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Overview

Univerzita Karlova (Charles University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Prague, Czech Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Hradec Kralove and Plzen. Founded in 1348, Univerzita Karlova (UK) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy. UK provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 678-year-old Czech higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 30-39%. This places it among a very selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UK also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Charles University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Charles University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Charles University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Charles University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name (English) Charles University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UK
Founded 1348
Motto
Colours Red and white
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Location

Address Ovocný trh 560/5
Prague
116 36 Prague
Czech Republic
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Charles University Phone Number 224 491 111
Charles University Fax Number
Other locations Hradec Kralove and Plzen

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Charles University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Charles University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1348


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Univerzita Karlova's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NAB)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Charles University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Charles University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Charles University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Charles University's academic range and degree level offering.



Univerzita Karlova: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Charles University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Charles University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Charles University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Charles University.



Charles University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Charles University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Charles University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Charles University Admission Info


Charles University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Charles University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Charles University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Charles University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Charles University's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Charles University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Univerzita Karlova international students information:

  • From the total of over 50,000 students at Charles University, more than 20% are international students.
  • Charles University offers more than 200 degree programmes in English, in which almost 5,000 students from 130 countries are enrolled.

For more information cf. https://www.studycharles.cz.


Charles University's Admission Office Admission Office

Ovocny trh 560/5
Prague 116 36
224 491 850


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Charles University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Charles University Size and Profile


Charles University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Charles University has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


Charles University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Charles University's academic staff ranges from 4,000 to 4,499 members.


Charles University's Control Type Control Type

Charles University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Charles University's Entity Type Entity Type

Charles University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Charles University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Charles University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Charles University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Charles University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Charles University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Charles University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Charles University Facilities


Charles University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Charles University's Library

Univerzita Karlova library offerings include:

  • Access to study literature and resources is provided through the system of libraries.
  • Students and academics can use the funds of all libraries on the basis of a single registration.
  • Currently, the library system records almost 45 thousand registered readers, with around 540 thousand library units borrowed per year.
  • Users can choose from more than 4.2 million library units, including paper books, printed magazines, maps, and three-dimensional anatomical models.
  • The study rooms are open to all students, providing a total of almost 2,000 available places.
  • Orientation in the library collections is provided by the UKAŽ central library system, which centrally searches the records of printed documents and databases of electronic information resources.

For more information, please refer to https://library.cuni.cz.


Charles University's Housing University Housing

Yes

Charles University's housing offerings include dormitories and refectories that provide affordable accommodation options for nearly 11,000 students, both Czech and international. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit their website at: https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-1.html


Charles University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Univerzita Karlova sport activities and facilities include:

  • Sport is an inseparable part of university life at Charles University.
  • Sports facilities of Charles University offer a wide variety of activities, including:
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Ice hockey
    • Ice skating
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Volleyball
    • Floorball
    • Aerobics
    • Basketball
    • Badminton
    • Swimming
    • Canoeing
    • Yoga
  • For more information, refer to: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-92.html.


Charles University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Charles University Services


Charles University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Univerzita Karlova (Charles University) provides various financial aid options for students:

  • All degree programs taught in Czech are tuition-free.
  • Degree programs taught in English, German, Russian, and French languages have accessible tuition fees.
  • Charles University offers a wide range of scholarships, including those for outstanding academic achievement, outstanding research, development and innovation, artistic or other creative achievement contributing to greater knowledge, support for students in difficult social situations, accommodation bursaries, and scholarships for studying abroad.

For more detailed information, please visit: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1617.html.


Charles University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Charles University actively supports student and academic mobility, with individuals from both groups visiting approximately 100 countries annually. The most frequently visited countries include Germany, France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Italy, and Austria. The majority of international student mobility occurs through the Erasmus+ programme. Charles University is renowned as one of the most active universities in Europe, boasting around 2,400 agreements with partner institutions. This facilitates more than 4,000 opportunities for study stays and practical internships across all countries participating in the Erasmus+ programme. Beyond university, faculty, and cultural agreements, as well as strategic partnerships or international exchange programmes, Charles University also offers its own initiatives, such as the Mobility Fund. For additional details, refer to https://cuni.cz/UKEN-3.html.


Charles University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Univerzita Karlova offers distance learning options. For additional details, one can refer to https://dl.cuni.cz/english.


Charles University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Charles University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Charles University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Univerzita Karlova consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Univerzita Karlova
  • Catholic Theological Faculty
  • Protestant Theological Faculty
  • Hussite Theological Faculty
  • Faculty of Law
  • First Faculty of Medicine
  • Second Faculty of Medicine
  • Third Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Medicine in Plzen
  • Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové
  • Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
  • Faculty of Humanities

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Memberships and Affiliations

Charles University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Univerzita Karlova's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • 4EU+ European University Alliance
  • Central Europe Leuven Strategic Alliance
  • Central European Network for Teaching and Research in Academic Liaison
  • Coimbra Group
  • European University Association
  • European University Foundation
  • Europaeum
  • Forum for Education Abroad
  • International Association of Universities
  • League of European Research Universities
  • Central European Universities


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles University public or private?

Charles University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Charles University profit or non-profit?

Charles University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Charles University in terms of enrollment?

Charles University has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Charles University in terms of academic staff?

Charles University's academic staff ranges from 4,000 to 4,499 members.

Is Charles University a coeducational institution?

Charles University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Charles University use?

Charles University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Charles University affiliated with?

None.

Does Charles University admit international students?

Yes.

Univerzita Karlova international students information:

  • From the total of over 50,000 students at Charles University, more than 20% are international students.
  • Charles University offers more than 200 degree programmes in English, in which almost 5,000 students from 130 countries are enrolled.

For more information cf. https://www.studycharles.cz.

What is Charles University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Charles University's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Charles University UK?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Charles University UK located?

Charles University is located in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic. Address: Ovocný trh 560/5.

Is Charles University UK accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Charles University is accredited by Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy (since 1348).

Does Charles University offer financial aid?

Yes

Univerzita Karlova (Charles University) provides various financial aid options for students:

  • All degree programs taught in Czech are tuition-free.
  • Degree programs taught in English, German, Russian, and French languages have accessible tuition fees.
  • Charles University offers a wide range of scholarships, including those for outstanding academic achievement, outstanding research, development and innovation, artistic or other creative achievement contributing to greater knowledge, support for students in difficult social situations, accommodation bursaries, and scholarships for studying abroad.

For more detailed information, please visit: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1617.html.

Does Charles University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Charles University actively supports student and academic mobility, with individuals from both groups visiting approximately 100 countries annually. The most frequently visited countries include Germany, France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Italy, and Austria. The majority of international student mobility occurs through the Erasmus+ programme. Charles University is renowned as one of the most active universities in Europe, boasting around 2,400 agreements with partner institutions. This facilitates more than 4,000 opportunities for study stays and practical internships across all countries participating in the Erasmus+ programme. Beyond university, faculty, and cultural agreements, as well as strategic partnerships or international exchange programmes, Charles University also offers its own initiatives, such as the Mobility Fund. For additional details, refer to https://cuni.cz/UKEN-3.html.

Does Charles University have a university library?

Yes

Univerzita Karlova library offerings include:

  • Access to study literature and resources is provided through the system of libraries.
  • Students and academics can use the funds of all libraries on the basis of a single registration.
  • Currently, the library system records almost 45 thousand registered readers, with around 540 thousand library units borrowed per year.
  • Users can choose from more than 4.2 million library units, including paper books, printed magazines, maps, and three-dimensional anatomical models.
  • The study rooms are open to all students, providing a total of almost 2,000 available places.
  • Orientation in the library collections is provided by the UKAŽ central library system, which centrally searches the records of printed documents and databases of electronic information resources.

For more information, please refer to https://library.cuni.cz.

Does Charles University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Charles University's housing offerings include dormitories and refectories that provide affordable accommodation options for nearly 11,000 students, both Czech and international. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit their website at: https://kam.cuni.cz/KAMEN-1.html

Does Charles University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Univerzita Karlova sport activities and facilities include:

  • Sport is an inseparable part of university life at Charles University.
  • Sports facilities of Charles University offer a wide variety of activities, including:
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Ice hockey
    • Ice skating
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Volleyball
    • Floorball
    • Aerobics
    • Basketball
    • Badminton
    • Swimming
    • Canoeing
    • Yoga
  • For more information, refer to: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-92.html.

Does Charles University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Charles University offer career services?

Yes

Does Charles University offer distance learning?

Yes

Univerzita Karlova offers distance learning options. For additional details, one can refer to https://dl.cuni.cz/english.

Does Charles University have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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