Application requirements
Application Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Business Management and Finance or Economics and Public Policy programmes at ECON MUNI, you'll need to meet a few key requirements. After we review your application, you might also be invited to a short online interview.
Only the Economics and Public Policy programme offers a February 2026 intake. The Business Management and Finance programme starts in September only.
1. Academic Requirements
- Secondary School-Leaving Certificate
- Submit a copy of your certificate in the original language.
- It must be stamped and signed by your school or a notary.
- If it's not in English, Czech, or Slovak, include an official English (or Czech) translation, also stamped and signed (by a translating company or your school).
- Haven't received it yet? Upload proof that you'll get it before enrollment.
- Final Transcript
- Submit a copy of your final transcript showing all courses and grades from high school.
- Same rules: original language + stamp and signature.
- If not English, Czech, or Slovak, add an official English (or Czech) translation.
- Don't have your final transcript yet? Upload your most recent one, ideally covering the last four years.
💡 Heads up:
- You must show that you successfully completed math courses in high school.
- If you haven't taken math, unfortunately, you're not eligible for admission.
👉 For non-traditional high school credentials (like A-levels, GED, etc.), scroll down to the High School Completion Credentials section.
2. English Language Requirements
You need to prove your English skills with one of the following options — no PDFs or scanned copies, please! Share your results directly through the test provider’s platform.
✅ Accepted Tests & Minimum Scores:
- TOEFL iBT (min. 87)
- Scores must be less than 2 years old.
- Share via TOEFL website using code D577 (ECON MUNI).
- IELTS Academic (min. 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0)
- Scores must be less than 2 years old.
- IELTS Academic Online is accepted.
- Share online via the IELTS system with Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University.
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced (min. 180)
- Share via the Results Service for Candidates website.
- Cambrdige English C2 Proficiency
- Same as above — share via the Results Service for Candidates website.
- PTE Academic (min. 58)
- Scores must be less than 2 years old.
- Share via your myPTE account.
- Duolingo English Test (min. 115)
- Scores must be less than 2 years old.
- Share directly through the Duolingo platform.
- Scio English (min. 50th percentile)
- Register at the Scio website.
- Don't forget to give permission to share your results with us.
🎓 Already studied in English?
- You’re exempt from the English test if you completed all your previous studies in English in one of the following countries: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or Iceland.
- ⚠️ If your country isn’t listed, you still need to take a test, even if your classes were in English.
3. Personal Motivation
Write a 500-word essay explaining why you chose ECON MUNI for your future studies. Keep the following in mind:
- The statement must be entirely your own work. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection of your application.
- Share your personal experiences, aspirations, and motivations. Avoid using AI or agents to write the statement; we want to hear your voice.
- Be specific about why you are interested in this programme and how it will contribute to your future goals.
- If you are applying directly from high school with limited experience, that's okay. Highlight your genuine interest and reflect on any relevant experiences, projects, or challenges that have shaped your academic goals. Authenticity is valued.
- Only one submission is allowed. Re-submission is not possible.
4. Essay
Pick one topic below and write an essay (max 1500 words) to show us how you think and how you engage with real-world issues relevant to your chosen programme.
🎯 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:
✅ Choose one topic and stay focused on it.
✅ Share your own opinions — not a literature review.
✅ If you use sources, cite them properly and include a list of references.
❌ Don’t copy content or use AI — we want to hear your voice, and you may be asked about your essay in the interview.
❌ Don’t pick more than one topic.
❌ Don’t write about anything outside the list above.
⚠️ Improper citation = plagiarism = automatic rejection. Be original and cite right. Learn how to avoid plagiarism.
5. Online Interview (if invited)
If you're selected for an interview, get ready to:
- Talk about your motivation
- Reflect on your essay
- Show us your English skills
📌 What you need to know:
- Interviews are by invitation only, based on your application
- If you’re invited, you must attend — skipping the interview = rejection
- Not everyone will be invited, and not being invited doesn’t mean you were rejected
- We’ll send updates by email, so keep an eye on your inbox (and check your spam folder too!)
Thank you for your patience and interest — we look forward to learning more about you!
Application Process
Ready to apply for one of our bachelor’s programmes? Here’s how:
1. Complete the Online Application
Fill out the e-application and upload all required documents.
2. Pay the Application Fee
The application fee is 850 CZK (non-refundable) and must be paid through the e-application portal.
⚠️ No fee waivers are available. We’ll only review your application after the payment is received.
📨 Admission Review and Decision
We review applications in rounds throughout the admission cycle, with decisions made at 1–2 key points and again after the final deadline.
📅 Want to hear back sooner? Apply early!
The final admission decision is made by the Dean of the Faculty, based on recommendations from the Admission Commission for Foreign Studies.
🎓 Our bachelor’s programmes have limited spots, so even if you meet all the entry requirements, admission is not guaranteed. If there are more qualified applicants than available places, we’ll admit those who best match the programme’s profile.
Additional Information
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. These exams should be verified with General Certificate of Education (GCE) certificates. In line with the unique structure of the UK education system, the following alternatives are also accepted as equivalent to the three GCE A-level exams:
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A-levels)
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-levels), combined with one GCE A-level exam
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.
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.
Plagiarism and Fraudulent Documentation
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.
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.
Deadlines
- April 30 – for September intake
- April 30 – Newcomers' Scholarship
- August 31 – Compatriots Scholarship
- October 30 – for February intake