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About
Charles University, also known historically as the University of Prague, is the largest university in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest universities in the world in continuous operation, the third oldest university north of the Alps. Today, the university consists of 17 faculties located in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Plzeň.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 242 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 84 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 53,904
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
- Staff
- 9,156
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
36 subjectsARWU
34 subjectsUS News
30 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Charles University?
Charles University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =265, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =242.
When was Charles University founded?
Charles University was founded in 1348.
What are the top subjects at Charles University?
Top subjects at Charles University include: Anatomy & Physiology, Library & Information Management, Geography, Linguistics, Archaeology.
Where is Charles University located?
Charles University is located in Prague, Czech Republic.