| Informational meeting | For newly arrived incoming students for summer semester 2025/26: February 17th, 2029 (9:30) big meeting room at Dean’s office, ground floor, building Q |
During your first days, ensure you complete essential administrative tasks, such as signing your accommodation contract, registering with the foreign police, and enrolling with the study department. You will also receive your timetable, study confirmation, and arrange your ISIC card photo.
Confirmation for the foreign police
The Confirmation for the foreign police confirms that the student fulfilled all requirements to be allowed to get into the following semester and it can be provided only to the student who has achieved at least 15 ECTS credits in the first semester and/or to the student who has achieved at least 40 ECTS credits altogether over the two preceding semesters. For doctoral studies, see the study obligation and organisation on the Doctoral degree website.
The Confirmation for the Foreign Police can be issued only for one academic year. It means that the Confirmation for the Foreign Police can be issued for the period from September to August. If you come to the Study Department and ask for the Confirmation for the Foreign Police in the middle of the academic year the Confirmation can’t be provided for the period which is in fact related to the next academic year but only for one semester.
The Confirmation for the Foreign Police can be issued by petra.katolicka@mendelu.cz
VISA
The university is not responsible for your visa status! Students must check their visa documents and apply for an extension on time (90 to 120 days before expiration).
As a current student, you likely have one of the two types of legal stay in Czechia:
1) Long-term study visa
2) Long-term residence permit for study purposes
You can apply for renewal of either of those permit types here in Prague. Both applications have to be filed at the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) offices according to your place of residence or at the special MOI office designated for university students only.
To comfortably live in Brno, it is recommended to obtain a public transport card, Czech phone number, and local bank account. International students staying longer than three months must also register and pay the municipal waste fee through the Brno iD system.
To continue your studies, you must earn at least 15 credits in the first semester and 40 credits across two consecutive semesters while always being enrolled in at least one course. Bachelor’s studies require 180 credits and a final state exam, while Master’s studies require 120 credits and a defended thesis.
All relevant documents for your studies are located on the Official noticeboard.
All study administration is handled through the University Information System (UIS), where you register for courses and exams, access materials, check results, and read official email. Students are required to monitor their university email regularly and keep personal data up to date..Upon arrival, each student receives access to UIS.
If you lose your credentials, there are two ways to recover them:
- If you have not set up password recovery in UIS, you need to request a password reset from the system integrator of your faculty: list of system integrators
- If you have set up password recovery to an external email, visit the following link: Password Recovery
Tutorial videos
My lectures sheet
E-study records
Registration for exams
Most courses consist of lecture (teaching) and a seminar (practice). During first classes teacher usually explains requirements of the course. For some courses, attendance or participation in projects is taken into account for final evaluation. Students are responsible for finding out the requirements of each course they are enrolled in.
Sport
Every student can register for a certain number of sports courses free of charge.
Bachelor’s students can register for up to three courses, while Master’s students can register for up to two courses. These numbers count for your whole study cycle.. Additional sport activities have to be paid. Information about sport activities at Mendel University for foreigners.
For communication in some courses, MS Teams are used. Microsoft Teams is a great service for communication and collaboration of users in teams of any kind. It’s part of Microsoft Office 365 suite. You can use desktop (preffered – download app) or web version (log-in). Each subject has its own team has at its disposal:
- Saving documents
- Team meeting
- Planner (organizing work)
- Notepad OneNote
- Team store
- Chat
How to log-in using a code?
Click Teams Teams button on the left side of the app, then click Join or create a team at the bottom of your teams list. Go to Join a team with a code (the second tile), paste the code in the Enter code box, and click Join.
MENDELU provides a wide range of services including dormitories, canteens, library facilities, IT support, counselling, and psychological assistance. The university promotes a safe and respectful environment and offers help in cases of harassment, academic difficulties, or personal challenges.
Emergency Numbers
112 – European Emergency Number (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
158 – Police
156 – Municipal Police
150 – Fire and Rescue Service
155 – Emergency Medical Service
Public holidays
There are no lectures/seminars during public holidays and the University is closed.
| Date | english | czech |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January | New Year Day | Nový rok |
| Moveable Friday | Good Friday | Velký pátek |
| Moveable Monday | Easter Monday | Velikonoční pondělí |
| 1st May | Labour Day | Svátek práce |
| 8th May | Liberation Day | Den vítězství |
| 5th July | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje |
| 6th July | Jan Hus Day | Den upálení mistra Jana Husa |
| 28th September | St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) | Den české státnosti |
| 28th October | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Den vzniku samostatného československého státu |
| 17th November | Struggle for freedom and democracy | Den boje za svobodu a demokracii |
| 24th December | Christmas Eve | Štědrý den |
| 25th December | Christmas Day | 1. svátek vánoční |
| 26th December | St. Stephen´s Day (The Second Christmas Day) | 2. svátek vánoční |
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