The University of Econcomics, Prague is accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education as a degree granting institution of higher learning.
University of Economics, Prague
The University of Economics, Prague was founded in 1919 as the Prague College of Commerce and incorporated into the Czech University of Technology in 1929. In 1953, the University of Economics was founded as an independent university under its present name, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze (VŠE).
VVŠE is one of the largest higher education institutions in the Czech Republic. It is presently the only institution in the country to offer students a complete economic and business education at bachelor, masters and doctoral levels. With a teaching staff of 580 professors, and more than 300 support staff, the university offers a complete range of courses. The university has six faculties: Finance and Accounting, International Relations, Business Administration, Informatics and Statistics, Economics and Public Administration and Management.
The culturally diverse student population of more than 14,000, come from 80 different countries every year. In a 2005 survey by AISEEC, VŠE ranks 1st, out of 800 universities worldwide, in sending abroad own students abroad; and 3rd in accepting foreign students.
Founded in 1992 by the University of Economics, the Central and European Studies Program (CESP) offers courses in areas such as Czech foreign relations, comparative governments, European integration and international trade.
All courses are taught in English and are open to Czech and International students. Courses review the past and investigate the present and future of Central and Eastern European economies, examining their social and political aspects, as well as their languages and culture.
The University of Economics is conveniently located on Winston Churchill Square (nám. Winstona Churchilla) in the Žižkov area of town, close to the main train station and the city centre, only 5 minutes by tram, or a 15 minute walk from Old Town Square and the CEA office.
CEA students will have access to all the VŠE facilities including a student ID, computer labs, libraries, study rooms, fitness center, self-service restaurant, cafeteria, grocery store and activities and sports organized by the VŠE Student Council. Since the majority of students at VŠE are Czech nationals (on average 300 international students attend VŠE annually), CEA students have ample opportunity to meet and interact with their Czech peers. The “Buddy System” offers you the unique opportunity to pair up with a Czech student who will help you to settle in more easily to your new environment. With parties, organized excursions in the Czech Republic, screenings of Czech movies with English subtitles, sports events and lots more, participating in the “Buddy System” will guarantee students maximum exposure to the Czech culture.
Classroom Information
- Czech and international faculty from The University of Economics, Prague will teach your language courses and electives.
- Periodic exams, homework assignments and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance in all classes is mandatory and monitored by each professor.
- Teaching styles in the Czech Republic are somewhat different from those found in the US or Canada. Be prepared to adapt to the different classroom structures and coursework expectations for your school.
- Class size ranges between 5 and 20 students for language courses and between 5 and 30 students for your electives.
- You will be in class with Czech and international students from the US, Europe, Canada and other parts of the world.
Grading
All final course grades will be reported in the form of a "Letter Grade." The following number grades will be used:
| Czech Number Grade |
Czech Letter Equivalent |
Czech Verbal Equivalent |
US Letter Equivalent |
|
90 - 100
|
A
|
Excellent
|
A
|
|
80 - 89
|
B
|
Above Average
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B
|
|
70 -79
|
C
|
Average
|
C
|
|
60 -69
|
D
|
Below Average
|
D
|
|
50 -59
|
F
|
Failure
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F
|
Professors include evaluations of written tests and assignments as part of their final grade compilation.
Please note that this grading scale is recommended, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student's home university.
