Application requirements | Faculty of Economics and Administration, MU

Entry requirements

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

The English language requirement (documented level of English language proficiency)
The academic requirements (secondary school leaving exam and previous study results)
Personal motivation
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.

Application procedure

1. CREATE your e-application:

Choose the programme you want to apply for:

2. UPLOAD the following documents in your e-application:

1. Scan of your passport (photo ID)

Make sure the scan is clear and includes the full ID page with your photo and personal details.

2. Your previous study records

Secondary School-Leaving Certificate: Submit a copy in the original language, stamped and signed by an authorized university office or a notary public. If the original language is not English, Czech, or Slovak, include an official English (or Czech) translation, stamped and signed by a translating company or an authorized university office. If you have not yet received this certificate, provide documentation indicating that you will receive it by the time of enrollment.
Final Transcript: Submit a copy of your final transcript (record of all courses and grades from your secondary education) in the original language, stamped and signed by an authorized university office or a notary public. If the original language is not English, Czech, or Slovak, include an official English (or Czech) translation, stamped and signed by a translating company or an authorized university office. If you do not have the final transcript, submit your most recent transcript, ideally showing grades from the last four years of your high school education.

Please note: Applicants must submit transcripts or diplomas indicating successful completion of coursework in mathematics. Those who have not taken mathematics courses will not be considered for acceptance.

For detailed information on the specific certificates we accept in place of a traditional high school diploma, please see High School Completion Credentials below.

3. English language proficiency certificate

All applicants must provide one of the following proofs of English language proficiency::

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 87. Scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. Submit through the official TOEFL website using the institution code D577 for ECON MUNI. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs.
IELTS Academic: Minimum overall band score is 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0. Scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. Submit directly through the official IELTS system. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs. Instruct your test centre to make your results available to ECON MUNI.
C1 Advanced (British Council exam): Minimum score of 180. Submit your result directly through the Results Service for Candidates website. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs.
C2 Proficiency (British Council exam): Submit result directly through the Results Service for Candidates website. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs.
PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58. Scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. Submit directly through your myPTE account. Do not send scanned copies or PDFs.
Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 115. Scores must be no older than two years at the time of application. Submit directly through the official Duolingo website. Please do not send PDFs or paper copies. Scores will be verified in the Duolingo database.
Scio English: Minimum percentile of 50. Don't forget to authorize Scio to share your results with us.
Previous studies entirely in English: This requirement is fulfilled if you have studies in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or Iceland. If your country is not listed, you do not fulfil the English language requirement, even if your studies were in English.

4. Statement of purpose

Write a 500-word essay explaining why you chose ECON MUNI for your future studies. Keep the following in mind:

Ensure the statement is entirely your own work. Any detected plagiarism will result in an immediate rejection of your application.
Show us 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 programme and how it will contribute to your future.
If you are applying directly from high school with limited experience, 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 demonstrate your knowledge and orientation in the field, writing 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 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 suggest any other financial inventions that could improve the wellbeing of people in your country.
“Human resources are the most important asset of a company.” Discuss this statement with examples from a corporation or organization of your choice.

Topics for Economics and Public Policy Programme:

What should the state do and what shouldn't it 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?

Guidelines:

We expect your own opinions, not a literature search. If you use sources, cite them properly in the text and in a list of sources used. Improper citation can lead to plagiarism issues and automatic exclusion 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 those listed above.
Writing an essay on a topic not listed for the programme you are applying for.
Using AI to write your essay (you might be asked about your essay during the interview).

3. PAY the application fee

The application fee is 850 CZK and can only be paid through the e-application. Please note that no waivers are available for the application fee.

4. SUBMIT your application

Once all required documents are uploaded and the application fee is paid, submit your application through the e-application portal.

5. PREPARE for an online interview

Be ready for an online interview where you'll discuss your motivation, elaborate on your essay, and demonstrate your English skills.

Please note:

Based on application evaluations, some candidates may be selected for an interview.
Your attendance is essential if you receive an invitation. Not participating in the interview, if invited, will result in the rejection of your application.
Not all applicants will be invited for an interview, as various factors contribute to this decision.
Lack of an interview invitation doesn't necessarily imply the outcome of your application.
We'll communicate all relevant updates via email. Please regularly check your inbox for messages from ECON MUNI.

We appreciate your understanding and patience throughout this process.

6. RECIEVE your admission decision

Applications are reviewed periodically throughout the application cycle, with decisions made at 1-2 points during the process and again after the final deadline. To receive your results sooner, we encourage you to apply early.

Deadlines

For enrollment in the Spring semester (starting February), applications are accepted from June 15 until October 15.

For enrollment in the Autumn semester (starting September), applications are accepted from December 15 until April 30.

Applications are reviewed periodically throughout the application cycle, with decisions made at 1-2 points during the process and again after the final deadline. To receive your results sooner, we encourage you to apply early.

High School Completion Credentials

This section outlines the various methods for completing high school studies and provides detailed information on accepted credentials for bachelor degree admissions.

GCE "A levels"

Applicants who attended high schools under the British educational system must submit at least 3 GCE A-level exams for the verification process.

GED

We accept paper versions of GED diplomas with an apostille from the US. Alternatively, you can provide confirmation from GED verifying the diploma, sent directly to verification@econ.muni.cz. Please note that we do not accept electronic versions of GED certificates.

Plagiarism

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it is prohibited to provide inaccurate information or submit plagiarized or fraudulent documentation to gain admission to Masaryk University. The University reserves the right to refuse admission, terminate registration, or reject an application if supplied information is found to be incorrect, incomplete, fraudulent, or plagiarized. Please ensure originality when submitting your statement of purpose, as any instance of plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification from admission consideration.

Information for agents

We value the work you do for students worldwide. However, please note that applicants must write their own statement of purpose and essay and use their personal email address in the application. Thank you for your cooperation.

Admission appeals

Applicants to ECON MUNI can appeal admission decisions within 30 days of receiving them. Appeals must be addressed to the Dean of the faculty and can only be submitted in the following ways:

In person: Deliver it to the records service at the main entrance of the ECON MUNI building.
By post: Send it to ESF MU, Lipová 41a, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic.
Mailbox drop: Place it in the 2nd-floor mailbox at the Study Department's door.

All documents delivered to ECON MUNI are assigned a registration number, under which they are kept and handed over to individual ECON MUNI departments. Further details on the appeal process are available here.