Overview

The aim of this program is to prepare students for careers in analytical teams at government organizations, as data scientists in NGOs, and in consulting firms. Graduates receive a Czech degree fully accredited by Charles University.

Students of MA in Economic Research function as full-time students for the whole duration of their studies. Students must accumulate 120 ECTS:

39 from passing compulsory courses
72 from passing elective courses from a specified list
9 from optional courses (CERGE-EI elective courses or courses of other departments of Charles University)

Careers:

Master in Economics graduates hold quantitative jobs in policy-oriented institutions, such as think tanks, governmental institutions, central banks, and international organizations. Many find jobs in the international business sector, including major banks and consulting firms such as Moody’s Analytics, EY and Deutsche Borse. Many of them also continue with us in the PhD program.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

CERGE-EI covers the Comprehensive Medical Insurance for full-time 1st and 2nd year students. Comprehensive Medical Insurance meets the Czech residence permit requirements.

Counselling Services

The university will reimburse 100% of the first session in the month, 2/3 of the second one and 1/3 of the third session in the same month. The maximum amount that can be reimbursed to you for the sessions in one month is CZK 3,000 CZK. Students will pay for each session at independent center providing counselling and therapy (https://terap.io/) and then will be reimbursed by CERGE-EI after bringing the receipt to the Study Affairs Office.

Accreditation

CERGE grants MA and PhD degrees in Economics accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, and produces frontier economic research as part of the CERGE-EI joint workplace.

Programme Structure

First Year

During their first year, students follow a set curriculum that provides a strong theoretical and empirical foundation in economic theory and its applications. Students cannot select their elective courses in the first year. In the spring semester, students register their planned MA thesis topic and supervisor.

Second Year

In their second year, students must pass two compulsory subjects – Research Writing II and the Master Thesis Seminar. The rest of their classes are electives and optional courses – we recommend that students enroll in 2 to 3 elective economics subjects per semester. At the end of their second year, students complete their studies and defend their MA thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

39 from passing compulsory courses
72 from passing elective courses from a specified list
9 from optional courses (CERGE-EI elective courses or courses of other departments of Charles University)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Statistics View 17 other Masters in Economics in Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA degree: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent that can be recognized in the Czech Republic, or the expectation of completing a Bachelor’s degree by September of the year for which you are applying.

Proof of English proficiency level: Applicants who are not native speakers (not born in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States) are required to provide a valid proof of their English proficiency. This should be an internationally recognized exam certificate (IELTS, TOEFL – IC 2403, Cambridge or Duolingo English Test).

Solid background in advanced mathematics:
- Calculus: Convergence of numerical sequences; functions of one variable and many variables; limits and continuity of functions; differentiation and integration; partial and full derivatives
- Algebra: Simple linear algebra (elementary operations including matrix multiplication and matrix inversion)
- Statistics: Random variables and probability distributions, foundations of statistical estimation and inference

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year

Living costs

Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / month

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