How to Apply

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    • All application materials must be submitted through the online application form by March 31 (23:59 CET). 
    • You will be applying at a centralized Charles University system and your application will be to the Faculty of Social Sciences, which we are part of.
    • The following materials are required for an application to be processed. All materials must be submitted in English or accompanied by an English translation.


1)  Online application form

In the Charles University system, the program has two versions registered under programme codes:
'0311TA050010' (free)
'0311TA050011'(8000€, with scholarship options)

The admission criteria, courses offered and completion requirements are identical in the two versions, with the level of tuition fees being the only difference between them.

Online application form for the '0311TA050011' version
Online application form for the '0311TA050010' version

↓ ↓ ↓ STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION MANUAL ↓ ↓ ↓
See how to fill out the online application in a few easy steps

2) 
Curriculum vitae                                                                                                                             
   
  Up-to-date information relevant to the application and program, approx. 1–2 pages                                                        
3) 
Statement of motivation
   
  A statement in English describing in your own words your academic and research background, your interests and career goals, and how the program at CERGE-EI will help you meet your objectives. The length of the statement cannot exceed 4,000 characters. Please see the Statement of Motivation Guidelines
4) 
 
Copies of your Bachelor diploma and diploma supplement/complete transcript with certified translation into English if needed (if the original document is in another language except in Czech)
   
  If you are still studying you must submit an official confirmation of study from the university with the expected date of finishing your studies and your most up-to-date transcript(s) of grades. If you completed your studies but have not received your Bachelor's diploma yet, you must submit an official confirmation of study completion from the university with the expected date of receiving your diploma and diploma supplement/complete transcript and your most up-to-date transcript(s) of grades.
   
  Please note that if you are currently studying for a Master's degree or are a Master's graduate, you must also provide your Master's degree diploma and transcript or up-to-date transcript and confirmation of studies.
   
  Please see the Guidelines for Verification of Diplomas and Diplomas’ Supplements/Transcripts for details, and note that you will have to present all documents in hard copy either (via post or in person) if you are offered admission.
5) 
Proof of English proficiency level 
   
  Applicants who are not native speakers of English (not born in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States) are required to provide a valid proof of their English proficiency. This should be an internationally recognized exam certificate - we accept IELTS, TOEFL – IC 2403, Cambridge or Duolingo. The minimum required score for the Duolingo English Test is 115. The recommended scores are a 6.5 Band Score for IELTS and 80-100 for TOEFL. For the Cambridge English exams, the recommended levels are B2 or C1. With the exception of the Cambridge exam certificate, the documents should not be older than two years from the date the admissions application is submitted to CERGE-EI.
   
  Please note that a confirmation of studying in English (English as a medium of instruction) is not sufficient proof of English proficiency, with the only exception of studies undertaken in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States.
6) 
Optional materials 
   
  Contact details for up to three referees who will provide letters of recommendatinon on your behalf. Please provide the contact details via this form after submitting your application. We will request the letters by ourselves. Referees must be familiar with your academic background described in the online application form. 
   
  Applicants may provide their GRE or GMAT results as they may increase their chance of admission. 
   
  Applicants are encouraged to submit other relevant documents that may support their application, such as additional study records, certificates, samples of written work, etc.

Important Policy: Commitment to Fairness

We want every applicant to be evaluated on an equal footing. To keep the process fair and transparent for all, we have a clear policy on the accuracy of submitted materials.

CERGE-EI upholds the highest standards of academic and administrative integrity. To protect the fairness of the admissions process and ensure that all enrolled students are qualified, we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding fraudulent or misleading documentation.

Applicants must disclose all previous higher education, whether completed or not. Failure to do so is considered misrepresentation and may result in rejection of the application or loss of financial support.

The submission of any document—such as transcripts, diplomas, test scores, references, or applications—that is forged, altered, incomplete, deceptive, or obtained under false pretenses is strictly prohibited.

All submitted materials must be accurate, truthful, and complete. Any form of misrepresentation or document tampering may lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal of admission, denial of registration, and disqualification from future applications to CERGE-EI.