Applicants usually get to know Czech universities through websites. The EdVista 2026 autumn camp group saw three of them in person, including lecture halls, laboratories and student life.
Czech universities visited by the autumn camp participants
The tour covered three universities in two cities. In Brno, the group started at Masaryk University (MUNI) and then went on to the Brno University of Technology (VUT). The tour ended in Prague, at Charles University.
This route let them compare a classical university, a technical university and one of the oldest in Europe. Each visit had its own format: an ambassador meeting, a talk with a vice-dean or a faculty walk.
Masaryk University in Brno: meeting the ambassador and the Faculty of Economics and Administration
At Masaryk University, the participants met a university ambassador. The ambassador talked about the programmes on offer, from the humanities to technical fields. Applicants still choosing a field could see how many options one university offers.
The group then visited the Faculty of Economics and Administration and its lecture halls. Seeing the study spaces before applying helps you picture yourself as a student there.
VUT: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication
At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication (FEKT), a vice-dean welcomed the participants. The vice-dean explained the admission conditions and the requirements for applicants. Graduate opportunities were also part of the talk.
The group saw laboratories with the equipment students work on. They also visited large lecture halls used for lectures for the whole year group. For those interested in technical programmes, the visit showed what studying looks like in practice.
This was not EdVista’s first visit to VUT. Our previous excursion to VUT is described separately.
Charles University in Prague: Faculty of Social Sciences and Erasmus+
Founded in 1348, Charles University is the oldest university in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest in Europe. The visit gave applicants a look at a Czech university in Prague from the inside.
An ambassador of the Faculty of Social Sciences showed the participants around. The ambassador talked about student life, clubs and the events students take part in.
Part of the conversation focused on Erasmus+. The programme lets students spend a semester or a year in another European country. They remain students of their home university during that time. Planning to study abroad for part of your degree? Ask about Erasmus+ before you apply.
What camp participants learned about Czech universities after the tour
The three visits showed that each university has its own faculties, spaces and way of talking to applicants. At VUT, the group saw laboratories, while at Charles University they heard about clubs and events.
Reading about a programme online and seeing a lecture hall in person give you a different understanding. A visit helps you choose a programme and decide whether it suits you. Before you decide to study in the Czech Republic, a visit like this answers many practical questions.
Just starting to plan studying in th\e Czech Republic? Make a list of faculties you want to see before applying. Programmes in Czech require a certain language level, so it is worth starting Czech courses early. Preparation for admission to Czech universities helps you choose a programme and meet the entry requirements. You can also get to know Brno before admission at a summer school in the Czech Republic.