History
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV UK) is a part of one of the oldest universities in the world which was founded in 1348 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Shortly after the establishment in 1990, FSV UK became a regional centre of teaching and research in economics, sociology, political science, international relations, area studies, media studies and journalism.
Education
Studies at FSV UK are intended primarily to prepare students for a professional career in the private sector, public administration, national governments, European institutions, academic research or the media.
Research
FSV UK fully supports the socio-scientific research. The Faculty integrates and co-ordinates the research plan it has acquired with several departments of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University.
Within this framework, FSV UK has made a commitment to provide the professional public with a critical and scientifically-based reflection on the development of Czech society from a long-term perspective.
Within this research project and a number of Czech and European grants, the members of individual institutes and faculties develop the theory, methodology and empirical research in all major areas of social sciences.
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 5 Bachelors
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- 5,000 Students
- 425 Students (int'l)
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3000 EUR
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30 Apr 2026
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07 Oct 2026
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30 Apr 2026
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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12000 USD
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25600 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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Merit-based Scholarship
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3000 EUR
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30 Apr 2026
'FSV UK SCHOLARS' Program
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4000 EUR
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3200 USD
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25600 USD
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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3000 EUR
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30 Apr 2026
'FSV UK SCHOLARS' Program
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18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
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12000 USD
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30 Apr 2026
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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31 Jul 2026
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
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Anytime
Merit-based Scholarship
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3000 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
'FSV UK SCHOLARS' Program
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4000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Fee Reductions Scholarships
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Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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20000 USD
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18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
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12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University Rankings
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FSV UK has three libraries of its own. The Hollar building houses the Central and Journalist Library. The Institute of Economic Studies houses the Economics collection. Charles University campus in Jinonice houses the Masaryk Social Sciences Library, which includes books on Political Science, Sociology and Area Studies.
Medical services
All EU nationals should be able to cover the cost of standard medical treatment through their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), through form E111, or through a Provisional Certificate. However, in order to obtain treatment under the provisions of European regulations, students must make sure to contact a medical institution that has a contract with the Czech public health insurance system.
Campus life
Our faculty is housed in three buildings in Prague. One of them is our brand new Jinonice Campus. Here, you will find not only classrooms, but also a huge central library where you can study in peace or participate in group projects in one of the group study rooms. There is also the Radio and Television Laboratory with top-notch equipment available not only to our journalism students.
Sports facilities
FSV UK does not have its own department of sports and physical education; however students can participate in sport activities organized by the Faculty of Arts of the Faculty of Law. Among the most common sport classes are volleyball, basketball, floorball, squash, badminton and swimming but also yoga, tai-chi, table tennis, zumba, rowing or bouldering.
Student clubs
The international student society, FSV UK Circle, is very active in promoting and organizing events for not only our international students.
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Czech Republic Country
Prague City
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