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VŠE Prague improved its rank in the Financial Times’ Ranking
In the European Business Schools Ranking 2020 published by Financial Times (FT), the Prague University of Economics and Business ranked 50th, which is an improvement by five places compared to 2019, and ranked 2nd in Central and Eastern Europe. The first three places of the ranking went to the French HEC Paris, the British London …
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University of Economics in Prague is the best Business School in Eastern Europe
According to Eduniversal Ranking 2020, the University of Economics and Business in Prague (VŠE) is the best Business School in Eastern Europe. The university has regularly ranked in the top 3 in the region and it has gained the title for the sixth time since 2008. The University of Economics, Prague (VŠE) offers prospective students …
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Apply to Anglo-American University in Prague!
Anglo-American University (AAU) offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across five different schools as well as in cooperation with international partners. As the first private university in the Czech Republic to use English as a language of instruction, AAU carries both Czech and American accreditation and provides its students a unique learning environment. Submit …
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Christmas in the Czech Republic
Winter holiday usually starts on the 23rd of December for school children and university students but it might start a few days sooner based on a weekday Christmas Day falls on each year. Adults usually work even on the 23rd but most take a day off if they can. In Czech, Christmas is called “Vánoce.” …
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Advent season in the Czech Republic
If you’re spending your first winter in the Czech Republic, you might be interested in how Czech people celebrate winter holidays. Even though Czechia is known to be one of the most atheistic countries in the world, Czech people still follow many traditions and like their Christmas to be very festive. Advent season is four …
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Freshmen welcome ceremonies
The first-year student welcome ceremony, the first-bell ringing or a so-called “freshmen baptism.” All these terms refer to the same event that takes place at almost every university in the Czech Republic. You shouldn’t miss it. In many Czech cities, this event became a tradition accompanied with a spectacular celebration during which university freshmen are …
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UNYP launches three new specialized American bachelor degrees in Prague
November 25, 2020 – Prague, Czech Republic. The University of New York in Prague (UNYP), in partnership with the State University of New York, Empire State College, announced the launch of three new academic programs in Child Development, Political Science, and Digital Media Arts. Just in time for the 2021-2022 admissions, UNYP has received Czech …
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Studying at small universities is fun as well
Silesian University in Opava is a school that might not be so internationally known but it certainly offers some very interesting study programmes such as archaeology or astrophysics. I asked Alena S., a Master graduate student, to share her experience. She currently teaches English at a secondary school in Opava. You studied English philology and …
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Four inspiring stories of math-physics students
There’s no better reference for a university than success of its students. We present you inspiring stories of five graduates from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the Charles University in Prague, specifically from the IT programme, who made their alma mater proud. Who knows? Maybe their stories will inspire you to apply for …
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Making ends meet as a student in the Czech Republic
School tuition, studying abroad, accommodation and a laptop are just some of inevitable expenses you’ll have to pay for when attending university. If you don’t have a stable income yet, it’s always better to avoid loans. However, there’s often no other way if money is desperately needed. We present a few useful tips how to …
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