Metropolitan University Prague (MUP) ranks among the oldest and largest private universities in the Czech Republic. Every year, approximately 2000 students enroll in the first year of studies at MUP. The steady influx of applicants interested in studying at Metropolitan University Prague attests to its reputation as a first-rate educational institution. As of present, MUP provides education to approximately 5300 students.
Since its establishment in 2001, the university produced almost 14000 alumni. MUP offers study programs in the area of the humanities, international territorial studies, legal specializations, media and communication studies, and international economic relations in both full-time and part-time forms of study in Czech as well as English. MUP operates in Prague and three university centers in Pilsen, Liberec, and Hradec Králové. Metropolitan University Prague provides education in Bachelor's Degree (Bc.), Master's Degree (Mgr., Ing.), and Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. and PhDr.) study programs consequently, MUP ranks among the few private higher education institutions with university status in the Czech Republic.
Metropolitan University Prague has been implementing the "School without Barriers" program since 2003. This program enables applicants with disabilities to study at MUP.
According to MUP Bursary Code, students with disabilities can apply for disbursement of a bursary in the amount equal to the tuition fees for their whole course of study at MUP. This program allows MUP applicants with disabilities to study in fully barrier-free buildings in Prague and Pilsen. Parts of the MUP University Centre in Hradec Králové are also barrier-free. Currently, Metropolitan University Prague employs seven students and graduates of the School without Barriers program.
International cooperation is among key MUP activities. Concerning the extent of student mobility, MUP ranks among the leading private universities in the Czech Republic with a network of more than 130 partner universities on five continents: in Europe within the framework of the ERASMUS program, in Asia, North Africa, and in the Americas. As a result, MUP offers its students a unique opportunity to study at MUP partner universities abroad. Study stays and internships abroad are available to all MUP students, regardless of their citizenship. Annually, more than 200 MUP students take advantage of this opportunity. The interest of incoming students from abroad, who contribute towards the creation of a multicultural atmosphere at MUP, is steadily increasing and is currently represented by more than 150 students per year.
In addition to a high standard of academic instruction, MUP also offers its students the chance to participate in a variety of other programs under the auspices of individual departments or research centers. Such activities include international conferences and roundtable discussions with leading Czech and internationally acclaimed experts.
The activities of Metropolitan University Prague also highlight the issue of social responsibility. Since 2003, MUP has provided an award-winning social program for students with physical disabilities entitled School without Barriers. This program allows students with disabilities to obtain a bursary in the form of a full waiver of tuition fees and allows them to study in barrier-free facilities. The School without Barriers program is dedicated to enabling students to reach their full academic potential and find professional positions on the job market.
The instruction of Foreign Languages is an essential part of the students' curriculum at MUP. Therefore, the Department of Foreign Languages was established at MUP to ensure high-quality instruction of foreign languages to complement the programs conducted by other MUP departments. The options include English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish taught at various levels. Students enrolled in MUP study programs taught in English who do not speak Czech or Slovak may choose to learn Czech as a second language.
The Department of Foreign Languages offers preparatory language courses that allow MUP students as well as the general public to prepare for internationally recognized examinations in English – Cambridge Exams (PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE). Upon completion of the preparatory courses, students or members of the general public may apply for the relevant examination at MUP – one of the authorized CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH examination centers in the Czech Republic.
The Department of Asian Studies offers courses of the following Asian languages: Chinese and Japanese. Students who complete four semesters of an Asian language and pass the final examination may qualify for a Certificate in Asian Languages.
During their studies at MUP, students may acquire certificates attesting to their knowledge in a particular field of study that complement their primary specialization. The objective of the certificates is to enhance the students' knowledge and to provide them with specific skills they may use in practice. You may find further information on the certificates available for each specialization in the description of individual study programs on this website.
MUP established a Sports Club, a member of the Czech University Sports Association, and the Prague Sports Union. MUP Sports Club organizes a wide variety of leisure activities for MUP students, including weekly fitness courses, annual tournaments, and weeklong trips (e.g., skiing, cycling, and hiking trips). MUP Sports Club also offers discounts for MUP students in selected sports facilities in Prague and supports student participation in varsity competitions
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