Metropolitan University Prague, o.p.s.

About Metropolitan University Prague, o.p.s.

MUP began on 23 May 2001 as the University of Public Administration and International Relations in Prague. It introduced its first master’s program and joined Erasmus cooperation in 2004, opened its first English-taught program in 2005, and added its first doctoral program in 2007. That year it obtained university status and adopted the Metropolitan University Prague name. The university’s current legal form and official Czech name are Metropolitní univerzita Praha, o.p.s.; its public-facing English name is Metropolitan University Prague. The institution is privately operated and degree granting. The Czech Ministry’s higher-education register identifies it as a private university-level institution, while MUP’s accreditation and admissions pages confirm active bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral provision for 2026/27. Teaching is organized across two Prague buildings rather than a single residential campus. The main Strašnice address houses central student-facing facilities, and a second building is located in Jarov. MUP’s profile is more specialized than that of a broad comprehensive university. Its principal areas include international and territorial studies, political science, economics and business, media and communication, humanities, public administration, tourism, and psychology. Students can encounter both Czech- and English-language cohorts, but the database record’s “Local” language value does not describe the entire university: several officially listed degree programs are taught in English. Prospective students should therefore assess MUP at program level, especially for language, attendance mode, and professional fit.

For 2026/27, applications to most bachelor’s and master’s programs remain open until 30 September 2026. Psychology uses separate, earlier examination rounds, so applicants to that program must consult its specific Czech-language instructions. Doctoral deadlines were 31 May 2026 for the June examination and are 1 September 2026 for the examination on 17 September 2026. These dates are level- and program-specific and should not be generalized to later admission cycles. Applicants submit an online application and must provide a certified copy of the relevant prior qualification: normally a secondary-school leaving certificate for bachelor’s entry, a bachelor’s diploma for master’s entry, or a master’s diploma for doctoral entry. Graduates of foreign institutions must also provide official recognition of their previous education as required. Some programs request additional materials such as a professional CV or motivation questionnaire. For 2026/27, an online English test applies to all full-time bachelor’s programs, English-taught part-time bachelor’s study, and English-taught master’s study. Qualifying applicants may instead document English through a recent recognized certificate, a state language examination, or prior secondary or university education taught in English. Czech-taught part-time bachelor’s programs and Czech-taught master’s programs generally admit without an entrance examination, while psychology and doctoral study have distinct selection arrangements. Admission is followed by payment of the first-year tuition, signing a study contract, and formal enrolment. International applicants should allow additional time for recognition and document certification.

MUP awards bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees. Its 2026 program listings show bachelor’s options spanning Anglophone Studies, digital economy, financial management, humanities, international business, international relations, media studies, public administration, psychology, and tourism. Master’s study includes Anglophone Studies, Asian studies, European studies and public administration, international relations, media studies, political science, regional studies and international business, and tourism. Doctoral offerings are concentrated in international relations and European studies, media studies, and political science. Availability in Czech or English and in full-time or part-time form differs by program. The official English-program accreditation list identifies three-year English-taught bachelor’s routes, two-year English-taught master’s routes, and a three-year International Relations and European Studies PhD available full time or part time. Examples include Anglophone Studies, International Business, International Relations–Asian Studies, International Relations–European Studies, and Regional Studies and International Business. Applicants should use the current accredited-program table to distinguish a formal study program from its specialization and to confirm the awarded Czech degree title. Study formats have practical scheduling differences. MUP says full-time teaching generally runs on weekdays, often concentrated into two or three days. Part-time bachelor’s teaching is normally organized on selected Saturdays, while part-time master’s schedules use several Saturdays per semester. International academic opportunities include Erasmus+ study periods and traineeships, exchanges outside Europe, and selected bachelor’s and master’s double degrees. Participation is subject to selection and program-specific eligibility, so an exchange or dual award should be treated as an opportunity rather than a guaranteed component of admission.

Key Highlights

• Private university-level institution in the Czech Ministry of Education register
• Founded in 2001 and operating under the Metropolitan University Prague name since 2007
• Two teaching locations in Prague: Strašnice and Jarov
• Active bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral provision confirmed for 2026/27

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed between MUP’s Strašnice and Jarov buildings and the wider city of Prague. The university lists relaxation areas, a café-bistro, secure Wi-Fi, bicycle racks, ISIC and ALIVE student cards, and an MUP Sports Club. Its two multimedia studios allow students to practice camera work, studio presentation, reporting, and editing. These resources may be especially relevant to media students, but they are part of the wider student-services environment. The Jiří Hájek Specialised Library in Strašnice supports the university’s teaching fields through books, journals, dissertations, and electronic resources. Services include lending, interlibrary loans, research support, remote database access, and guidance for bachelor’s and master’s thesis work. MUP also states that its Prague buildings are wheelchair accessible. Its School without Barriers program provides structured support for students with physical disabilities, although applicants should confirm individual accommodation needs directly with the university. Housing requires advance planning. MUP explicitly says that it has no accommodation facilities of its own. It instead lists private student residences and dormitories operated by other Prague institutions, warns that capacity is limited, and does not guarantee a place. Full-time students whose permanent residence is outside Prague may be eligible to apply for an accommodation scholarship, subject to the applicable rules. International students should budget independently and contact providers early rather than assuming university-managed housing.

Location & Surroundings

MUP operates in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, from two non-residential academic buildings. Its main site is at Dubečská 900/10 in Prague 10–Strašnice, while the second is at Učňovská 100/1 in Prague 9–Jarov. Student applicants and visitors should check which building hosts their teaching or service appointment; the two addresses should not be treated as one contiguous campus. The setting offers access to a large European capital rather than a self-contained university town. This can support study in international relations, business, media, tourism, and public administration by placing students near public institutions, companies, cultural organizations, and an international population. Those advantages do not amount to guaranteed internships or employment, and commute time will depend on where a student lives. Because MUP provides no university-owned residence, location decisions are closely tied to Prague’s private rental and dormitory market. The university recommends several external providers and dormitories run by other institutions but states that accommodation is not secured. Prospective students should compare travel time to Strašnice or Jarov, contract conditions, deposits, and total living expenses before committing to housing.

Costs & Career Outcomes

MUP’s current tuition page lists annual fees rather than a single university-wide price. Czech-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs, excluding Psychology, cost CZK 65,000 when paid for the academic year in full. English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs and the bachelor’s program in Psychology cost CZK 85,000 for full-year payment. Two-instalment plans cost more in total: CZK 34,000 per instalment for the standard Czech-language category and CZK 44,000 per instalment for English programs and Psychology. The application fee is CZK 750 for bachelor’s and master’s study. Doctoral tuition is listed separately at CZK 30,000 per academic year for full-time students without a doctoral bursary and for part-time students. A limited number of full-time doctoral bursaries may provide a full tuition waiver based on admission results and the university’s fee rules; applicants should not assume that waiver. The doctoral application fee is CZK 1,500. These figures come from the official fee summary accessed in August 2026, but the page does not clearly label every amount with an academic year, so applicants should confirm the binding fee list and study contract before payment. MUP does not publish verified graduate salary or placement outcomes on the sources used here. Career-relevant opportunities include Erasmus+ practical traineeships, which can last two to twelve months, and selected double-degree study. These opportunities may build international experience but require selection and do not guarantee employment. Living costs are additional, and university-owned room and board cannot be budgeted because MUP has no residence facilities.