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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
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Advanced models to bridge the gap between climate and energy policy and reality
Charles University experts including our colleagues will coordinate the newly EU-funded Socio-Economic Energy-Climate Modelling for European Green Transition (M4G) project and provide policymakers with more effective tools for the green transition. M4G is the fourth in a series of successful projects led by Charles University in cooperation with its international consortium over more than a decade. The project starts in October 2026, in the year of the MSCA programme’s 30th anniversary. -
Mental Health Day on 8 October 2026 at the Jinonice Campus and in the Hollar and Opletalova Buildings
On Thursday, 8 October 2026, join us in the ground floor area of the Jinonice Campus for a morning dedicated to wellbeing. Enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared by student societies, play table football, plant a little something of your own and take part in a variety of activities. This time, you can meet our canine therapy team in the Hollar building. All students and staff are warmly welcome! -
IES Director’s Welcome to the New Academic Year 2026/2027
Welcome to the new academic year 2026/2027 at the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University! A particularly warm welcome goes to those of you who are starting at IES this year—whether in Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral programs. The new academic year also comes with several practical updates - please check them below. -
Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) Program Presentation for Charles University Bachelor's Students
Are you interested in a rewarding career in finance that makes a meaningful impact on society? Do you seek the expertise to excel in sustainable investing and rigorous economic analysis? Are you considering Master’s study at the prestigious Charles University—and wondering how to tailor your Bachelor’s coursework to prepare? Join us, in person or online, for a presentation of the Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) program on October 6 at 6:30 p.m. -
CIOS V4 Workshop 2026 explored links between finance, inequality, and the green transition
On September 17, 2026, the Institute of Economic Studies hosted the CIOS V4 Workshop 2026: Finance, Innovation, and Inequality, organized by our colleague Eva Horvathová from the Center for Inequality and Open Society (CIOS). The workshop brought together researchers and practitioners to present and discuss ongoing research on the links between finance, inequality, and the transition towards a green economy. -
CIOS V4 Workshop 2026: Finance, Innovation, and Inequality
We would like to invite you to a research workshop organized by our Center for Inequality and Open Society (CIOS). The research presented during the workshop will focus on the challenges posed by inequality in the context of the green transition. The workshop will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Room 109, starting at 9:00.
