Application requirements

To qualify for ECON MUNI bachelor’s degree programmes in English, applicants must fulfil all of the following requirements:

1. The English language requirement (documented level of English language proficiency)
2. The academic requirements (secondary school leaving exam and previous study results)
3. Personal motivation
4. Sufficient knowledge in the field (assessed through an essay and an interview)

The decision on admission is made by the Dean of the Faculty upon submission from the Admission Commission for foreign studies. The bachelor’s degree programmes have a limited number of places. If there are more qualified candidates than places available at a programme, the Admission Commission selects those who best meet the programmes’ requirements. Please note that fulfilment of the entry requirements does not guarantee admission.

See Application procedure for more information on each requirement.

1. COMPLETE the Masaryk University e-application:
   Business Management and Finance
   Economics and Public Policy
   
   Note: Use your own personal email address in your application, even if you are working with an agent.
2. UPLOAD the following documents in your e-application:
   
   1. Scan of your passport (photo ID)
   2. Your previous study records
      1. A copy of your Secondary School-Leaving Certificate, or documentation indicating that you will receive such a document by the time of enrolling in the programme, in the original language, stamped and signed by the authorized university office or by a notary public official. Documents whose original language is not English, Czech, or Slovak should be accompanied by an official English (or Czech) language translation, stamped, and signed by a translating company or an authorized university office.
      2. A copy of your final transcript (the record of all courses and grades from your Secondary school education) in the original language, stamped and signed by the authorized university office or by a notary public official. Transcripts whose original language is not English, Czech, or Slovak should be accompanied by an official English (or Czech) language translation, stamped, and signed by a translating company or an authorized university office.
      3. Please note that applicants must submit transcripts or diplomas indicating successful completion of coursework in mathematics. Applicants who have not taken mathematics courses will not be considered for acceptance.
      4. Please note that applicants who attended high schools under the British educational system have to submit at least 3 GCE A-level exams for the verification process.
   3. English Language proficiency certificate

      All applicants are required to provide one of the following proofs of English language proficiency:

      • TOEFL iBT: the minimum required test score is 79. TOEFL iBT scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. Submit your TOEFL iBT scores through the official TOEFL website. The TOEFL institution code for ECON MUNI is D577. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs to us.
      • IELTS: the minimum required overall IELTS band score is 6.5, with no individual band score falling below 6.0. IELTS scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. Submit your IELTS scores directly through the official IELTS system. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs to us. Your IELTS results will be verified in the IELTS database. Please instruct your test centre to make your results available to ECON MUNI, either when you book your IELTS test or after the test date.
      • C1 Advanced: the minimum required C1 Advanced score is 180. Submit your result directly through the Results Service for Candidates website. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs to us.
      • C2 Proficiency: submit your result directly through the Results Service for Candidates website. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs to us.
      • PTE Academic: the minimum required test score is 58. PTE Academic scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. PTE Academic scores must be submitted directly through your myPTE account. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs to us.
      • Duolingo English Test: the minimum required test score is 115. Duolingo English Test scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. The Duolingo English Test must be submitted directly through the official Duolingo website. Please do not send PDFs or paper copies. We will verify scores in the Duolingo database for authentication.
      • Previous studies entirely in English in one of the following countries fulfil the English language requirement: Canada (except Quebec), USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia. If your country is not listed, you do not fulfil the English language requirement, even if your studies were in English.
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   4. Statement of purpose
      Tell us why you chose ECON MUNI for your future studies in about 500 words while keeping the following in mind:
      • Ensure that your statement is entirely your own work. Any detected plagiarism will result in an immediate rejection of your application.
      • This is your chance to showcase who you are. Share your personal experiences, aspirations, and motivations. Avoid using AI or agents to write the letter; we want to hear your voice. Be specific about why you are interested in this program and how it will contribute to your future.
      • You are probably applying directly from high school and may have limited experience, and that's okay. Use this opportunity to express your genuine interest in the field of study. Reflect on any relevant experiences, projects, or challenges you've faced, and how they have shaped your academic goals. Authenticity is valued.
      • Only one statement of purpose will be accepted, re-submission is not possible.
        
        
   5. Essay on a chosen topic
      

      Choose one of the topics below to prove your knowledge and orientation in the field in no more than 1500 words:

      Topics for Business Management and Finance programme:

      • How do you (or would you) invest your savings? Explain the reasons and process of your investment decisions.
      • Why are managers important for a company performance?
      • Is crowdfunding better than taking a loan from a bank? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages from the perspective of investors and borrowers.
      • What are the most important challenges managers face?
      • How have financial technologies changed your everyday life? Provide examples and think of any other financial inventions which would improve the wellbeing of people in your country.
      • “Human resources are the most important asset of a company.” - Discuss the statement provided and illustrate your point(s) with one or more examples from a corporation or organization of your own choosing.

       

      Topics for Economics and Public Policy programme:

      • What should the state do and what it shouldn´t do?
      • What determines economic policies and their achievements?
      • What is the role of public policy in current times?
      • Should public policy-makers work more with the public?
      • What would you reform in public administration in your country and why?

                                                                                         
        We do not expect a literature search, but your own opinions. If you use sources, use them correctly, i.e., cite them in the text and in the list of sources used, otherwise you may have a plagiarism problem and your application will be automatically excluded from the admissions process. Learn more about avoiding plagiarism issues here.   

        Other don’ts include:

        • writing an essay on more than one topic,
        • writing an essay on a different topic than the ones listed above,
        • writing an essay on a topic not listed for the programme you are applying for,
        • using AI to write your essay for you (you might be asked about your essay during the interview).

       

3. PAY the application fee of 750 CZK directly through the e-application (other ways of payment are not possible). No tuition waivers are possible.
4. SUBMIT your application.
5. PREPARE FOR AN ONLINE INTERVIEW to discuss your motivation, talk about your essay, and show your English skills.
   Please be advised that, based on the evaluation of applications, some candidates may be selected for an interview. If you receive an invitation, your attendance is essential to further assess your qualifications. It is important to note that not taking part in the online interview, if invited, will result in the rejection of your application. However, please be aware that not all applicants will be invited, and there are multiple factors that contribute to this decision. Therefore, not receiving an interview invitation does not necessarily imply the outcome of your application. We will communicate all relevant updates through email, so please ensure that you regularly check your emails for messages from ECON MUNI. We appreciate your understanding and patience in this process.
6. RECIEVE your admission decision within two months after the confirmation of your application or within one month after the application deadline, whichever comes first.

Applicants who wish to enrol for the Autumn semester 2024 can submit their applications from 15 December 2023 until 15 April 2024.

Applicants who wish to enrol for the Spring semester 2025 can submit their applications from 15 June 2024 until 15 October 2024.

Applications are processed continuously. You should receive your admission decision within two months after the confirmation of your application or within one month after the application deadline, whichever comes first. Make sure to apply as soon as possible.

Masaryk University study applicants are entitled to request a review of their acceptance/denial decision concerning their admission to study at the university. The appeal is submitted to the authority that issued the decision – i.e. the Dean of the respective faculty – no later than 30 days upon its receipt.

The appeal can be delivered in person directly to the records service (located right at the main entrance to the ECON MUNI building) or sent by post to the address: ESF MU, Lipová 41a, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic. Another option is to put it in the mailbox, which is located on the 2nd floor at the door to the Study Department. All documents delivered to ECON MUNI are assigned a registration number, under which they are kept and handed over to individual ECON MUNI departments.

You can learn more information on the process here.

We appreciate the work you do for students all over the world. However, please keep in mind that the applicant must write her or his own statement of purpose and must use her or his personal email address in the application.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you understand that it is an offence to submit inaccurate information, or plagiarized or fraudulent documentation in support of an application for the purpose of gaining admission to Masaryk University. The University may refuse admission, terminate registration, or decline an application if the information you have supplied is found to be incorrect, incomplete, fraudulent, or plagiarized. Please keep this in mind when submitting your statement of purpose, as a plagiarized statement will automatically disqualify you from admission.