The University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS) was established by the Bank Academy and Czech Coal in 1999, when it gained accreditation of the Ministry of Education for bachelor study programs and state approval to act as a private institution of higher education. In March 2003, Master’s study programs were accredited.
In 2001, study centres in Most and Kladno were established. In cooperation with the city of Kladno the Regional European Information Centre for the Central Bohemian Region in Kladno was founded. The main objective of this Centre is to increase the awareness of our citizens of the problems of European integration, namely the issues connected with the accession of the CZ to the EU.
VŠFS´s mission is to become a prominent, respected and sought-after education and research institute that can give its graduates conditions for permanent career progress. VŠFS’s graduates gain a competitive advantage to be successful on the labour market throughout their productive lives.
Prague, with over 1.2 million inhabitants, is the largest city in the Czech Republic, and the biggest single political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. The city was built over many centuries on a series of hills surrounding from both sides the River Vltava. It offers spectacular views, a fascinating historical heritage, and a unique selection of architectural styles, ranging from the very earliest Romanesque to post-modern jeux d‘esprit, like the „Fred and Ginger“ dancing house on the river embankment of Nové Město (New Town).
It was spared the devastating impact of the two world wars and at least until 1989 became a living museum exhibit due to a regime that was neither interested in its welfare or its development. The positive result of this inactivity is that Prague is now a virtually unspoiled cultural masterpiece. Prague has presently the largest preserved city centre, enrolled in the UNESCO world cultural heritage list.
The University of Finance and Administration does not have own dormitories for students. The University can assist in finding the suitable accommodation in the following private dormitories.:
Mikoláš Aleš Dormitory (VŠÚP), Ms. Miroslava Jelínková, Na Výšinách 2, Praha 7phone: +420 220 570 698
It is not difficult to find private accommodation in Prague. However, it is usually more expensive than living in a dorm. For a three-room flat (two rooms and kitchen) in the centre of Prague you can typically pay about 15 000 CZK per month. The tourist zone is more expensive than this. The city suburbs are usually cheaper. The University of Finance and Administration cannot arrange private housing for incoming students in advance, but the following is a selection of agencies and web-pages currently offering private housing in Prague. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and we include it only as a rough guide. The inclusion of an agency below does not necessarily imply that we endorse their services.
