Program Overview
The International Masters in Economy at Charles University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Masters in Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Czech Republic and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Masters in Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- IMESS at University College London, UK
- IMESS at the University of Belgrade, Serbia
- IMESS at Charles University, Czech Republic
- IMESS at Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
- IMESS at Helsinki University, Finland
- IMESS at Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia
- IMESS at Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
- IMESS at University of Tartu, Estonia
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) an upper second class honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject area. Where the Bachelors degree is in an unrelated subject, candidates must demonstrate their interest in IMESS through the supplementary questionnaire.
All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programme. For IMESS admissions students must provide evidence of English proficiency - \'good\' level in accordance with UCL English Language Policy.
English Language Qualifications Accepted by UCL for Graduate Study
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
Standard level: Overall grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests.
Good level: Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests.
Advanced level: Overall grade of 7.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in is each of the subtests.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Internet based version
Standard level: Score of 92, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 23/30 in the listening and speaking subtests.
Good level: Score of 100, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 23/30 in the listening and speaking subtests.
Advanced level: Score of 109, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 23/30 in the listening and speaking subtests.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Standard level: Pass at grade C.
Good level: Pass at grade B.
Advanced level: Pass at grade B.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
Standard level: Pass at grade B.
Good level: Pass at grade A.
Advanced level: Not acceptable.
Pitman Examination in International ESOL
Standard level: Pass at Mastery level when achieved with a pass at Mastery level in the Pitman International Spoken test (ISESOL).
Good level: Pass at Mastery level when achieved with a pass at Mastery level in the Pitman International Spoken test (ISESOL).
Advanced level: Not acceptable.
UCL Language Centre: Pre-Sessional English Language Courses and Graduate Preparatory Course
Standard level: Mark of 65%, with at least 60% in each of the subtests.
Good level: Mark of 70%, with at least 60% in each of the subtests.
Advanced level: Mark of 75%, with at least 70% in each of the subtests.
UCL Language Centre: Diploma in English for Academic Purposes with Academic Research Skills
Standard level: Overall mark of 65%, with at least 60% in each of the four subtests.
Good level: Overall mark of 70%, with at least 60% in each of the four subtests.
Advanced level: Overall mark of 75%, with at least 70% in each of the four subtests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles University
Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic
Charles University, also known historically as the University of Prague, is the largest university in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest universities in the world in continuous operation,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
