Civilian studies

COMMITMENTS TOWARDS MILITARY ADMINISTRATION

Neither during the course of study nor after graduation have the UoD civilian students any service or labour-law relations nor commitments towards the Czech Armed Forces. 

SCHOLARSH​IP 

Civilian students of the University of Defence may be awarded scholarships in accordance with the Regulations for Awarding Scholarships to Students of the University of Defence.

Scholarships may be awarded to:

  • for outstanding academic achievement,
  • for outstanding research, development and innovation, artistic or other creative achievements contributing to the deepening of knowledge
  • for research, development and innovation activities in accordance with a special legal regulation
  • in the event of a student’s social disadvantage
  • in cases of special consideration, including scholarships to support accommodation
  • to support study abroad
  • to support study in the Czech Republic
  • for students on doctoral programmes.

ACCOMMODATION 

Civilian students of the University of Defence are not automatically provided with free accommodation as is the case with military students. Civilian students have to arrange their own accommodation – we recommend that you first check the availability of the accommodation facilities at Dobrovského 27/B and 27/C, located on the barracks premises, and then try other accommodation options in Brno.

The accommodation facility at Dobrovského 27/B and 27/C is located in the city district of Královo Pole. It is very easily accessible by public transport (tram 12 or trolleybus 32).

The rooms are simply but efficiently furnished. The sanitary facilities are shared in the corridors for single rooms and 3 double rooms, the cells have their own sanitary facilities. On each floor there is a common kitchen and club room with TV.

CATERING

Students of Brno faculties have four catering facilities at their disposal. These are the canteens at Tučkova 23, Tučkova 23 boarding house and the canteens at Šumavská 4 and Černá Pole barracks. Meals can be ordered at ordering terminals in the canteens or via an internet application. In addition to the permanent canteens, a network of student clubs and canteens offering additional sales and refreshments is available to students in Brno.

LIBRA​RIES 

Students can, for free throughout their studies, borrow textbooks, technical literature, and other study material from the University of Defence Library. Students are supposed to follow the University of Defence Library Code. Students also have access to electronic information databases.  

 

The University of Defence students can use the following libraries: Textbook library, technical and scientific literature library, socio-scientific literature library, and fiction literature library. Besides these libraries the University of Defence students can use the services of the Moravian Library, Brno. Students are issued with the Moravian Library member card once they present their UoD identification card.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING  

Students can deepen their foreign language skills throughout their university studies. Besides English, which is obligatory, students can optionally study Arabic, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. Besides general language, students also study professional language related to their branch of study. They can use the help of native speakers, Self-Access Centre, videoconference with Canadian partners, as well as other study material placed on the study portal, which can help them improve their language skills.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE DISCOUNTS AND ISIC CARDS 

The opportunities for various discounts are the same as at other universities.

Civilian students are entitled to discounts on public transport, Czech Railways and, of course, the ISIC card. Detailed information about ISIC card options can be found at https://www.isic.cz/prukazy/prukaz-isic/

SPORT 

Physical education of students is implemented during the year in accordance with the study plan of the study programme. Physical education courses are organized for students with a focus on water tourism, cycling, downhill and cross-country skiing, survival in nature and special physical training.

As part of leisure activities, students can use the sports facilities of the UO, such as gyms, playgrounds, tennis courts, summer swimming pool, modern gym, etc. They can participate in sports clubs and clubs.

The most successful athletes represent the University of Defence in many military and academic competitions. The UO sports competitions in indoor football, squash, cross-country running, beach volleyball, small football, tennis, floorball, basketball and volleyball ensure the selection of the best athletes to represent the UO in army competitions and in public competitions.

CUL​TURE 

In the field of culture, students can participate in several artistic interest groups and ensembles at the UO Club.

Good cultural opportunities are provided by the UO Club itself, where various cultural and social events are organised.