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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

  • 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

  • Apply for student grants for WS 2025

    The Academic Senate of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, announces the deadline for submitting applications for student grants for the winter semester of 2025. The deadline for applications is 6th of October at 23:59. Applicants will present their projects on 13th of October at 17:00.
    Announcement 22. 9. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • FSV UK Academic Senate nominated a candidate for the position of CU Rector

    Prof. Ladislav Krištoufek was nominated as a candidate for the position of Rector of Charles University at a meeting of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University. The election of the candidate for the period 2026–2030 will take place on 31 October 2025 at a meeting of the Academic Senate of Charles University.
    Announcement 18. 9. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • Introduction of Candidates for Rector at Charles University

    At the meeting of the FSV UK Academic Senate, Prof. Ladislav Krištoufek and Prof. František Zahálka will introduce themselves as candidates for the position of Rector of Charles University. The meeting takes place on 16 September 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Hollar building, room H212.
    Announcement 12. 9. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • The competition for submitting GAUK projects will open October 1st

    The Charles University Grant Agency (GAUK) has announced a call for projects for 2026. Projects can be submitted by MA and PhD students by October 31, 2025.
    Students 8. 9. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová

  • Zuzana Havránková appointed as Professor of Economics

    On Monday, June 16, President Petr Pavel appointed our colleague Zuzana Havránková as Professor of Economics. As the youngest woman ever to successfully deliver a professorial lecture before the Scientific Council of Charles University, Zuzana Havránková also gave a speech on behalf of all newly appointed professors this year.
    Announcement 6. 8. 2025 - Ludmila Kukalová