scholarship, such as academic or creative achievements.

If you are not from Brno and are studying at MU in your first bachelor’s or follow-up master’s program, you can apply twice a year for a accommodation grant. In case of financial hardship, social scholarships are available. If you study with good grades, you may be eligible for a merit-based scholarship. The faculty also offers many other scholarships, particularly to support study abroad, student clubs, and cultural activities. A full overview of all faculty scholarships can be found here.

Masaryk University also provides additional scholarships for its students. An overview of these can be found here.

Useful links

Library

1. How to Borrow a Book, Copy, Scan, or Print

The Central Library of the Faculty of Social Studies (FSS MU) is located on the first floor of the faculty building. It is open six days a week. Here, you will find not only literature and e-resources for your field of study, but also spaces for individual study, group work, and relaxation.

To use all library services, including borrowing books, register online in the INET system. This gives you registration access to all MU libraries and entry to your reader account. You will need your ISIC card for borrowing.

Search for books in the library catalogue, note the call number, and optionally the study room color for easier orientation. If a book is located in one of the study rooms, you can borrow it directly at the lending desk. Books can be monthly loans or on-site loans – monthly loans can be borrowed for a month with the option to extend, while on-site loans are marked with a red dot on the spine and are intended for study in the library. Some books are stored in the library storage; for these, the catalog will note that you can order them after logging into your reader account. Information on extending loans or reserving currently borrowed books is available on the library website.

In the library, you can use individual study spaces, sit in the library lounge (Orange Study Room), use one of the group study rooms (which can be reserved for a specific day and time), or just relax in one of the chill-out zones while reading the daily press or watching a series.

You also have access to computers, which you log into with your UČO and secondary password. Printing is available from these computers as well. To start printing, simply send the document from a PC or laptop and tap your ISIC card on the reader at any printer. The printers also allow copying and scanning. Printing and copying are paid services, automatically deducted from your SUPO account, which you can top up online or using the bankovník located at the lending desk. Before the first use, you must activate your account in the Inet system. Printed materials can also be bound in the library.

Information on other services, opening hours, and recommended resources for your field of study is available on the library website.

If you need to work on a computer or print at night, you can use the University Computer Lab at Komenského náměstí, which is open 24/7.

2. Tips for Online Tools

As an MU student, you can also use a variety of useful online tools. Of particular interest might be the ability to work with Microsoft Office 365 , including installing it directly on your computer. You also have access to a university account for G Suite applications and other useful software.

A full overview of IT services available to MU students can be found here.

Key Terms

  • Library catalog – search for all books and journals available in MU libraries; you can also log in to your reader account here.
  • Monthly borrowing – you can borrow a book for a month, with the possibility to extend up to six months.
  • On-site borrowing – marked by a red dot on the book’s spine, intended primarily for study within the library; can only be borrowed overnight.
  • E-resources – professional e-books, online articles, and other materials.
  • SUPO – your personal account in the Inet application, used to pay for dorms, top up cafeteria credit, and pay for printing and copying.
  • University computer lab  – located at Komenského náměstí, open 24/7.

Useful links

I need some assistance

1. Before You Ask

Before reaching out to someone with a question, try to see if you can find the answer yourself easily online.

For matters related to university studies in general:

  • read the emails sent from the university reprentatives
  • use the student section on the MU website

Another important source of information is the Information system, which has its own help section. For program-specific information, try searching on your department’s website.

2. Ask in the Right Place

If you haven’t found the answer to your questions anywhere on the web, the simplest solution is to ask. However, it is important to ask in the right place, where people will be able to help you. Essentially, there are several options:

Study Department

Direct questions to the Study Department mostly when they are of an administrative nature and relate to your studies or study-related matters in general.

Examples of questions:

  • I need a paper confirmation of my studies, as the electronic version is not accepted somewhere.
  • I need to submit an absence excuse in the IS system.
  • I want to request an exception from the rules set by the study regulations.
  • I want to apply for a faculty scholarship (contact information for specific officers can be found here).
  • I want to make sure I correctly understand the study regulations.
  • I need to (un)register a course retroactively.
  • I need to interrupt/suspend my studies.

Program Guarantor

For questions that concern only your study program, it is often better to first contact the program guarantor. You can find out who this is on the program page.

At some departments, a secretary or another instructor (not the program consultant) may also be a good point of contact. You will find this out over time or you can ask older classmates.

Examples of questions:

  • In which semester should I register for each required course?
  • How can I best adjust my study plan if some courses clash with another program?
  • Which elective courses are suitable for me?

Teachers

For some questions, it is actually best to contact the teachers of specific courses directly, especially if the questions concern their courses.

Examples of questions:

  • A course clashes with another required course; can I attend, for example, only once every two weeks? When will the course be offered again?

  • What are the requirements for completing the course?

(Older) Classmates

A valuable source of information can also be your (older) classmates. You can ask them directly or through social media – check if there are any program- or department-specific Facebook groups for students in your program. We recommend paying attention to student organizations, and you should also know that some of your older classmates are likely members of the program board, which oversees each study program. If you have comments or suggestions, it is appropriate to address them directly to these representatives. You also have representatives in the akademic senate.

 

International Office

If you have questions about your

  • visa
  • study abroad options
  • scholarships and other international cooperations opportunities

send the e-mail at int@fss.muni.cz or visit the office 1.14

Student ambassadors

Contact student ambassador that represents your study program to find out more information

However, be careful! Some things may have changed significantly since your colleagues were in your position, and they may also be mistaken about some details. Always keep in mind that information from a classmate is not official and should not be fully relied upon. Follow your own judgment and official documents.

University-wide Services and Offices

Another place where you can seek help with your issues is at university-wide offices. These include the Counseling Center, Career Center, and the Teiresiás Center for Students with Specific Needs. Psychological consultations and other services are also available.

3. How it works at the Office for Studies

The Office for Studies is located on the ground floor of the faculty, on the left. Here you will find study officers, each responsible for a specific set of tasks. Contact information and the division of responsibilities for bachelor’s and master’s programs can be found here.

You can contact the Student Office by phone, email, or in person.

Email Communication

You can write to:study@fss.muni.cz . 

Attention! Always use your official IS email address when writing to the Student Office. Never use a private email address, so the study officers can safely verify who they are communicating with. After all, this is official correspondence. (Your email style should reflect this as well.)

In-Person Visit

When visiting the Student Office, you will find the bachelor’s and the master’s program desk on the right. Always approach the officers according to your level of study.

How to find Office for Studies

Loading map…

Useful Links

Events for international students

Presentations from the Orientation week Autumn 2026

IS presentation

Degree student orientation

Practical information ( visa, trampass, waste tax)

SSINC student organization

You are running an old browser version. We recommend updating your browser to its latest version.