QS World Ranking
#201
Acceptance Rate
20%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$3,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#34
Prague
Application Deadline
February 28
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
47,000
students
International Students
15%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Central Europe's oldest university (1348) in magical Prague — one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Central Europe's oldest university (1348). Prague is one of Europe's most beautiful and affordable cities.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Charles University
Acceptance Rate
20%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
February 28
Instruction Language
English/Czech
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$3,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via Charles University's IRK system by February 28
- High school diploma equivalent to Czech maturita
- English-language Medicine programs available: IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
- English proficiency test and subject knowledge test required for Medicine
- Czech language programs require B2 Czech
- US high school diploma typically accepted; no SAT required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Czech
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$3,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- February 28
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 20%
- QS Best Student City (Prague)
- #34 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Czech Government Scholarship
- ✓Erasmus+
Cost of Living — Prague, Czech Republic
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$1,070
vs. avg US college student
44% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Prague is one of Europe's best-value cities. Beautiful, safe, and central. Student canteen meals cost $2–3. Czech beer is cheaper than water.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Charles University as a US Student
Charles University is located in Prague, Czech Republic and is ranked #201in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Czech. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$3,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 20%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of February 28. Scholarships available include the Czech Government Scholarship.