Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute (CERGE-EI)

Come and visit the Schebek Palace, home to CERGE-EI (the Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute), a joint workplace of Charles University and the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You will hear three short lectures and can take part in a treasure hunt full of ciphers!

A few words about CERGE-EI:

CERGE-EI (Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute) is a joint workplace of Charles University and the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Marek Kapička serves as the Director of CERGE, Charles University, and the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (EI), since January 2024.

CERGE-EI faculty and researchers have established a remarkable record of professional careers and publications in top economics and policy-oriented journals.

CERGE-EI also runs a policy-oriented think-tank, the Institute for Democracy and Economic Analysis (IDEA), in order to apply its know-how to important policy issues.

CERGE-EI is ranked in the top 5% research institutions worldwide by the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) and Research Papers in Economics (RePEc). It is the Central and East European Regional Network representative for the Global Development Network (GDN) – a leading worldwide network of policy and research institutes in the area of development economics.

CERGE-EI graduates pursue academic careers in prestigious university departments around the world, such as Max Planck Institute, Tilburg University or New York University, hold high-level positions in international organizations, including the World Bank, IMF, government ministries, central banks, think tanks, and private sector organizations. Many find jobs in international business sectors, including major banks and consulting firms such as Moody’s Analytics, EY, or Erste Group.

CERGE-EI operates under Charles University, the oldest university in Central Europe, ranked among the top 150 universities in Economics and Econometrics by the 2022 QS World University Ranking by Subjects, the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 (Shanghai Ranking), and World University Rankings 2022 by Subject (Times Higher Education Ranking).

CERGE-EI currently offers two graduate programs in Economics:

PhD in Economics is a western-style program designed for outstanding students interested in economic research and who desire a rigorous graduate education in Economics at a prestigious international institution. Similar to top western institutions, the program consists of two years of MA-level coursework and two or more years of dissertation research. After two years, students receive a US MA in Economics degree. Graduates receive both US and Czech doctoral degrees. The majority of students receive a tuition waiver and a living stipend.
Master in Economic Research is a 2-year western-style program designed for students interested in applied economic research and public policy. The aim of this program is to prepare students for their careers in public policy institutions (central banks, ministries, government advisory bodies), international organizations, think-tanks, and private sector companies. Graduates receive a Czech degree fully accredited by Charles University.