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History and Area Studies

Charles University · Czechia

History and Area Studies

Modern history, culture and politics of Central Europe, taught in English alongside Czech-language courses that take you to B2 Czech by graduation.

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Where
PragueCzechia
Degree
Bc.Czech bachelor's degree
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
30 April 2027An early-bird round closes in February · Early-bird deadline by 28 Feb
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
€5,000 a year2026/27
More facts
Degree
Bc.Czech bachelor's degree
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 November 2026

    Faculty of Social Sciences: applications for 2027/28 open
    DetailsSource

  2. 28 February 2027

    Faculty of Social Sciences: early-bird deadline (regular deadline 30 April 2027)
    DetailsSource

  3. 30 April 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (1 more)

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Czechia

What it is

The degree studies the history, culture, politics and economics of contemporary Central Europe through compulsory overview courses and electives that let you go deeper into topics that interest you. Czech language training runs through all three years, from basic grammar up to upper-intermediate level, so that later you can discuss specialised topics in Czech. There are no formal tracks. Graduates are prepared for work in the civil service, diplomacy, NGOs, think-tanks, international institutions, private companies and the media, or for a master's at the university in English or Czech.

What you need

  • No entrance exam: ranked on your record, a motivation letter, a recommendation letter and activities. No Czech needed to apply; it is taught from scratch.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Charles University

Charles accepts an IB Diploma automatically, with no assessment fee. Each faculty runs its own selection; a few faculty pages still list a recognition fee for foreign diplomas, so ask.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on study.fsv.cuni.cz

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    Scored out of 100: academic record 40, motivation and recommendation letters 40, extracurricular activities 20. 2026 criteria; 2027 not yet published.
Sources (3)
  1. History and Area Studies at CU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at CU

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