Overview

The Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) at Charles University aims to give the student a thorough grounding in both theoretical and applied economics. We put emphasis on developing abstract analytical reasoning, which allows our graduates to solve complex economic problems in various settings. The applicants must have solid background in Mathematics and good command of English. Courses are taught both by our faculty and professionals from the central bank, commercial banks and business analysts. Our graduates typically assume challenging positions in banking, consulting, investment funds, and public administration.

Key facts:

The applicants must have solid background in Mathematics and good command of English. Courses are taught both by members of the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) and external professionals from the central bank, commercial banks and business analysts. The graduates typically assume challenging positions in banking, consulting, investment funds and public administration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Econometrics

Financial Markets

Banking

Strategic Management

Fiscal Policy, Public Debt and Sovereign Debt Ratings

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-08-01 00:00:00 , International

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February - early bird deadline (visa countries)
April - regular deadline (non-visa countries)
June - second early bird deadline (visa countries)
August - second regular deadline (non-visa countries)
November - the admission process starts for the following year

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Finance Econometrics View 21 other Masters in Economics in Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The programme is open to students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Applicants with Bachelor degrees in economics, finance, business studies, mathematics, physics, or technical fields are especially welcomed.
As the programme exposes students to advanced topics in economics and finance, applicants are required to have an excellent background in mathematics. They should have completed at least two terms of Bachelor level mathematics. Prior knowledge of Bachelor level economics or finance is an advantage, but it is not required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Prague

15441 - 26241 CZK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The Government of the Czech Republic is providing scholarships in support of the study of foreign nationals at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic. If you are coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Cambodia, Moldova, Ukraine or Zambia, you can now apply for a full scholarship to cover your future studies in the Czech Republic! You just need to fulfil the conditions and fill in a form available by the end of September, 2020.

If you are not from the countries eligible for a full government scholarship, there are still ways to get a merit scholarship or help from Visegrad Fund.

See details on the ies.fsv.cuni.cz website.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.