FSV UK

  • Present your research at the FSV UK Student Conference

    Working on your thesis? Submit your abstract by May 12 to take part in the conference, gain valuable feedback and improve your academic skills. 

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  • IES researchers publish in Nature

    Prof. Zuzana Havránková, Prof. Tomáš Havránek and Dr. Jaromír Baxa participated in a study published in the prestigious journal Nature. Discover the study’s findings and significance.

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  • Summer Semester 2025/26 Compact Courses

    This semester, we offer several compact courses led by guest lecturers from abroad and experts from financial institutions. Don’t miss this opportunity - registration is open until the course start date. 

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  • Extended Application deadlines for English-taught programs

    Do you plan to pursue your studies in English at Charles University in Prague in 2026/27? The Faculty of Social Sciences has extended the application deadlines for the English-taught degree programs as follows:  Late application deadline: June 30, 2026, Extended application deadline: August 31, 2026
  • Our doctoral student Tomáš Fencl received the Prof. JUDr. Karel Engliš Award

    Our PhD student Tomáš Fencl has received the Prof. JUDr. Karel Engliš Award for the best graduates of social sciences and humanities programmes at Charles University. Congratulations!
  • Become a Buddy: Discover the world without leaving Prague

    Are you a student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, and looking for something more than just lectures and exams? The Buddy Program offers you a unique opportunity to experience the world up close – right here in Prague. Become a guide, supporter, and friend to an international student arriving at FSV UK, and gain an experience that will enrich you with new perspectives and meaningful friendships.
  • Research seminar: Zoran Ivkovich (Michigan State University)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Zoran Ivkovich, Professor of Finance at Michigan State University. Zoran Ivkovich will present his paper Publication Effect: Accelerating Anomalies. The seminar will take place on *Monday*, May 18, 2026, in Room 314 at 15:30.
  • Research seminar: Jacob Lund Orquin (Aarhus University)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Jacob Lund Orquin, Professor at the Department of Management at Aarhus University. Jacob Lund Orquin will present his paper called Do Nudges Work? A Dose-Response Approach to Causal Inference in Meta-Analysis. The seminar will take place on *Wednesday*, May 20, 2026, in Room 314 at 12:30.
  • Submit your abstract and take part in the FSV UK Student Research Conference 2026!

    Are you currently working on your bachelor’s or master’s thesis or an interesting research? Do not miss the opportunity to step into the spotlight, practise your academic English and presentation skills, get valuable feedback and network with our future research stars at the Student Research Conference 2026! All you need to do is to get an approval from a faculty mentor and submit a short abstract until May 12, 2026!

Life at our Institute

  • Join the activities of student clubs E-klub and FSV UK Circle

    The main goal of the IES students' club  E-Klub is the positive development of scientific and social life at Charles University. It acts as a link between the IES management and its students. Currently, the E-Klub focuses on organizing lectures and a wide range of cultural or sporting events for IES students. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram not to miss any. 
    As an international student, you should also check out the recently established club for international students, called FSV UK Circle. 

  • Study abroad

    Take the opportunity to study abroad! Erasmus+ is not the only option: Inter-university agreements and inter-faculty agreements provide many study-abroad opportunities; students may also study abroad with CEEPUS (eastern and central Europe). Alternatively, students may undertake an individual exchange as a freemover, if they organize the exchange by themselves.

  • Become a member of the Alumni group!

    The Alumni Association has been operating since 1997 as a voluntary association of graduates of the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences at the Charles University (IES FSV UK). The main tasks of the Alumni are organizing annual meetings (Banquets) of members and supporters of the Alumni, distinguished guests and sponsors of the Association, raising funds and providing other means of support for IES FSV UK.