We are sure the first thing that will come to your mind when you hear the Czech Republic is Prague and beer. But that is not all. This country is full of wonderful people, beautiful nature, the most charming cities, and small villages and an amazing atmosphere. Trust us you won't regret seeing it all. 

As you know Prague is the Capital. It is a famous city all around the world for its historical monuments and unique atmosphere. Being only about 300 kilometers away from Zlin, it is really easy to go there just for a weekend, or even a one-day trip. It is especially beautiful before Christmas time when the streets are decorated and there are Christmas markets on the squares.

Of course, Prague is not the only place worth visiting. We definitely recommend seeing Český Krumlov, Olomouc, Brno, Kútna Hora, Karlovy Vary or if you are lover of nature then definitely Krkonoše national park. Those are just a few places to see. But we are assuring you there are many, many more here.  

What you might find useful is the information about prices here. Compared to many other European countries, the Czech Republic is a quite cheap place. For one euro you can buy a loaf of bread or a beer in a pub. Sometimes beer is even cheaper than water. Do you need more reasons to come after this? We have more!

Transportation here is amazing. We have trains and buses running from and to every corner of the country. Public transport into cities is accompanying them perfectly. So you don't have to worry about getting anywhere in time, even when you will miss your train or bus there is probably another one going in 20 minutes.  

As for climate, we always warn our incoming students, especially those from the South, about the winters we have here. Sometimes the temperature falls below minus 20°C. Therefore, it doesn't matter if you are arriving in September or in February. Be sure you take some warm clothes with you because the cold weather usually hits between December and February. But you can survive it, even cold has its charm.

So come to the lovely Czech Republic and see all of this for yourself. We are looking forward to meeting you and showing you all that the Czech Republic can offer. 

The city of Zlin is known for its industrial, commercial and cultural center. The name Tomáš Baťa and Baťa's houses are closely connected with Zlin.

Culture/sport

If you want to go for culture in Zlín, lovers of theater, cinema, concerts, and museums will enjoy themselves here. Not far from Zlín, there is also the Lešná ZOO and, among other things, a historic chateau.

For sports purposes, it is possible to use the athletic stadium, city hall, indoor pool, hiking trails and other smaller sports facilities. The city also has a football stadium in Letná and the Luděk Čajka Winter Stadium.
 

Transport

Zlin is not a very big city, so you can get everywhere on foot quite everywhere. However, if you do not like to walk and prefer comfort, it is possible to use trolleybuses to get from one end of Zlin to the other.

Shops

As for food and basic hygiene needs, it is possible to use shops such as Lidl, Billa, Kaufland, or Penny. The Pepco store offers relatively cheap products of all kinds, from clothes to household items.

In the case of purchasing kitchen utensils, it is possible to use the event organized by ESN Zlin called Help Twice. In this event, you can buy a kitchen utensil from previous Erasmus students for a symbolic price. The proceeds from this event will be donated to the Zlín dog shelter.

Health care

The Tomas Bata Regional Hospital is located in Zlin, or it is also possible to use the Zlin Polyclinic. For Erasmus students, we also have our own doctor who speaks English and is able to provide basic medical care.

Restaurants/bars

One way to eat cheaply is fast food such as McDonald's, KFC, Faency Fries, kebab or pizza. If you want to try some of the Czech specialties, you can go to restaurants such as TamTam, Bistrotéka, Budvarka, Kozlovna Celnice, Potrefená Husa and many others.

Popular bars include Sklep 33, Terasa 1, Pštros, Infinity Bar or Bar 1931.

After a good meal and drink, you can continue to one of the Zlin club Flip.

Useful apps

IDOS 

This application will simplify your life if you use public transport in Zlin. You can also search for bus or train connections throughout the Czech Republic. Just enter where you are going from and where to and choose a suitable means of transport.

Dáme jídlo/Pádím 

Don't have time to cook? Not a problem! Through these applications, you can order Czech, Italian, and even Indian dishes to your home.

Tomas Bata University is an open and flexible higher education institution, which has six faculties and more than 9,000 students study at this institution. International students coming from all over the world and forming 10 % of the student body help create an international environment at the University. 

In the area of research, TBU has produced significant results mainly in the area of polymer engineering, applied informatics and creative specializations. The University is regularly successful when evaluated on the international level. In the Young University Rankings issued by the reputable British Times Higher Education company in 2020, TBU was ranked 301 – 350. According to the World University Rankings published by the British QS company one year later, our University is ranked 85th among universities situated in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.