Program Overview
The Central European Studies at University of Hradec Králové is a MA 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 Central European Studies 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
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Central European Studies 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
- Modern History of Central Europe 1781 1914
- Political Geography of Central Europe
- Nationalism in the Central Europe
- Central European Social Systems in Comparative Perspective I
- Central Europe between two World Wars (19141945)
- Central European Social Systems in Comparative Perspective II
- Methodological Aspects of Research of Central Europe
- Central European Cultural History
- War in European History
- The Heritage of Antiquity and Christianity in Central European Culture
- Prague: a Historical City of Eastern Central Europe
- Political System of the Czech Republic
- Polish Culture Studies
- Czech Language
- Polish Language
- German Language
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
How to apply:
By filling in the application form with attachments. Obligatory attachments include:
- Bachelor´s Degree certificate - if the applicant has not completed the Bachelor´s Degree prior to the application date, he/she has to submit the study confirmation. The certificate must be submitted by 30th June. More about the recognition of certificates and diplomas HERE.
- Personal statement explaining why the applicant wants to study the field Central European Studies at the Philosophical Faculty of the UHK;
- Proposal of a dissertation project (especially the dissertation topic, definition of contents, theoretical frame, objectives, methods of elaboration and the list of related literature on the given topic) (the topic can be revised after the commencement of the studies in cooperation with the dissertation supervisor, or possibly redefined if not in accordance with the study focus);
- Confirmation of the language competence to study in the English language (e.g. university examination, internationally valid certificate).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hradec Kr\xc3\xa1lov\xc3\xa9 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 University of Hradec Králové
University of Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové, Czechia
TheUniversity of Hradec Králové(inCzechUniverzita Hradec Králové,UHK; inLatinUniversitas Reginaegradecensis) is apublic universityand one of the most significant educational and research...
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
