Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning courses play a crucial role in meeting the evolving educational needs of individuals throughout their lives. These courses are designed to provide continuous learning opportunities beyond traditional degree programs, allowing individuals to acquire new skills, update existing ones, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.


Lifelong learning is an important part of educational activity of the Faculty of Humanities. FHS offers courses within the bounds of lifelong learning programmes, these are destined for various target groups: for applicants, graduates, seniors, and for students and others who are interested. Courses focus on either obtaining skills for a profession or for interested amateurs.


There are a broad range of lifelong learning courses including: entrance exam preparatory courses for Czech and foreign applicants, professional and hobby courses, including the courses.


Currently, we provide a selection of 8 courses taught in Czech and 1 course offered in English.



Lifelong courses taught in Czech:

CŽV 1 – Základy humanitní vzdělanosti ("Nultý ročník")

A one-year program primarily designed for applicants who were not admitted to the bachelor's studies at the Faculty of Humanities.


Participants fulfill the same academic obligations as regular first-year students of the Bachelor's degree program in Humanities Studies.

Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV1

CŽV 6 – Přípravný kurz pro studium na FHS

If you wish to prepare for admission and entrance exams for the Czech taught bachelor's program Studium humanitní vzdělanosti, you can enroll in the preparatory course, giving you the opportunity to experience 'mock entrance exam' and adequately prepare you for your academic journey.


Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV6

CŽV 7 – Supervizor v pomáhajících profesích

This course aims to support mature professionals in the helping profession over a three-year period, fostering their professional development towards the role of a supervisor. After a brief theoretical preparation, the main learning source involves initiating a practical supervisory experience, guided by provided methodology and comprehensive learning support, contributing to the mastery of supervisory skills.


Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV7

CŽV 12 – Kurz pro neuspěšné studující SHV

Participants of the course have the option to register for up to 10 subjects of their choice through online registration, excluding mandatory courses. The selection is primarily from the bachelor's program Liberal Arts and Humanities (excluding UPCES courses with YBAU codes and CET courses with YBAC codes). Upon agreement, subjects from other departments may also be included. Participants have rights and responsibilities in accordance with the Rules of Study and Examination at Charles University and the Rules for the Organization of Studies. Participants enrolled in the course must not have any active or suspended enrollment in any study program at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University. Additionally, they are not allowed to register for courses offered by other faculties. At the end of the course, participants can request a transcript of records.


Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV12

CŽV 21 – Letní škola v Litomyšli

This summer school program is designed for teachers of Czech language and literature, philosophy, humanities, social sciences, and history at grammar schools and high schools. Its aim is to provide educators from grammar schools and high schools with ideas and materials for teaching, fostering a space for mutual discussion on student preparation and readiness for humanities-focused higher education. The program revolves around annotated examples of seminar work with professional, literary, and classical texts, as well as the assigning, guiding, and writing of papers. In preparing the summer school, we incorporate feedback and suggestions from participants of past seminars.


Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV21

CŽV 31 – Otevřená studia

The Faculty of Humanities at Charles University is an open institution welcoming all those interested in studying humanities. The Open Studies course offers high school students and the general public the opportunity to attend selected elective courses from the Bachelor's program Liberal Arts and Humanities at the Faculty of Humanities.


Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV31

U3V – Humanitní studia

The University of the Third Age (U3V) at the Faculty of Humanities offers selected courses in humanities and lectures in social sciences. Senior participants, the primary audience, have the opportunity to attend philosophy and history courses. Many appreciate access to the electronic library, offering a wide range of study materials, fostering internet skills. U3V goes beyond acquiring knowledge, emphasizing a social dimension. Some return to university after years, while others experience university life for the first time. Join us for an enriching and vibrant learning community.


Detailed information on the course is available here: U3V


CŽV – Kariérové poradenství

The course is tailored for professionals in education, psychology, social work, and related fields involved in or aspiring to engage in career counseling within schools or lifelong learning. Led by National Career Counseling Award recipients, the program focuses on applying pedagogical and psychological principles to career guidance and education. Aim of the course is to innovate these concepts in alignment with international trends and implement them effectively in the Czech context.


Detailed information on the course is available here: KP


Lifelong courses taught in English:

CŽV 41 – Ethnomusicology Summer School

Join our one-week course, hosted within the Khamoro Romani Festival framework (May to June, 2024 – TBA), at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University. Designed for international university students, this in-person summer school offers morning lectures covering key areas where Roma have contributed to unique music styles, with a primary focus on Central European Romani music. Topics include the representation of Roma through music, Romani music and emotions, and its role in collective memory. Learn from local and international ethnomusicologists, festival organizers, and Romani musicians. Engage in workshops with Khamoro festival participants and enjoy evening concerts as part of the festival experience.


Detailed information on the course is available here: CŽV41


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Internal Relations Department

Pátkova 2137/5, 182 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic

Office No.: 0.16

Phone: +420 224 271 460

Contact person: Bc. Nela Pavlica

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Office hours: by prior appointment


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