Branch programme/details

The aim of the bachelor program Computer Science is an education of graduates with a broad knowledge in two areas. The first area of gained expertise is applied computer science, in particular the ability to analyze and program real world problems, which enables the graduates to get jobs in the industry directly after finishing their bachelor degree. The second area is theoretical computer science (including a relatively broad mathematical foundation), which enables the graduates to continue their studies on a master (and later possibly also a doctoral) level. The coverage of both above mentioned areas is in an accord with the position of computer science on the borderline between technical and natural sciences.

The study program Computer Science has three specializations. One of them is more practically oriented (Databases and web) and two more theoretically focused (General computer science, Artificial intelligence). The first year of study is common for all three specializations, which allows students to pick their specializations as late as in the second year of study, when they have enough information for such a decision.

An important part of the study program is creative work, which includes student theses. This type of work is aimed at software and specialized hardware development (in the applied area of computer science), and at scientific publications (in the theoretical area of computer science).

**Reasoning Requirements**

The table below summarizes the minimum Reasoning Requirements for the undergraduate Computer Science programme at Charles University. You must have at least one of the qualifications listed here or provide us comparable results for other recognized qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, German Abitur, Bagrut in Israel or STMP in Malaysia (specific required scores may be provided on request). Alternatively, you may provide exceptional results in high-standard contests like International Mathematical Olympiad. Any test results demonstrating safisfaction of Reasoning Requirements must not be older than three years as of April 30, 2026, and for applicants who have previously studied in the Bachelor of Computer Science programme at our university, not older than a year as of that date.

SAT Math results will not be considered for applicants who completed secondary education in countries (in the admission round for 2026/27, the only country with the low correlation, is Azerbaijan) where, for students enrolled in our Computer Science programme in the Academic year 2024/25, the correlation between their SAT Math scores and the number of credits earned in the programme during the first semester was below 0.3, and the number of these students was at least ten.

**Minimum Qualifications**

AP Calculus AB - score 5
AP Calculus BC – score 4 or 5
SAT Total Score 1250, including a score in Math of at least 720
ACT Composite Score 26, including a score in Math of at least 32
International Baccalaureate: A score of 6 or higher in 'Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL' or 'Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL' (total score on the IB diploma is not a factor for admission)
GCE AS Levels or GCE A Levels (not including General Studies, Critical Thinking or Key Skills) A A B, including an A in Mathematics

Compliance with the admission requirements for the Computer Science programme given in Czech is an alternative to the above minimum Reasoning Requirements.

**English Language Proficiency**

An applicant must have an adequate command of English in order to enroll on an English-taught programme at Charles University. Proficiency in English may be demonstrated by one of the standard language tests listed below; any language test results should not be older than two years. Students who have completed at least two years of their previous education with English as the sole language of instruction in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, Republic of South Africa or USA are exempt from this requirement. Applicants who provide us with comparable qualifications demonstrating proficiency in English (i.e. CEFR level C1) also meet our requirements.

The table below lists the various tests of English that we recognize, and gives the minimum score that should be obtained.

**Test Minimum Score**
TOEFL iBT 85
TOEFL Essentials 9 Pass
TOEIC Listening and Reading 850
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5
Cambridge C1 Advanced Pass
Cambridge C2 Proficiency Pass
SAT - Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550
ACT – both English and Reading 24
International Baccalaureate - English 6
The European Language Certificates (TELC) English C1 Pass
UNIcert English for Mathematicians Level C1 Pass
Duolingo 110
Michigan English Test (MET) 64
Pearson PTE Academic Test of Englich - 66
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Pass
General State Language Examination in English in the Czech Republic Pass

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

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Graduates of the study program Computer Science possess a combination of skills and knowledge, which enables them to work both on IT applications (programming, systems administration, SW application development), and in analytical jobs, which require deep theoretical background and sharp critical thinking. Graduates are capable of quickly absorbing new findings and thus be well versed in the rapidly changing world of IT technologies. The exact profile of a graduate of course depends on the chosen specialization as different specializations put different emphasis on concrete skills and knowledge.

Job market opportunities for graduates of all three specializations are excellent. The list of occupations for which graduates are prepared in the individual study specializations include: programmer, applications developer (both for standard and mobile platforms), software analyst, data and web application analyst, process analyst (especially in IT companies), computer systems administrator, process optimization specialist, natural language processing specialist (both for spoken and written language), computer games developer. These occupations belong to those most demanded on the job market. The unemployment rate of our graduates is null and a vast majority of our graduates stays in the field in which they obtained their degree.