Charles University Prague

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Charles University Prague, founded in 1348, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Central Europe, renowned for its rich academic tradition and high-quality education. It is particularly strong in Medicine, Law, Humanities, and Natural Sciences, with its First Faculty of Medicine being especially prominent. For international students, Charles University offers a welcoming environment with a wide array of English-taught degree programs, particularly at the Master's and PhD levels, and across its medical faculties. The university provides dedicated support through its International Relations Office, offering assistance with exchange programs, summer schools, and general student welfare, ensuring a smooth transition into academic life in Prague. Its distinctive characteristic is its deep historical roots, making it a living monument of European intellectual heritage while remaining a modern, research-intensive institution.

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Charles University (CUNI; Czech: Univerzita Karlova, UK; Latin: Universitas Carolina; German: Karls-Universität), also known historically as the University of Prague (Latin: Universitas Pragensis), is the largest university in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest universities in the world in continuous operation and the third oldest university north of the Alps (after the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge). Today, the university consists of 17 faculties located in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Plzeň.

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