Charles University (CU) was founded in Prague in 1348 by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and belongs among the oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities in the world. Charles University is currently ranked among the top 2% of the world's universities in Shanghai University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities. It is the number one university in Eastern Europe according to The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV UK)) is the second newest faculty of Charles University. Shortly after its creation in 1990, the Faculty became a regional center of teaching and research in economics, sociology, political science, international relations, area studies, media studies, and journalism.
Profile: The Faculty of Social Sciences offers some of the highest quality Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree programs in Central and Eastern Europe in all fields of social sciences. Many of our alumni continue their studies at top universities in the United States and the United Kingdom (Harvard, Columbia, LSE, Cambridge, etc.) or they succeed in competitions for highly qualified jobs.
The Faculty's mission is the promotion of learning and the protection of knowledge, the cultivation of free thought, independent academic research, and the support of the creative spirit of human society. The Faculty's main objective is to develop teaching and research in those aspects of the social sciences which directly or indirectly relate to the public administration or to the economic and cultural life of society.
International cooperation: FSV UK emphasizes the development of foreign cooperation. Firstly, by developing and strengthening scientific bonds, student and academic mobility, and, secondly, by offering English language degree programs. Throughout the academic year, the Faculty regularly organizes guest lectures, seminars, workshops, and conferences in English. They take place in cooperation with the Faculty´s partner universities in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Currently, the Faculty has around 5000 full-time students. Approximately 1000 of them are enrolled in one of our English language degree programs. FSV UK has one of the highest international mobility participation rates of all the faculties of Charles University. Each year it welcomes around 500 exchange students from all over the world.
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Our programs are paid but we offer a set of scholarships to help you with the costs. Our Faculty administers several different scholarship options of two types:
Tuition fee reductions
These scholarships are awarded in the form of a discount on the tuition fee, usually around one third or two thirds of the annual fee. They are awarded based on excellent results during the admission process or studies, or once the student fulfils all their study obligations at the end of their studies.
Financial aid scholarships
These scholarships are awarded in the form of a one lump sum payment that is intended to go towards the student's tuition or living expenses. They are awarded either based on good study results or difficult financial situation of the students needing aid with living expenses.
There are other options of scholarships not administered by our faculty, such as the Visegrad Fund or Fullbright. Students from selected developing countries can also apply for a Czech Government Scholarship - Developing Countries for selected study programs.
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Interdisciplinary study programs
We offer four BA and seventeen MA study programs which cover the broad spectrum of social sciences. On top of that, you can enrol in any course we teach, even outside of your study program.
Innovations
We keep pace with the latest trends in information technology in academic and scientific activities and so will you!
International reach
Studies at FSV UK can become even more international: choose from our double-degree and joint-degree study programs and exchange options, participate at international research projects and meet guest lectures from all around the world.
Inclusive environment
Diversity enriches our academic community and we strive to create a welcoming environment and to ensure equity for everyone.
Tradition
Charles University was established by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1348.
Quality
Charles University is one of the top 100 universities in Europe and the top 2 % of universities worldwide.
Resources
Studying with us will give you access to university libraries, electronic resources, newest technologies and equipment.
Career advantage
Education at a highly esteemed institution means competitive advantages in the job market.
Our faculty is housed in three buildings in Prague. One of them is our brand new Jinonice Campus. Here, you will find not only classrooms, but also a huge central library where you can study in peace or participate in group projects in one of the group study rooms. There is also the Radio and Television Laboratory with top-notch equipment available not only to our journalism students.
