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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

  • Petr Jakubík Selected for Prestigious BIS Research Fellowship

    Our colleague, Petr Jakubík, was selected for the prestigious BIS Research Fellowship 2025, organized by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The programme supports high-level research that combines academic rigour with practical insights for monetary policy and financial stability. Congratulations!
    Announcement 17. 6. 2025 - Barbora Holková

  • Professor Zuzana Havránková Becomes Affiliate Researcher at Stanford’s METRICS Center

    Professor Zuzana Havránková has become an affiliate of METRICS - Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford University.
    Announcement 30. 5. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • 35 Years of Economics at Charles University: A Retrospective

    We would like to draw your attention to a small exhibition assembled by our Emeritus Assoc. Professor Vladimír Benáček to mark the 35th anniversary of the return of modern economics teaching to Charles University. The display has been installed in the library at the Institute of Economic Studies and will be on view until October 31, 2025. 
    Announcement 29. 5. 2025 - Barbora Holková

  • Extended Application deadlines for English-taught programs

    Do you plan to pursue your studies in English at Charles University in Prague in 2025/26? The Faculty of Social Sciences has extended the application deadlines for the English-taught Master's degree programs as follows:  Preliminary application deadline: June 30, 2025, Extended application deadline: August 31, 2025.
    Admissions 29. 4. 2025 - Barbora Holková

  • Guest Lecture: Tomáš Holub (Deputy Minister of Finance)

    You are warmly invited to a guest lecture 25 Years of Czech Inflation Targeting in Retrospect: Regime Evolution and the Fiscal-Monetary Nexus by Tomas Holub. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, May 7, at 2:00 p.m. in room 109 as part of the Principles of Economics II course.
    Guest lectures 10. 4. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • Open call for PhD positions

    The Institute of Economic Studies at Charles University invites applications for PhD positions in the following areas: Public Economics, Economics and Finance, Finance and Data Analytics, Finance and Society. The application deadline is April 30th.
    Career 11. 3. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová