Study in the most beautiful city in the world

Time Out, the media brand that focuses on bringing up-to-date information on hospitality business, has recently announced that Prague has been voted the most beautiful city in the world. 27 000 respondents participated in the survey so the result is no mere coincidence. Also, Prague came second when it comes to relaxation.

If you’re still hesitating whether Prague is the right city for you, consider reading our article listing four reasons why you should study here. Prague is a great city not only for tourists but for students as well. The student life in Prague is comfortable, affordable and fun and there’re many places to study outside your dormitory like libraries or cosy cafes. And with our guide, moving to Prague isn’t daunting at all.

There’re many public and private colleges and universities you can choose from, offering every possible study field you might be interested in. Some technical study programmes might be free of charge and you can fetch a scholarship but even tuition programmes are quite affordable compared to studying elsewhere.

Public schools

Charles University was founded in 1348, making it one of the oldest universities in the world, ranking amongst the top 2 % of world universities. The whole university includes 17 relatively independent and self-governing faculties, offering every study programme imaginable. It’s definitely a world-renowned university like Oxford and Cambridge whose name has a ring. Naturally, it’s very difficult to pass entrance exams.

The Czech Technical University in Prague is one of the largest and oldest technical universities in Europe and also the oldest non-military technical university. It has eight faculties and if you’re a technical nerd interested in research, there’s no better school for you to attend.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague is a school with a long tradition as the very first lecture on agricultural sciences was delivered in 1776, even though the actual history if this university starts in 1906 with its official establishment. If natural sciences are what makes you tick, there’re 7 faculties and numerous study programmes to choose from.

Prague University of Economics and Business is a leading business school in Central Europe with more than 13 000 students. Graduates are highly demanded by both the private and public sector and work in top national and international companies.

The University of Chemistry and Technology is a traditional public university and a natural centre for high-quality education and research. It focuses on technical chemistry, chemical and biochemical technologies, pharmaceuticals, materials and chemical engineering, food industry and environment studies.

Private schools

The Anglo-American University is the oldest private university in the Czech Republic and it has been even recognized as one of the most international universities in Europe. It offers many programmes in English and your classmates will come from all over the world so you’ll get that truly international feeling. AAU puts emphasis on having only 15 students in each class, genuine engagements and individual attention from lecturers.

CEVRO Institute offers programmes especially in legal and social sciences like law, political science, economics, sociology, security, public administration and modern management methods. They also put huge emphasis on individual approach.

College of International and Public Relations Prague is one of the oldest private colleges in the Czech Republic focusing on the high-end education in international relations, diplomacy and public relations.

Institute of Hospitality Management in Prague offers a great opportunity for students to get acquainted with hotel operations, gastronomic centres and other tourist institutions. They’ll give you necessary skills how to start your own business as restaurant, bar, guest house or you can a become travel agency manager.

Metropolitan University Prague ranks among the oldest and largest private universities in the Czech Republic. It offers study programmes in the area of the humanities, international territorial studies, legal specialisations, media and communication studies and international economic relations.

Newton University is a top-ranking private business and management school with an innovative curriculum that combines economics, management and psychology to ensure that their students have the tools they need to become future business leaders.

Prague City University offers a range of degree programmes in collaboration with their academic partner Teesside University from the UK. They put emphasis on individual approach while fostering leadership skills, communication and creativity.

The Prague School of Advertising will prepare you perfectly for a career in the creative industry, focusing on creative industries, marketing and advertising. You can study creative marketing, management in creative industry and digital marketing and communication.

Unicorn University trains IT specialists, successful business managers and entrepreneurs, with many of their graduates starting their own businesses. The school boasts that all the knowledge and information is provided by actual industry experts. You can participate in real-world projects and mandatory internships so you won’t graduate with an empty CV.

The University of New York in Prague was established in cooperation with the State University of New York and the State University of New York Empire State College. This cooperation enables UNYP to offer students the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognized American bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York.