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Why study Economics and Finance at Charles University in Prague?

Our school teaches Economics and Finance both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels with the aim of providing internationally highly competitive education in the beautiful city of Prague. The key features of our school are:

  • Quantitative skills. We build upon 7 core Mathematics, Statistics and Econometrics courses on the undergraduate level.
  • International environment. 88% of all Master's and 70% of all Bachelor's courses are in English. More than 1,500 international students from 83 countries have studied with us over the last 10 years.
  • Stay abroad. We offer 50 Erasmus+ exchange agreements, plus study-abroad opportunities out of Europe, including Australia, China, and South Korea.
  • Family size. 90 Bachelors, 80 Masters, and 5 PhDs graduate annually from our programs. Teaching as well as thesis writing is intensive and personal.
  • Top lecturers. We combine strong academics with practitioners, especially in the finance courses.
  • Hub of talent. We strive to develop the potential of the most ambitious students. Our alumni are highly successful on the job market and also receive numerous academic prizes and other accolades. The average wage premium of our graduates substantially exceeds the average wage premia of other schools in the country.

News

  • Czech Journal of Economics and Finance

    We would like to draw your attention to the first issue of Czech Journal of Economics and Finance in the year 2024, which is available on the CJEF website and all its papers are also available on the links in this news below.

    Announcement 8. 4. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • Research seminar: Francesco Bogliacino (University of Bergamo)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Francesco Bogliacino (University of Bergamo) on "Testing for Manipulation: Experimental Evidence on Dark Patterns".
    The seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 10, in Room 105 at 10:00.

    Announcement 5. 4. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • Research seminar: Tom D. Stanley (Deakin University, Australia)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Tom D. Stanley (Deakin University, Australia) on "Selective and Mis(leading) Economic Journals: Meta-research evidence". The seminar will take place on Friday, April 19, in Room 206 at 12:30.

    Announcement 2. 4. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • Research seminar: Kerstin Grosch (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Kerstin Grosch (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business) on "Closing the Gender STEM Gap: A Randomized-Controlled Trial in Elementary Schools". The seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 13, in Room 105 at 10:00.

    Announcement 7. 3. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • Congratulations to our UNCE Doctoral Fellows

    We would like to congratulate to our Ph.D. students Diana Kmeťková, Klára Kantová, Attila Sarkany and Marek Šedivý for receiving research fellowships from the Center for Advanced Economic Studies II (24/SSH/020, a project of excellent research at Charles University, jointly organized by IES and CERGE).

    Announcement 6. 3. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • prg.ai Minor reopens its doors to all AI enthusiasts

    prg.ai Minor reopens its doors to all AI enthusiasts! Top lecturers from four faculties of Charles University and CTU in Prague have joined forces in a unique inter-university programme to bring you the best AI classes under one umbrella. Seize the opportunity to connect with the key players of the Czech AI scene and become part of a diverse community. Applications are open until March 21, 2024.

    Announcement 5. 3. 2024 - Barbora Holková