Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
Master in Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies (BECES)
Prague, Czech Republic
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The interim deadline is 30 June 2026. We strongly recommend these deadlines to the applicants who do not need visa to study in Czechia.
** for students from the EU and EEA countries; 7 000 EUR for students from other countries
Key Summary
The program focuses on the unique and challenging political and social environment of the region. You might focus on either a single country or a whole region from a thematic angle, such as history, culture, political development, or environmental issues. To enhance your curriculum, you can choose between two regionally focused specializations: Balkan and Central European Studies and Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Both specializations analyze and integrate the political, societal, economic, and cultural developments in the region and address broad thematic issues such as governance, security, nationalism, and ethnopolitical conflicts. They allow students to develop a blend of specialist area knowledge, analytical expertise, and language skills.
The program is deliberately structured to take advantage of the multidisciplinary nature of our faculty, and you will be encouraged to make connections between different fields of study. As a student of BECES, you can study many languages connected to the region, from Greek through Russian or Polish to Czech.
We offer a wide range of scholarships, from development to merit-based scholarships.
You will become a regional expert on a specific territory with a broad and deep knowledge of the field and a good command of one or two languages of the area. You will be capable of conceptual thinking, appreciating cultural diversity and open but critical understanding. You will be able to find positions related to the issues of the studied area in international organizations, NGOs, diplomacy, state administration, media, the business sector, or within academic and research institutions.
Interdisciplinary study programs
We offer five BA and twenty MA study programs which cover the broad spectrum of social sciences. On top of that, you can enrol in any course we teach, even outside of your study program.
Innovations
We keep pace with the latest trends in information technology in academic and scientific activities and so will you!
International reach
Studies at FSV UK can become even more international: choose from our double-degree and joint-degree study programs and exchange options, participate at international research projects and meet guest lectures from all around the world.
Inclusive environment
Diversity enriches our academic community and we strive to create a welcoming environment and to ensure equity for everyone.
Tradition
Charles University was established by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1348.
Quality
Charles University is one of the top 100 universities in Europe and the top 2 % of universities worldwide.
Resources
Studying with us will give you access to university libraries, electronic resources, newest technologies and equipment.
Career advantage
Education at a highly esteemed institution means competitive advantages in the job market.