UNIVERSITY OF DEFENCE Faculty of Military Leadership

ERASMUS Students Guide

Brno 2014

University of Defence Basic Facts In accordance with the University Act the University of Defence is a university-type school. It was built on September 1, 2004 to continue utilizing the pedagogical and physical potential of the three former military colleges – Brno Military Academy, Military University of the Ground Forces (Vyskov) and Purkyne Military Academy (Hradec Kralove). University of Defence primary mission is propagation of literacy, development of thinking and independent scientific research in the issues vital for Czech Republic security or accomplishment of its Alliance obligations. University of Defence scope of work is defined with focuses of education, formation and training of military professionals as required by the Army of the Czech Republic and research projects in favour of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) department.

The University consists of three faculties:  Faculty of Military Leadership (Brno)  Faculty of Military Technology (Brno)  Faculty of Military Health Science (Hradec Kralove) one university institute:  NBC Defence Institute (Vyskov) and three centers:  Language Training Centre (Brno)  Physical Training and Sports Centre (Brno)  Centre of Security and Military Strategic Studies (Brno)

Address University of Defence / FVL Kounicova 65 662 10 Brno Czech Republic

All necessary information about University of Defence and Erasmus program you can find at following links: http://www.unob.cz/en/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.unob.cz/en/fml/Pages/default.aspx

Fig. 1: University of Defence Headquarters (Kounicova 65)

Accommodation Before your arrival send an Application for Accommodation (see Annex 1) to the faculty where you will study. The Faculty will arrange your accommodation. All University of Defence students live in double rooms in a military dormitory Tučkova 23, Brno. Price: 108 CZK/ day 3 285 CZK/ month Accommodation is paid only in CZK.

Actual currency exchange list in Czech Republic you can find on the following link: http://www.csob.cz/en/Csob/Exchange-rates/Stranky/exchange-rates.aspx

To negotiate all necessary matters concerning accommodation call military dormitory reception +420 973 443 290 or send email to [email protected].

Fig. 2: Military Dormitory Tučkova 23

How to Get to the Dormitory From Airport to Dormitory FROM Station In Czech Language

In English Language

Letiště Tuřany Hlavní nádraží Česká

Turany Airport Railway Station Ceska

Means of Public Transport Bus 76 Tram 4 Bus 32

TO Station In Czech Language

In English Language

Hlavní nádraží Česká Zahradníkova

Railway Station Ceska Zahradnikova

From Railway Station to Dormitory FROM Station In Czech Language

In English Language

Hlavní nádraží Česká

Railway Station Ceska

TO Means of Public Station Transport In Czech Language In English Language Tram 4 Česká Ceska Bus 32 Zahradníkova Zahradnikova or

Hlavní nádraží

Railway Station

Tram 12

Nerudova

Nerudova

From Bus Station ZVONARKA to Dormitory –

10 minutes foot transfer via “Shopping Galery VANKOVKA” to Railway Station;

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or 4 minutes foot transfer to Tram Stop and take the Tram 12 to Railway Station (see Fig. 4);

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than continue in way of transport from Railway Station to Dormitory.

From Bus Station GRAND to Dormitory –

2 minutes foot transfer to Railway Station (see Fig. 5); than continue in way of transport from Railway Station to Dormitory. UNIVERSITY OF DEFENCE

BUS STATION GRAND RAILWAY STATION

BUS STATION ZVONARKA

AIRPORT

Fig. 3: Brno Situation Map By car GPS Military Dormitory location: 49°12'29.673"N, 16°35'50.452"E

TRAM 12

RAILWAY STATION

TRAM 12

SHOPPING GALERY „VANKOVKA“ BUS STATION „ZVONARKA“

Fig. 4: Transfer from Bus Station ZVONARKA to Railway Station

BUS STATION „GRAND“

TRAM 12 RAILWAY STATION

Direction to university Fig. 5: Transfer from Bus Station GRAND to Railway Station

Fig. 6: Bus and Tram Stations around Dormitory

Catering Once enrolled and entered in the University of Defence information system you receive a temporary paper entrance card and an electronic card that allows you to use catering service Prices: 40 CZK (1st four menus) or 49 CZK (5th menu)

It is also possible to go to the restaurant called Severka (in front of the dormitory). Lunch menu is about 70 – 100 CZK.

Dormitory, Tučkova 23 Mess Hall

Fig. 7: Restaurant Severka Location

Religious Care You may use the service of university chaplain who is responsible for meet student spiritual needs: Chaplain CPT Jan Pacner phone: +420 973 443 071 e-mail: [email protected] location: Chodská 17/ Building 6 (dormitory A4)/1st floor/246

Medical Care Essential medical care including limited ward capacity is available at the Garrison Medical Ambulance Brno on Chodska Street 21. In the event of some medical trouble you can call Garrison Emergency Doctor +420 973 443 580.

Garrison Medical Ambulance

Dormitory

Fig. 8: Garrison Medical Ambulance Brno

Czech Republic Emergency Numbers 

112

European emergency number

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150

Fire Rescue Service

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155

Ambulance

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158

Police

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156

Municipal Police

University of Defence Important Numbers 

Garrison Duty Officer (Kounicova 65)

+420 973 442 275

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Security Guard (Kounicova 44)

+420 973 442 684

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Security Guard (Tučkova 23)

+420 973 443 492 (Dormitory)

Further Information For further information please contact Faculty of Economics and Management Erasmus Coordinator: Veronika Chlupová e-mail: [email protected] phone: +420 973 443 747

or

Vice-Dean for Public Relations and Development Mgr. Aleš Binar, Ph.D e-mail: [email protected] phone: +420 973 443 183, +420 973 443 705 Faculty of Military Leadership dean’s office is located at the university HQ building (Kounicova 65) on the second floor and on the right side from stairway.

ERASMUS+ study in Summer Semester of Academic Year 2014/2015 from 23th February 2014 till 24th May 2015