University profile

Charles University

Prague, CZ

Founded in 1348, Charles University is a university in Prague, the Czech Republic. It enrols approximately 49,508 students, a member of Coimbra Group.

Founded
1348

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students
Charles University: "Studies in Czech are free of charge" (a fee only if the standard length of study is exceeded by more than one year). English-taught programmes are paid: EUR 40 up to EUR 30,620 per year depending on the programme
Source: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-372.html · as of 2026-27
No tuition fee
Taught in English
Charles University: "Studies in English and other foreign languages (German, French, or Russian) are subject to tuition fees"
Source: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-372.html · as of 2026-27
Some programmes

About the institution

  • Affiliations: 4EU+ Alliance, Association of Libraries of Czech Universities, CESNET, Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, Coimbra Group (+5 more)
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles University founded?

Charles University was founded in 1348.

How many students attend Charles University?

Charles University enrols approximately 49,508 students.

What is the official website of Charles University?

The official website of Charles University is cuni.cz.

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