Charles University, also known historically as the University of Prague, is the largest university in the Czech Republic, consisting of 17 faculties located in Prague, Hradec Kralove and Plzen. It is one of the oldest universities in the world in continuous operation and the third-oldest university north of the Alps, after the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
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Charles University (CUNI; Czech: Univerzita Karlova, UK; Latin: Universitas Carolina; German: Karls-Universität), also known historically as the University of Prague (Latin: Universitas Pragensis), is the largest university in the Czech Republic.
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View the Source2. Wikidata: Charles University
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- Wikidata Q31519 P2196 (number of students) as of +2020-00-00T00:00:00Z
View the Source3. Center for World University Rankings: CWUR World University Rankings 2025
Center for World University RankingsCWUR Global 2000 list 2025, world rank 248Quote, CWUR Global 2000 list 2025, world rank 248
Top 1.2% Charles University in Prague Czech Republic 1 333 1289 - 196 77.9
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