7–11 Jul
English for Professionals Summer School
Do you need to speak English with more confidence at work? Join our one-week intensive summer course!
* eligible for microcredential
Summer schools and other staff weeks
We are organising summer schools and staff weeks focused on the development of communication skills and other proficiency in foreign languages. Available for university staff, students and public.
Check our Frequently Asked Questions section below for most common requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer schools
Are you interested in our summer schools and looking for information on registration, accommodation or the city of Brno? If you can't find your answer in our FAQ below, please contact us at summerschools@cjv.muni.cz.
Registration, Organisation & Erasmus+ details
When is my place in the summer school confirmed?
The first step in the registration process is our application form which you will find attached under the content of every summer school offered. Once you fill in the application, you will receive the information about payment. Your spot is confirmed after we get the payment for the summer school fee.
I need an invoice for my institution. How can I get one?
If you fill in the billing information in the Shopping Centre where you pay the summer school fee, the invoice will be generated automatically by the system.
Where can I find the cancellation policy?
The full cancellation policy for our summer schools can be found here.
Are your summer schools available as staff trainings?
Yes. If you need your Erasmus+ and other documents signed, please contact us at summerschools@cjv.muni.cz.
Here are the basic information for your Mobility Agreement:
- Name: Masaryk University
- Erasmus code: CZ BRNO 05
- School/Faculty/Department/Center: Language Centre
- Address: Žerotínovo nám. 617/9, 601 77 Brno
- Country/Country code: Czech Republic / CZ
- Contact person, name and position: Tereza Navrátilová, Incoming staff mobility coordinator
- Contact person e-mail / phone: summerschools@cjv.muni.cz (nebo: navratilova.tereza@cjv.muni.cz)
- Type of enterprise[2]:P85.4 - Higher education
- Size of enterprise (if applicable): > 250 employees
Will I get the certificate of attendance?
Upon successful completion of the course and the minimum attendance, participants receive a Masaryk University Language Centre Certificate of Attendance. If the summer school is eligible for a microcredential, the participants must successfully complete the given task to receive it.
Transportation & Accommodation
How can I get to Brno?
By plane
There is a small airport in Brno and four international airports close to the city - in Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest; the closest one is in Vienna.
Closest Airports
Brno-Tuřany (operates regular flights to London and Milan)
Schwechat Airport, Vienna
Václav Havel Airport, Prague
Bratislava Airport
Budapest Airport
By train
If you decide to take a train, it will drop you off at Brno, Hlavní nádraží (Brno main train station), a five-minute walk from the historical centre. You can also use the public transport: tram no. 4 will take you to the language centre (5 minutes from the main station).
The Czech Republic and Brno public transport timetables
By bus
If you come by bus, RegioJet, Flixbus and Eurolines companies will drop you off at the Hotel Grand Bus Station, which is situated next to the Brno Main Train Station. Other buses arrive at Zvonařka Bus Station, approximately 15 minutes from the historical centre.
The Czech Republic and Brno public transport timetables
Detailed Information
Vienna — Brno by bus
RegioJet, Flixbus – direct buses from the Vienna Schwechat Airport stop at the Grand Hotel Bus Station in Brno.
LEO Express – direct buses from the Vienna Schwechat Airport stop at the Zvonařka Bus Station in Brno.
Other companies operate from diverse bus and coach stations in Vienna.
Vienna — Brno by train
The airport railway station in front of the arrivals hall offers trains that will take you to Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Main Train Station), where you change for trains to Brno. You can ask for information and buy tickets to Brno at the Vienna airport. There is also a direct train line between Vienna airport and Brno, operated by RegioJet.
Prague — Brno by bus
Buses to Brno leave from The Florenc Bus Station (the Prague´s main coach station). To get there, you can use public transport buses: buses no. 119 and 100 stop right in front of the terminals and take you to Prague underground stations. The tickets for public transport can be bought via SMS or at the vending machine at the airport (a 40 CZK ticket is valid for 90 minutes for any combination of public transport means).
Flixbus, Eurolines and other companies operate from Florenc.
RegioJet – the „yellow bus“, leaving from Václav Havel Airport, will take you to Brno with a change at Florenc.
You can buy tickets online or at the ticket office at Terminal 1. We recommend buying the ticket online in advance, as you can cancel or change your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure of your bus.
Prague — Brno by train
Trains to Brno leave from Praha Hlavní nádraží (Prague Main Train station). To get there, you can use public transport buses: buses no. 119 and 100 stop right in front of the terminals and will take you to Prague underground stations. The tickets for public transport can be bought via SMS or at the vending machine at the airport (a 40 CZK ticket is valid for 90 minutes for any combination of public transport means). There are two companies that operate on the Prague–Brno line:
České dráhy (Czech Railways) - you can buy tickets online or at the railway station. (It also offers airport transfer: bus + train combined ticket, Airport Express).
RegioJet – you can buy tickets online or at the railway station. (The company also offers airport transfer: Airport transfer).
Bratislava — Brno by bus
You can take a public transport bus to Bratislava Hlavná stanica (Bratislava Main Train station), the bus station is next to it. Then you can continue with RegioJet, Flixbus, Eurolines or other companies.
Bratislava — Brno by train
You can take public transport bus to Bratislava Hlavná stanica (Bratislava main train station), the bus station is next to it. Then you can continue with RegioJet or České dráhy.
What is the location of the language centre?
The Masaryk University Language Centre is located in the centre of Brno at Komenského náměstí 2 (see the map). The summer school classrooms are usually located (if not stated otherwise) in the main language centre building (or in its vicinity) which has a visible statue of the first Czechoslovakian president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk in front of its doors.
How does the public transportation system in Brno work?
The city of Brno has a well-connected and reliable network of trams, buses and trolleybuses. You can find the information on how to buy a ticket here.
What is the closest stop to the language centre main building?
The closest tram stops: Komenského náměstí (line 4), Česká (lines 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12)
Where can I find suitable accommodation?
The city of Brno offers a wide range of accommodation options and here is our selection. You can find other accommodation options, for example via Booking.com or Trivago.
Our guests often stay here:
The city of Brno
Where can I information about the city of Brno?
For the information about the city of Brno, we recommed this page.
What kind of events will be happening in Brno over the summer?
During the time of your visit, these are some of the recommended city festivals that you can check out:
Medical information
Where can I find medical aid?
The list of available medical aid for foreigners in Brno can be found here.
What are the current regulations regarding covid-19 in our country?
All the information regarding covid-19 and the recommended precautionary measures can be found on the website of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic.