FSV UK

  • Application deadline extended

    Apply to our English-taught programs by June 30 for the winter semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.

     

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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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  • Science at FSV UK: How do central bank decisions affect everyday life? Economist Simona Malovaná seeks answers

    Central bank decisions often seem like a distant world of data and economic models. But according to economist Simona Malovaná, they significantly affect people's everyday lives. The researcher from FSV UK and director of the Research and Statistics Department at the Czech National Bank focuses on how monetary policy, financial regulation and climate risks affect different groups in society. The combination of analytical thinking and creativity led her to study economics.
    Research 27. 5. 2026 - Lenka Šimůnková

  • IES students receive Trezor hardware wallets to get experience with secure digital asset storage

    Thanks to a generous donation from Trezor Company s.r.o., our students interested in fintech and digital assets received Trezor Model T hardware wallets. Hardware wallets play a key role in secure self-custody, as they store private keys offline and help protect users from common online risks such as hacking, phishing, and malware. We truly appreciate this valuable addition to the curriculum that opens the door to fintech practice.
    Announcements 27. 5. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • Apply for SDG Innovation Challenge

    From 20–24 August 2026, the University of Copenhagen invites students from all disciplines and universities to make a difference at the SDG Innovation Challenge at UCPH Lighthouse. For five immersive days, students work in multidisciplinary teams to design solutions to real‑world sustainability challenges linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Submit your expression of interest by the end of May 2026.
    Competitions 25. 5. 2026 - Lenka Šimůnková

  • A team of students from IES represented Charles University in the Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026

    Oryna Yakovenko, Hana Holčíková, and Dung Le represented our Institute of Economic Studies and Charles University in the 11th edition of the prestigious international competition Global Case Competition at Harvard 2026. Competing against 229 teams, they reached the second-highest performance level out of five. Congratulations!
    Announcements 20. 5. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • Call for submissions: Josef Vavroušek Student Award

    Submit your thesis to the competition for Josef Vavroušek Student Award which recognizes outstanding works of a social science or interdisciplinary nature with a social science overlap, following the legacy of Josef Vavroušek as a personality who advocated sustainable development as a harmonious coexistence of people, society and nature with an emphasis on responsibility towards future generations. Application deadline is 24 July 2026.
    Competitions 20. 5. 2026 - Lenka Šimůnková

  • CFA Scholarships 2026

    The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute offers Awareness Scholarships granted to students interested in taking the CFA exams. The scholarship reduces the CFA Program enrollment and examination registration fee. How to apply? E-mail your application package to jiri.novak@fsv.cuni.cz no later than July 2, 2026 (23:59 CET).
    Students 18. 5. 2026 - Barbora Holková

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.