Charles University
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Oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic
About Charles University
According to Wikipedia, Charles University , also known as Charles University in Prague or historically as the University of Prague , is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe in continuous operation. Today, the university consists of 17 faculties located in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Plzeň. Charles University belongs among the top three universities in Central and Eastern Europe. It is ranked around 300 in the world.
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What Is Charles University Known For?
Charles University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Biology
- Literature
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Economics
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Engineering
- Medical
- History
- Education
- Political Science
- Business
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Nursing
Charles University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Mathematics
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Measure Theory
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Real Analysis
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Graph Theory
#28
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Philosophy
#129
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Logic
#90
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Metaphysics
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#44
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Ontology
#132
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#16
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Physics
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Astronomy
#51
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Astrophysics
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Nuclear Physics
#174
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#184
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Biology
#200
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Botany
#202
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Anatomy
#167
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#49
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Physiology
#117
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Literature
#158
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Writing
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Philology
#63
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Etymology
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Communications
#118
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#54
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Linguistics
#51
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#26
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Grammar
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Journalism
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Chemistry
#134
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Physical Chemistry
#63
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Organic Chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry
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Psychology
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Transpersonal Psychology
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#4
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Experimental Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Economics
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Macroeconomics
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Taxation
#258
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Financial Economics
#85
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Religious Studies
#107
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Theology
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Ministry
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Canon Law
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Law
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International Law
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Jurisprudence
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Constitutional Law
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Electrical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Medical
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Dentistry
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Hygiene
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Mental Health
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History
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Medieval Studies
#42
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#42
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European History
#55
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Modern History
#131
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Education
#298
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Higher Education
#381
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Pedagogy
#82
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#85
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Secondary Education
#314
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Political Science
#248
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Government
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Human Rights
#226
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Social Justice
#183
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Business
#571
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Finance
#271
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Management
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Marketing
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Computer Science
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Artificial Intelligence
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Database
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Information Technology
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Anthropology
#206
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#95
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Archeology
#106
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Cultural Anthropology
#87
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#90
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Ethnography
#186
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Earth Sciences
#216
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Geography
#236
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#183
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Geophysics
#148
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#44
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Meteorology
#95
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Sociology
#176
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#179
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Gender Studies
#36
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Applied Sociology
#9
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Sexology
#446
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Criminal Justice
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Criminology
#127
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Cyber Security
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Law Enforcement
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Social Work
#339
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Empowerment
#1721
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Substance Abuse
#1260
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Who Are Charles University's Most Influential Alumni?
Charles University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Physics, Communications, and Philosophy. Here are some of Charles University's most famous alumni:
- Nikola Tesla
- A Serbian-American inventor.
- Carl Menger
- A Founder of the Austrian School of economics.
- Franz Kafka
- A Bohemian writer from Prague .
- Max Wertheimer
- An Austro-Hungarian psychologist .
- Bernard Bolzano
- A Bohemian mathematician and priest .
- Stanislav Grof
- A Czech pychiatrist.
- Jan Hus
- A Czech theologian, philosopher and preacher.
- Hans Selye
- An Austro-Hungarian scientist.
- René Wellek
- A Czech literature reviewer.
- Carl Ferdinand Cori
- A Czech Nobel prize laureate and scientist.
- Kamil Zvelebil
- A Czech indologist.
- Andrija Mohorovičić
- A Croatian seismologist.
Who Are Charles University's Most Influential Faculty?
Charles University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Physics, Communications, and Philosophy. Here are some of Charles University's most famous alumni:
- Luboš Motl
- A Czech physicist and translator.
- Philip Coppens
- A Belgian writer.
- Jaroslav Miller
- A Czech historian and university educator.
- Michael Hauser
- A Czech philosopher.
- Jaromír Tauchen
- A Czech historian and lawyer.
- Zdeněk Dvořák
- A Czech mathematician.
- Tomáš Sedláček
- A Czech economist and university educator.
- Lumír Krejčí
- A Researcher.
- Emil Aslan
- A Czech political scientist and university lecturer.
- Radek Zbořil
- A Czech physicist.
- Hana Vymazalová
- A Czech egyptologist.
- Michal Frankl
- A Czech historian.
