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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

  • CERGE-EI Festival: Discover Careers in Economic Research

    On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the CERGE-EI Festival: What a Career in Economic Research Brings will take place. The festival is designed for talented students of economics, mathematics, and related fields who wish to explore the possibilities of advanced studies in economics.
    Announcement 7. 11. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • McKinsey Lecture: Can ESG Lending Deliver Financial Value?

    We invite students with a strong interest in sustainable finance and ESG to attend a guest lecture „The Price of Doing Good: Can ESG Lending Deliver Financial Value?“ by our alumnus Lukáš Tuček, Associate at McKinsey & Company. The lecture takes place on Tuesday, November 11, at 2 pm. Given the very limited space, anyone seriously interested needs to write to Martin Gregor by Friday, November 7, to reserve a spot.
    Announcement 4. 11. 2025 - Barbora Holková

  • Martin Gregor gave a talk at the University of Zurich

    Martin Gregor was recently invited to give a talk at the AAG seminar at the University of Zurich, one of the leading European universities in the fields of economics, business, and finance. This year, the seminar organized lectures by academics from, among others, Chicago, London School of Economics (LSE), Bocconi, Toronto, and Hong Kong.
    Announcement 9. 10. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • Call for applications: UNCE Doctoral Fellowships

    The Institute of Economic Studies (IES) invites applications for up to five UNCE Doctoral Fellowships. Each fellowship provides financial support of 60,000 CZK for the period January–December 2026, dedicated primarily to covering expenses related to conference participation. Apply by November 30, 2025.
    PhD students 8. 10. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • Erasmus Day in the Jinonice Campus on 16 October

    Learn more about student mobilities on Erasmus Day, 16 October 2025, in the Jinonice Campus. Meet folks from the International Office and students who have experiences with study stays in the foyer A or come to a presentation Off To The World in room B230 from 2 to 3:30 pm. Refreshments from all around the world will be ready for you too!
    Students 3. 10. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • Mental Health Day on 9 October 2025 in the Jinonice Campus

    On October 9, 2025, in the morning, you can once again meet therapy dogs and enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared by student clubs in the foyer of building C in the Jinonice Campus. You will have a unique opportunity to meet student ombudspeople.
    Jinonice 3. 10. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová