Anglo-American University (Anglo-americká vysoká skola) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Czech Republic as a degree granting institution of higher learning.
Anglo-American University
CEA is proud to name Anglo-American University (AAU) as the Anglo-American Universityfirst CEA Global Alliance Partner. The collaboration between CEA and AAU combine the strengths of CEA's global education management with the academic strengths of AAU, which is firmly rooted not only in the local culture but also in the global marketplace. AAU's breadth of curriculum, instruction in English, interactive classes, and integration of students from around the world in the same classroom confirm AAU as the ideal CEA Global Alliance partner.
AAU is the oldest private university in the Czech Republic founded in 1990. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Czech Republic, it was the first institution in the Czech Republic to offer a full curriculum taught in English after the fall of communism. Anglo-American University provides accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered through 4 distinct schools: Business Administration, Humanities & Social Sciences, International Relations & Diplomacy, and Law.
AAU is located in the breathtaking 18th century Palace of the Knights of Malta, amidst the baroque architecture of Prague's historical Mala Strana quarter. The university is surrounded by the city’s main historical attractions and is just a few minutes walk from Old Town Square over the famous medieval Charles Bridge.
Small, interactive classes are taught in English an international faculty to a current student population of over 500 students. With a diverse student body made up of Czech and international students from 60 different countries and a unique small-university environment in the very heart of the city, AAU offers an educational experience that is unique in Prague.
CEA students will have access to all the university facilities including a student ID, computer lab equipped with 30 PCs, library with over 19,000 books and journals, and activities and sports organized by theAAU Student Council. In addition, there is wi-fi access throughout AAU buildings for those who bring their own laptops. Since one third of students at AAU are Czech nationals, CEA students have ample opportunity to meet and interact with their Czech peers.
AAU is considered one of CEA’s most valued academic partners and we respect the work they in the field of global education. AAU’s Mission is as follows, "To make accessbile to students of Central Europe, and all parts of the world, the highest values of Anglo-American educational principles, and the best of Central European traditions. Our aim is to prepare graduates to excel as citizens, leaders and specialists in their chosen fields of work."
Classroom Information
- Anglo-American University faculty, half locally based and half from abroad, 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
- Class size ranges between 10 and 15 students for language courses and between 20 and 30 students for your electives
- You will be in class with Czech and international students from the US, Europe and other parts of the world; over 50 different nationalities are represented
Grading Policy
All final course grades will be reported in the form of a "Letter Grade." The
following letter grades will be used:
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F or P
Please note that this grading scale is recommended, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student's home university. The verbal grade will be noted in English:
A: Excellent Performance
B: Above Average Performance
C: Average Performance
D: Below Average Performance
F: Fail
P: Pass
Letter Grades and Grade Point Averages
The "Letter Grades" match the US "Grade Point Average" (GPA)
system as follows:
A = 4.0
A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33
B = 3.0
B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33
C = 2.0
C- = 1.67
D+ = 1.33
D = 1.0
F = 0
