Branch programme/details

If you are strong in mathematics and keen to apply this skill in the field of economics and finance, BEF is the right program for you. It will give you a thorough grounding in both theoretical and applied economics and finance and develop your abstract analytical reasoning. After completing this program, you can continue in a master's program in related fields of study or you will easily find a career in banking, consulting, investment funds or public administration.

As the program exposes you to topics in mathematical economics, mathematical statistics and finance, you have to have an excellent background in high school mathematics. Prior knowledge of economics or finance is an advantage but it is not required. You should also have a good command of English and you should be able to read textbooks of economics and mathematics without difficulties.

You will be taught not only by academics, but also by external professionals from the Central Bank and commercial banks and by business analysts. Mandatory courses will introduce you to microeconomics, macroeconomics, and equip you with advanced tools in mathematical analysis and statistics. At the BA level, you can already start specializing thanks to a wide range of elective courses that will broaden your horizons and allow you to focus on areas of interest such as finance and banking, economic policy, strategic management, international trade, and European economic integration. We also offer courses in complementary areas, such as history of economic thought, game theory and political economy.

E-mail: ies@fsv.cuni.cz

Website: https://ies.fsv.cuni.cz/en/admissions/bachelors-degree-programs/bachelor-economics-and-finance-bef

In addition to the application form, every applicant needs to provide the following documents:

a) A copy of a diploma to show at least completed secondary or high school studies or confirmation that ongoing secondary or high school studies will be completed in the current academic year

b) Transcript of records and academic results from previous studies

c) Structured CV

d) Motivation letter

e) Document showing the level of English proficiency

f) Document showing the level achieved in mathematics.

Ad a) Confirmation of studies may be substituted with a transcript of records, provided that these are from the same academic year as the application. 

Ad b) The transcripts from at least the last two years of study should be submitted (optionally, it is possible to submit earlier years as well).

Ad d)  Motivation letter should include explanation why the applicant decided to apply to the Economics and Finance program at Charles University. Further, it can include any of the following: (i) what interests them about economics and finance, (ii) what they expect to learn and how they imagine their future after graduating from the program, and (iii) what might be their positive additions to the student body, i.e. describe their background, interests or talents that might add to the student community. The recommended length of the personal statement is approximately 2 000 characters, including spaces.

Ad e)  Applicants should provide a certificate from one of the following standardized tests:

• IELTS Academic - the minimum required overall band score of 6.5, with a band score of 6.0 or above in all four components;

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) & TOEFL iBT Home Edition - the minimum required overall score of 83, with a minimum score of 20 in the four sections;

• Cambridge B2 First (former FCE) - minimum Cambridge English Scale Score of 175;

• Cambridge C1 Advanced (former CAE) or C2 Proficiency (former CPE) receiving a certificate;

• PTE Academic test - the minimum required score above 56;

• LanguageCert ESOL - Communicator with High Pass, Expert or Mastery;

• Duolingo English Test (DET) - the minimum required overall score of 120, with a subscore of 105 or above in all four components.

A standardized English test is not required from applicants who:

• have studied in English at the secondary school level for at least two years;

• have studied in English at the university level for at least one year in a full degree program.

When a score from an English-language test is not presented, the applicants should provide a confirmation of their use of English during their prior studies to support their claim. The confirmation should contain the information that the study program was conducted in English as a language of study. A diploma supplement or transcript containing this information can also be accepted.

Ad f) Part of the degree program is highly mathematical in content and therefore another pre-condition for acceptance is to reach the required number of points set by the Dean for that particular academic year, through one of the following options:

• Predicted or final score in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program(IB) Group 5 – Mathematics - a predicted or final score of Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL, Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL, Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL, Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL will be assessed. A minimum overall predicted or final IB subject score of 30 out of 42 is required; 

• Predicted or final score in the European Baccalaureate (EB) course Mathematics, at least 3 hours per week in the final two years and written or oral examination. A minimum overall predicted score at least 70% is required.

• Grade from A level Mathematics in the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Levels) not including General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Knowledge and Enquiry, Global Perspectives and Research or Project Work. We are happy to consider applicants with the combination of A Level Mathematics and A or AS Level Further Mathematics. Please, indicate whether or not the applicant’s school or college offers Further Mathematics classes. The required minimum A Level is ABB. Applicants taking four subjects will not be at an advantage compared to those taking three. GCSEs or equivalent qualifications may be taken into account but will not be considered without A Levels;

• Score in the College Scholastics Ability Test (CSAT, Suneung) subject Mathematics;

• Score in the SAT section Mathematics.

• Score in the ACT Composite Test section Mathematics.

• Score in AP Calculus AB exam, or in AP Calculus BC exam.

• Score in the SCIO Mathematics Test.

• Final exam score in Mathematics from ÚJOP, Charles University, Poděbrady. 

For SCIO, SAT and ACT, only test results from the year of the intake or from the previous three calendar years can be accepted. An alternative to all listed tests or exams is to have passed the course JEB122 Introductory Mathematics at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University.

The required minimum along with the distribution of admission points for all the options of proving Mathematical abilities and knowledge of English will be determined using the latest publicly available statistical distributions of grades and scores in March 2026.

All documents that are not originally in Czech, Slovak, or English must be officially translated into English, Czech or Slovak language by a certified translator. A sworn translation is not required for the application itself. Only complete applications will be considered. Personal data will be used exclusively to organize the admission process and course enrollments.

T​he admissions committee will assess applicants on the basis of the submitted documents. Firstly, the documents proving English proficiency are examined for the level required for the study. Only those applications that fulfill the requirements for English proficiency are assessed further by the admissions committee and given a ranking from 0 - 100 points. The following criteria will be evaluated: (i) Mathematics (0-45), (ii) English (0-45) and (iii) General profile of the applicant, based on the respective tests, CV and the Personal statement (0-10). The point limit for accepting applicants is set by the Dean with respect to the number of applicants and the capacity of the programme.

Admission to Bachelor's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate.

You'll be well-equipped to perform intermediate-level quantitative analysis and modeling in economics and finance and you will gain the essential economics knowledge and quantitative skills, as well as detailed insights into specific fields such as financial markets, banking, international trade and finance, public economics, and economic policy-making. You can continue your studies with a master's program in related fields (such as our programs in economics, corporate finance, or data analysis) or seamlessly transition into a career in banking, consulting, investment funds, or public administration.