Charles University in Prague
The Charles University in Prague was founded in 1347 and is the Czech Republic's oldest and largest university and the first university in Central Europe. It consistently ranks in the top 1.5% of the world and has a student population of approximately 50,000.
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Prague is the fifth most visited European city with many attractions such as the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Vyšehrad and Petřín hill. The extensive historic centre of Prague is a listed UNESCO world heritage site. The city also boasts many museums, theatres and galleries and is known for its many traditional taverns, its great beers and vivid nightlife. Its rich architecture sees a mix of gothic, baroque, art nouveau and cubism.
Programme partner - Erasmus Mundus
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree: International Master in Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies
Mobility partner
>> Information for incoming students
- Estimated number of mobility places for each subject: 1-3 full-year or 2-6 semester places
Available Subject Areas
Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.
Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.
- Law
- Theology & Religious Studies
Key facts
- Language of teaching: Mostly Czech, some English, German and French. Czech language courses offered. UofG students should ensure that all required courses are taught in a language in which they are at least proficient at B2 level.
- Calendar
- Grading system
Travel and costs
- University of Glasgow Financial Support
- Cost of Living
- Nearest airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague
Useful weblinks

Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Ovocný trh 3-5, 116 36 Praha 1, Czech Republic
EU/EEA code
CZ PRAHA07
Partner web
http://www.cuni.cz/UKEN-1.html
Partner mobility web
https://cuni.cz/UKEN-142.html
Mobility contact
Jana Dvořáková: jana.dvorakova@ruk.cuni.cz
Disability support
http://www.cuni.cz/UKEN-190.html