Zimní/letní školy na NF

Winter/Summer Schools at the Faculty of Economics 

Faculty of Economics, Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) The Faculty of Economics is one of six faculties of the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), the leading institution in the field of economics and business in the Czech Republic. Established in 1991, the Faculty focuses on economic theory, public policy, and applied economics, bridging academic rigor with practical relevance. Its key areas of teaching and research include macroeconomics, microeconomics, economic policy, public finance, labor economics, environmental economics, and health economics. The Faculty offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in both Czech and English and maintains active partnerships with institutions across Europe and beyond. With a strong emphasis on research, the Faculty fosters international collaboration and regularly hosts visiting scholars, expert lectures, and international conferences. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, public administration, international organizations, and the private sector.

Why join?

• Explore current economic issues in the European context.
• Enhance your academic English in a truly international setting.
• Experience Czech and EU culture through guided excursions and expert lectures.
• Make new friends and grow your professional network.

What do we offer?

• 8 days of expert lectures + 2 ceremonies
• 13 nights of accommodation in university dormitories (double/triple rooms)
• Breakfasts and lunches provided
• 3 excursions: Prague city tour and two day trips outside Prague, including a visit to the Czech National Bank
• Public transport ticket, airport transfers, and 24/7 emergency assistance
• Study materials, certificate of completion, and full access to university facilities

Specific Example of the Upcoming Winter School in Practice

Winter School Program with OUC: Navigating the Future: Economics and Governance in a Changing Europe

Academic Program

The winter school will offer a diverse set of lectures and interactive seminars, each designed to connect theoretical insights with applied perspectives:

• The Future of Work: Technology, Skills, and the Changing Labor Market

• The Economics of Politics: An Introduction to Public Choice

• Innovative and Strategic Vision of Czechia in the Context of EU Policy-Making in Times of Turbulent Geopolitical and Economic Development

• Chapters in Economic Policy: Czechia in the Past, the Present, and the Future

• Public Finance and Local Development

  • Finances of Local Administrations in the Czech Republic: Budgetary Allocation of Taxes and Sustainable Investments

  • Regional Multipliers: Theory and Practice – The Local Multiplier as a Tool of Local Economic Development

• External Macroeconomic Balance

• An Introduction to the Tradition of Western Education with Overlaps into Economic Policy and Economics

• Technology Diffusion and Growth Models; Labour Markets and Spatial Distributions of Jobs

• Leadership, Motivation, and Communication (including leadership games in LEE)

• The Economic–Environmental Nexus

Cultural and Accompanying Activities

In addition to the academic program, participants will join excursions and guided tours, including:

• Český Krumlov (UNESCO heritage site)

• Karlovy Vary (spa town)

• Historical city centre of Prague

• Czech National Bank (ČNB)

The program will also include interactive leadership games and opportunities for cultural exchange.

We are also happy to tailor both winter and summer schools to the specific needs and interests of partner universities, ensuring that the academic content and cultural program best reflect their priorities.

For inspiration, see the Winter School with Ocean University of China, which included similar activities, or the Prague-Glasgow Summer School in Economics. You can also explore our Instagram to get a closer impression of the atmosphere and student experience.