Charles University of Prague

The key priority of Charles University is to continue to enhance its prestigious status as a research university.

About


Charles University in Prague was founded in 1348 and is one of the world's oldest universities. Today it has 17 faculties (14 in Prague, 2 in Hradec Králové and 1 in Plzeň), 3 university institutes, 6 further centres for educational, scientific, research, development and other activities or for provision of information services, 5 university-wide special facilities and the Rectorate as the administrative centre of the whole university.


The campus occupies extraordinary buildings in the old town, the heart of this wondrous city. The student population is a diverse and active one, taking classes in one of the thirteen different faculties. Charles University has over 47,000 Czech students and over 4,500 international students coming to the university to obtain their degree.

Accommodation


  • All students have the option to live in residence hall accommodations provided by Charles University.
  • Students live together in suites and share a common kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

  • The suites are fully furnished, complete with bed linens, towels, and blankets. The residence hall provides breakfast; all other meals are self-catered.
  • Students will find that Prague is generally cheaper than living in Israel. General budget recommendations can be found at this page.