How to apply

The application procedure follows the Decision of the dean on the rules of admission for the Master's Functional Genetics and Bioinformatics programme for the academic year 2024/2025.

e-application

Part of the e-application is:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter - introduce yourself; explain your motivation and interest in the study programme, and your previous research experience.

  • A proof of English language proficiency * - certificates at CEFR B2 level and higher or an official computer-based TOEFL test score of 180 or higher, or a paper-based TOEFL test score of 500 or higher. The proof is not needed if you passed the final Bachelor's exam in English at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia with a grade better than or equal to "very good minus" or if you come from a country where English is the main language, that is Australia, anglophone Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa.

  • A certified copy of the Bachelor’s degree * needs to be submitted by 13 June 2024. 

     * applicants may request documents to be submitted at a later date by emailing the Department of Student Affairs (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

 

Please also check the General Information for prospective students, for additional information please contact Department of Student Affairs.

Certification of Bachelor's degree

You need to submit a certified hardcopy of your Bachelor's diploma that will be recognized by our Vice-dean for Bachelor and Master Studies. The types of diplomas/certificates and legal requirements differ widely between countries. It is therefore recommended to send the Department of Student Affairs (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) a scan of your documents for pre-checking. The Department will inform you about any further requirements. There are various levels of document authentication and translation to Czech or English may be required in some cases.

International administration - visa

Depending on your nationality and status, you might have to apply for a visa or residence permit to enter and study in the Czech Republic. You should start your visa application as soon as possible as the whole procedure can take several months. Information about visas are available on our website at https://www.jcu.cz/study-at-usb/practical-info/immigration-visa-information

Contact the Department of Student Affairs (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for assistence.