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Prague University of Economics and Business

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Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague Czechia

Ranking

# 301-350QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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4Undergraduate programs

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7Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

$5000Average tuition fee

About Prague University of Economics and Business

Prague

The University is located in the centre of Prague. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, the city itself has about 1.3 million inhabitants and belongs to the most visited cities in Europe due to its cultural and historical inheritance.  It has a large and vibrant international community. Currently, there are more than 40 000 international students. Prague has a great location in the heart of Europe. You can travel to Vienna, Paris, Berlin or Budapest within one hour by plane or just few hours by bus or train. Prague is also constantly voted one of the greenest capitals in the world.

The Czech Republic is the 8th safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index 2022.

Prague University of Economics and Business

The Prague University of Economics and Business, founded in 1953, is a leading Czech university in fields of management and economics. About 14 thousand students are enrolled at VŠE and it employs 500 qualified academics. Graduates occupy positions in the sector of banking, accounting and auditing sale, sales, marketing, business and trade, public administration, information technologies, etc. Studies at VŠE meet the requirement of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

VŠE is ranked by the Financial Times annually and has already been appraised for several years by the Eduniversal Ranking project as one of the best "business schools" in Central and Eastern Europe. The University received many international accreditations. The Faculty of Business Administration is EQUIS accredited, which ranks the Faculty to among the top 1% of business schools in the world.  The "Master in Official Statistics" specialization received the accreditation EMOS (European Master in Official Statistics) by the ESSC (European Statistical System Committee). The Faculty of Finance and Accounting received the accreditation from the professional body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

In August, 2018, the Initial Accreditation Committee of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accepted the Initial Self Evaluation Report, thus allowing VŠE to enter the core part of accreditation process.

The University offers bachelor's, master's, PhD and MBA degree study programs taught in Czech and English language.

About Prague University of Economics and Business

Prague

The University is located in the centre of Prague. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, the city itself has about 1.3 million inhabitants and belongs to the most visited cities in Europe due to its cultural and historical inheritance.  It has a large and vibrant international community. Currently, there are more than 40 000 international students. Prague has a great location in the heart of Europe. You can travel to Vienna, Paris, Berlin or Budapest within one hour by plane or just few hours by bus or train. Prague is also constantly voted one of the greenest capitals in the world.

The Czech Republic is the 8th safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index 2022.

Prague University of Economics and Business

The Prague University of Economics and Business, founded in 1953, is a leading Czech university in fields of management and economics. About 14 thousand students are enrolled at VŠE and it employs 500 qualified academics. Graduates occupy positions in the sector of banking, accounting and auditing sale, sales, marketing, business and trade, public administration, information technologies, etc. Studies at VŠE meet the requirement of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

VŠE is ranked by the Financial Times annually and has already been appraised for several years by the Eduniversal Ranking project as one of the best "business schools" in Central and Eastern Europe. The University received many international accreditations. The Faculty of Business Administration is EQUIS accredited, which ranks the Faculty to among the top 1% of business schools in the world.  The "Master in Official Statistics" specialization received the accreditation EMOS (European Master in Official Statistics) by the ESSC (European Statistical System Committee). The Faculty of Finance and Accounting received the accreditation from the professional body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

In August, 2018, the Initial Accreditation Committee of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accepted the Initial Self Evaluation Report, thus allowing VŠE to enter the core part of accreditation process.

The University offers bachelor's, master's, PhD and MBA degree study programs taught in Czech and English language.

Available programs

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Bachelor of Economic (ECON)

Bachelor of International and Diplomatic Studies (IDS)

Bachelor of International Business (IBB)


Quick facts

  • study degree – undergraduate/ Bachelor
  • language – English
  • credits/ study durations – 180 ECTS/ three years study program
  • form of study – full-time program
  • start of studies – in September
  • application deadline  - 30 April
  • tuition fee –5.000 EUR per academic year

Economic and Public Policy (EPP)

Economic Data Analysis (EDA)

Information Systems  Management (ISM)

International and Diplomatic Studies (IDS)

International Business - Central European Realities (IB)

International Management (CEMS)

Master in Management (MIMG)


Quick facts

  • study degree – postgraduate/ Master
  • language – English
  • credits/ study duration – 120 ECTS/ two years study program
  • form of study – full-time program
  • start of studies – in September*
  • application deadline  - 30 April*
  • tuition fee – 5.000 EUR per academic year


*Master in International Management (CEMS MIM), Economic Data Analysis and Information Systems Management have 2 application rounds: 28 February and 30 April


University information

Admission procedure

All applicants have to fill in an online application form, pay the application fee (50 EUR), send some application documents (usually  CV, motivation or recommendation letter, proof of English knowledge etc.) and pass the admission exam (long-distance one only).

Admission requirements

Undergraduate courses: completed secondary education
Postgraduate courses: completed bachelor's degree (preferably in a  related field of study)

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for international programs at VŠE is 5.000 EUR/academic year.
 

General

50+

Bachelor

50+

Master

50+

The admission procedure is decentralized at the Prague University of Economics and Business. The faculties themselves determine the specific conditions of admission.

Faculties

VŠE has six faculties, five of them offer English taught programs, they  are located in the centre of Prague.

VŠE provides its students with high quality study environment and conditions. The University library contains more than 430 thousand books and 330 journals and provides access to numerous electronic databases with e-journals and periodicals on broad range of topics.
Students may use hundreds of computer stations on campus and wireless network.
For students, who do not come from Prague, there are almost 4,500 beds available at the university's dorms.
The university has its own sports facilities. Students may use the modern, multipurpose sport arena which was opened 2009.
The campus offers also many canteens, restaurants and coffee bars,

VŠE support system:

  • Mentorship - Buddy System: the ESN VŠE Prague is an Erasmus Student Network organization that facilities the student and social life of foreign students in the Czech Republic, The organization helps students before arrival and during the stay, especially during first few days.
  • Orientation Days: is organized for all international students one week prior to the beginning of the Academic year. Generally, students get familiar with the University, city of Prague and Czech culture.
  • VŠE Ambassadors: you may contact our current students to ask them about their studies at VŠE and living in Prague. Join our Ambassadors on Instagram and Facebook or contact them on email [email protected].
  • Counselling and Development Centre: offers individual career and psychological counselling, as well as organizes various events, e.g. Job Fair Trade, VŠE Ball or VŠE Talent.
  • Program coordinators: each international program is managed by its program coordinator who is responsible for communication with prospective students during the admission procedure as well as with students during their studies. Students can turn to their program coordinator with questions and doubts regarding their studies and through this individual approach they receive effective help.
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Student life

The English taught programs are very international, about 90% of students are non-Czechs. There are more than 94 nationalities.

VŠE supports many students clubs and activities. Example of these activities include a choir, a chamber orchestra, a folklore group, a film club, a theatre group, and student journals.

Most of VŠE students start working during their studies, especially thanks to the wide network of corporate partners our university has. Therefore they can build their career earlier. The unemployment rate of our graduate is less than 1%.

The University has an alumni database and a network which helps to our graduates to find quickly a new job and stay in contact with the University.

The University organizes also twice a year a Job Fair Trade, where over 100 employers offers internships, part-time jobs and full-time jobs to VŠE students and graduates.

Also, tight-knitted alumni communities are established within specific programs with their own activities throughout a year. There is also an Individual Career Counselling Centre.
 

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,000 EUR
5,000 EUR

International Students

5,000 EUR
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Rankings & ratings

Prague University of Economics and Business is one of the top public universities in Prague, Czechia. It is ranked #301-350 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2023.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

  • 2016
    #201-300
  • 2017
    #201-250
  • 2017
    #401-450
  • 2018
    #251-300
  • 2018
    #=392
  • 2019
    #201-250
  • 2019
    #201-250
  • 2019
    #393
  • 2020
    #378
  • 2020
    #201-250
  • 2020
    #251-300
  • 2021
    #201-250
  • 2021
    #251-300
  • 2021
    #=381
  • 2022
    #401-450
  • 2022
    #201-250
  • 2022
    #251-300
  • 2023
    #401-450
  • 2023
    #201-250
  • 2023
    #301-350

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The tuition fee per academic year amounts to 5.000 EUR.

In case you aren’t the EU citizen (or citizen from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland) you have to apply for Visa before coming to the Czech Republic. The Visa procedure takes basically 1-2 months after the  submission of the Visa application. How to apply for Visa look here.

Yes, we have enough space in our dormitories. Students have to fill in an application, which are open usually in June. Look for more information on the dormitories webpage here.

The application deadline by most Bachelor and Master programmes is April 30. How to apply look here: Bachelor programmes, Master programmes.

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