FSV UK

  • September 2026 Compact Courses

    Compact courses take place over 2–3 days and offer a unique opportunity to learn from visiting experts.

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  • Czech Government Scholarships for 2027/28

    We encourage applicants from selected developing countries to apply for a Czech Government Scholarship, which fully covers tuition fees for our English-taught MA programs and provides additional financial support. 

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  • IES researchers publish in Nature

    Prof. Zuzana Havránková, Prof. Tomáš Havránek and Dr. Jaromír Baxa participated in a study published in the prestigious journal Nature. Discover the study’s findings and significance.

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News Go to news

  • The Charles University Grant Agency (GAUK) has announced a call for 2027

    The Charles University Grant Agency (GAUK) has announced a call for 2027. Projects for 1-3 years can be submitted by master's and doctoral students in the standard period of study. Information for applicants is available in the Research office news. Webinar for applicants: 6 October 2026, 2 p.m.
  • 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.
  • Apply for the University’s Bolzano Award Competition

    The Rector of Charles University has announced the 33rd Bolzano Award Competition. The Bolzano Award is presented to students and graduates of Charles University for outstanding and innovative work demonstrating exceptional creative merit and, typically, an interdisciplinary scope, completed during their studies. Application deadline is 31 October 2026.
  • Research seminar: Michael Chletsos (University of Piraeus)

    We would like to invite you to a research seminar by Michael Chletsos, Professor of Economic Analysis at the University of Piraeus. Michael Chletsos will present his paper called From Austerity to COVID-19 and Beyond: Financial Protection, Impoverishment and Inequality in Greece, 2008-2024. The seminar will také place on *Thursday*, September 24, 2026, in Room 314 at 11:00.
  • Project from Institute of Economic Studies succeeds in the Primus competition

    A project from Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, succeeded in the Primus university competition. The successful applicant is German economist Jakob Miethe, currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). Thanks to the Primus grant, he will join us at IES FSV UK, where he will lead the project about International Ownership Structures. Congratulations!
  • Czech Journal of Economics and Finance

    We would like to draw your attention to the second issue of Czech Journal of Economics and Finance, which is now available on the journal’s new website: journal.fsv.cuni.cz.

Life at our Institute

  • Join the activities of student clubs E-klub and FSV UK Circle

    The main goal of the IES students' club  E-Klub is the positive development of scientific and social life at Charles University. It acts as a link between the IES management and its students. Currently, the E-Klub focuses on organizing lectures and a wide range of cultural or sporting events for IES students. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram not to miss any. 
    As an international student, you should also check out the recently established club for international students, called FSV UK Circle. 

  • Study abroad

    Take the opportunity to study abroad! Erasmus+ is not the only option: Inter-university agreements and inter-faculty agreements provide many study-abroad opportunities; students may also study abroad with CEEPUS (eastern and central Europe). Alternatively, students may undertake an individual exchange as a freemover, if they organize the exchange by themselves.

  • Become a member of the Alumni group!

    The Alumni Association has been operating since 1997 as a voluntary association of graduates of the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences at the Charles University (IES FSV UK). The main tasks of the Alumni are organizing annual meetings (Banquets) of members and supporters of the Alumni, distinguished guests and sponsors of the Association, raising funds and providing other means of support for IES FSV UK.