Study Programmes at the Faculty of Humanities

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Liberal Arts and Humanities is a multidisciplinary programme that provides students with a strong background in the humanities and social sciences - philosophy, history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, art, and languages.


Faculty of Humanities offers two Master's programmes:

- Gender Studies offers an opportunity for systematic and interdisciplinary study of gender issues;

- Anthropology of Arts is a new programme designed for students seeking a comprehensive education in the anthropology of art, music, and literature.



Doctoral studies at the Faculty are very diverse, however, they are not a continuation of the graduate (master's) studies. The output of the doctoral study is individual scientific work, publication, and research activity.


More about the Bachelor's programme


More about the Master's programmes


More about individual programmes





Students' Testimonials


Masha

Liberal Arts and Humanities Graduate, Foreign Students' Ambassador


"...Particular memories that have stuck with me that I think are able to describe my experience at FHS well are when as part of a summer school course our professor was able to arrange for us to attend a rave at one of the most prominent underground electronic music venues. Not only were we able to conduct ethnographic research in the field, but we also got an opportunity to privately interview the artists. Other memories include our professors sharing their passions in class, in whichever discipline. Either anthropology, psychology, philosophy or history."

Jella

Gender Studies Graduate


"...I would recommend this program for international applicants, because the study environment is very close and relational – both among students and between students and teachers. Our group of Gender Studies students almost feels like a group of friends and I cherish a lot our long talks in front of the faculty building after classes or the walks to our beloved coffee machine during breaks. Also, with the students from the higher semester, we are in continuous contact and especially during the first semester, this was incredibly helpful in clarifying uncertainties and easing concerns."

Justin

Liberal Arts and Humanities Graduate, Foreign Students' Ambassador


"...But things really started to take off about two years ago, when we began hosting regular events and actively trying to bridge the divide between different faculties. That was one of the main missions of the ambassador program. It brings me a lot of comfort knowing that students now have that support system - that they’ll have people they can reach out to, especially during their first year, which can be quite overwhelming for international students."

News

Changes to studies as of October 1st, 2026

On October 1st, 2026, new regulations governing academic rules and the organisation of studies were implemented. The updated regulations introduce several significant modifications to your studies. The key practical adjustments for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are divided into: Studies, Scholarships, and Student Information System.

Webinars and Coffee Lectures at NTK

The National Library of Technology (NTK) invites students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers to join our free webinars. Whether you’re just getting started with scientific resources or working on advanced projects and want an up-to-date overview of ways to enhance your work, there’s something here for everyone.

Establishing Cooperation with the Portuguese Centre in Prague

The Faculty of Humanities at Charles University is entering into a new cooperation agreement with Portuguese Institute in Prague, aimed at providing long-term support for the teaching of the Portuguese language and culture and continuing Portuguese studies at the Faculty.

Social Inclusion Issue dedicated to Care Work in Europe, by CareOrg

The current issue of the journal Social Inclusion, titled "Transnational Organization of Labour, Mobility, and Senior Care in Central and Eastern Europe" features four articles (co-)authored by CareOrg members from the Faculty of Humanities: doc. Petra Ezzeddine, Ph.D., Maroš Matiaško, JUDr., Ph.D., LL.M. and Mgr. Kristina Bartošová.

FHStories

Welcoming Exchange Students: Orientation Days at the Faculty

A total of 65 international exchange students from across Europe, as well as from Australia and New Zealand, will study alongside our faculty's students this upcoming semester. Students began their stay at the Faculty of Humanities by participating in a variety of fun and informative sessions, workshops, and icebreakers during Orientation Week.

Welcoming Exchange Students: Orientation Days at the Faculty
Our students at the EASA international anthropology conference

From July 21–24, the biennial international conference of the European Association for Social Anthropology (EASA) took place in Poznań, Poland, under the theme “Anthropology: Possibilities in a Polarized World.” A large group of anthropologists from the Czech Republic attended the conference, and it can be said without exaggeration that people affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University played a significant role.

Our students at the EASA international anthropology conference
High school students from abroad visited the faculty

In mid-July, a group of high school students from abroad visited the faculty to participate in the “Charles University Summer School: Discover Your Future" program organized by the Institute for Language and Professional Preparation UK (UJOP UK). These young people from various countries around the world had the opportunity to learn about our faculty and the study programs offered here. This year’s program featured two workshops that essentially addressed very similar questions: What does it mean to confront stereotypes? How do marginalized groups negotiate social recognition? And what strategies do they employ?

High school students from abroad visited the faculty
Photoreport from the Hume's Not Dead Conference

We are excited to bring you some highlights from the conference The New Life Of David Hume, which took place between June 29th and July 3rd, 2026.

Photoreport from the Hume
FAMU & FHS Opening: The Exhibition Works!

As a Wall of Loose Stones is a collaborative project bringing together students from the New Aesthetics Studio at FAMU’s Department of Photography and students from FHS. Check out the photo report from the opening.

FAMU & FHS Opening: The Exhibition Works!
Exceptional scholarship recipient Justin Douglas Hart

Justin Douglas Hart is a student of the Liberal Arts and Humanities bachelor’s programme at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, and the recipient of the Miroslav Vlček Exceptional Scholarship — a prestigious award granted by the Study in Prague Consortium to students who make an outstanding contribution to the international community.

Exceptional scholarship recipient Justin Douglas Hart
Successful launch of Vývar

On 23 June 2026 we launched the edited volume Vývar at the Tusculum Art Centre on the historic grounds of the Chittussi Hospital in Prague, and cooked select Romani dishes from the book.

Successful launch of Vývar
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October 5, 2026
19:30 - 21:30
Faculty of Humanities, Lower hall

On Monday, October 5th, new academic year begins. BERG Orchestra concert will serve as an accompanying ceremony, to which all of our students and teachers are cordially invited.

October 5, 2026 – October 6, 2026
9:00 - 18:00
AKC, Husova 4a, 110 00 Praha 1

On October 5 and 6, 2026, an international research colloquium titled Kosmologische Anthropologie: Tod – Geschlecht – Arbeit – Spiel will take place. Contributions will be made by prof. Karel Novotný and graduates of the FHS doctoral program in German and French Philosophy: István Fazakas, Sandro Herr, and Lutz Niemann.