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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

  • McKinsey dinner

    Come meet us at McKinsey dinner for IES students. We invite IES Bachelor and Master students to meet McKinsey Prague team during our traditional annual dinner event. Join us and learn more about our office, career in consulting, and network with out consultants, including IES alumni.

    Announcement 3. 3. 2024 - Eliška Krohová

  • Student ombudspeople elections will take place on 4 and 5 March 2024

    The elections for student ombudspeople will take place from March 4, 2024 at 9 a.m. to March 5, 2024 at 3 p.m. through an online application. The Student Ombudsperson is the protector of the rights of university students at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Charles University. The list of candidates is in the article below.

    Announcement 1. 3. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • Research seminar: Chishio Furukawa (Yokohama National University)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Chishio Furukawa (Yokohama National University), which will take place on Monday, March 4, in Room 105 at 14:00.

    Announcement 26. 2. 2024 - Barbora Holková

  • McKinsey Forward

    McKinsey’s Forward program is free 10-week online learning program that is offered in English and focuses on essential workplace skills like adaptability, communication, problem-solving, relationship building, and navigating the digital landscape. It targets people from different industries and roles, either early in their working life, or, those in non-managerial roles looking to upskill or reskill later in their careers.

    Announcement 25. 2. 2024 - Eliška Krohová

  • Will a career at McKinsey be your next step? We can't wait to meet you!

    Diverse and complex problems require diverse talent, and we are looking for exceptional people to join us with a broad set of experiences and skills. 

    Announcement 22. 2. 2024 - Eliška Krohová

  • Registration of candidates for the position of student ombudspeople

    Become the new student ombudsperson and contribute to improving the environment at our faculty. Don't miss this opportunity and submit your application between February 1 and February 26, 2024.

    Announcement 14. 2. 2024 - Barbora Holková