The Centre for International Cooperation and the ESN MUNI Brno (Erasmus Student Network) run an extensive Orientation Week prior to every semester. See the section documents (on the right) to find out what the programme is. The Orientation Week will help you organise your administrative and study duties, experience a little bit of Czech language and culture, and meet and have fun with both Czech and international students at various events.
This semester’s programme might change to reflect the current epidemiological situation in the Czech Republic.
Early January 2022: BOOK AND PAY FOR YOUR PLACE IN THE ORIENTATION WEEK.
Late January 2022: REGISTER FOR ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES (even if you chose not to buy the Orientation Week package!). Don’t forget to print out the TICKET or download it to your mobile phone.
You may either buy the full Orientation Week package and get:
access to events from the extended programme
gift package from Masaryk University
vouchers for free entrance or discounts to some interesting cultural sites in Brno
see more info below
or, alternatively, you may attend Orientation Week for free, without buying the OW package. This option will secure your access to all compulsory activities and free events (see more info below).
For students in the CESP, ISEP, ISEP-Direct and TESOL TE programmes, this is included in their programme costs.
Students coming to Masaryk University within the Erasmus+ programme, Erasmus+ ICM, GFPS, Utrecht Network (AEN, MAUI), bilateral exchanges and all new degree students can participate in the Orientation Week by paying 450 CZK.
Booking
If you decide to participate in this, just tick “yes” in the appropriate section of your online application for exchange study at MU. It is not binding, it is only for us to know how many of you are interested. Later, about 1-2 months before your arrival, you will be informed by a bulk e-mail of how to pay for Orientation Week online in the online IS Shopping Centre in order to book a place in orientation week. Only after that payment is your participation confirmed and reserved.
Can I participate in Orientation Week if I did not tick “yes” in my application online?
Although you did not tick “yes“, you can still apply. You just confirm your interest by paying the fee online in IS through the Shopping Centre.
I did not receive any instructions on how to pay for Orientation Week.
You should check your spam box - the instruction e-mail might have ended up there. If you still can’t find it, please contact your coordinator so that he or she can send you the e-mail again or see the instructions above.
I don’t have a payment card to pay the fee online in IS Shopping Centre.
You can use someone else’s payment card. Ask your parents or friends.
I will arrive in the middle of Orientation Week and did not pay. Can I participate in some events?
You can attend events and activities which are compulsory or free for everyone. Just make sure you register for the activities in your online application and print out the ticket (or download it to your smartphone). Without a ticket, you will not be allowed to enter any activity! Due to the epidemiological restrictions, it is not possible to pay for individual paid activities on the spot – they will be available only to the package buyers.
I cannot come for the Orientation Week, not even the admission day.
It is not compulsory to participate in the Orientation Week, although we highly recommend it. The most important compulsory activities will take place online. If you miss the in-person admission, it is necessary to schedule and appointment with your coordinator after your arrival.
