HSE, the most prestigious economics university in Eastern Europe, is extremely popular among applicants from the CIS, but personally, over the past 2 years, I have become more and more disappointed in this educational institution, where not a word was said about serious projects and everyone was asked to take advantage of the university’s ratings and the fact that the president studied there. Moreover, I say this as a person who observes the university from the inside - doctoral studies involve joint work with various universities and therefore I know very well what the classrooms at HSE look like, what and how they teach there, what prospects the students have. The condition of its buildings and the frequent rule of not providing dormitories to foreigners speaks volumes about the level of the university: I was shocked when I repeatedly came to HSE for seminars and saw the ancient doors and the satisfactory equipment of the classrooms. Yes, you can fap on the so-called. “New building”, but even this does not reach the new campus of Masaryk University in Brno, NTK or the building of the Faculty of Architecture of CTU.

Commenting on the fact that education is being opened in Russian is an empty matter, a fact that speaks volumes about HSE falling face first into the trough. The first bell was the barrier entrance exams in Czech for strangers and with a high price, but a small number of hours, taught by non-core teachers). Very similar to the so-called "Business in Russian" Fans of economics, management and legal specialties will still foam at the mouth to prove the importance of economists for cutting the dough and the state. budgets (forgetting that this is not the CIS), and after graduation, work in the same meager fields of transferring pieces of paper for pennies, like Russian graduates of economic faculties who do not have access to government. feeder Personally, I often meet with HSE graduates who have not found themselves and are often forced to return to the CIS.

Just like applicants will be fanatical about advertisements for internships abroad, dreaming of the walls of Harvard and Oxford, of an “international diploma”. At the same time, in reality, the real internship opportunities are found in more mundane professions - in most cases, civil engineers or IT specialists. Look through offers for grants and internships.

Personally, in my eyes, HSE, a fragment of ChVUT, has already fallen below even a number of private universities - it is increasingly focused on earnings and enrichment, and is degenerating into a typical Russian university. And what level of teaching in Russian will be is a huge question, even on the official website of the program the word “study” is the norm, without knowledge of Czech and English it is impossible to use library literature. Those who know English will study in English (and have broader prospects than with Russian); Anyone who knows Czech would study for free.

PS Yes, I don’t like non-core, rootless economists, like all the Czechs I know. As soon as Russians tell a circle of, for example, Czech humanities or engineers about their studies in economics, they begin to joke about the “difficulty of studying” and the prospects. I see economic training in the field of technology more or less in demand by employers in the economic specialties of specialized faculties of ChVUT. In mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, transport and others. I don’t want to humiliate economists - I urge applicants to choose more in-demand and promising specialties: in the Czech Republic there is no need to cut the state in Russian. loot, there are no warm bureaucratic chairs for foreigners. The top purely economic specialty is located at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Karlov.

Prague University of Economics is the largest university in the Czech Republic providing economic education. The honorary title of the Prague University of Economics “doktor honoris causa” was received by famous Czech and foreign economists, including Nobel Prize laureates Robert Mundell, Milton Friedman and Gary Becker.

The Prague University of Economics has 6 faculties, where students are provided with education in 8 educational programs. Currently, there are 20 thousand students at the university. The university employs more than 650 qualified teachers, as well as a number of experts from partner organizations - economic, industrial, trade, auditing and consulting companies. International cooperation plays an important role in the activities of the university. The university has almost 100 partner universities around the world, including universities such as the London School of Economics, Universität zu Köln or Universita Degli Studi di Bologna.

The rector of the Prague University of Economics since 2014 is Hana Mahkova.

Faculties

Prague University of Economics provides education in the following faculties

Faculty of Finance and Accounting

Program Finance and accounting

  • Finance (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • Accounting and financial management in an enterprise (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • Banking and insurance (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • Taxation and tax policy (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • Finance and Enterprise Valuation (Master's Degree)
  • Financial Engineering (Master's Degree)
  • Teaching economics (bachelor's and master's degrees)

Faculty of International Relations

Program International relationships, division into specialties:

  • Tourism and regional development (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • International trade (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • International Politics and Diplomacy (Bachelor's and Master's degrees)
  • Entrepreneurship and Law (Bachelor's and Master's degrees)
  • Trade Manager (Bachelor's Degree)
  • European Integration (Master's Degree)

Program Political science:

  • Political Science (Bachelor's and Master's degrees)

Faculty of Enterprise Economics

Program Economics and management, division into specialties:

  • Enterprise Economics and Management (Bachelor's and Master's degrees)
  • Management in art (bachelor's and master's degrees)
  • Management (Master's degree)

Faculty of Informatics and Statistics

Program Applied Informatics, division into specialties:

  • Applied Informatics (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Information Media and Services (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Multimedia in economic practice (bachelor's degree)
  • Information systems in the enterprise (bachelor's degree)
  • Information Management (Master's Degree)
  • Information systems and technologies (master's degree)
  • Cognitive Informatics (Master's Degree)
  • Web technologies (master's degree)

Program Quantitative methods in economics, division into specialties:

  • Mathematical methods in economics (bachelor's degree)
  • Statistical methods in economics (bachelor's degree)
  • Socio-economic demography (bachelor's degree)
  • Statistics and Econometrics (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Econometrics and Operating Systems (MSc)
  • Economic Demography (Master's Degree)
  • Statistics and insurance engineering (master's degree – 5 years)
  • Statistics (Master's degree)

Faculty of National Economy

Program Economics and Public Administration, division into specialties:

  • Economics (bachelor's degree)
  • National Economics (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Public Administration and Regional Development (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Economic analysis (master's degree)
  • National Politics (Master's Degree)
  • National and political history of the 20th century (master's degree)
  • Regional Studies (Master's Degree)
  • Regional and public management (master's degree)
  • Public Administration (Master's Degree)

Faculty of Management

Program Economics and management:

  • Management (bachelor's and master's degrees)

Admission

Rules common to all faculties of the Prague University of Economics

The application can only be submitted electronically. After submitting an application electronically, the applicant will receive (to the email address indicated in the application) bank details, which will need to be indicated when making payment for completing the admission procedure. The applicant is considered accepted for the admission procedure at the moment when the payment is credited to the specified account.

The fee for processing the application is 650 CZK. The application must be submitted by the end of April.

Students who have submitted a duly completed application and paid for it within the specified period are admitted to the entrance examinations to the Prague University of Economics. A certificate with grades from high school, translated into Czech, must be submitted on the day of registration of new students. If the certificate was issued by a secondary school outside the Czech Republic, a nostrification document must also be provided on the day of registration. Foreign applicants are required to take an entrance test in the Czech language, which confirms their ability to understand texts and speech in Czech. When passing the test, you must score a minimum of 60%. The test is paid, candidates will receive an invitation to the test (with all detailed information) approximately a month before the exam date. If the applicant has passed the Czech language exam as part of long-term intensive Czech language courses, the university can recognize the certificate.

Entrance exams are considered successfully passed if the applicant scores at least 50 points. The question of accepting an applicant is decided on the basis of the order in which the results of applicants who successfully passed the entrance exams are arranged.

To enroll in a master's program at the Prague University of Economics, the applicant is required to provide a certified copy of a document confirming that he has successfully completed his studies in the bachelor's program on the day of the entrance exam before the exam. Applicants who received education abroad are required to provide a certified copy of the education recognition document. For those wishing to enroll in a master's program, passing a test in the Czech language is not required.

Entrance exams for different faculties differ, however, almost everywhere for admission to a bachelor's degree you will need to pass mathematics and English (at the Faculty of International Relations you must pass two foreign languages) for the specialty of art management – test on general knowledge of culture and art, and to enter the master's program, pass a test in subjects of specialization and a test in economics (at the Faculty of International Relations you must pass one more foreign language). The Faculty of National Economy does not conduct entrance exams for admission to undergraduate studies. To be accepted into the faculty, an applicant must successfully write a test of general knowledge administered by the Scio organization. To enter the master's program, you must pass a test in the subjects of specialization.

If you have any questions regarding admission to the University of Economics in Prague, entrance exams, specialties, open days and admission to the university, please contact or contact our specialists.

Read more about preparatory courses and Czech language courses at the University of Economics .

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  • international relations;
  • entrepreneurship;
  • economic;
  • management;
  • computer science and statistics.

  • Prague University of Economics (VŠ E) is located in the capital of the Czech Republic, at the address: náměstí Winstona Churchilla 1938/4, 130 67 Prague 3. This is the Zizkov district, from which you can easily reach the historical center of Prague in just 15 minutes.

    The university also has a Faculty of Management in the city of Jindrichuv Hradec in the south of the Czech Republic.

    The Higher School of Economics is the largest and one of the most prestigious public university of economics in the Czech Republic. The university was founded in 1953. VŠE is included in the list of the best universities in the world (QS World University Rankings). Since 1998, it has been a member of the International Union of Business Schools CEMS along with the University of Sydney (Australia), the London School of Economics and Political Science (England), the University of Cologne (Germany), etc. In addition, the university took 73rd place in The Financial Times ranking .

    Another important fact is that HSE teachers are leading experts in the economic field, most of whom are employees of private companies, as well as government agencies.

    All students of the Higher School of Economics in Prague have the opportunity to participate in student exchange programs and internships abroad. In addition to English, students can choose to study German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Chinese or Arabic.

    Thanks to cooperation with universities around the world (Cambridge, Harvard, New York University, Sorbonne, etc.), as well as partnerships with leading Czech and international companies (Siemens, Boing, Coca-Cola, Česká spořitelna, Škoda Auto, Philip Morris, etc. ) students have great opportunities to participate in exchange programs and undergo internships.

    Students who study for a master's degree can obtain two specialties in two years of study.

    Currently there are approximately 18,000 students enrolled. The university consists of 6 faculties:

    • finance and accounting;
    • international relations;
    • entrepreneurship;
    • economic;
    • management;
    • computer science and statistics.

    Having high ratings and technical equipment, the Prague University of Economics provides the opportunity to receive higher education for free. This is available to both Czechs and foreigners when studying in Czech. English-language programs are paid, from 3,600 euros/year.

    The Higher School of Economics provides students with high-quality learning conditions, a specialized library that contains more than 430,000 books and 330 periodicals.

    For university students, not only the learning process and preparation for classes, but also recreation is well organized. The university has its own sports complex and student canteen.

    Higher School of Economics in Prague- one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. The school was founded in 1919 under the name Institute of Commerce. In 1929, the institute became part of the Czech Technical University, whose graduates received an engineering degree. Over the next 20-odd years, the university was closed twice, its name was changed, until, finally, in 1953, the Higher School of Economics appeared on the map of Prague.

    Since the founding of the university, a huge number of students have passed through it. Some of them occupy high positions in the government apparatus of the Czech Republic: for example, Milos Zeman, the current president of the country, graduated from the Higher School of Economics in 1969, and 6 years earlier his predecessor Vaclav Klaus received a university diploma. Others work as financial analysts, auditors, accountants, and economic experts in large international corporations. A HSE diploma is highly valued around the world.

    The university is proud of its strong teaching staff. HSE lecturers include not only famous theoretical scientists, but also practicing specialists. Some university professors also teach at prestigious American and European universities, for example, at the Sorbonne.

    Today, over 18,000 students study at HSE in undergraduate and graduate programs, 7% of them are foreigners. For applicants from other countries, the university offers 1-, 2-semester and summer preparatory courses. The course program includes language classes, as well as the study of academic subjects. The student chooses the list of additional disciplines independently, based on the faculty in which he plans to study next.

    Training takes place in Czech, but there is no need to be afraid of the language barrier - HSE teachers also speak Russian or English. Academic programs in English are available for an additional fee.

    Faculties:

    • Finance and Accounting
    • International relations
    • Business Administration
    • Computer Science and Statistics
    • Economics and Public Administration
    • Management (in Jindrichuv Hradec)

    Location and equipment

    Most of the university's academic buildings are located in one of the central areas Prague- Zizkov. Here is the Prague TV Tower, the largest equestrian statue in Europe - a monument to the Hussite leader Jan Zizka and the old Olsany Cemetery, where Franz Kafka is buried. The eastern part of the area is occupied by shopping centers.

    In addition, from Žižkov it is a stone's throw to the historical center of Prague (Nove Mesto and Stare Mesto) with amazing architecture, numerous museums, theaters and restaurants where you can feel the spirit of the old city.

    Studying programs

    HSE preparatory courses are designed for those who want to properly prepare for admission to one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. The curriculum is developed taking into account the requirements of entrance examinations to bachelor's and master's degrees. During the classes, students master the Czech language and also study the subjects that they will have to take upon admission. The choice of additional disciplines depends on which faculty the student plans to study in next.

    Classes are held in small groups of up to 15 people. At the end of the preparatory courses, students take a final exam and receive a certificate.

    Academic year

    The academic year of 2-semester courses lasts from September to May.

    The winter semester, lasting 14 weeks, starts in September and ends in December. The schedule for the first half of the year is as follows - 25 hours of language classes per week, including 3 hours of the subject “Reality of the Czech Republic”. In Czech language classes, special attention is paid to grammar, expansion of vocabulary and the ability to independently express one's thoughts and views. After every four weeks of training there is a week of self-study, when the number of training hours is reduced to 12 per week. At the end of the winter semester there is an intermediate (semester) exam.

    The summer semester is slightly longer than the winter semester. It lasts 19 weeks from January to May. In the summer semester, students will receive 20 hours of language classes per week, including 2 hours of general economics and 3 hours of introduction to social studies + 5-6 hours of additional subjects. In the second half of the year, students study pronunciation, practice speaking skills and become familiar with economic vocabulary required for further study at HSE. After every 4 weeks of study in the summer semester schedule, a week-long vacation follows.

    Summer courses

    The Higher School of Economics offers two types of summer preparatory programs lasting 5 weeks each. Requirements for knowledge of English B2.

    Intensive course

    Intensive+ course

    • 25 hours of Czech language per week (5 lessons per day)
    • 15 hours Business English per week (3 lessons per day)

    Admission conditions

    Accommodation and meals

    Students of preparatory courses live in a dormitory at the university. The dormitory building is located 15 minutes by tram from the academic building.

    The spacious 2- or 3-bed rooms have TV and Internet access. The rooms come in two types: separate - with their own kitchen, bathroom and toilet, and sectional - one kitchen and bathroom for three rooms.

    The residence hall has a fully equipped gym, as well as a community room where students can quietly work on homework or, on the contrary, take a break from studying and play table football with one of their neighbors.

    To get a place in a dormitory, an applicant must fill out the appropriate box in the application form and pay for the first two months of living.

    Students decide on their own nutrition issues.

    Included in cost

    Paid separately

    Paid separately:

    • Studying academic subjects in English (for students who have difficulty studying in Czech);
    • Registration fee (costs for courier delivery of documents, administrative costs associated with registration and enrollment of students, etc.).

    The Higher School of Economics is the largest state economic university in the Czech Republic.

    • Currently, about six faculties of the university are studying 20 thousand students .
    • Bachelor's degree programs taught in Czech, English and Russian , master's and postgraduate studies - in Czech and English.
    • The teaching staff of the Prague University of Economics are leading experts in the field of economics. Most teachers are employees of government agencies and private companies.
    • Students pass practice in large companies: Česká spořitelna (Czech Savings Bank), Komerční banka (Commercial Bank), Škoda Auto, PricewaterhouseCoopers, HVB Bank, Deloitte, L´ORÉAL, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, etc.
    • The Higher School of Economics has almost 100 partner universities in different countries of the world , among them Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton, Paris University (Sorbonne), etc.
    • Students of the Prague University of Economics actively participate in exchange programs and internships abroad.
    • Most of the ministers of the modern government of the Czech Republic graduated from this university.

    Conditions for accepting foreign applicants: Foreigners take a Czech language test that tests their ability to understand written and spoken language. You must complete at least 60% of the test items correctly. If the test is successfully passed, the applicant is allowed to take the entrance exams.

    Nostrification must be provided on the day of registration (in June).

    Sample exam tests

    • Czech language test for foreign applicants
    • Math test with answers
    • English test with answers
    • German language test with answers
    • French test with answers
    • Spanish test with answers
    • Italian language test

    Faculty of Finance and Accounting

    Specialties

    • Finance
    • Accounting and financial management of an enterprise
    • Taxation and tax policy
    • Banking and Insurance

    Entrance exams

    Two exams are written:

    • written test in mathematics (maximum 100 points)
    • written test in English (maximum 100 points)

    The minimum required score is 50 points on each test.

    Faculty website: f1.vse.cz.

    Faculty of International Relations

    Specialties

    • Tourism and regional development
    • international trade
    • International Relations - Diplomacy
    • Entrepreneurship and Law
    • Political science

    Entrance exams

    There are three written tests:

    • mathematics
    • in two foreign languages ​​to choose from (you can take English, French, Italian, German, Spanish).

    You must score a minimum of 50% on each test.

    Faculty website: fmv.vse.cz

    Faculty of Enterprise Economics

    Specialties

    • Enterprise Economics and Management
    • Management in culture

    Entrance exams

    Upon admission to the specialty "Enterprise Economics and Management" There are two exams:

    • math test
    • foreign language test (choose from English, French, German, Spanish)

    Upon admission to "Management in Culture" There are three exams:

    • English test
    • math and logic test
    • cultural knowledge test

    One of the best business schools in the world is in the Czech Republic

    In 2017, the Faculty of Business Management at the Higher School of Economics in Prague received EQUIS accreditation. The faculty is now ranked among the best business schools in the world along with HEC Paris, London Business School, Rotterdam School of Management or the University of St. Gallen.

    EQUIS accreditation is awarded to business schools with a strong academic staff, quality research activities and well-established links to business practice.

    For students, this means a real opportunity to go on exchange for free to a well-known management school. EQUIS accreditation will allow the HSE Faculty of Business Management to include the world's best business schools in the list of partner universities.

    Faculty website: fph.vse.cz

    Faculty of Informatics and Statistics

    Specialties

    As part of the curriculum "Applied Informatics"

    • Computer science
    • Multimedia in economics
    • Information systems in the enterprise

    As part of the curriculum "Quantitative methods in economics" training is ongoing in the following specialties:

    • Mathematical methods in economics
    • Socio-economic demographics
    • Statistical methods in economics
    • Statistics and econometrics

    Entrance exams

    There are two written tests:

    • mathematics
    • in a foreign language (English or German)

    Faculty website: fis.vse.cz

    The buildings of the Higher School of Economics are located in the Žižkov district of Prague, the dominant feature of which is the Žižkov TV Tower

    Faculty of National Economics

    Specialties

    • Economy
    • National economy
    • Public Administration and Regional Development

    Entrance exams

    The condition for admission is passing a written national exam on general educational prerequisites (OSP Z exam by Scio) before May 31st.

    Faculty website: nf.vse.cz

    Faculty of Management in Jindrichov Hradec

    Training is in the specialty "Economics and Management"

    Entrance exams

    Two tests are written:

    • test for prerequisites for making management decisions (knowledge of mathematics and the ability to handle numbers in the mind, think logically, and understand text are tested)
    • foreign language test (choice of English, German, French, Spanish)

    Faculty website: www.fm.vse.cz