Charles University
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Charles University (CU; Czech: Univerzita Karlova, UK; Latin: Universitas Carolina; German: Karls-Universität), also known as Charles University in Prague or historically as the University of Prague (Latin: Universitas Pragensis), is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic.[2] It is one of the oldest universities in the world in continuous operation, the first university north of the Alps and east of Paris.[3] Today, the university consists of 17 faculties located in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Plzeň. Charles University is in the top three universities in Central and Eastern Europe.[4][5] The institution has been ranked 200–300 in the world as one of the best universities.[6][7]
Univerzita Karlova | |||
Latin: Universitas Carolina | |||
Former name | Charles University in Prague (Czech: Univerzita Karlova v Praze) | ||
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Type | Public, ancient | ||
Established | 26 January 1347 (1347-01-26) | ||
Budget | 8.9 billion CZK[1] | ||
Rector | Milena Králíčková | ||
Academic staff | 4,057[1] | ||
Administrative staff | 4,026[1] | ||
Students | 51,438[1] | ||
Undergraduates | 32,520[1] | ||
Postgraduates | 9,288[1] | ||
7,428[1] | |||
Location | , 50.0884°N 14.4037°E / 50.0884; 14.4037 | ||
Campus | Urban | ||
Colors | |||
Affiliations | Coimbra Group EUA Europaeum | ||
Website | cuni | ||