Economics and Finance (BEF)

The programme aims to give the student a thorough grounding in both theoretical and applied economics and finance. We put emphasis on developing abstract analytical reasoning, which allows our graduates to solve complex economic and financial problems in various settings. The applicants must have a solid background in Mathematics and a good command of English. Courses are taught both by members of the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) and external professionals from the central bank, commercial banks and business analysts. Our graduates typically assume challenging positions in banking, consulting, investment funds and public administration.

Preliminary application deadline: 30. 06. 2024

Extended application deadline: 31. 08. 2024

Applications fully submitted by June 30, 2024 will already be evaluated during July.

Important note for visa-seeking students: Please read about the visa process carefully before applying. You are responsible for organizing your legal stay in Czechia and the visa application process can get quite lengthy. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to obtain the visa in time because the June and August deadlines are fairly close to the start of the academic year on September 30, 2024. The extended deadlines are therefore strongly recommended to students who already possess the legal right to long-term stay in Czechia.

Programme Duration: 3 years

Language of Instruction: English

Programme Director: doc. PhDr. Julie Chytilová, Ph.D. (chytilova@fsv.cuni.cz)

Programme Coordinator: RNDr. Michal Červinka, Ph.D. (michal.cervinka@fsv.cuni.cz)

Admission Administration: admissions@fsv.cuni.cz

Tuition Fee: 7 000 EUR per year

Reduction or Waiving the Fee: The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a set of scholarships and fee reductions. Conditions and terms can be found here.

Requirements for Application: See the full list here

Study Prerequisites: As the programme exposes students to topics in mathematical economics, mathematical statistics and finance, applicants are required to have an excellent background in high-school mathematics. Prior knowledge of economics or finance is an advantage, but it is not required. Please review the following document summarizing math prerequisites for the study programme.

Programme Structure: For the full course structure of the programme, please see the programme guidebook Karolinka.