Master programs seek motivated candidates with strong interest in social science theory and methodology in the field. They offer introduction to disciplines and core areas in compulsory courses and a wide range of options for specialization.

Standard length of study is two years and it is based on Study and Examination Regulations of Masaryk University. Students are required to complete 20 ECTS credits per semester as a minimum; however the optimal study plan counts at least 30 ECTS. The overall value of 180 ECTS must be obtained during the whole study to take part in the Final State Examination of the Master Thesis and written or oral examination.

The study is designed for successful graduates of Bachelor programs in social sciences and humanities, or related fields. Applicants are expected to prove their motivation, good results from previous studies, and advanced knowledge of English. In addition, the admission committes evaluate recommendations, resumes and other documents. Sometimes, skype interviews are part of the admission procedure.

30 April: September enrollment

• Applications are open starting September 1

15 November: February enrollment

• Applications are open starting July 15
• visa-country applicants (non-EU citizens) are recommended to submit a complete application by October 31  

* For students from countries that require visa to study in the Czech Republic , we recommend applying the following deadlines to give more time for the visa process. For students from non-OECD countries, please note that this process may take longer than expected.

Note: the admission documents from the university can´t be older than 180 days at the time you apply for visa otherwise your visa application will not be accepted at the embassy.

**Europe from the Visegrad Perspective and European Governance have their own deadlines. Please visit their websites for more information.

In case you wish to apply for some kind of scholarship and you need to have the acceptance letter in advance, please take into account that it´s necessary to submit and pay the online application one month before you need the admission documents. Additionally, you must inform the admission office about this request via email.

The tuition fees for the Master’s programs at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University are 1,500 euro per semester (3,000 euro per year)

See the MU website for  tuition fees for academic years  (2022/23). 

Tuition fees are due one month before the start of the semester (15 August for Autumn semester, 15 January for Spring semester).

Students will receive the necessary information about payment approximately two months before the deadline. Students who fail to pay by the stated deadline will not be enrolled to the programme and communication from the university will stop. In the case of visa rejection after tuition has been paid, students will be refunded 90% of the tuition payment.

*These costs do not apply for Europe from the Visegrad Perspective and European Governance (in the second year). Please visit their websites for more information.

In case you wish to apply for some kind of scholarship and you need to have the acceptance letter in advance, please take into account that it´s necessary to submit and pay the online application one month before you need the admission documents. Additionally, you must inform the admission office about this request via email.

Fees associated with the admission procedure for Masters programs was set at 750 CZK.

You will find full instructions in the e-application and you will use your bank's exchange rate (card, as well as bank transfer payments are possible). The applicants are required to pay the fee for each application submitted. Payment information for each electronic application, including individually assigned identification code, is generated by the Information System following the submission of the online form. The system generates a bill after each individual e-application is filled out.

When submitting more than one application, the applicant can pay for all applications with a single payment. Payment is made through the MU online shop. It is not necessary to confirm payment by post. Applicants who fail to attend the entrance examinations will not be refunded.

In case you wish to apply for some kind of scholarship and you need to have the acceptance letter in advance, please take into account that it´s necessary to submit and pay the online application one month before you need the admission documents. Additionally, you must inform the admission office about this request via email.

After acceptance, students should follow all necessary information provided by the Department, the Program, and the International Office. For more information, please review our incoming students page.

Students who are accepted to the program will need to do the following.

1. Students must submit their prior degrees (secondary school, BA, MA, etc) for recognition, this can be done once arriving in Brno, but steps must be taken in your home country . All accepted students receive detailed information from this process.
   • Please note: students who have studied in the Czech Republic and Slovakia do not need to go through this process for studies done in these countries. Always follow directions provided by the admissions office. 
2. Apply for a visa student if a non-EU citizen. More information about the visa process is available here .
3. Apply for accommodation
   • Please note: applications for accommodation in MUNI dormatories open in January for the February start date.