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Founded in 1348 by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, Charles University has a long-standing tradition. Originally, it had four faculties: the Faculty of Arts, Theology, Law and Medicine. Today, it has 17 faculties (14 in Prague, two in Hradec Králové and one in Plzeň), 4 university institutes, 5 other departments for education, science, research, development, creative activities and information services and 4 university-wide special facilities. The university is one of the most productive scientific institutions in the Czech Republic. It places great emphasis on international cooperation with prestigious educational and scientific institutions. It is one of the largest and oldest European universities using contemporary perspectives, modern methods and current data.

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The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) is one of the leading European institutions in the field of life sciences. CZU is not just a life sciences university, but a place of innovative scientific research and discovery. The university is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus, with modern and spacious dormitories, canteen, several student clubs, central library, cutting edge IT technology and state of the art laboratories. CZU is also a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (https://www.euroleague-study.org/). CZU Prague is one of the top ten public universities in the Czech Republic and was awarded the Diploma Supplement Label in 2012, and the ECTS Label in 2013 by the EC.

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Anglo-American University (AAU), is the oldest private institution of higher education in the Czech Republic founded in 1990. AAU prides itself on providing a personalized and distinctive university education in the English language. Utilizing the best strategies from American and British academic traditions, AAU educates future leaders and global citizens in a multicultural setting of students and faculty from over 70 different countries. Situated in the beautifully restored Thurn-Taxis palace in Prague’s historic Malá Strana, AAU offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations entirely in English to students from across the globe. With an average of just 15 students per class, AAU places an emphasis on small, interactive classes and focuses on critical and creative thinking, effective communication, and flexibility. Additionally, AAU cooperates with many local and international organizations to enrich the student learning experiences outside of the classroom via research, internship and exchange opportunities.

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The University of New York in Prague (UNYP) was founded in 1998 and is offering American and Czech University degrees delivered fully in English from the central European city of Prague. UNYP has a long history and degree partnership with the State University of New York, specifically, The State University of New York, Empire State University. UNYP remains one of the largest English language higher-education institutions in the Czech Republic.

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Czech Technical University in Prague is the oldest technical university in Europe, founded in 1707 and is currently a leading technical research university within the region. CTU in Prague took 12th place in the recent QS EECA University Rankings and the city of Prague improved its position in the QS Best Student Cities Index. Prague is also ranked as the second best city for the university graduates.

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Palacký University Olomouc (UP) is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit Order in Olomouc. At first the university only taught theology but has since expanded to eight faculties including arts, law, medicine and dentistry, education, science, physical culture and health sciences. The faculty of health sciences is the youngest having been established in 2008. The faculties are housed in beautiful historical buildings in Olomouc. The university is investing in building new faculties and research buildings. UP Science and Technology Park aims to bridge the gap between the academic-scientific world and private business, to help the university's research projects work in collaboration with private companies. Special attention is paid to fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology. The University Press focuses especially on publishing the scientific and research activities of the university. It published worked which are considered too specialised for commercial publishers as well as publishing study books and professional journals. Students with additional needs can contact the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs.