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HKUST Summer Study Abroad: Masaryk University (Czechia) (Sponsored) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Brno, Czechia
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HKUST applicants only
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Languages of Instruction: English Program Fee: Sponsored
Program Description:


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 Summer Schools

During the summer program, participants will be offered a rich cultural program that will introduce the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Field trips and cultural tours will be organized in addition to the classes.

Under this sponsored program, students are allowed to choose the following program ONLY. 

Course Duration Dates Credits
Urban Sustainability: Engage in the Future 3 weeks 15 Jun - 6 Jul 2025 6/8 ECTS
International Security: Practical Insights 3 weeks 15 Jun - 6 Jul 2025 6/8 ECTS
Czech Heritage 3 weeks 23 Jun - 12 Jul 2025 4 ECTS

Notes:

  • Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
  • You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).


Completion requirements

Students are required to complete the program following the requirements of the host institution. Students are also required to arrive by the program start date, and are not allowed to leave the program before the last program date or class or exam, whichever is later. Students who do not complete these requirements will not be allowed to receive any subsidies/sponsorships/scholarships issued by HKUST. In addition, since this program is sponsored by HKUST, students who do not complete these requirements are required to repay HKUST for the sponsored amount.


Fees

This is a sponsored program and HKUST will sponsor the tuition and accommodation fees as listed below. HKUST students will bear other costs such as travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other administrative fees. Please see "Fee payment arrangement" below. 

Fees Amount
Tuition, accommodation, academic trips, weekend trips, opening and closing receptions, culture activities
Sponsored by HKUST

Fee payment arrangement

  • Students will be required to pay the tuition, accommodation and cultural programme fees first directly to the host institution. The sponsorship amount for the tuition, accommodation and cultural programme fees which you have paid in foreign currency will be calculated based on an exchange rate adopted by HKUST and will be reimbursed to you (i) upon completion of the program with PASS for all the courses taken and (ii) OGL's review of your study abroad report submitted by the deadline. 
  • If you withdraw from the program after acceptance or fail to fulfill the above requirements, sponsorship amount for the fees listed will not be reimbursed to you.


Eligibility

HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. 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 Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.


Visa Information

Students may need a visa to attend the program. Please CLICK HERE for details. 


Health 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

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 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: 6 December 2024