Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies

Balkan, Eurasian and Central European Studies

Master's degree in English language.

General information

Balkan, Eurasian and East-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. 

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 30 April 2025.

For students from visa-seeking countries, we strongly recommend the early-bird term for the application submission on 28 February 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application!