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Masaryk University is a public research university located in Brno, Czech Republic. Founded in 1919, it is the second-largest university in the country and was named in honor of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia. The institution comprises multiple faculties, including medicine, law, science, and informatics, serving tens of thousands of students. It operates as a major educational and research center in Central Europe.
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When was Masaryk University founded and who is it named after?
It was founded in 1919 in Brno and named after Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia. Today it is the second-largest university in the Czech Republic, behind Prague's Charles University, which dates to 1348.
How many students attend Masaryk University?
The university enrolls more than 30,000 students across its roughly ten faculties. Its range runs from law, medicine, and science to informatics, social studies, and sports studies.
Can I study medicine in English at Masaryk University?
Yes, the Faculty of Medicine offers English-taught programs, including the six-year General Medicine degree that attracts many international students. Brno, Czechia's second-largest city, also has a significantly lower cost of living than Prague.
Is Masaryk University strong in computer science?
Yes, its Faculty of Informatics, established in 1994, is one of the leading computer science faculties in Central Europe. The university has invested heavily in research computing, including the large CERIT-SC and eInfrastructures hosted in Brno.
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