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Student Guide 2017/2018

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Student Guide 2017/2018

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TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

How to get to Prague ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Public Transport in Prague for Students ................................................................................................................... 3

How to get to the university ......................................................................................................................................... 4

ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY PRAGUE .............................................................................................................................. 5

MUP Academic Calendar 2017/2018 ............................................................................................................................ 5

Courses for exchange students ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Language Courses ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Sport Courses ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Anglophone Studies ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

International Business ................................................................................................................................................... 7

International Relations and European Studies ............................................................................................................. 8

Media Studies ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

MUP library and study room ......................................................................................................................................... 9

MUP Buddy Team ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

GENERAL AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................................... 10

The Czech Republic ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Cost of Living ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

Little English-Czech phrasebook ................................................................................................................................. 12

In case of emergency .................................................................................................................................................. 13

MUP contacts .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Metropolitan University Prague - International Office ............................................................................................... 13

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TRANSPORTATION

How to get to Prague

By plane

The Václav Havel Airport Prague (former Prague - Ruzyně Airport) -

50 regular airlines connect Prague directly to about 130

destinations around the world.

Prague airport is not far from the city centre and can be reached by

bus or taxi.

How to get from the airport:

Bus line 119 Bus line 100 Airport Express (AE) Bus line 510 Daytime Daytime Daytime Night

Terminal 1 or 2 - Nádraží Veleslavín

Terminal 1 or 2 - Zličín Terminal 1 or 2 - Main Railway Station

Terminal 1 or 2 - I.P.Pavlova

Nádraží Veleslavín-Muzeum: 14 mins Metro line A (green)

Zličín - Můstek: 22 mins Metro line B (yellow)

Travel time to Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží): 32 mins Metro line C (red)

Travel time to I.P.Pavlova: 42 mins Metro line C (red)

(CZ) Timetable (CZ) Timetable (CZ) Timetable (CZ) Timetable

Basic fare: 32 CZK Basic fare: 32 CZK Fare: 60 CZK – tickets sold directly in the bus

Basic fare: 32 CZK

By bus: There is a number of companies (Eurolines, Student Agency, etc.) providing luxury, air-

conditioned buses. At present, you can travel to the Czech Republic by bus from practically any country in Europe.

By train: The Czech Republic Is well-connected with the European rail network with daily service to many European cities.

For more details about travelling by bus and train within the Czech Republic and to neighbouring countries see www.idos.cz.

By car: The driver and all the passengers’ seatbelts must be fastened. Use of a mobile phone is not permitted while driving. There are highway vignettes in the Czech Republic. There is a zero tolerance for alcohol policy. For more information please click here.

Taxi: One of the safest and least expensive solutions is to order a

car through a taxi operator. The fares are usually much lower

compared to hailing a taxi in the street (the difference can be up

to 10 CZK / km).

Public Transport: Tickets for public transport tickets can be

bought at all metro stations and other locations. Basic tickets are

also available at the newsagent‘s (“trafika” or “tabák” in Czech),

info centres, ticket vending machines at selected tram and bus

stops.

The orange validation machines print the date and time on the ticket. From this time on the “validity

period” of the ticket begins.

The underground runs from 4-5 o´clock in the morning until the midnight (depending on line). At night

you can use night buses and trams which run every 20 minutes. For more information visit website

www.dpp.cz .

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Prague Public Transport at Night

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Public Transport in Prague for Students

Prague has a wide network of trams, buses and underground (the “metro”). For more details about public transport

please see this website. Here you can find information about the fares in Prague .

Ticket inspection is likely to occur and it is not worth take the risk – if a passenger fails to produce a valid, properly

stamped ticket, the fine can be up to 1500 CZK (approx. 55 EUR).

While studying at MUP you can get a long-term pass that is cheaper than buying the ticket every day. For long-term passes you will need a printed photography (35 x 45 mm).

Long-term passes for students (up to 26 years of age; study confirmation is required)

Long-term passes for adults:

30-day pass – 260 CZK 30-day pass – 550 CZK

90-day pass – 720 CZK 90-day pass – 1480 CZK

5-month pass – 1200 CZK 5-month pass – 2450 CZK

10-month pass – 2400 CZK 1-year pass – 3650 CZK

You will get the application form and confirmation of study for the long-term pass at the Orientation Day. Not before. So if you arrive earlier than to the Orientation Day, you have to buy the normal tickets.

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How to get to the university MUP Main Building in Strašnice

Metropolitan University Prague Dubečská 900/10 100 31 Prague 10 – Strašnice

In order to get to the main building of MUP in Strašnice where the International Office, Student Services and MUP Library are located, take the green line of the metro (line A) to the Strašnická or Skalka station. It takes less than 10 minutes to walk to the university building from there. You may also take the tram no. 7 or 26 to Strašnická or tram no. 22 and 26 to the Radošovická stop. Many buses connect this area with different parts of the city.

All IRES courses are held in this building. The International Office is in room 309 on the 3rd floor.

Orientation Day is held here.

MUP Foreign Languages Centre in Jarov

Metropolitan University Prague Učňovská 100/1 190 00 Prague 9 – Jarov

MUP Foreign Languages Centre is situated at the final stop of tram no. 9 Spojovací. Tram line no. 9 runs via Václavské Náměstí (Wenceslas Square) stop (metro station Můstek, line A and B).

Anglophone Studies and Media Studies courses and all language courses (including Czech Language for Foreigners) are held in this building.

MUP Žižkov Building

Metropolitan University Prague Prokopova 100/16 130 00 Prague 3 – Žižkov

MUP Žižkov building can be easily accessed by bus no. 133, 175, 207 from Florenc (red metro line C) to the Tachovské náměstí stop or by bus no. 136 and 175 from Flora (green line A) to the Rokycanova stop. Or by tram no. 5, 9, and 26 to the Lipanská stop.

International Business courses are held in this building.

ACCOMMODATION Unfortunately, the Metropolitan University Prague does not have own dormitory and cannot provide housing on

campus. In process of finding your accommodation, be careful. We cooperate with some hotels (dormitory style)

that offer long-term stays in Prague:

Botic Student House (www.student-residence.cz) - double room for 7381 CZK / 1 month / 1 person

DC Rezidence (www.dcrezidence.cz) - double room for 8100 CZK / 1 month / 1 room (2 people) Charles University - KOLEJ HOSTIVAŘ (http://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-55.html) From the dormitories of public universities Kolej areál Hostivař is the closest to MUP main Building in Strašnice (7 minutes by tram + 6 minutes on foot). Price per month and room (including utilities, internet and regular bed linen change): - Double room: 3360 CZK

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METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY PRAGUE

MUP Academic Calendar 2017/2018 The academic year is divided into two semesters and starts at the beginning of October. Each semester consists of 12

weeks of tuition and is followed by a 5-week examination period.

Winter Semester: Summer Semester:

Lecture Period 16 October 2017 - 20 January 2018 26 February 2018 - 21 May 2018

Examination Period 22 January 2018 - 24 February 2018 22 May 2018 - 25 June 2018

Orientation Day 10 October 2017 22 February 2018

Public Holidays Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day: 17 November 2017

Labour Day: 1 May 2018 Liberation Day: 8 May 2018

Christmas/Easter Holidays

Christmas: 20 December 2017 – 2 January 2018 (both days included)

Easter: 30 March – 2 April 2018 (both days included)

Rector´s Days (no lectures are held)

Monday 30 April 2018 Monday 7 May 2018

Courses for exchange students All exchange students can choose from both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree courses (it is an advantage given to exchange students only) from the lists mentioned bellow with one exception: in case your major is not International Business, you cannot take any classes from this department as, unfortunately, the places are limited.

Every subject is credited by 5 ECTS, including foreign languages and Czech for Foreigners.

MUP CLASSIFICATION SCALE: • 1 - Excellent: 88 – 100% • 2 - Very good: 74 – 87% • 3 - Good: 64 – 73% • 4 - Fail: 0 – 63% Every course is allocated 90 minutes of in-class lecturing per week during the 12 weeks of the semester. Students are expected to dedicate approximately the same amount of time to readings and class preparation. The complete three-year Bachelor’s Degree study programme at Metropolitan University Prague is equivalent to 180 ECTS credits. The complete Master’s Degree study programme at Metropolitan University Prague is equivalent to 120 ECTS credits.

Language Courses Czech Language for Foreigners

Exchange students can attend free of charge the language course Czech for Foreigners. Lectures are held twice a

week in MUP Jarov building, Učňovská 100/1.

Foreign Language Courses: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

You may also attend other language courses free of charge. Beside Czech for Foreigners, MUP Department of

Foreign Languages offers the following language courses on different levels: English, French, German, Russian, and

Spanish. The courses take place in the language classrooms of MUP Jarov building, Učňovská 100/1.

Sport Courses MUP Sports Club offers MUP and exchange students diverse sport and fitness courses such as ballet for beginners,

basketball, beach volleyball, body styling, BOSU, circuit training, climbing, floorball, futsal, golf, Irish set dancing,

modern and contemporary dance, power yoga, Thai boxing, zumba. The students pay for attending these courses,

and vary every semester. The fee for one semester-long course is approximately 400 CZK. MUP Sports Club also

organises annual tournaments in beach volleyball, indoor soccer, golf, table tennis and regular skiing, and cycling and

hiking trips.

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Anglophone Studies Place of Instruction: MUP Jarov Building, Učňovská 100/1, Prague 9, 190 00

Degree: Bachelor’s

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

American Culture: Film, Arts, Music and Film Anglosaxon Philosophy

American Literature Basics of Sociology

American Literature/ Text Analysis British Art: An Introductory History

Basics of Psychology Drama and Theatre in English Speaking Countries

Cultural Studies: Anglophone Countries English Literature II

English Literature I English Literature II/Text Analysis

English Literature I/Text Analysis English Phonetics and Phonology I

English Phonetics and Phonology II Film in Anglophone Countries

Essentials of Academic Writing Gender Issues in Anglophone World

History of Great Britain I Global Economy System

History of the USA History of Great Britain II

Introduction to Canadian Studies Introduction to Culture and Literature of South Africa

Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Literary Studies: Literature Written in English

Introduction to Irish Studies Introduction to Theoretical Study of the English Language I

Introduction to territorial Studies of the Anglophone World Multiculturalism

Introduction to Theoretical Study of the English Language II Other Literature Written in English

Political and Economic Geography of the Anglophone World Political System of Great Britain

Political System of the USA

Psycholinguistics of the English Language

Degree: Master's

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

Academic Writing "Special Relations" Between Great Britain and the USA in the 18.-20. Century

Analysis of Academic English American Culture II: Fine Arts, Music and Film

Anglosphere Anglosaxon World and the "Clash of Civilisations": Great Britain and the USA after 9/11

Commonwealth Australian and Canadian Political Systems

English Speaking Countries of the Developing World - Africa English Language II

English Speaking Countries of the Developing World - Indian Subcontinent

English Sociolinguistics

Foreign Policy of the USA Foreign Policy of Great Britain

Highlights of British Literature Highlights of American Literature

Chapters from the History of the English Language Migration and Search for Identity in Anglophone Literature and Film

Modern British and American Literature I Modern British and American Literature II

Phonetic Analysis of Texts Modern Drama in English

Recent and Contemporary Trends in Literary and Cultural Studies

Moments of Modernity: Cultural Histories of Anglophone Countries

Reflection of Political and Social Crises in US Film Spoken Variants of Contemporary English

Thatcher's Britain

The Role of the English Language in Contemporary World

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International Business Place of Instruction: MUP Žižkov Building, Prokopova 100/16, Prague 3, 130 00 Degree: Bachelor's

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

Accounting Commercial Law

Corporate Finance Competition Law

Industrial Psychology European Economic Integration

Institutions and Decision Making in the EU International Finance

International Business Law International Management

International Business Negotiations International Trade 2

International Business Techniques Introduction to Development Economics

International Marketing Introduction to Statistics

International Trade 1 Management of Human Resources

International Trade 3 Managerial Accounting

Introduction to Law Payment Methods in International Business

Money, Banks, and Financial Markets

Probability Calculus

Project Management

World Economy

NTER SEMESTER Degree: Master's

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

Cultural Difference in International Business Analysis of the Securities Market

Decision-Making under Risk Development Economics

European Region - Comparison of Economies External Economic Relations of the European Union

Financial and Capital Markets International Law

Financial Law International Monetary Systems

International Business Techniques 2 Korea: Society and Civilisation

International Trade Macroeconomics 2

Introduction to Statistics Managerial Finance

Legal Protection of Industrial and Other Intellectual Property in International Trade

Optimization Methods

Marketing Communication Statistical Tools for Data Analysis

Marketing Decisions and Data The Balkans: political and economic development of the region

Microeconomics 2 World Economy 2

Organizational Behaviour

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International Relations and European Studies Place of Instruction: MUP Strašnice Building, Dubečská 900/10, Prague 10, 100 31 Degree: Bachelor's

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

Basics in European Law Area Studies: The Post-Soviet Space

Central and Eastern European Political Systems Comparison of Modern Democracies

Czech Political System Etiquette and Diplomatic Protocol

Environmental Security EU Common Foreign and Security Policy

European Economic Integration Global Terrorism

Global Issues International Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Human Security International Law

Institutions and Decision Making in the EU Introduction to Sociology

Internal Security of the EU Middle Eastern Conflicts

Introduction to Political Science Military Interventions in International Politics

Introduction to Psychology National Security and Asymmetric Threats

Nuclear Security in International Relations Politics of Euroscepticism

Special Topics in International Security: Peacekeeping The Concept of Europe in History

The Art of Rhetoric, Debate and Discussion in International Relations

The Geopolitics of the Arabian Gulf

The Czech Republic and the EU The International Politics of Latin America

Transnational Migration

Degree: Master's

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

Area Studies: Afghanistan, Pakistan Business in International Affairs

Challenges to American Identity: From Melting Pot to Multiculturalism

Comparison of Economic Systems in the EU

Culture and Identity in International Relations Conflict Resolution in International Relations

EU Policies Crises and Technology

European Union: Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice Czechoslovak and Czech Foreign Policy

External Security of the EU Dialogue between Cultures and Civilisations: Islam and Europe

Global Governance Gender Security and Sexual Violence

Institutional Framework of European Integration Human Rights in International Relations Theory

International Economic Relations International Security

International Relations Research Methods Iran and its Surroundings

Legal Aspects of EU Policies Legal System of the EU

Political Ideologies of the 20th Century Political and Security Issues in Contemporary Latin America

Regionalism Political Geography and Geopolitics

The Theory and Practice of Revolutions and Rebellions, 1500-2000

Theory of International Relations and European Integration 2

Theory of International Relations and European Integration 1

Varieties of Terrorism: Theories and Impacts

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Media Studies Place of Instruction: MUP Jarov Building, Učňovská 100/1, Prague 9, 190 00 Degree: Bachelor's & Master´s

WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER

Media in Everyday Life Children and the Media

Imagery, Ambiguity and Culture Semiotics of Photography

Theories of Media Manipulation Media and Cinematography: Czech Tradition

Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics Czech Society – Economy, History, Politics

Academic Writing Film in Anglophone Countries

American Culture: Fine Arts, Music and Film American Culture II: Fine Arts, Music and Film

Anglosphere Basics of Sociology

Basics of Psychology British Art: An Introductory History

Essentials of Academic Writing Fine Arts and Music in Anglophone Countries

Introduction to International Relations Gender Issues in Anglophone World

Political and Economic Geography of the Anglophone World

English Sociolinguistics

Reflection of Political and Social Crises in US Film Migration and Search for Identity in Anglophone Literature and Film

Cultural Studies: Anglophone Countries Multiculturalism

Recent and Contemporary Trends in Literary and Cultural Studies

Moments of Modernity: Cultural Histories of Anglophone Countries

MUP library and study room The Jiří Hájek Specialised Library is located in MUP Strašnice building

and provides study-related services to MUP and exchange students,

collects, maintains, and loans specialised literature with respect to the

requirements of MUP study programme and their objectives. Students

are welcome to use on-line catalogue at

http://s-knihovna.mup.cz/katalog/eng/baze.htm

The usual loan period is fourteen days.

Adjacent to the library is a study room where you can find work

stations equipped with computers. You may use this area to access online study materials, edit your documents,

save your files, and scan and photocopy at the self-service photocopier.

MUP Buddy Team Organising of MUP Buddy Team is our way to help incoming exchange students establish social and academic

network as soon as they arrive in Prague.

MUP Buddy Team members = Czech students-volunteers are ready to:

• be in touch with exchange students before their arrival via e-mail

• to provide pick-up at the airport / train / bus station

• assist when reporting to the Foreign Police

• arrange necessary documents,

e.g. public transport card

• guide you around Prague

• be your friends

• organise events such as trips

and cultural events

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GENERAL AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The Czech Republic The Czech Republic or Czechia (in Czech - Česká republika or Česko) is a lovely country in Central Europe. The Czech

Republic consists of the historical territories of Bohemia and Moravia and a small part of Silesia.

Area: 78 864 km2

Population: 10.5 million

Official language: Czech

Political system: parliamentary republic

Administrative division: 14 regions

Capital city: Prague (Praha) - Area: 500 km2, Population: 1.2 million

Currency: Czech crown (CZK, in Czech Kč)

International calling code: +420

Tips for trips around the Czech Republic

Brno - the second largest town in the Czech Republic

Český Krumlov - nice town in the South Bohemian Region

Český ráj - region of natural beauties, castles, museums and traditional crafts production

Karlovy Vary - spa town

Karlštejn - castle near Prague

Plzeň - town known for its world-famous Pilsner Urquell beer

Terezín - town ill-fated as a „model“ concentration camp for Jews from all over Europe during the WW II

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic:

Kutná hora, Lednice – Valtice area , Olomouc, etc.

(For complete lists see this website: whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/cz)

You may find some other tips on these official websites:

http://www.czech.cz/en/Home-en

http://www.czechtourism.com/home

Video Corner - PRAGUE GUIDE - Your honest guide for Prague

For further information watch:

FUN FACTS & TRIVIA ABOUT CZECH REPUBLIC

Watch this before you go to the Czech Republic

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Recommended mountains for winter activities

Beskydy, Jeseníky, Jizerské hory, Krkonoše, Krušné hory, Orlické hory, Šumava

Snow conditions for skiing (downhill and cross-country skiing): www.czech-mountains.eu

Must-see attractions in Prague

Castle District and St. Vitus Cathedral - Hradčany/Pražský hrad a Katedrála sv. Víta

Dancing house - Tančící dům

Charles Bridge - Karlův most

Jewish Quarter Josefov - Židovské město Josefov

John Lennon Wall

Lesser quarter - Malá strana

National Theatre - Národní divadlo

Old Town Square/Astronomical clock - Staroměstské náměstí/Orloj

Petrin hill - Petřín

State Opera - Státní opera

Tower Park Praha - Žižkovská televizní věž

Vyšehrad - Vyšehrad

Wenceslas Square - Václavské náměstí

Museums in Prague: National Museum, Antonín Dvořák Museum, Museum of Decorative Arts, National Technical

Museum, KGB Museum, Museum of Communism, Jewish Museum, Kafka Museum, and others.

Galleries in Prague: National Gallery, Trade Fair Palace - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, House at the

Black Madonna, Trója Chateau, House at the Stone Bell, Municipal Library, Old Town Hall, Strahov Picture Gallery,

and others.

For more details see: http://www.praguewelcome.cz/en/

Highly recommended: “Act like a local” guide: http://use-it.cz/en/prague - USE-IT makes young people break out of

the tourist bubble to meet their local counterparts and discover the REAL city actively.

Video Corner - PRAGUE GUIDE - Your honest guide for Prague

For further information watch:

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50 THINGS TO DO IN PRAGUE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about PRAGUE!

ART IN PRAGUE - PICASSO, KUPKA, KLIMT

TRYING CZECH CANDY

WHERE TO PARTY IN PRAGUE?

10 TOURIST TRAPS IN PRAGUE

10 TIPS FOR VISITING PRAGUE

PRAGUE'S ARCHITECTURE

Where to Exchange Money in Prague?

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Cost of Living All costs are individual and depend on your lifestyle.

(Accommodation: 4500 – 7000 CZK, Food: approx. 3000 CZK, Free time: 2000 – 4000 CZK)

Prices of Selected Items CZK EUR Currency Exchange Rates

Loaf of bread 25 1 1 EUR = 27 CZK

Milk 20 0,80 1 GBP = 31 CZK

Ham (100g) 20 0,80 1 USD = 26 CZK

Butter 25 1

Eidam cheese (100g) 20 0,80

Chicken breasts (1kg) 150 6

Sausages (4pcs) 25 1

Eggs (10 pcs) 50 2

Cherry tomatoes 20 0,80

Apples 35 1,40 Video Corner - PRAGUE GUIDE

Bottle of wine 100 4 Your honest guide for Prague

Beer 15 0,60 For further information watch:

Bottle of mineral water 10 0,40 Is Prague Cheap? 2016 Prices

Orange juice 30 1,20

Little English-Czech phrasebook

Hello/Hi Ahoj/Čau

Good morning Dobré ráno

Good afternoon Dobré odpoledne

Good evening Dobrý večer

Good night Dobrou noc

Goodbye Na shledanou

Thank you Děkuji

You´re welcome Není zač

Excuse me S dovolením

Please Prosím

Yes Ano

No Ne

Video Corner - PRAGUE GUIDE - Your honest guide for Prague

For further information watch:

HOW TO LEARN CZECH IN 5 MINUTES

0 nula

1 jedna

2 dva

3 tři

4 čtyři

5 pět

6 šest

7 sedm

8 osm

9 devět

10 deset

What´s your name? Jak se jmenuješ/te?

My name is… Jmenuji se …

How are you? Jak se máš?

Do you speak English? Mluvíte anglicky?

I do not speak Czech. Nemluvím česky.

I understand. Rozumím.

I do not understand. Nerozumím.

Where is…? Kde je…?

I am lost. Ztratil jsem se.

Help me please. Pomozte mi prosím.

I‘ll have a beer please. Dám si jedno pivo prosím.

Can we have the bill, please? Zaplatíme prosím.

I like you. Líbíš se mi

I love you. Miluji Tě.

Happy Birthday! Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám.

The number you are calling does not exist. Volané číslo neexistuje.

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MUP contacts

Metropolitan University Prague - International Office Contact Address: Dubečská street 900/10, 100 31 Prague 10, Czech Republic

Incoming Student Coordinator

Ms Beáta Veisová, +420 606 093 895, [email protected]

In case of emergency These telephone numbers are free of charge:

General Emergency Number 112

Ambulance 155

State Police 158

Municipal Police 156

Fire Department 150

Information line 1188 (is NOT free of charge, 15-20 CZK/min)

Major Hospitals:

Fakultní Nemocnice Královské Vinohrady Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice

metro A; bus and tram stop Želivského metro B; bus and tram stop Karlovo náměstí

Šrobárova 1150, Prague 10, U Nemocnice 2, Prague 2,

+420 267 161 111 +420 224 961 111

When going there, you are looking for “Ambulance” or “Centrální příjem”

Medical Emergencies:

Palackého 5, Prague 1 +420 224 949 181

Sokolská 27, Prague 2 +420 224 266 150

Koněvova 205, Prague 3 +420 284 861 979

24-Hour Pharmacies:

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Palackého 5, Prague 1 +420 224 946 981

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Pacovská 31, Prague 4 +420 241 733 918

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