Charles University Ranking & Overview 2024

Name (English)	Charles University
Name	Charles University
Colours	Red and white
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Address	Ovocný trh 560/5 Prague 116 36 Prague Czech Republic
	+420 224 491 111
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Other locations	Hradec Kralove and Plzen

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Charles University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.

Charles University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	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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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Charles University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Explore a list of Charles University programs and courses here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our Search Engine powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Charles University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Charles University's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.

Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Charles University's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Charles University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.

Admission Rate

Charles University's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.

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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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Charles University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.

Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Charles University.

Student Enrollment

Charles University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 4,000-4,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

Charles University is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

Charles University 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 type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Charles University does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.

University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Charles University's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical 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 UKA� 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

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

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Charles University's main services:

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

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

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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

Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Charles University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1348

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Charles University'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/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.

Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Charles University'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 academic divisions and a simplified 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Charles University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admission Info

Introduction

Admission Policy

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Profile and Size

Introduction

Profile and Size

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

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

Accreditation and Recognition

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Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Divisions

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Academic Divisions

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