Study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Charles University in Prague
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Degree: BA PPE · Length: 3 years · Language: English · Tuition: €7,000/year
What the program is
A three-year BA that unites politics, philosophy and economics taught in English.
You will learn to make sense of the current world and turn analysis into decisions at Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in Central Europe founded in 1348.
How you learn
Broad range of courses oriented on both foundational and emerging topics and small seminars where you engage with problems ripped from today's headlines.
From year one you shape your path across the three fields; from semester four you focus on one of three specialisation tracks. Economic reasoning supports your policy and ethics work.
Where it leads
Policy, consulting, banking, NGOs, and competitive master’s programs across Europe.
If you do the work, you will be competitive for top master's programs at Oxford, LSE, Sciences Po, and beyond. Our alumni are already there.
Who We Are
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) at Charles University is modelled after its namesake at the University of Oxford. Our program is highly international, with 90% of its students from around the world. The curriculum trains you to understand hard problems from multiple angles, and to disagree productively with smart people from 40+ countries while doing it.
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Outcomes
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ELENE KOBAKHIDZE
Sciences Po
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L. SAMPAIO & N. ILLIES
Oxford University
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Tomáš PIENTKA
London School of Economics
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NORA WRENGER
London School of Economics
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CONSTANTIN ZEITHAMMER
Copenhagen Business School
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ALI GULALIYEV
King's College
Study in a city that has witnessed empires rise and fall, ideologies clash, and profound economic transformations unwind
Curriculum Highlights
Contemporary Political Philosophy
From Schmitt's friend-enemy distinction to Rawls vs. the communitarians: the arguments that structure every serious political debate. You will learn why these fights still generate heat and how to hold your own in them.
Philosophy, politics and Economics of AI
Who wins and who loses in an increasingly AI-saturated world? How do you regulate technology that evolves faster than law? Power, ethics, and incentives are the three lenses that together shape a powerful PPE toolkit to tackle such questions.
Why can Americans ignore geography while Europeans cannot? Can enemies become friends, or do states only have interests? When and why do countries flip their foreign policy overnight? You may not always change the future, but you can learn to read it.
Geopolitics & World Order
Why did China's export machine succeed where others stalled? What killed the Asian Tigers in 1997? Trade, capital flows, and globalization can be understood both through economic models and through real-world cases that show what the models miss.
Economics of Global Business
Can poor countries industrialize without cooking the planet? Who pays for decarbonization and who decides about it? The central challenge of 21st-century politics is maintaining growth within the environmental constraints, and the brutal tradeoffs nobody wants to make.
Global Politics of Development and Environment
Oxford-style means something specific. you grapple with hard problems, you argue about them in small groups, and no one lets you hide behind jargon.
AT PPE PRague, We are not training specialists. we are training people who can see problems whole and do something about them.
— Dr. Janusz Salamon, Academic Director of PPE Prague
Student Experience
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Social Life
PPE Society is your built-in community. Every student belongs and helps run it. Debates, socials, trips, and whatever else you vote to do.
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Student Exchange
Spend a semester at a partner university in Berlin, Amsterdam, or even Singapore. Come back with new networks, another language, and a comparative perspective on what you have learned.
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Journalism
Our PPE Prague students exercise their journalistic talents by running the Karlovian magazine, widely read at the Charles University and beyond.
AdmiSSIONS
This degree programme aims to provide students with a grounding in political science, including international relations, philosophy with a focus on political philosophy and social ethics, and economics.
Emphasis is placed on learning to analyse complex social, political and economic problems in an interdisciplinary manner and to solve them from complementary perspectives.
Talk to us
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Dr. Petr Špecián
PPE Coordinator of Studies
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Dr. Lucy Císař Brown
PPE Student Wellbeing Coordinator
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Marcela Vrbatová
Chief Admissions Officer
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Paulina Kołodziej
PPE Student Ambassador
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Katherine McKenzie
PPE Student Ambassador
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Asahi Unno
PPE Student Ambassador
FAQ
Students
What language is the program taught in?
English. No Czech is required; Czech language courses are optional.
How math-heavy is PPE?
You’ll need to gain comfort with basic calculus and statistics. We support you with methods courses and advising.
Can I tailor the program to my interests?
Yes. After the foundations, you choose a study track and a mix of electives, and you focus your BA thesis on a topic you care about.
How much individual attention will students get?
Teaching is based on combination of plenary lectures and small seminar groups. Students receive close feedback on writing and regular academic advising.
Is Prague a safe place to study?
Yes. Prague is very safe, even by EU standards. Students receive university guidance on health, safety, and local registration.
Can I study abroad?
Yes. Exchange and ERASMUS opportunities are available through the faculty. You can consult the best timing with a PPE program coordinator.
How do I apply?
Apply through our official application system. Submit the online form, pay the application fee, and upload the required documents.
Admissions & Apply → Start here.
Parents
Where do students live?
Both university and private housing options exist. Admitted students receive guidance on housing and typical commute times.
What are typical next steps after graduation?
Policy analysis, consulting, banking, NGOs, media, and competitive master’s programs across Europe.
What English tests are accepted?
Our application system lists current options and possible exemptions. Check the “Description of verification and evaluation criteria” section here before you apply.
Will there be an interview?
Some applicants may be invited to an online interview. Decisions and interview rules are described on our application website here.
I’ll need a visa—when should I apply?
As early as possible. Visa processing can take months, so submit your application and start the visa steps at your earliest convenience.
What are the program costs?
Tuition is €7,000 per year. Budget additionally for housing, transport, and living expenses in Prague.
Who can I contact with admissions questions?
Email our admissions team directly or use the “Talk to Us” section on this page to connect.