Mendel University in Brno

Address: Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
Website: http://mendelu.cz/en/

Mendel University in Brno is the oldest independent university of its kind in the Czech Republic and is named after Gregor Johann MENDEL (1822-1884), the founder of modern genetics, who lived and did his research in Brno. Our friendly and safe university campus with a botanical garden, located at the centre of the city, provides great space for an amazing variety of events both in and outside classes.

Overview

Institution type: Public
Founded: 1919
Good At: Interdisciplinary approach offers fantastic study opportunities. A new biotechnology building known as Mendel Pavilion provides superior facilities to students for their research in many well-equipped labs and ultramodern teaching premises for practical as well as theoretical lessons. MENDELU operates the University Plant and Animal Farm and the Forest Training Centre. Each faculty boasts excellent research results (e.g. MENDELU scientists made a significant discovery in the treatment of cancer). FBE ranked among the best faculties in the Czech Republic in years 2010 to 2016. FRDIS enables a unique focus on practical solutions for developing regions and their sustainable development.
Total number of students: 8459
Number of international students: 1 628 degree / 494 exchange
For international students: The university offers over 250 courses in English in different fields of study. Every international student is provided with accommodation in MENDELU halls of residence. New incoming exchange students participate in the Welcome Week at the beginning of the semester. Programme packed with social events, entertainment and supporting activities is organized by the International Student Club throughout the academic year. Most international students come from Southern Europe, Finland, Turkey, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine and Sub-Saharan Africa. Jorge Angel Santana Malles from the Canary Islands, who spent a year at MENDELU as an exchange student, says, ‘Brno is such a charming and vibrant student city. And MENDELU? What a great place to study and just feel relaxed. I love it!’
International cooperation: Erasmus+ partnership with over 200 universities in Europe and more than 100 bilateral agreements with institutions from all over the globe. We offer a wide range of mobility options, possibilities to join international project and research teams and to participate in international conferences and seminars.
Success rate: 55 %

Contacts

Institution:
Mendel University in Brno
Address: Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
Contact person:
General information
E-mail: info@mendelu.cz
Web: http://mendelu.cz/en/
Contact person:
International cooperation
E-mail: int.office@mendelu.cz
Contact person:
International students - general contact
E-mail: int.rec@mendelu.cz
Contact person:
Mgr. Lukáš Kala, Ph.D.
Personal role: Head of the International Relations Office
E-mail: int.office@mendelu.cz
Phone: +420 545 135 151
Web: http://www.iro.mendelu.cz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iromendelu/

Fields of study

Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary Business, administration and law Engineering, manufacturing and construction Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Language / Preparatory courses Social sciences, journalism and information

Faculties

Faculty:
Faculty of AgriSciences
Address: Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
Contact person:
Mgr. et Mgr. Eva Klepáčková
Personal role: Foreign Relations Officer
E-mail: eva.klepackova@mendelu.cz
Phone: +420 545 133 398
Web: http://af.mendelu.cz/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/af.mendelu/
Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Economics
Address: Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
Contact person:
Mgr. Eva Kytlicová
Personal role: Incoming degree students
E-mail: eva.kytlicova@mendelu.cz
Phone: +420 545 132 765
Web: https://www.pef.mendelu.cz/en/applicants/29921-masters-degree
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mendelufacultyofeconomics/
Faculty:
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Address: Zemědělská 3, 613 00 Brno
Contact person:
Mgr. Ing. David Sís
Personal role: Foreign Relations Officer
E-mail: david.sis@mendelu.cz
Phone: +420 545 134 007
Web: http://ipm.ldf.mendelu.cz/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldf.mendelu/
Faculty:
Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies
Address: třída Generála Píky 2005/7, 613 00 Brno
Contact person:
Bc. Vendula Tvrdoňová
Personal role: Foreign Relations Officer
E-mail: vendula.tvrdonova@mendelu.cz
Phone: +420 545 136 345
Web: http://frrms.mendelu.cz/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRRMS/

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