Our Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) program is designed to help you acquire quantitative and qualitative skills that are essential for solving complex economic problems in various areas of the financial industry. We place great emphasis on developing your analytical competence that helps you build a rich understanding of finance phenomena and propose practical solutions to modern economic challenges. We offer you a wide range of electives to prepare you for challenging and rewarding professional careers in various areas of finance and investment. You will learn from esteemed academics and industry experts. Prestigious Charles University is renowned for the expertise of our graduates.

The MEF curriculum is recognized by the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute. The MEF program’s high reputation among prospective employers lets you fully exploit your intellectual potential and acquire a dream job that makes a difference. Our graduates typically take on challenging positions in investment firms, consulting firms, and commercial banks. Some of them also work as analysts for local and international public organizations. Our program is also a good choice if you are considering doctoral (Ph.D.) studies in the future.

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We welcome motivated applicants who have a basic knowledge of quantitative methodology and a good command of English. Since our program exposes you to advanced topics in economics and finance, we look for sufficient background knowledge in mathematics and solid quantitative skills. It is an advantage for you to already have basic knowledge of economics and/or finance, but we do not require it. You should be able to communicate with us in English without difficulty. We will evaluate your motivation to study economics and finance and your career plans. We particularly welcome applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical fields. Find further information about the admission requirements here and the application process here and here.

Online application form here.

In the online application, you are invited to provide certificates from aptitude tests (e.g., SAT, GRE, GMAT) and language tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS). Providing these certificates is optional. If you do not have a corresponding certificate, please upload a file that refers the evaluation committee to other documents to evaluate your aptitude for studies and English language competence.

Upcoming application deadlines:

• 30 June 2025
• 31 August 2025

We strongly recommend visa-seeking students to apply by the earlier deadline. The later deadlines are mainly intended for students who already have a residence permit valid for Czechia. Evaluating the applications by the university takes approximately one month. Issuing a visa to admitted students can take several months. Admitted students are responsible for organizing their legal stay in Czechia. In selected courses, we offer hybrid teaching for students who do not receive their visa in time, but this should be considered only a backup option. For more information, see “How to Get a Visa.”