On Friday, September 19, 24 participants of the Erasmus Staff Week gathered at the Voršilská Chapel. The course is designed for administrative staff from European universities who wish to improve their English and bring it to a higher level. Participants gain new language skills to enhance and streamline communication with students and colleagues, expand their vocabulary related to administrative work, and acquire practical competencies such as effective email communication in English, delivering proper presentations, and engaging in discussions with colleagues and students.
22 September 2025
On Friday, September 12, 2025, the Czech national anthem resounded through the Great Hall of Karolinum as more than 300 international students rose to ceremoniously mark the beginning of their stay in the Czech Republic and their studies in the foundation courses of the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies (ÚJOP) at Charles University. The new students, representing more than 60 countries, were formally welcomed into the academic community of Charles University not only by Eva Voldřichová Beránková, Vice-Rector of Charles University for International Affairs, but also by Dana Hůlková Nývltová, Director of UJOP, and by two graduates of last year’s foundation programmes.
11 September 2025
The new academic year begins next week, and the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies (UJOP) is naturally in full preparation mode. After a summer filled with our summer schools, teachers are once again ready to devote themselves fully to students in the preparatory programmes.
5 September 2025
This year, Charles University opened its doors to international students interested in studying in the Czech Republic through the summer course Discover Your Future, organised under the auspices of the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies. This intensive two-week programme, held at the Krystal campus in Prague and intended for students aged 15–18, is unique in combining language instruction with direct cooperation from various Charles University faculties.
29 August 2025
In recent years, Czech as a foreign language has attracted growing international interest. To ensure that teaching is of high quality, modern, and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups of learners, it is essential to support those who teach it—the teachers. The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (UJOP UK) pursues this mission systematically, not only during the academic year but also in the summer.
25 August 2025
At the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University, summer isn’t just about studying—it’s a chance to dive into Czech language, culture, and academic life. UJOP offers three different summer schools that combine language classes with a closer look at Czech society. Each programme speaks to a different audience: people with Czech roots, future university students, Czech language lovers, or anyone who just wants to spend an unforgettable summer in Prague. Which one is right for you?
20 August 2025
As the 2024/2025 school year came to a close, staff from all UJOP centres were invited to the Poděbrady Castle for a two-day event, "Day for UJOP," held on June 17 and 18. Each department showcased its work, highlighting not only what they do and how they contribute to the institute, but also their achievements from the past school year and plans for the future.
23 June 2025
On Thursday, June 12, the Voršilská Centre held a formal end-of-year ceremony in its chapel, bringing together students from intensive courses, their teachers, academic assistants, and the management of UJOP. The event opened with a speech by the Centre’s Director, Mgr. Petra Landergott Kalvínská, who noted that more than 3,500 students from 105 countries studied at UJOP during the academic year.
16 June 2025
On Friday, June 6, students from the Krystal Centre gathered in the Blue Lecture Hall in Celetná to receive their certificates and formally conclude their studies at UJOP UK. The head of the Prague Study Centre, Mgr. Petra Landergott Kalvínská, welcomed the students and reminded them that their academic journey had begun in this very hall back in September—and now ends in the same place. She was followed by the Director of UJOP UK, PhDr. Dana Hůlková Nývltová, Ph.D., who greeted the students and, in her address, emphasized the importance of the freedom of education. She praised the admirable effort students demonstrated throughout the year and noted that this academic year is a special one, marking the 50th anniversary of UJOP as part of Charles University.
12 June 2025
On June 5, the ceremonial hall near the castle gardens at the Poděbrady Centre hosted a graduation ceremony, symbolically closing the 2024/2025 academic year. Students, teachers and staff gathered to celebrate the successful completion of a demanding period of study.
Diplomas were awarded to students who successfully completed the foundation programmes, while several students also received special awards from their class teachers in recognition of excellent attendance and exceptional effort during the year.
9 June 2025
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