Charles University was founded in 1348, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. Yet it is also renowned as a modern, dynamic, cosmopolitan and prestigious institution of higher education. Charles University is ranked amongst the top 1,5 % of world universities. The whole university comprises 17 relatively independent and self-governing faculties, located mainly in Prague, but also in the cities of Pilsen and Hradec Králové.
We offer a broad range of study programmes and courses in various fields in both Czech and English (including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, computer science, humanities, social sciences, physiotherapy, science and more). Our faculties educate more than 50,000 students, including over 11,000 international students coming to the university to obtain their degrees. We invite students to study in the heart of Europe and to join our broad academic community together with thousands of students from all over the world!