Masaryk University, located in Brno, Czech Republic, is a leading institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and a vibrant learning environment. Named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the university has grown to become a key player in the European higher education landscape. With a diverse range of programs spanning arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and more, Masaryk University provides students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education that prepares them for the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Masaryk University is renowned for its strong emphasis on research, with numerous research centers and institutes dedicated to advancing knowledge and contributing to societal development. The university's commitment to international collaboration is evident in its extensive network of partnerships with institutions worldwide, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. The campus, characterized by a mix of historic and modern buildings, offers students a stimulating and inclusive environment. The university's dedication to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility positions it as a hub for academic and cultural development in the heart of Central Europe.

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The goal of this tuition fee-paid program is to create a place of excellent training into the field of visual cultures and art history. The main ambitions of the program are: 1) to train students to a complex understanding of visual cultures from the Middle Ages to the present day, with a deep focus on the role of visual media in constructing and shaping the analysed societies; 2) to promote skills in collective work, scholarly research, intellectual independency, and cultural mediation in both academic and non-academic institutions (i.e., museums, galleries, research institutes, editing houses); 3) to put forward a transdisciplinary approach to visual, material, and ritual cultures, at the core of research in Bildwissenschaft and art history; 4) lastly, to create an international network of institutions collaborating around this master, conceived in an avant-garde way both on theoretical and practical bases. Show less

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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