How to apply?
The online application will guide you through the admission procedure. Applications are open twice a year, between November 1st and May 15th (for September enrollment, starting studies in Fall) and between July 1st and October 31st (for February enrollment, starting studies in Spring). Please make sure you choose the proper application.
Admission procedure
To be accepted, the applicant must have completed or be on track to complete bachelor level education (before enrollment). Each application must include English language curriculum vitae, cover letter, official transcript of studies, proof of English language competence at the B2 level (see here), and a sample of academic writing in the extent of an essay.
The applications are processed and successful candidates from the first round are invited to a video interview to review their application and verify their English language competence.
Curriculum vitae
Standard form CV.
Cover letter
In 500 words or less, tell us why you would like to study in the program, what drives you to study International Relations and European Politics, what your experience with the field has been so far, and what makes you a strong candidate.
Academic records
We ask for your
- official transcript covering all of your completed Bachelor courses. All official documents must be in English or with certified translation, (Czech or Slovak are accepted).
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or documentation indicating that the applicant will receive such a diploma by the time of enrollment in the program.
- students concluding their Bachelor studies at Masaryk university may provide a printscreen only
Essay
Please submit an academic writing sample in English, between 1,000 and 2,500 words, that best demonstrates your ability to analyze, critically assess, and synthesize a research problem. References should be included but are not counted within the word limit. Your writing sample should show your ability to engage with abstract concepts and/or theories, as well as your analytical and critical thinking skills. We encourage you to submit a self-contained section of your Bachelor’s thesis (e.g. one or two chapters) or a seminar paper written as part of a university course. Please indicate the origin of the essay (e.g. “written for my Strategic Studies class” or “part of my Bachelor’s thesis”). If no suitable work is available, you may submit a newly written original essay on a topic relevant to the program.
Please adhere to citing and referencing standards to avoid any plagiarism.
Proof of language competence
A certificate or other form of proof attesting your command of English at level B2 or above. An official certificate is preferable (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, ACT, SAT, etc.) but can be substituted with other forms of proof. English competence will be assessed through other submitted materials and in the video interview.
See full info here.
Students having passed minimum language competency at Masaryk university may provide the result of this course.
Online video interview
- Applicants who pass the first round are contacted by the members of the admission committee and an online video interview is scheduled. The online video interview typically takes about 20 minutes and serves to clarify whether the applicant fits the program, whether the program is a good fit for the applicant, and to verify English language competence.
- Applicants are given the opportunity to ask further questions they might have about the program at the end of the interview.
- Online interviews may be replaced with in-person interviews if applicants are present on campus.