Mendel University Brno

What Mendel University Brno does

Mendelova univerzita v Brně (Mendel University in Brno, abbreviated MENDELU) is a public university established in 1919 in Brno, Czech Republic, operating under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Named after Gregor Mendel, the university is organized into six faculties: Agronomická fakulta (Faculty of AgriSciences), Lesnická a dřevařská fakulta (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology), Provozně ekonomická fakulta (Faculty of Business and Economics), Zahradnická fakulta (Faculty of Horticulture), Fakulta regionálního rozvoje a mezinárodních studií (Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies), and Institut celoživotního vzdělávání (Institute of Lifelong Learning). It also operates ancillary facilities including the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, School Forest Enterprise Masaryk Forest Křtiny, School Agricultural Enterprise Žabčice, and University Kindergarten Hrašek.

The university delivers higher education degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, doctoral), lifelong learning courses, and research output across agriculture, forestry, horticulture, environmental sciences, regional development, and business economics. Core technology infrastructure includes a University Information System (UIS), Microsoft Office 365, Emersion CMS for web administration, Verso3 for travel and project management, an employee attendance system, and integrations with Twigsee for kindergarten registration. Distribution channels span on-campus education in Brno, international exchange programs (Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements), lifelong learning programs, and the Mobile University of the Third Age outreach to seniors.

Revenue derives from public university funding (Czech government, based on student enrollment, research performance, and institutional ratings), tuition fees (international students and part-time programs), European and national research grants, and ancillary streams including kindergarten fees (6,000 CZK/month plus 95 CZK/day meals) and a university merchandise shop. The university has 1,001-5,000 employees, holds the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission, and is a member of the IN-SYLVA Europe consortium, whose forestry research infrastructure was included in the ESFRI Roadmap 2026.

Name

Mendel University Brno

Legal name

Mendelova univerzita v Brně

Website

https://mendelu.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mendel University Brno is a Czech public university founded in 1919, operating six faculties focused on agriculture, forestry, horticulture, business economics, and regional development, serving domestic and international students, lifelong learners, and industry partners through degree programs, research, and community outreach.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Agricultural sciences research
• Forestry education
• Lifelong learning programs
• Sustainable development studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding: Core funding from Czech government based on student enrollment, research performance, and institutional ratings
2. Tuition Fees: Fees from international students and part-time programs
3. Research Grants: European and national research funding through projects and grants
4. University Kindergarten Fees: Monthly tuition and meal fees from Hrášek kindergarten

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mendel University Brno is a public Czech university delivering higher education degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral) across six faculties in agriSciences, forestry and wood technology, business and economics, horticulture, regional development and international studies, and lifelong learning. It also operates practical teaching and research facilities (Botanical Garden and Arboretum, School Forest Enterprise Masaryk Forest Křtiny, School Agricultural Enterprise Žabčice) and ancillary services such as the University Kindergarten Hrašek and the MENDELU Boost innovation accelerator.

Product overview

Mendel University Brno operates as a higher education institution offering a unified portfolio of educational products and services. The core product is the University Information System (UIS), an internal management system for academic and administrative functions. Supporting infrastructure includes Office 365 for productivity and Emersion CMS for web content. The university offers supplementary services including MENDELU Boost (innovation accelerator), the Mobile University of the Third Age (lifelong learning), University Kindergarten Hrašek, and the Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Additional internal tools include Verso3 for project management and an attendance tracking system. All systems are accessible through the university's IT infrastructure including VPN and eduroam Wi-Fi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs Accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs across six faculties, offered to domestic and international students pursuing higher education in agriculture, forestry, economics, horticulture, and regional development.
• Lifelong Learning Programs Continuing education programs offered through the Institute of Lifelong Learning for professionals and adult learners seeking upskilling, professional development, and non-degree learning opportunities.
• Mobile University of the Third Age Outreach program delivering university education to senior citizens living in smaller municipalities, making lifelong learning geographically accessible beyond the Brno campus.
• MENDELU Boost Innovation Accelerator Innovation accelerator supporting student and employee innovation projects through funding (150,000 CZK distributed) and mentorship for startups and business ideas at the university.
• University Kindergarten Hrašek Private kindergarten for children of university employees and students, located in the Komenského dormitory area. Offers early childhood education with focus on healthy lifestyle, environmental education, and IT competencies at 6,000 CZK monthly plus 95 CZK per day for meals.
• Botanical Garden and Arboretum University botanical garden and arboretum open to the public, featuring themed gardens and educational programs about plants and nature, serving as an educational and research facility.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Czech Embassy in TbilisicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration supporting the university's activities in Georgia, including support for local farmers, winemakers, and regional market development projects
• Školní lesní podnik Masarykův les Křtiny (School Forest Enterprise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Czech forestry research institution partnered with LDF MENDELU on the IN-SYLVA Europe project
• IN-SYLVA Europe ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean forestry research infrastructure project included in ESFRI Roadmap 2026, strengthening European climate-resilient forestry research

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• European Forest Institute (EFI): Pan-European research organization coordinating forestry research across member states. MENDELU's involvement in IN-SYLVA Europe places it in direct partnership with EFI, and the two collaborate on EU forestry policy and climate-resilient research agendas.

Direct peers

• Czech University of Life Sciences Prague: Czech public university specializing in agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, and life sciences. The most direct domestic peer to MENDELU, competing for Czech students, EU research grants, and faculty in overlapping disciplines.

Regional players

• Estonian University of Life Sciences: Estonia's primary agricultural and life sciences university with a focus on forestry, veterinary medicine, and environmental engineering. Comparable size and Central/Eastern European public-university profile to MENDELU.
• Poznań University of Life Sciences: Polish public university focused on agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and wood technology. Direct Central European peer to MENDELU with similar faculty structure and Central European public-university funding model.
• Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW): Poland's largest agricultural university, with broad offerings in life sciences, economics, and regional development. Comparable faculty mix to MENDELU including a business/economics faculty alongside agricultural sciences.
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU): Sweden's principal agricultural and life sciences university, with strong forestry and environmental research programs. Comparable mission profile to MENDELU and a competing recipient of EU forestry and sustainability research funding.
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture: Croatia's leading agricultural faculty within the University of Zagreb. Specializes in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry sciences with similar applied research orientation and regional scale to MENDELU.
• BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna: Austrian public university specializing in agriculture, forestry, wood technology, and environmental sciences—the same niche disciplines as MENDELU. Closest geographic peer in the DACH region with comparable faculty mix and applied sciences orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Wageningen University & Research: Globally leading agricultural and life sciences university in the Netherlands. Operates at much greater scale in the same core domains as MENDELU (agriculture, forestry, sustainability) and is a benchmark competitor for EU research funding and international students.

Emerging players

• National Agricultural and Food Centre (NPPC): Slovak public research institution focused on agricultural and food sciences research. Adjacent peer to MENDELU that competes for V4 regional research funding and partnerships in overlapping agricultural disciplines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mendelu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mendel-university-in-brno
• Instagraminstagram.com/mendelu.cz
• Xx.com/icukmendelu

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Subsidiaries10 records

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