Charles University of Prague

The Charles University of Prague (also simply University of Prague; Czech: Univerzita Karlova; Latin: Universitas Carolina) is the oldest and most prestigious Czech university and among the oldest universities in Europe, being founded in 1340s (for the exact year, see below). In Germany it is often seen as the oldest German university (Karlsuniversität) due to its multiethnic origins and history.

External links

• Official webpages in English (currently being reworked)
• Official webpages in English (old version)
• University history - DOC file with pictures

See also:

• Medieval university