Charles University, University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Prague’s host institution, maintains its rank as a leading world university and the best university in the Czech Republic, according to Times Higher Education magazine’s 2025 World University’s Rankings by Subject .
Times Higher Education assesses university performance on the global stage to create a resource comparing the different missions and successes of higher education institutions. The World University Rankings by Subject examines 11 disciplines across five pillars: education and teaching, research environment, research quality, internationalization and cooperation with industry, and technology transfer.
Charles University was ranked in 10 disciplines: humanities and arts, economics, psychology, social sciences, medical and health sciences, life sciences, natural sciences, pedagogy and education, and law and informatics. According to the rankings, Charles University was
- Received high rankings in humanities and arts (151-175th) and economics (176-200th),
- Ranked the top third worldwide in medical sciences, life sciences, and natural sciences,
- Among the top 500 higher education institutions in computer science and education, and
- Held the best ranking within all higher education institutions in the Czech Republic across all 10 disciplines, defending once again its position as the best university in the country.
- American undergraduate students are drawn to Prague’s blend of rich history, well-preserved architecture, and exciting modernity, as well as easy access to a myriad of European countries.
“During my time in the Czech Republic through the USAC program, I got to build great connections with my peers, and had great classes on a range of topics,” Jordan L. said in an online review on GoOverseas.com. “I got to learn about political history, the transition of life during communism, and the transition to communism. I really enjoyed my teachers they taught me skills that I never thought I could learn in an academic environment.”
The excellent education students receive at Charles University is an added bonus to an already lovely destination.
“Life outside of school was really fun and made a huge impact on my self-confidence, making me a better overall person and a better learner,” Jordan said.
Milena Králíčková, the Rector of Charles University, shares, “I very much appreciate the fact that Charles University has long held a good position among the ranked universities, despite the ever-increasing global competition. Thanks for this go to all those who contribute to internationally competitive science, contribute to the implementation of quality education at our university or otherwise support the development of our alma mater.”
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