CERGE-EI

The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute / CERGE-EI is a joint educational and research institution established by Charles University in Prague and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) has ranked CERGE-EI in the top 5 percent of economic departments/research institutions worldwide. CERGE-EI offers U.S. style PhD in Economics and Masters in Applied Economics degrees taught entirely in English. The PhD in Economics is a rigorous program designed for outstanding students interested in pursuing an academic career or entering a high-level position in an international organization, central bank, government ministry or in the private sector. After 2 years of MA-level course work, students graduate with a U.S. MA in Economics degree and continue with two or more years of dissertation research. They often conduct part of their research at top US and Western European Universities and a majority of them receive a tuition waiver and a living stipend. Graduates receive both U.S. and Czech doctoral degrees. The Masters in Applied Economics is tuition based, 10-month program designed for ambitious students interested in gaining a rigorous economics education and analytical skills. The program is practically oriented and prepares students for professional careers in top-level positions in economics, finance, and other relevant fields. Graduates receive a U.S. MA in Applied Economics degree.