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Univerzita Karlova

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University Overview

Founded in 1348, the Univerzita Karlova (Charles University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Prague (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Hradec Kralove and Plzen. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Univerzita Karlova (UK) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Czech higher education institution. Univerzita Karlova (UK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 675-year-old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Czech higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Univerzita Karlova
Acronym:UK
Founded:1348
Colours:Red and white
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University Location

Address:Ovocný trh 560/5 Prague 116 36 Prague Czech Republic
Tel:+420 224 491 111
Fax: +420
Other locations:Hradec Kralove and Plzen

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Univerzita Karlova's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Univerzita Karlova is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a telovýchovy Ceské republiky

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1348


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NAB)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • 4EU+ European University Alliance
  • Central Europe Leuven Strategic Alliance
  • Central European Network for Teaching and Research in Academic Liaison
  • Coimbra Group
  • European University Association
  • European University Foundation
  • Europaeum
  • Forum for Education Abroad
  • International Association of Universities
  • League of European Research Universities
  • Central European Universities