Univerzita Karlova

Name	Univerzita Karlova
Name (English)	Charles University
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym	UK
Founded	1348
Motto
Colours	Red and white
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Address	Ovocný trh 560/5 Prague 116 36 Prague Czech Republic
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	224 491 111

Other locations	Hradec Kralove and Plzen

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Univerzita Karlova 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 Univerzita Karlova'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

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Univerzita Karlova 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 Univerzita Karlova.

Univerzita Karlova: 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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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).

Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.

Minority Serving

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

Admission Requirements

Not reported

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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.

Admission Office

Ovocny trh 560/5
Prague 116 36
224 491 850

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

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

Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 4,000 to 4,499 members.

Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution 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.

Disabled Students %

Not reported

Religious Affiliation

None.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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.

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

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.

Institutional Hospital

Yes

University Services

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.

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.

Distance Learning

Yes

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

Academic Counseling

Yes

Career Services

Yes

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Univerzita Karlova's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Univerzita Karlova is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy České republiky

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1348

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NAB)

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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.

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

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

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Univerzita Karlova

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admissions

Introduction

Admission Information

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

Minority Serving

Admission Requirements

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Size and Profile

Introduction

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Disabled Students %

Religious Affiliation

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

Institutional Hospital

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic Structure

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