Masaryk university in Brno – news, guides, frequently asked questions

Botanical garden

Spring spotting: botanical garden and other beautiful places

March 30, 2012

It’s been a long cold lonely winter — but here comes to sun. And blooming flowers.

CEITEC

Brno to get CEITEC, top science facility, in 2014

June 7, 2011

This is probably the best news for Brno this year. The 5+ billion CZK project will attract more scientists and research companies but also provide many new jobs for common fellas.

Campus

Virtual tour of new university campus in Bohunice

September 23, 2010

After six years of development, Masaryk university finally finished its new university quarter.

MIMSA

Academic year begins. MIMSA helps students of medicine to acclimatize

September 5, 2010

This always brings life back to the streets and clubs of Brno, as roughly one in six inhabitants of the town is a college student.

Veveří quarter

Student accommodation: best quarters for renting an apartment and other advices

August 26, 2010

List of best neigborhoods for the students of Masaryk university, Technology university and other colleges. Safety and commuting tips.

Prince Charles

Charles, the prince of Wales, visits Brno on Monday

March 20, 2010

It seems that it will be pretty complicated for the general public to see the prince.

Guerilla Readers 2010 calendar

Calendar showing nude librarians becomes an instant hit

January 7, 2010

Non-profit Guerilla Readers prepared a 2010 calendar with nude pictures of library studies undergraduates, taken in the Moravian library.

Academic restaurant

New university canteen offers soup for CZK 7 (and I survived eating it!)

October 5, 2009

New university canteen “Academic restaurant” in Nový Lískovec offers edible meals for extremly low prices (if you are a student of Masaryk University or a friend of one).

Everything you wanted to know about space (but were afraid to go to museum)

April 23, 2009

A nice open-air exposition about Space is taking place in front of Mahen’s theatre.

Chinese cultural studies and Archeology of Near East launched at Masaryk university

March 25, 2009

The 3-year-long Bachelor of Arts (Bc.) degree programs are focused on educating students in many aspect of the fields – aesthetics, languages, geography, etc.

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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