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.

Organisation

Today, Charles University comprises 17 faculties:

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• catholic theology
• protestant theology
• hussite theology
• law
• medicine (three faculties located in Prague)
• natural sciences
• mathematics and physics
• pedagogy
• social sciences
• humanities
• arts (philosophy)
• physical education and sport

Also, there are three faculties which are located outside of Prague:

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• medicine at Plzen
• medicine at Hradec Kralove
• pharmacy at Hradec Kralove