Why are the tuition fees and languages grouped together? It’s because the language in which you study is the sole condition for you paying the tuition fee or not. The University offers study programmes in Czech and also English language. While Czech programmes are totally for free (for students from any country), English programmes are subject to a tuition fee. The range is between 1 000 and 9 000 € per academic year (depending on the programme) and is paid in September at the beginning of each academic year.

If you decide to study an English language programme at BUT, you will need an English level of B2, equivalent to IELTS score 5.5 - 6.5. Your English language skills must be supported either by proof of your previous education in English or by a language certificate, so that both of us can be sure that studying in English will be nothing but a smooth and easy experience for you.

If you decide to study in English, as a foreigner you will be requested to prove your Czech language proficiency during the entrance exam, where language knowledge of at least B1 level is required. But we are offering you a possibility to learn Czech before the studies itself. For that you can check the language courses of Centre for Foreigners of the South Moravian Region or language courses of BUT Lifelong Learning Institute. These Courses last for one academic year (from September to June).

Requirements for admission are different for each study programme, as each faculty is managing their own admission process. Generally, all Bachelor programmes have no requirements about relevant previous studies or a grade you achieved during those studies, so you may apply to whichever desired study programme, regardless of your education background. Master and Doctor programmes might have a requirement of relevant previous Bachelor programmes.

During the admission procedure, you are either going through an Entrance exam and English language exam or you are providing relevant diplomas/language certificates/other documents (again, different for each programme). As a foreign student, you may also need to provide the Certificate of Recognition of Foreign Education.

Applications are submitted through E-application. General deadline is on the 31st of March, but it can vary between different study programmes, check the deadline at your specific programme. After your application (+ paying the fee and submitting requested documents) you need to wait until the end of application period (31/03/2024 or 30/04/2024 – different for each faculty), then → you will get information from your Faculty about entrance procedure → after you pass the exam and get accepted to university (only then you will get your Letter of Acceptance) → you can ask for accommodation at BUT dormitories, and → after your accommodation is confirmed, so you have Proof of Accommodation and Letter of Acceptance, you can ask Czech Embassy for giving you a long term visa. That’s the process in a nutshell, check the general Admission procedure (you can find there also procedures for each faculty) for more information.

The procedure of foreign education recognition does not apply to applicants who received their education in the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Poland, Germany and applicants who completed secondary or Master’s studies in Slovenia. Education certificate from these countries is automatically equivalent to the education certificate issued in the Czech Republic.
You as the applicant have to fill in the request form and send it by post directly to the faculty to which you are applying together with the education certificate (an officially certified copy of the original counterpart). The authenticity of the signatures and stamps on the education certificate must be certified according to the conditions of the country where the institution at which the applicant has obtained the education has its seat. If your country requires superlegalization, you will need to verify your documents by your Country ministry/notary and a Czech Embassy as well.
Detailed information regarding the process of recognition step by step can be found here.

If you are a citizen of an EU country, including Norway, Lichtenstein, Switzerland and Iceland, you don’t need any Visa.
If you are a citizen outside of these countries, you will need to apply for a visa and this or this page will guide you through the process. Most probably you will end up needing a long-term visa for studies. Now for the procedure to start you will need a Letter of Acceptance and a Proof of Accommodation, so you can’t apply for visa sooner that you will be informed you are admitted to the university and that you received an accommodation in Brno.
Note: If you are a citizen of a country included in a Student Mode, you don’t need to apply for a visa, as the university will submit the necessary documents for you.
Countries that are a part of the Student Mode (01/01/2024) are:
Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Guyana, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nauru, Namibia, Palau, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Serbia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Please note, that the University is not responsible for, nor can affect the visa granting procedure. The body responsible for granting visa is the Ministry of the Interior of Czech Republic and the role of the university is - after your successful admission - to solely to provide you a Letter of Acceptance and in case of using the student dormitories also a Proof of Accomodation, that you need for your application (see here). After that, University’s influence on the process is non-existent. If you have any questions or doubts, reach out to the Ministry or the Czech Embassy in your country.

This special mode serves as a simplification of the Visa application procedure for accepted students from selected countries, where after your successful admission the University will submit all the documents to the Ministry to grant you your visa. If your country is not in the Student Mode, it doesn’t mean you can’t be accepted to our University, you just need to undergo the Visa application procedure on your own.

After your admission you will have a chance to either be accommodated in student dormitories at Pod Palackého Vrchem student residence. If you fancy something more private, you can find your own accommodation in Brno through various offers and groups, for example this one on Facebook.
Please, do not forget that you’re required to submit a proof of accommodation already with your visa application, so look for it as soon as possible!

The public transport is secured by the Brno Public Transport company, which consists of trams, buses and trolleybuses. There are different ways to pay for the transportation, but if you are staying longer and plan to use it often, you should look at the prepaid ticket, called “šalinkarta”.
For easy maintenance and buying of the prepaid ticket, you should create an account on Brno ID. It is a great application to help you with anything connected to your life in the city. Within your account you can insert information about your credit card, that will serve as a ticket carrier and proceed to buy your tickets. As a student you have a right for a student discount with your ISIC card. About how to do it you can look in the FAQ and look for the particular section “How to buy a student public transport ticket online immediately? And how to solve student status online?”.

You have multiple scholarship options that you can apply for. All BUT students without the permanent residence in Brno are eligible to receive an Accommodation scholarship every 4 months (the height is determined by the Rector, approximately 23 € / month). BUT also grants scholarships for outstanding study results. For more information about BUT scholarships you can look at the Consolidated version of the scholarship rules of BUT. There are also government and other country-wide scholarships for students and you can find them here.

Are you a sports enthusiast and want to keep fit while studying? CESA - The Centre of Sports Activities of Brno is the right place for you. Physical education is an elective course that is available to all students in the Bachelor, Master and PhD degree programmes at the BUT. As a student, you are entitled to register for up to two free lessons per week each semester. Interested? Read our Welcome Guide for more information, or jump straight to the CESA website.

If you are wondering about what your life in Brno might cost you or how it might look like, you can check out our Practical Guide.

If you need some checkup from a doctor you can contact Mrs. MUDr. Nehybová seated at Purkyně dormitories, building B04. Please keep in mind that it is needed to book your appointment in advance via phone 541 210 285 according to opening hours in the table below.

More information connected with health and medical services could be found via this link.

In the Admission Office we are ready to assist you in various areas of interest, including the e-application, admission process within BUT, foreign education recognition, visa process, reservation of BUT dormitories, and more.
You should contact your Faculty directly if you are struggling with specific study problems and do not know how to register your timetables or arrange an ISIC student card. Faculties are also independently and differently managing their admission process, so if you have any question about when you might know your results, if you want to split the payment of your tuition fee or you have specific questions about a particular study programme, please find your coordinator in the table below.

On the last pages of our Welcome Guide you will find all the important contacts you might need during your studies, including office hours. During office hours, you can visit individual faculties and deal with your study issues personally and quickly.
The Ministry of the Interior or the Czech Embassy is where you want to turn regarding your visa application. We, as a university, cannot influence the process.