The Masters of Applied Economics program provides you with the skills required to become a real economist even if you have not studied economics before. Earn a U.S. Masters degree in Applied Economics in the center of Prague in 10 months!

10-month MA Program Leading to a U.S. degree

The Masters of Applied Economics program is chartered by the University of the State of New York (the New York State Board of Regents) and it is the only Applied Economics graduate program in Europe with a U.S. charter. After only 10 months of full-time study the Masters of Applied Economics graduates receive a U.S. Masters degree. The entire program is in English, including professional English-language communications training.

Price of Complete MA Program is only 8500 Euro

The tuition for the Masters of Applied Economics Program is highly competitive and tuition discounts are available for outstanding students. There is no application fee and applications are accepted throughout the year. You receive an admissions decision within 15 calendar days of receipt of your application.

Campus in the center of Prague

The CERGE-EI building is located in the center of Prague, a beautiful and affordable European city with a great social life.

International Faculty and Expert Professionals

CERGE-EI permanent faculty include scholars from a variety of countries. Professors hold PhDs from top institutions including Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, the London School of Economics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, and University College London.

Many Masters of Applied Economics courses are taught by professionals working in government organizations, central banks, and private enterprises. These experts are well-positioned to provide an applied and hands-on education.

Diverse Student Community

CERGE-EI students come from 35 countries. Their diverse academic backgrounds include economics, finance, accounting and auditing, business administration and management, mathematics, international relations, political science, and law.

Professional Career Development

CERGE-EI provides full support for students in professional career development and job search. Our graduates hold high-level positions in 21 countries worldwide.

Employers include international organizations (e.g. The World Bank, IMF, EBRD, ILO, UNDP, and OECD), government ministries, central banks, universities, and the private sector (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Moody‘s, Ernst & Young, eBay, IBM, Deloitte, Credit Suisse, Altria, Citibank, and Raiffeisenbank).

Prestigious Education and Research Institute

CERGE-EI ranks in the top 3% of research institutions worldwide according to the Social Science Research Network. To find out more about our ranking positions visit our facts and figures page.

Personalized Student Support

Complete personalized support, including guidance through the visa application process, assistance with housing, helping with adapting to living in Prague, and a lot more, from the time you apply to the time you graduate.

Professor Joseph Stiglitz, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics and member of CERGE-EI's Executive and Supervisory Committee