Accommodation
Accommodation at the Halls of Residence
The Halls of Residence are available only for enrolled students and trainees at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. The majority of the international students are accommodated in the TGM (U12) Hall of Residence, or at the Accommodation facility MSI. Both of these buildings are located in the width city centre of Zlín within walking distance of all TBU faculties in Zlín. Several international students might also be placed in the Antonínova (U6) dormitory, Hotel Garni (U19), Interhotel Zlín, or Max32 building. The Faculty of Logistics and Crisis Management (FLCM) has its own Halls of Residence, located in Uherské Hradiště within walking distance from the faculty building. Many restaurants, coffee bars, shops, parks, art galleries, sports centres, cinemas, and the congress centre are situated close to the TBU Halls of Residence.
If you have any questions regarding the TBU’s Halls of Residence, you can use the following email address: koleje@kmz.utb.cz
BEFORE THE ARRIVAL
Applications and booking for the TBU Halls of Residence are submitted exclusively online via the ISKAM platform. International students are always informed in advance before the start of the registration window by the TBU International Office. It is not possible to apply for the Halls of Residence out of the application period.
Students who are about to arrive at the university shall register in the ISKAM system and submit their booking application. It is also required to pay a booking deposit of CZK 4,500 (approx. EUR 180; USD 195). Without completing all the above-mentioned steps it is not possible to assign the room and reserve the bed. The status of the application is available in the ISKAM, after login into the applicant’s account.
A detailed step-by-step manual for the application is provided to accepted applicants by the TBU International Office before the application window opens. In the case, of any problems regarding the application or booking, please contact your coordinator from the International Office.
AFTER THE ARRIVAL
Rent payment
The price of accommodation ranges from CZK 4,200 (approx. EUR 170; USD 180) to CZK 7,290 (approx. EUR 290; USD 315) per month per person while the exact price depends on the particular facility of HoR. Energy expenses and Internet connection are included. The full price list effective from July 1, 2025, can be found here.
The first-month rent must be paid in ISKAM on the starting date of the reservation at the latest. In the case, that the student is not going to arrive on the first date of booking, the student is still obliged to pay the rent via ISKAM, so the money is on the account at the beginning of the reservation.
The rent for the following months must be paid by the 10th day of the particular month. In the case of payment after the 10th day of the particular month, the student is automatically charged with a fine – CZK 500. In the case, that the rent is not paid after the 15th day of the particular month, the student will obtain termination of the accommodation contract and the booking deposit will be used for settling the debt.
Internet connection
All buildings of the HoR are covered by a Wi-Fi network – eduroam. Please keep in mind, that logins and passwords for the Wi-Fi connection are provided by the International Office during the registration. The cable connection at the Halls of Residence is available only after the check-in procedure is done with the particular accommodation assistant.
HoR ID card
After checking in, the resident receives the paper HoR ID card which serves as a temporary identification card in the HoR. This card will be replaced by a TBU Student Card. Residents in HoR are obliged to show the card automatically to the receptionist when they enter HoR buildings. HoR also provides room-access cards in some of the facilities.
In case of loss of the paper HoR ID card, room keys, or room-access cards, residents are obliged to inform the receptionist or the Accommodation Assistant and eventually pay the penalty fee for issuing a new pair of keys.
Accommodation Contract
The Accommodation Contract has to be signed without undue delay, during the first working day after the checking-in at the HoR. A resident has to visit the Accommodation Officer during office hours. Along with the Accommodation Contract the resident receives the Halls of Residence Rules and Regulations.
The accommodation contract is concluded for the whole duration of a semester or academic year, i.e.:
- Winter (fall) semester: from September 1 to January 31 of a particular year
- Summer (spring) semester: from February 1 to June 30 of a particular year
- whole academic year: from September 1 to June 30 of a particular year
BEFORE DEPARTURE
As soon as the student knows the date of departure, (s)he has to inform the Accommodation Officer about it. If the Accommodation Contract has to be terminated before the agreed date, mutual agreement in writing has to be concluded at least 3 months before the student’s departure. Otherwise, the deposit will not be returned to the student.
A cleaned room has to be shown to the cleaning lady before 13:00 on working days and then handed over to the Accommodation Assistant or receptionist.
The check-out from the Residence Hall can be done only during office hours on working days. A confirmation on the Pre-Departure List is given only after the student has returned his/her room in a clean and tidy condition and paid any outstanding amount.
On departure, the student has to return the room key, TBU Student Card and all borrowed bed linen and other things to the reception.
Only if all the requirements set have been fulfilled, the deposit will be returned to the student. The deposit will not be refunded to the student if the student fails to hand over the assigned room in a clean and tidy condition, damages the Halls of Residence equipment, and/or fails to observe any provision of the Accommodation Contract.
Accommodation in private
If you as a student would like to arrange accommodation out of the Halls of Residence, you can contact the Zlín real-estate agencies, or try your luck in the Facebook group here. Eventually, you can check the list of accommodation providers on this website. Unfortunately, the communication regarding the private accommodation would most probably require knowledge of the Czech language. In the case of private accommodation, the students are advised to ask for detailed information. Especially, on the billing of energy (electricity, water, heating, internet, etc.) These costs are usually added to the rent. Also, we recommend to check cancelling conditions.
In the case of private accommodation, students are obliged to inform the TBU International Office and the Department for Asylum and Migration Policy – Pod Vrškem 5360, 760 01 Zlín.
The TBU and its International Office are not and cannot be responsible for searching the private accommodation for international students. Bear in mind that living in HoR is a great way to meet other students and get integrated into student life.