Overview

The Economic Research program at Charles University focuses on key areas of economic theory and econometrics, along the lines of top European Master in Economic Research programs offered at the London School of Economics, the University of Cambridge or Tilburg University. The general knowledge output of the graduate will be knowledge of advanced mathematical methods and both passive and active use of English.

Information about graduate employment

The program’s graduates will have mastered complex technical tools enabling them to independently conduct theoretical and empirical research in economics. Graduates gain knowledge of advanced microeconomic, macroeconomic and econometric models and specialized knowledge of advanced theoretical and econometric methods, as well as knowledge of state-of-the-art economic research in their chosen area of expertise.

Graduates further gain knowledge of advanced mathematical methods, the ability to use statistical and computational programs and to both passively and actively use English in order to carry out economic professions at the international level, and the ability to present research results in both oral and written form at a high academic level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic

Macroeconomic and Econometric Models

Theoretical and Econometric Methods

Economic Theory and Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Economics 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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110

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Previous academic results of the applicant (20 points) – overall performance in previous studies
Motivation for studying and economic research (20 points) – the applicant demonstrated motivation to study at CERGE and familiarity with the research focus of the institute
The evaluation considers whether the applicant's professional interests and academic results align with the research focus of the institute.
Recommendations – two letters of recommendation, preferably academic references, assessing mathematical and economic skills, and proficiency in academic English
Recommendation – evaluated within the motivation for study, a maximum of 5 points can be obtained.
GRE test – evaluated within the applicant's previous academic results, a maximum of 5 points can be obtained.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year

Living costs

Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / month

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