Application requirements

1. SET UP Masaryk University e-application:
   
   Public Administration (Administration publique)
   Note: Use your own personal email address in your application, even if you are working with an agent.
   
   
2. UPLOAD the following documents in your e-application:
   1. Personal data form (you can type directly into the PDF document, save it and upload it in the on-line application)
   2. Curriculum Vitae
   3. Your academic records
      1. A copy of your Bache­lor's diploma, or documentation indicating that you will receive such a diploma by the time of enrolling in the programme, in the original language, stamped and signed by the authorized university office or by a notary public official. Diplomas whose original language is not English, French or Czech should be accompanied by an official English language translation, stamped and signed by a translating company or an authorized university office.
      2. A copy of your final transcript (the record of all courses and grades from your Bachelor's degree education) in the original language, stamped and signed by the authorized university office or by a notary public official. Transcripts whose original language is not English, French or Czech should be accompanied by an official English language translation, stamped and signed by a translating company or an authorized university office.
   4. Statement of purpose in English and French
      

      Approximately 500 words outlining your in­tellectual history, personal motivation to study this programme, career plans or goals. This statement should reflect your per­sonal motivation and as such must not be plagiarized. In case any plagiarism is detected in your SoP, your application will be declined immediately. Avoid using AI, we appreciate your personal input.

      This is your opportunity to provide context to your application. Your statement should include, for example, information on your motivation to pursue a degree at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, what you have done to prepare yourself for the pursuit of this degree, and what you hope to accomplish during your studies and after graduation.

      You will be uploading two statements in purpose to your application: one in English and one in French.
      Note: If you are working with an agent, the statement of purpose still must be written by you and not by the agent. Only one statement of purpose in each language will be accepted, re-submission is not possible.
   5. Essay on a chosen topic
      

      This is your opportunity to prove your knowlege and orientation in the field. The expected size of the essay is between two and four standardized pages (3600 – 7200 letters). The essay should have standard academic structure (introduction, analysis, synthesis), should include appropriate set of references and the literature list (APA style).

      Topic 1: The role/functions of public administration

      The candidate is expected to explain his/her opinion about what the core functions of the public administration system are. This opinion should be supported by references to articles/textbooks or other relevant sources.

      Topic 2: The structure of the public administration system in the country of applicants´ permanent or temporary stay

      The candidate is expected to describe main features of the public administration system (organisational structure, functions) in the country, where he or she temporary or permanently lives (free choice between these two options).

      Topic 3: Public administration reforms in the country of applicants´ permanent or temporary stay

      The candidate is expected to describe most critical aspects of public administration reforms (main reforms, their goals/contents, results) in the country, where he or she temporary or permanently lives (free choice between these two options).

      Be aware that the essay should be original work, it will be checked for plagiarims. Learn more about plagiarism issues here.
3. PAY the application fee directly through the e-application (other ways of payment are not possible).
4. SUBMIT your application.
5. ATTEND the interview which will be held both in English and French language. Be prepared to discuss your motiviation, essay and present knowledge in the field.
6. RECEIVE your admission results within two months.

Admission to Master’s degree programme Public Administration (Administration publique) is conditional upon the fulfilment of the following conditions stipulated by the Faculty of Economics and Administration. The decision on admission is made by the Dean of the faculty upon submission from the Admission Commission for foreign studies.