Center for Economic Research & Graduate Education - Economics Institute

Admissions

General Information

The application deadline is February 28. Please read this page before applying.

Eligibility for Study

Any individual from any country is welcome to submit an application to CERGE-EI without the assistance of a third party. There is no application fee. All admissions decisions are made internally at CERGE-EI by the faculty admissions committee.

CERGE-EI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, gender, or religion. Students are expected to have a good background in mathematics as well as sufficient proficiency in English to read, write and fully understand study material. Previous education in economics is welcomed, though not required.

Applicants are expected to hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent (e.g., 5-year Specialist degree from former CIS countries) or expect to complete the Master by June of the year when they want to start the MA/PhD program. Only applicants with a Master degree or its equivalent are usually given the financial support (see Tuition & Fees).

Students with only a Bachelor degree are strongly encouraged to apply for the Joint Masters in Economics program, that contains a substantial portion of the MA/PhD curriculum.  This program has been designed for academically motivated students who would  like to obtain a PhD degree in economics and pursue careers in the global academic sector and international organizations among others.

All students are urged to submit a TOEFL or other certified English language exam score, as well as GRE (or other proficiency test) scores.

How to Apply

The following materials are required in order for an application to be processed:

  • Application form: we strongly encourage you to fill in the online application form. It enables us to keep track of your application prior to the arrival of your completed application package. The application is also available in PDF (you may want to send a hard copy of the application form along with your other application materials).
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of motivation—a 1000 to 2000-word statement explaining your academic and research background and interests, your career goals, and how the program at CERGE-EI will help you meet your objectives. Please see the Statement of Motivation Guidelines.
  • Certified copies of all your diplomas, including their translation to English.
  • Official transcripts from all universities attended, including their translation to English.
  • Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic background in sealed envelopes (forms available here).

 

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR MUST BE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANIED BY ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS. (The translation must be official: either as part of the diploma or a certified translation.)

Application Materials for Download

For Czech Government Scholarships,please apply at the corresponding Czech Embassy in your country by their deadline. Detailed instruction and application form can be found at the Czech Ministry of Education web site.

For Joint Masters in Economics program, please, apply at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Charles University.

Admissions Process

Approximately 60 candidates are invited to attend the summer Preparatory semester, a two-month semester beginning at the end of June. Performance in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Mathematics courses and in an English exam determines which students are finally admitted to the program, which typically begins in the middle of September.

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Contacts

Graduate Studies Department
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Tel: +420 224 005 108 or +420 224 005 161
Fax: +420 224 005 247

Mailing Address

Graduate Studies Department
CERGE-EI
P.O. Box 882
Politických vězňů 7
111 21 Praha 1
Czech Republic

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