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About Masaryk University
Founded in 1919, Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic. It offers courses across the full spectrum of traditional and contemporary fields.
Masaryk University is situated in Brno, a historical city 3 hours away from Prague with a huge student population which is a unique place to live and study. It has something to offer for everyone: rich history and architecture, wide selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, modern sport facilities, a lake just outside of town.
About Masaryk Winter School
Masaryk Winter School offers a variety of winter courses focusing on human rights, security, languages, science, media, culture, literature and sociology.
Course
[Update] HKUST students are reuqired to choose one of the following options:
| Option | Courses | Duration | Dates |
| 1 | [Update] Human Rights and International Law | [Update] 3 weeks | [Update] 10 - 31 January 2027 |
| 2 | [Update] International Security: Practical Insights Winter | [Update] 3 weeks | [Update] 10 - 31 January 2027 |
Notes:
Fees
HKUST-nominated students can enjoy a program fee discount of EUR 400. Besides the program fee, students will bear costs such as travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other administrative fees. Upon receipt of admission offer from the host institution, students will be asked to pay the full tuition fee to accept the offer.
| Fees (For each program) | Amount |
| Program fee (Including accommodation, academic trips, cultural activities) |
Discounted price: EUR 3,025 |
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning Experience. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Winter Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Students may need a visa to attend the program. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing us at study.abroad@ust.hk.
Students will be housed in student dormitories arranged by the host institution. Students will be sharing the room with other students. Details of accommodation arrangements can be found HERE (please refer to the "Accommodation" section under respective program pages).
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning Experience tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 29 October 2026