Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

The University

Charles University has over 47,000 Czech students and over 4,500 international students coming to the university to obtain their degree. Charles University welcomes applications from all international students. Some international students come to study to the university on their own initiative; others through a wide range of schemes, inter-governmental programs, exchange programs or study abroad programs.

The University was founded in 1348 and in origin consisted of 4 faculties. Today, Charles University is composed of 17 relatively independent and self-governing faculties, which are located in  Prague,  Pilsen and  Hradec Králové.

Teacher education

The Faculty of Education was established in 1946. It educates teachers and other pedagogical staff for all types of schools and school systems, at various levels of study (Bachelors and Masters). The Faculty provides university-level education in the spheres of: Humanities, Social-Sciences, Art-Education, Physical Education, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The training is concentrated primarily on general school subjects (that is: in general the 5th through 12th grades); for the 2nd level of primary schools; for the lst level of primary schools; and for nursery schools. Further, training in Special Pedagogy, Educational Counseling, Preschool Training and for Educational Management is organized. The Faculty has about 4,500 students. The main research activity concentrates on pedagogical study and similar spheres. Postgraduate (doctoral) study concentrates on Pedagogical Science, Special Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Didactic of Mathematics, Theory of Art and Musical Education.

Contact

If you want to have any more information about the participation of the Charles University Prague in the JoMiTE initiative, please contact Mrs. Karolina Duschinská.