Partner Universities

Currently we cooperate with the following uviversities and faculties:

Faculty of Natural Science, Charles University, Prague

• web: www.natur.cuni.cz
• Overview of departments
• Alumni Albertov – an association of graduates, staff and friends of the Faculty of Natural Science

The main aim of the Faculty of Natural Science at Charles University in Prague is to educate qualified specialists in areas such as biology, chemistry, geography as well as didactics of the above mentioned disciplines. Geology and other interdisciplinary sciences are also taught. The faculty is directly involved in the development of the key aspects of the society through its scientific and research activities. The main areas of the faculty’s long-term interest include the human health protection, predictions of the development of ecosystems and the biosphere, search for new energy sources and possibilities of exploitations of ecologically acceptable materials with utilisation of renewable resources. The Faculty of Natural Science was founded in 1920 as the fifth faculty of the Charles University, one of the oldest universities in Europe. Currently the faculty is composed of thirty one departments and six institutes. The ceremonial part belonging to the faculty consists of three museums. Their unique collections display historical maps, minerals and fossils, anthropological items, and the large Botanical Garden is home to numerous plant species. In accordance with the European trends in education, the Faculty of Natural Science offers three levels of continues education – the bachelors, masters and PhD courses. Almost five thousand students are currently enrolled in seventy accredited courses. Lectures and seminars are provided by about seven hundred lecturers, scientists and technical staff. The education traditionally lays emphasis on quality, an up-to-date approach and comprehensive of information. Personal attention to the students ensures rapid study progress and guarantees professional qualification of the students in their area of interest. The graduates generally pursue their careers in the area of basic or applied research, and often take up leading scientific roles. The great reputation of the faculty, together with a wide network of connections to international research institutes ensures numerous opportunities for the student to develop a professional career, both at home and abroad.

Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague

web: www.mff.cuni.cz Overview of departments

The study programs such as Physics, Mathematics and Informatics taught as third level education courses have their origins in the study of astronomy, geometry or mathematics and are the traditional disciplines studied and developed at Charles University since its founding in 1348. During its existence of almost 55 years the Faculty has educated many exceptional physicists, mathematicians, computer specialists or teachers, who found their career opportunities both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Outstanding scientific results together with more than 9000 graduates helped to gain an important place and excellent reputation for the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics amongst similar academic institutions within the country and around the globe. The graduates of all degree programs excel in areas such as basic and applied research, industry, business, banking or education due to their ability of analytical thinking, deep understanding of informatics and computer systems and knowledge of foreign languages, i.e. English. Other strengths of the graduates worth mentioning are invention, creativity, ability to learn rapidly or to apply previously obtained knowledge and experience to solving new tasks.

Many departments of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics offer various services directly linked to their research or the area of expertise, e.g. consulting and training, physical measurements, analysis of materials, design of experimental instrumentation, manufacture of optical and mechanical parts, software development, mathematical analysis of various data or financial and insurance mathematics. Lecturers and staff of the departments focused on the educating of future teachers are also involved in further education of current teachers and development of mathematics and physics textbooks for primary and secondary schools. The scientific capacity and capabilities of the students and staff is demonstrated through multiple successes in grant competitions. The Faculty was involved in 255 projects in 2005, including international projects or projects carried out in collaboration with international institutions. In 2000 – 2004 the faculty of Mathematics and Physics was rated by the Government Council for Research and Development as the best amongst all Czech scientific institutions through excellent scientific results and large number of publications in renowned scientific journals.

Faculty of Pedagogy, Charles University, Prague

web: www.pedf.cuni.cz Work-based-learning (WBL) Method

The Faculty of Pedagogy educates teachers for all types and grades of schools and specialists in pedagogy, educational psychology or didactics. It provides both future and current teachers with specialised professional education emphasising scientific and artistic aspects of all courses offered, including PhD programs. A broad overview of philosophy, social studies and education in pedagogical, psychological and biological disciplines is an inseparable part of the studies and develops the skills needed by students in order to be a successful teacher.

Courses:
The backbone of the bachelor study program is based on mastering the theoretical basics of two chosen disciplines, e.g. geography and mathematics and other combinations. For each selected discipline a specific syllabus is prepared containing compulsory and elective courses which will enable students to identify the theoretical background of each discipline and how it will reflect their future teaching career. The students are graded through a credit system. The number of credits for pedagogical and psychological disciplines was lowered as these courses are not intended for obtaining a teaching qualification. The motivation practice course was retained because it aids the students to decide whether to continue with Masters courses which are a prerequisite for obtaining the teaching qualification. The graduates of the bachelor degree are not qualified teachers.

The graduates of the Masters degree will gain deep insight and develop skills in the theoretical background of both chosen disciplines. At the same time the pedagogical and psychological skills and qualification will be developed to interconnect all theoretical and practical aspects of the course.

The backbone of the Masters degree is formed by pedagogical and psychological courses and also by studying the theoretical background of both chosen disciplines. The system of mandatory and elective courses is developed to enable a natural fusion of pedagogical and psychological disciplines on one side, with the teaching practice on the other side. The graduates of the Masters program become fully qualified primary or secondary school teachers.

Faculty of Pedagogy as a scientific institution
The staff of the Faculty of pedagogy were awarded by over a hundred national and international grants. The Faculty has extensive publishing activities. Besides various collections, yearbooks, textbooks and occasional publications the Faculty publishes magazines such as Alma Mater, Music education, Pedagogy, Special Education and Arts and Crafts Education.

Faculty of Economics and Management , Czech University of Agriculture, Prague

web: www.pef.czu.cz

The Faculty of Economics and Management is the biggest faculty of the Czech University of Agriculture and at the same time the biggest faculty of economics amongst all public certified third level institutions in the Czech Republic. It was classified as one of the best 6 faculties of economics (category A1). Currently over 7700 students are enrolled at the Faculty of Economics and Management.

The Faculty of Economics and Management offers a wide spectrum of courses in the following disciplines:

• Operations and Economics
• Enterprise and Administration
• Informatics
• Systems Engineering
• Public Affairs Administration and Regional Development
• European Agricultural Politics
• Economics and Management