Charles University
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Charles University (CU) is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic, founded in 1348. It is a public research university located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. CU is ranked among the top universities in Central and Eastern Europe and is also highly regarded internationally.
CU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. The university also offers a number of English-taught programs, making it a popular choice for international students.
CU is known for its high-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and international focus. The university has a strong international student population and offers exchange programs with over 500 partner universities worldwide.
Here are some of the key benefits of studying at CU for prospective students from the United States:
- High-quality education: CU is a highly ranked university with a strong reputation for academic excellence. Its programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic and the European University Association (EUA).
- Affordable tuition fees: Tuition fees at CU are significantly lower than at most private universities in the United States.
- International focus: CU has a strong focus on international cooperation and offers exchange programs with over 500 partner universities worldwide. The university also has a large international student population, creating a diverse and vibrant learning environment.
- Excellent location: CU is located in the city of Prague, which is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Europe. The city is home to a rich history, culture, and nightlife, making it a great place to live and study.
In addition to the above, CU is also known for its commitment to research and innovation. The university has a number of research centers and institutes, and its faculty members are actively involved in research projects funded by the European Union and other international organizations.
If you are a prospective student from the United States who is interested in studying a wide range of academic subjects, I encourage you to consider CU. It is a great university with a lot to offer students, both academically and personally.
Student Life
In addition to Erasmus, which offers international students many options for activities, events, trips, and parties, the school also has an international club. The club organizes orientation week, buddy programs, parties, trips, pub crawls, dining events, workshops, cultural activities, and more. Most of the faculties (departments) have their own buddy program and other social/academic opportunities for international students as well. There are several sports complexes on campus. In addition, Charles University students participate in ice hockey, rowing, and other sports competitions with other Czech schools.
Housing
Students in Prague have a few different housing choices. Most public universities have space for their students in public student residences. These are very basic and are usually double or triple occupancy with shared facilities. Though basic, they are around 150 euros per month. Private student residences are another option and tend to be much nicer with the choice of private rooms and facilities. These generally range from 220-260 euros per month. Rooms in an apartment can usually be found for 370 euros per month.
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Charles University is enormous and, like most European universities, it does not have a central campus. All of the different departments are spread throughout the entire city. Large universities sometimes concern me as getting through bureaucratic levels in one's own language can be a headache enough without throwing language barriers into the mix. Students take the majority of their classes within the department (which are called faculties in Europe), and the International Students Office and Student Administration Office within the department can meet most of the students' needs.
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My time spent at Charles University was fantastic. Over the span of six months I took five courses at the university ranging from international finance, Czech politics, Czech language, psychology and European history. The professors were top notch and were very accommodating with course work and teaching us throughout the semester. While also knowing we are here to explore all of Europe and not spend the entire time studying. Just steps from Charles University doors was the underground subway system that would take us to and from class everyday and also a trolley station across the street. The public transit in Prague was great and completely covered us from having to order Ubers or taxis since the city had many transit stops. The university building also included a local coffee shop and cafeteria inside so that students could hangout in between classes. I would highly recommend students studying abroad here because it was the complete package and I wanted to stay in Prague longer!