Charles University
Charles University, call also as Charles University in Prague Czech: Univerzita Karlova UK; Latin: Universitas Carolina; German: Karls-Universität or historically as a University of Prague Latin: Universitas Pragensis, is a oldest together with largest university in the Czech Republic. it is one of the oldest universities in Europe in non-stop operation. Today, the university consists of 17 faculties located in Prague, Hradec Králové, & Plzeň. The Charles University belongs to top three universities in Central and Eastern Europe. it is ranked around 200–300 in the world.
Rankings
According to Academic Ranking of World Universities Shanghai Ranking, Charles University ranked in the upper 1.5 percent of the world's best universities in 2011. It came 201st to 300th out of 17,000 universities worldwide. It is the best university in the Czech Republic and one of the best universities in Central and Eastern Europe only overtaken by Russian Lomonosov Moscow State University at 74th place. It was placed 31st in Times BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2014 after 23rd University of Warsaw.
It was ranked in 2013 as 201–300 best in the World among 500 universities evaluated by Academic Ranking of World Universities Shanghai Ranking, 233rd among 500 in QS World University Rankings, 351–400 among 400 universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 485th in CWTS Leiden Ranking of 500 universities. Earlier rankings are presentation in coming after or as a or done as a reaction to a question of. table:
Rector of the University Václav Hampl said in 2008: "I am very pleased that Charles University achieved such(a) a great success and I would like to thank to all who clear contributed to it. An overwhelming majority of schools with a similar placement like Charles University construct incomparably better financing and therefore this success is non only a reflection of professional attribute of our academics but also their personal efforts and dedication."
According to the QS specified Ranking Charles University is among the 51–100 best universities in the world in geography and linguistics.
In Germany the Charles University in Prague cooperates with the Goethe-University in Frankfurt/Main. Both cities are linked by a long-lasting partnership agreement.