Masaryk University was ranked in the 601–650 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings thanks to a year-on-year improvement in its score across four of the five assessed areas.
What role do universities play in a fast-changing world? What awaits Masaryk University in the new academic year? And how important are the people who make up the university for its success? These are some of the topics that ran through the ceremonial opening of the 2026/2027 academic year, held in the hall of Besední dům.
Rector Martin Bareš gave the following speech at the ceremonial opening of the 2026/2027 academic year, held in the early evening of 29 September 2026.
The latest edition of the international UI GreenMetric sustainability ranking places Masaryk University (MU) 97th in the world out of 2,016 universities assessed.
Five emeritus professors from three of Masaryk University’s founding faculties – Arts, Science and Law – came together at a ceremony recognising their many years of work and contribution to the university. They received their appointment certificates from Rector Martin Bareš, joined by the deans of the professors’ faculties.
The International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) has commended Masaryk University’s development of research infrastructure, success in securing grants, and ongoing reforms in doctoral education. In its final report, the board also recommended further support for international mobility, the expansion of sabbatical opportunities for researchers, and a more systematic approach to building the university’s international reputation.
Archaeogeneticist Zuzana Hofmanová from Masaryk University has been awarded a prestigious ERC grant, which will enable her team to investigate the origins, movements and living conditions of enslaved people across Europe.
The result confirms Masaryk University’s stable standing among the world’s best-rated universities. This year it achieved its best-ever result among the Czech universities, sharing first place with Charles University.
