Prague University of Economics and Business
Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze (VŠE) | |
AACSB | |
Rector | Petr Dvořák |
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Administrative staff | 1,000 (of that 600 academic) |
Students | About 14 000 students |
Address | Nám. W. Churchilla 4, 130 67 Praha 3 , , Czech Republic 50°5′2.61″N 14°26′27.96″E / 50.0840583°N 14.4411000°E |
Website | www |
The Prague University of Economics and Business (PUEB) (originally: the University of Economics, Prague; Czech: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, VŠE) is an economics and business-oriented public university located in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the largest university in the field of economics, business and information technology in the Czech Republic, with 14,000 students across its bachelor, master, doctoral and MBA programs. It has been considered the best business school in the Czech Republic and one of the best in Central and Eastern Europe.[1] It is also a part of the CEMS global alliance.
History
Vysoká škola obchodní ("Business School") was established in 1919 as a department of the
Schools and campuses
The university is composed of six faculties spread over three campuses. The main campus is situated in Žižkov, a central district of the Czech capital. The university maintains a second campus on the outskirts of the city in Jižní Město. The premises of the Faculty of Management are located about 110 km from Prague in Jindřichův Hradec.
The six faculties of the university are:
- Faculty of Finance and Accounting (FFA)
- Faculty of International Relations (FIR)
- Faculty of Business Administration (FBA)
- Faculty of Informatics and Statistics (FIS)
- Faculty of Economics (FEPA)
- Faculty of Management in Jindrichův Hradec (FM)
Academics and ranking
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023,[3] Prague University of Economics and Business (PUEB) was ranked 1501+ in the world.[4]
The Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022 ranked Prague University of Economics and Business as 50th in 2020, 55th in 2021 and 62nd in 2022 in Europe.[5]
In the Eduniversal Ranking 2018,[6] Prague University of Economics and Business gained the title of best Business School in Eastern Europe.
The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) has been accredited by the
International co-operation
Over 1000 students spend a semester abroad every year, at institutions including
VŠE cooperates with 250 partner universities, including
As of 2000, the university has been awarding the
The university is a member of the Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS), Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA),[11] and Partnership in International Management (PIM) networks.[12]
In addition, over 1100 students from institutions overseas come to VŠE each semester. In 2005, a new International Learning Center was established as part of expansion of university premises. Courses for these students are run in Czech, English, German, French, and Russian languages.
Notable alumni
- Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (2009–10), Minister of Finance of the Czech Republic (2013–14). Graduated 1974, completed post-graduate studies 1985.[13]
- Martin Jahn (born 1970), Czech politician and economist, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy (2004–05). Graduated in 1994 with a Masters in International Trade.[14]
- Petr Kellner (1964–2021), investor, businessman (one of the USD billionaires), and owner of PPF company.[15]
- Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (1992–97). Graduated in 1963 with a major in Foreign Trade Economics.[16]
- Valtr Komárek (1930–2013), economist and politician[17]
- Czech Social Democratic Party.[18]
- Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (2013–2014), Minister of Finance (2001–02), Minister of Industry and Trade (2002–03), graduated in 1984.[19]
- Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (1997–1998), governor of the Czech National Bank (1989–1992; 1993–2000). Studied at the university from 1968 to 1973, graduated in Foreign Trade.[20]
- Zdeněk Tůma (born 1960), governor of the Czech National Bank (2000–2010) and politician. Studied at the university from 1979–83.[21]
- Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (1998–2002), President of the Czech Republic (2013–2023). Studied from 1965–69 at the university, specialising in Economic Forecasting, and taught.[22]
- Josef Zieleniec (born 1946), Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (1993–97), Member of the European Parliament (2004–09). Graduated in 1974, specialising in Industrial Economics.[23]
- Laura Longauerová (born 1995), Slovak model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Slovakia 2014 and Miss Universe Slovenskej Republiky 2019.
- Josef Průša (born 1990), Creator of Prusa Research.[24]
- Josef Neumann (born 1974), General Director of PepsiCo for Czechia & Slovakia & Baltics & South East Europe Franchise[25]
References
- ^ "University of Economics in Prague is the best Business School in Central and Eastern Europe". Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "History – VŠE". Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ "Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023". timeshighereducation.com.
- ^ "Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 Prague University of Economics and Business". timeshighereducation.com.
- ^ "Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022 Prague University of Economics and Business". ft.com.
- ^ "Awards". eduniversal-ranking.com.
- ^ www.vse.cz, University of Economics in Prague. "The Faculty of Business Administration [FBA] has been ranked among the Top 1% of Business Schools in the World, such as the HEC Paris or the London Business School! | Faculty of Business Administration". fba.vse.cz. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "The Prague University of Economics and Business Master in Management ranked 14th in the Financial Times ranking 2021". Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Factsheet Academic year 2021–2022". Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Gary Becker As Seen from Prague". Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ APSIA (11 March 2016). "Member Schools • APSIA". Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ "VŠE získala cenu Nejlepší ekonomická vysoká škola ve střední a východní Evropě". VSE v Praze. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ^ "Ing. Jan Fischer". vlada.cz. Government of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Martin Jahn, Head of Fleet Sales at Volkswagen Group, graduated from FIR". fir.vse.cz. University of Economics in Prague. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Petr Kellner, The World's Richest People – Forbes.com". Forbes.
- ^ "Václav Klaus". hrad.cz. Government of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Hayashi, Tadayuki. "̈Neo-liberals' and the Politics of Economic Transformation in the Post-Communist Czech Republic" (PDF). p. 136. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Ing. Jiří Paroubek (1952)". Post Bellum. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Ing. Jiří Rusnok". vlada.cz. Government of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Former Governor of CNB and Prime Minister Tošovský graduated from FIR in 1973". fir.vse.cz. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Zdeněk Tůma". kpmg.com. KPMG. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae – Milos Zeman". hrad.cz. Government of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Sketches of ministers meeting Clinton". United Press International. 5 July 1994. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Josef Prusa". Forbes. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Josef Neumann generálním ředitelem PepsiCo i pro jihovýchodní Evropu a vybrané středomořské země". Hospodářské noviny. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
External links
- University website
- Virtual Economic Library Econlib website
- ISIS VŠE (Information system for students and teachers)
- iList (Independent student magazine and web)
- Economix (Student magazine)
- Unie studentů VŠE (Students' Union of the Prague University of Economics and Business)