Charles University: Where you can get a degree in Václav Havel

Prague continues to improve its position in the annual QS Best Student Cities ranking, climbing 13 places in 2018; it is also regularly named as one of the most budget-friendly cities for students and the best international study destination for, among other things, its world-class culture and thriving nightlife.

Launching in 1990, the Faculty has become a regional center of teaching and research in economics, sociology, political science, international relations, area studies, media studies, and journalism, a natural fit for a country that resides at the epicenter of modern history.

Currently, the Faculty has around 4,000 full-time students. Approximately 300 of them are enrolled in one of its English-language degree programs.

Ketevan Shushanashvili, a student of the European Politics and Society Program from Georgia, says: “I had the privilege to study one semester of the Vaclav Havel Joint Master Degree: European Politics and Society. The rich historical culture of Prague – and the strong commitment of academic personnel made my experience unforgettable.”

A new program Society, Communications and Media studies matters now more than ever, with its unique combination of sociology and media studies creating ideal prerequisites for a successful career in the field of research, the media sphere, and many practical management professions.

Lim Selynn Yan Ting from Singapore is one of them. A student of International Security Studies Program, she says:

“The faculty has a good mix of international students, with almost every continent represented. Such a diverse environment is certainly needed given the nature of the program. Also, there exists a relatively informal relationship between the students and the professors, so it is easy to just approach the professors if we have any questions.”

The faculty’s location across several campuses in the heart of Prague and its strong international vibe, fuelled by a rich student life complete with trips, activities, parties, and sports, has proven a huge draw even for those initially uncertain about getting a degree in a foreign country.

Henry Dominguez Silva, a student of the Public and Social Policy Program from Colombia, says: “Finding a reason to study in another country has not been easy. However, Charles University has proven that I made the right decision.”