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Established in 1348 by Emperor Charles IV, Charles University is the oldest university in Central and Eastern Europe. The university enjoys international prestige and 20 percent of its students are from abroad.
The year was 1348, the monarch on the throne was Charles IV, and the goal was to establish a university that was similar to those in Bologna and Paris and gain international attention and recognition.
Charles University quickly became a flourishing institution for higher thinking, and maintains its high reputation to this day. The university ranks in the top five Erasmus+ destinations, and is ranked amongst the Best Global Universities for many of their programs.
Home to 17 faculties and 50,000 students, 20% of Charles University pupils are internationals. The institution offers quality education, with an affordable price tag attached.
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Authors: Amelia Mola Schmidt, Jakob Weizman