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Overview

Founded in 1348, the Univerzita Karlova (Charles University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Prague (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Hradec Kralove and Plzen. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Univerzita Karlova (UK) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Czech higher education institution. Univerzita Karlova (UK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 675-year-old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Czech higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Charles University
Colours Red and white
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Campus Location

Address Ovocný trh 560/5
Prague
116 36 Prague
Czech Republic
Charles University Phone Number +420 224 491 111
Charles University Fax Number +420
Other locations Hradec Kralove and Plzen

Charles University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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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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.

Charles University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Charles University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Charles University's International Students Admission 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.


Charles University's Admission Office Admission Office

Ovocny trh 560/5
Prague 116 36
224 491 850


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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.

Charles University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Charles University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Charles University's Control Type Control Type

Charles University is a public higher education institution.


Charles University's Entity Type Entity Type

Charles University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Charles University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Charles University's Academic Calendar 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:


Charles University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

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


Charles University's Sport Facilities/Activities 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.

Charles University's Institutional Hospital 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:


Charles University's Financial Aid 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.

Charles University's Study Abroad 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.

Charles University's Distance Learning 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.


Charles University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Charles University's Career Services 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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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.


Charles University's Recognition or Accreditation 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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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.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Charles University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Charles University's Facebook page Charles University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Charles University's Twitter page Charles University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Charles University's YouTube channel Charles University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Charles University's Instagram page Charles University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Charles University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global 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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