Do you want to get an insight into studies, research activities and social life on the campus to foreign students? Join our summer school!
European Culture and Business: An Immersion Programme
Summer school for Indian students from partner universities
Information
- Target Group university students from India
- Language English (at least level B2 is required)
- Duration 2 – 10. 5. 2024
- Costs The fee will cover the programme, field trips and accommodation. Participants are expected to cover their travel costs
University
Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) is a public institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research that has driven new ways of thinking since 1919 and proudly bears the name of J. G. Mendel, the founder of modern genetics. There are over 8,300 students at the university. Mendel University offers more than 100 different graduate degree programmes in Czech and English languages. The University comprises one Institute and five faculties: AgriSciences, Horticulture, Business and Economics, Forestry and Wood Technology, Regional Development and International Studies. The university campus is based in Brno, just ten minutes from the city centre. The university provides students with modern well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and study rooms. A library, canteens and a pizzeria also form part of the campus, as a large botanic garden, and an arboretum, a great place to study or relax
Price list
Participants are expected to cover transportation costs from India to the Czech Republic (Brno), travel/health insurance, and other living costs.
- Organization costs, information materials, accommodation in dormitories from May 1st to May 11th, participation at lectures, trips – travel costs and entrance fee if applicable
- Cultural events
- Lectures and workshops
- The fee is approx. 700 EUR, the payment is made in Czech Crowns – 17 300 CZK (not including the travel cost to Brno, Czech Republic)
- Payment Info – enter your payment amount 17 300 in Czech coronas to the third column – Participation fee, and country of origin in the Flywire form at https://pay.flywire.com/
- Payment method – select your preferred payment method to complete your payment in your home currency. For debit/credit card payments, enter your card details online to complete your payment in your home currency. For bank transfers, follow the instructions provided to send your funds. Depending on your bank, payment may be made online, in person, or over the phone.
Note: Additional local payment options may be available depending on the country you are paying from. - Payer Info – enter some basic information to initiate your payment booking.
- Info for the receiver – enter only your name, surname, and email and as the Program name write SSIS (Summer school for Indian students)
- Review & Confirm payment information
- Make payment
Deadline for payment: March 31, 2024
Programme
01/05/2023- arrivals
| Time | Thursday 2. 5. 2024 |
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| 9:30 – 11:30 | Welcome workshop – Welcome by dean/vice-dean – Presentation of the faculty/study programmes/research – Why study at FBE – good examples, motivation – Discussion and small refreshments with local finger food |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Guided tour of the campus |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Intercultural Coaching (lecture) |
| Time | Friday 3. 5. 2024 |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Czech for Foreigners (workshop) |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Bioeconomics (lecture) |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Guided tour in the historical center of Brno |
| Time | Saturday 4. 5. 2024 |
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| 8:00 – 18:00 | Trip to Prague – the capital of the Czech Republic |
| Time | sunday 5. 5. 2024 |
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| 13:00 – 17:00 | A culture exchange session – informal meeting with Czech and international students |
| Time | Monday 6. 5. 2024 |
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| 11:00 – 13:00 | Academic writing (lecture) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Psychology and Sociology for HR managers (lecture) |
| Time | tuesday 7. 5. 2024 |
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| 10:30 – 11:30 | Living and working in Brno led by Brno Expat Center (workshop) |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Project Management (lecture) |
| 15:00 – 18:00 | International Leadership (workshop) |
| Time | Wedneday 8. 5. 2024 |
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| 8:00 – 18:00 | Trip to Vienna – the capital of Austria |
| Time | thursday 9. 5. 2024 |
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| 7:00 – 9:00 | International Marketing (lecture) |
| 9:00 – 11:00 | Communication in Marketing (lecture) |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Tourisms (lecture) |
| Time | friday 10. 5. 2024 |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 18:00 | Trip to Veveří Castle (cruise by boat on Brno reservoir), visit to university “Dragon boats competition” including social event as a part of MENDELU celebration of 105 years |
11/05/2023- departure