Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies
Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies
Master's degree in English language.
General information
Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies (BECES) is a two-year master's degree programme that is ideal for students who want to understand the “East”, understood as a territory composed of Central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula, and the Post-Soviet area, including the Caucasus and Central Asia:
- understand the interplay between politics, society, culture and economy in the "East"
- combine courses in order to adapt the curriculum to your specific needs and interests
- master several foreign languages
- study with talented students from all over the world
Discover what makes BECES a unique opportunity for students.
Take a look at the leaflet for the study programme Balkan, Euroasian and Central European Studies.
Let us know about your interest
Are you interested in this study programme?
Let us know about your interest via email at study.ims@fsv.cuni.cz.
We are ready to:
- answer any questions you may have
- offer individual online consultations
- keep you updated
We look forward to hearing from you.
Apply now
The admission window for the study period 2025/2026 – 2026/2027 is now open.
You can apply to BECES until 31 August 2025.
Applications fully submitted by 30 June 2025 will already be evaluated in July.
Important note for visa-seeking students: Please read about the visa process carefully before applying. You are responsible for organizing your legal stay in Czechia. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to obtain the visa in time, as the June and August deadlines are fairly close to the start of the academic year on 29 September 2025.