Charles University

Charles University

Prague, Czech Republic

"The oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic"

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Ranking #265 (QS)
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About Charles University

Charles University was founded in Prague in 1348 by King Charles IV and is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. It has 17 faculties in three cities (Prague, Plzen and Hradec Kralove), including five faculties of medicine. In 2024 it had 54,359 students, of whom 11,455 were international, and offered 976 study programmes, 355 of them in a foreign language.

Rankings & Recognition

#265
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #265 in QS 2026 and #273 in QS 2027, the highest-ranked Czech university.

Ranked #265 in QS 2026 and #273 in QS 2027, the highest-ranked Czech university.

Accreditations & Memberships

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

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Key Facts

1348 Founded
54,359 Total Students
11,455 International Students
17 Faculties
355 of 976 Foreign-language Programmes

Popular Programs

General Medicine Law Pharmacy Mathematics and Physics Social Sciences Humanities

Application Details

Application Route Online via each faculty
Application Fee approx. USD 30-50
Intakes September
Deadline Feb-Jun, varies by faculty

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS (most English Master's)
 approx. 6.5
TOEFL iBT (most English Master's)
 approx. 90

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 75%
I-20 Processing Long-term study visa (D)
Post-Study Work Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway N/A

Financials

Application Fee approx. USD 30-50
Avg Scholarship N/A

Career Outcomes

73% Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic and Research Staff — 5,194 International Academic Staff — 946 —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

Charles University has faculties in Prague, Plzen and Hradec Kralove. Its historic centre is the Carolinum in Prague's Old Town.

Campus Details

17 faculties in 3 cities
54K+ students
5 faculties of medicine
Historic Carolinum in Prague Old Town
Founded in 1348

Campus Forecast

Summer (Jun–Aug): 13–25°C Autumn (Sep–Nov): 3–14°C Winter (Dec–Feb): -3 to 3°C Spring (Mar–May): 2–16°C Cold winters with occasional snow Warm summers Bring a heavy winter jacket & boots

Student Life & Housing

Housing

University dormitories and private rentals

Dining

University canteens

Health & Wellness

Student health insurance required

Activities & Clubs

Student clubs Sports Cultural events

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students 54,359
International Students 11,455
Countries of Origin 139

Cost Deep-Dive

Tuition - English programmes Varies by faculty
Tuition - Czech-taught Free
Science Faculty application fee CZK 880

Intakes & Deadlines

Charles University starts in September. Each faculty sets its own deadline; for English-taught programmes these range from February to June.

Scholarships at Charles University

1 scholarship available

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All Levels

Czech Government Scholarship (Developing Countries)

Master / PhD Tuition paid + living costs covered; eligible countries only

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These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Secondary school diploma with recognition of foreign education. Faculty entrance exam may apply.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for Master's. English proficiency (about IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 for most programmes).

English Proficiency

IELTS (most English Master's)

approx. 6.5

TOEFL iBT (most English Master's)

approx. 90

Required Documents

Passport copy Secondary school certificate and transcripts (Bachelor) Bachelor's diploma and transcripts (Master's) Recognition of foreign education (nostrification) English language certificate CV and motivation letter Application fee receipt Health insurance and proof of funds (for visa)

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme and check the faculty entry rules.
2
Apply online
Submit the e-application on the faculty e-application (SIS).
3
Pay fee & upload
Pay the application fee, upload documents and request recognition of foreign education.
4
Entrance exam
Sit the entrance exam or online interview if the faculty requires one.
5
Admission & tuition
Receive the admission decision and pay the tuition fee for English programmes.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a long-term study visa (D) at the Czech embassy, then enrol on arrival.

Campus & Location

Charles University has faculties in Prague, Plzen and Hradec Kralove. Its historic centre is the Carolinum in Prague's Old Town.

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Master's 3
Charles University
📍 Prague
Master's General Medicine
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 6 years
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Charles University
📍 Prague
Master's International Relations
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Charles University
📍 Prague
Master's International Security Studies
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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