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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

  • Practical Lecture: How to Successfully Find a Job or Internship

    Would you like to write a CV that stands out to recruiters? Not sure what should (or shouldn’t) be included in a cover letter? And do you know where to look for relevant job opportunities? Join this practical lecture with career counsellor at FSV UK, PhDr. Sylvie Fišerová. The lecture will take place on May 5, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:50 in room C612, Jinonice Campus.
    Announcements 13. 4. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • Apply for EU TalentOn 2026 scientific competition

    EU TalentOn is a five-day European scientific competition bringing together early-career researchers (aged 21–35) from across Europe, taking place from 7 to 11 September 2026 in Brest, France. Participants will attend coaching, workshops and networking activities. Travel, accommodation and meals are fully covered, and a total of €80,000 in prizes will be awarded. Applications close on 30 April 2026.
    Competitions 13. 4. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • Jiří Kukačka was appointed Associate Professor in Economic Theory

    We are pleased to announce that our colleague Jiří Kukačka was appointed Associate Professor in the field of Economic Theory, effective 1 March, 2026, following the successful defense of his habilitation thesis titled “Econometrics of Agent-Based Models in Macroeconomics and Finance.” Congratulations!
    Announcements 6. 3. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • Results of the elections of student ombudspeople for 2026/2027

    The results of the elections of student ombudspeople for the period 2026/2027 are now known. The elections took place on 3 and 4 March 2026 at the Institute of Economic Studies, the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism and the Institute of Sociological Studies. At the Institute of International Studies and the Institute of Political Studies, a single candidate was automatically elected.
    Students 5. 3. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • prg․ai Minor is reopening its doors to all AI enthusiasts

    A unique collaboration between top lecturers from four faculties of Univerzita Karlova (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University) and České vysoké učení technické v Praze (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Information Technology CTU in Prague) in an inter-university program. Applications are open until March 22, 2026.
    Announcements 3. 3. 2026 - Barbora Holková

  • Jozef Baruník was officially appointed Professor of Economics.

    On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, President Petr Pavel appointed our colleague Jozef Baruník Professor of Economics.
    Announcements 17. 12. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová