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Charles University was founded on the 7th of April 1348 by a charter of Charles IV, King of the Romans and of Bohemia. In this way one of the three great ideas of Christian medieval times universitas was fulfilled. Thanks to Charles foresight and his good relations with Pope Clement VI, the newly founded university had four faculties theological, legal, medical and arts a pattern which corresponded to medieval concepts of a complete university. The university was based on the Sorbonne model and it is the oldest university in Central Europe.

Over the centuries, as with all other universities, Charles University has experienced periods of great success, and times of trouble and decline. Our Alma Mater, founded by Charles IV in the hope that it would serve the nation forever, is now a leading educational and scholarly institution that remains true to its ancient traditions. Its seventeen faculties educate over 42,000 students; teaching and research is carried out by hundreds of specialists in the various disciplines, from humanities to medicine and natural sciences. The prime purpose of Charles University is the diffusion of learning and protection of acquired knowledge, the cultivation of free thought, independent academic research and the arts, and the encouragement of the free creative spirit of human society.

The history of Charles University, a living and ever-changing organism, is being written by thousands of its members, with due respect for the traditions of the university and in a way that reflects the needs of the society and the development of science and culture.

Today, Charles University is a member of many international organizations and university networks, such as: EAIE (European Association for International Education), UNICA (Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe), DCR (Danube Rectors Conference), IMHE (OECD Institutional Management in Higher Education), IAU (International Association of Universities), EUA (European University Association), the Coimbra Group and the Europaeum Common Fund.

Charles University has exchange and collaborative links with institutions of higher education worldwide. It has a growing network of partnerships with universities and colleges around the world, supporting student and academic staff exchange, work on joint courses and collaborative research. Independent research and expansion of educational resources are carried out via the universities doctoral study programmes. The majority of these programmes are organized in cooperation with the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. Based on a general agreement, new specialized research centres have been established (e.g. Centre for Theoretical Studies, Centre for Medieval Studies, and Centre for Biblical Studies). Charles University has also worked in cooperation with institutes of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic (e.g. National Institute of Public Health, Institute of Rheumatology, and Institute of Endocrinology).

Faculty

Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 258
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 4,114 FTE: 3,274
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 7,200
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor�s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate�s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 1,428
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 25,000
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 35,200
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 4,982
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 25,000
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 48,982
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 6,410
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.

Research Productivity & Quality

Number of Papers	7,592
Total number of papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years
Number of Citations	1,378
Total number of citations for papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years