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What study programmes does FRDIS offer?

FRDIS offers a bachelor's and master’s degree programme:International Territorial Studies. Bachelor’s study programme is focused on the key issues related with development and developing countries while providing knowledge from economic, environmental, social, cultural and political fields. Master’s study programme follows on from the bachelor’s study and basically deepens knowledge about the political context, functioning of the globalized world and specifics of individual countries.

What are my possibilities for accommodation? 

You can either apply for a bed at university dormitory or find a place in a student's apartment. 

You can find information about your options when applying for dormitory on this link. When searching for an appartment you can use many websites or Facebook groups.

How much is the tuition fee? What does it include?

Annual fee per academic year 2020/2021 is 58 500 CZK (approx 2300 Euro).

What does the study plan look like?

The bachelor’s degree programme lasts 3 years and the graduate is awarded the title of Bachelor - Bc. The study programme provides compulsory electives subjects (e.g. compulsory general subjects (e.g. Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics, General demography, etc.), subjects related to the field of study (e.g. Development Problems in Latin America/Africa/SE Asia, Political Processes in Developing Countries, Development Economics, Global Forestry, etc.) and subjects related to foreign language teaching (e.g. English, German, French and Spanish). 

In total, you need to gain 180 credits for compulsory and compulsory electives subjects, Bachelor thesis and professional practice lasting 4 weeks to successfully graduate.

The master’s degree programme lasts 2 years and the graduate is awarded the title of Engineer - Ing. The study programme provides compulsory subjects (e.g. Political Science. Project management, Development Cooperation Funding, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, etc.) and compulsory electives subjects (e.g. Development Anthropology, Migration and Development, Environmental Economics, European Union in making:policies, dilemmas and prospects).

In total, you need to gain 120 credits for compulsory and compulsory electives subjects, Diploma thesis and professional practice lasting 5 weeks to successfully graduate.

What does the academic semester look like?

Each academic year is divided into winter and spring semester. The academic semester begins with course enrollment and then follows the teaching part (13 weeks) and exam period (usually about six weeks). An exception is the first semester which begins with compulsory enrollment and the last semester which is related with state examination, submission of the final thesis and the graduation ceremony.

How does the MENDELU evaluation system work? 

Every course has specific requirements you must meet to successfully pass it. Either you need to meet the requirements for completing subjects (usually sports - only attendance), assessment (subjects with a small number of credits - usually equals to a simple test/examination) or pass the exam (in some subjects to pass, you need more points than you can gain from the exam, that means you need to pay attention to ongoing tasks during the semester). 

Mendelu uses a marking system of 6 letters: 

A = excelent

B = very good 

C = good

D = satisfactory

E = sufficient

F = failed

Where can I find information about my studies?

All the information that you need about your studies you will find in UIS (University Information System). 

You can find your study plan here, personal timetable, register for examinations, your schoolmates, study confirmation, course catalogue, documents for your courses,  e-tests and many others. 

Is the course enrollment in the study required? Where and when can it be done? 

Yes, without the enrollment you can’t be accepted to the semester. You need to fill the enrollment in the university information system (UIS) in Student’s portal (Registration/Enrollment). Enrollment usually takes place at the start of September and end of January. 

What is the required minimum of credits for a semester? 

The student is obliged to obtain at least 12 credits in the first semester to pass into the second semester. To enroll in the study in the next semester, the student must obtain at least 40 credits in total for the last two studied semesters. This rule doesn’t apply only if the student has less than 30 credits left up to the minimum number of credits needed for successful graduation. Besides that, the student has to study at least one subject in each semester of study.

What do I need an ISIC student card for? 

With an ISIC you get access to Mendel University, university arboretum, dormitory, etc. You can send money on your student account to buy a meal at the university canteen for student price. Also you can use an advantage of student prices when traveling/going to events and many others. 

When and where can I take a photo on my ISIC student card? 

To take a photo on ISIC student card you have to go to AVC MENDELU (you will find their office at the main campus in building A next to the library). You can come daily from 9 to 12 am.