Study Law in the Czech Republic
Semester Exchange with Masaryk University
Overview
Established in 1994, the semester exchange program with Masaryk University provides UIC Law students an opportunity to study with one of the Czech Republic’s premier faculties of law. Founded in 1919, Masaryk University boasts more 170,000 alumni, including numerous Czech politicians and government officials—including a former Czech Prime Minister and Czech Ambassador to the United States—and a long list of prominent Czech writers, researchers, scientists, and luminaries.
About Masaryk University
Serving roughly 35,000 students, Masaryk University is a large, urban university that offers more than 1,400 unique degree programs. Hosting more than 1,000 student from around the world each year, the university is also known for its robust international student exchange program. In 2015, Masaryk completed a new campus center in Brno, providing students new, ultra-modern classrooms and teaching facilities. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities in Europe, as is the Faculty of Law.
Student Information
View important information for students interested in studying abroad in the Czech Republic below.
Student Eligibility
UIC Law students must be at least a 2L-1 with at least a 3.0 CGPA to be eligible for the Masaryk University Exchange Program. Students normally consider studying abroad during either the Spring of their 2L year or the Fall of their 3L year.
Please read the Study Abroad FAQ for more information.
Semester of Study
This exchange program is available during both fall and spring semesters.
- Fall Semester: mid-September–early February
Application Deadline: March 1 - Spring Semester: mid-February–late June
Application Deadline: October 1
Available Courses
Masaryk University offers a wide variety of courses but is particularly respected in European Union law, international law, and Czech law. UIC Law students select their courses in consultation with Professor Michael Seng.
NOTE: Courses at Masaryk University are available in English.
Tuition & Expenses
UIC Law students participating in the Masaryk University Exchange Program pay the Law School’s prevailing tuition rate. Cost of living in Brno is estimated at roughly $8,000-$9,000 USD for each semester.
Please read the Study Abroad FAQ for more information about study abroad expenses.
Student Housing
UIC Law students are responsible for finding and paying for their own housing; however, Masaryk University offers some housing for visiting students. Students are also allowed to coordinate off-campus accommodations in the city.
Please read the Study Abroad FAQ for more information about housing.
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Participate in a three-week summer law program in Olomouc, Czechia. In partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, students are invited to delve into the legal frameworks and key legal instruments that drive rights discourse across American and European jurisdictions, as well as the mechanisms these systems employ to uphold these protections.
Students will have the opportunity to discuss these issues with local judges, prosecutors, ombudsmen, and attorneys, as well as receive 2-3 credits. Click the button to learn more about program highlights, learning outcomes, eligibility and more.