The University of Economics, Prague (VŠE), founded in 1953, is the biggest public university of economics in the Czech Republic. VŠE has six faculties offering applicants a broad spectrum of bachelor, master, PhD and MBA study programs.
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4.4 out of 5 (78 ratings / 23 reviews) Prague, Czech Republic
Top reasons to study here
- VŠE is ranked by the Financial Times annually.
- The university currently cooperates with more than 250 partner universities worldwide.
- VŠE is also a member of the PRME Initiative.
PhD Programmes
Social Sciences (4)
- Doctoral Study Programmes
- Doctoral Study Programmes
- Doctoral Study Programmes
- Ph.D. Political ScienceDoctoral Study Programmes
Business & Management (2)
- Doctoral Study Programmes
- Doctoral Study Programmes
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Ph.D. Applied InformaticsDoctoral Study Programmes
Law (1)
- Doctoral Study Programmes
About
History
In 1919 The Commercial College (VŠO) was founded as an independent department of the Czech Technical University. It had specializations in Wholesale Trade, Banking, and the Organization of Industrial Companies.
Education
The mission of the University of Economics – VŠE, Prague is to provide Czech and foreign students with higher education, of a superior quality, in a wide range of managerial, economic and other degree programs at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree levels. These courses of studies help the graduates to obtain excellent employment on the international labor market. All VŠE study programs are provided by highly qualified, competent and motivated academics.
Career
The university is closely linked to the business sector as well. VŠE graduates find employment easily in the labor market. They get important positions in both the private and public sectors with a focus on various industry fields, the banking sector, accounting and auditing, sales, marketing, or information technologies. Česká spořitelna, a.s. (Erste Group) is a long-term general partner of VŠE.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
International Office of University of Economics, Prague sends about 1 000 students to nearly 50 countries all over the world annually.
Housing services
Most of the rooms are structured in units 2+2, which means one unit accommodates 4 persons (two twin rooms), with a common sanitary facility (toilet, bathroom with two washbasins and shower), kitchen, (refridgerator, cooker) and an entrance hall with 4 wardrobes. Single rooms have the same structure of the unit. There is a small number of units containing single rooms with their own sanitary facility. Smoking is not allowed in the whole hall of residence.
Library services
VŠE Library offers print and electronic information resources, provides consultations, organize seminars open to the public that are targeted at all aspects of work with information. The library also participates in some classes at VŠE with the information literacy lectures.
ICT services
Computer labs are located in the rooms SB18, SB19 (out of courses schedule) and the university library. There is free access to WiFi on the university campus if you use your own laptop. Study Centre and Internet access are available in the dormitory, too.
Student Life
Campus life
All students of VSE obtain a student ID card which allows them to use the facilities and services offered by the university, i.e. library, canteen, computer laboratory, WiFi connection, etc.
Sports facilities
The university has its own sports facilities. Students may use the modern, multipurpose sports arena. The gym has a surface of 1,400 m2 and is sufficient for three volleyball or two basketball courts, handball, floor ball, indoor football, and other sports. There is an artificial climbing wall and a rehabilitation exercise room. At the dormitory facility area, there is an artificial turf football field. Summer and winter sports courses are organized too.
Student clubs
- Junior Diplomat Initiative
- Student Club of Trade and Competitiveness
- Model United Nations Prague
- European Horizons
The Global Study Awards
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