Institute
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
The Institute of International Studies (hereinafter referred to as IMS) is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University, which was established in 1990 with the aim of responding to the current needs of society.
The IMS itself was founded in 1994 as the youngest of the faculty’s institutes, and its current structure is based on the long-term and purposeful development of the field of Area Studies. Its structure is also influenced by the growing student demand for this field, which, despite its importance for the development of Czech foreign and domestic policy, had been lacking until now.
Graduates of the programs taught at the IMS gain practical education not only in modern history but also in the political, economic, and socio-cultural context of the regions that form the focus of the institute’s research and teaching. They are also well-versed in current social issues, the consequences of recent historical events, and their broader context. At the same time, they are equipped with language skills as well as analytical, interpretive, and presentation skills.
Graduates find employment in a wide range of institutions—both domestic and foreign—that focus on the issues of the relevant territories in their historical and contemporary contexts.
News
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FSV UK Student Research Conference 2026
In collaboration with the Institute of Sociological Studies, IMS will on Friday, June 12 help organize the FSV UK 2026 Student Research Conference, which aims to showcase outstanding student research, foster academic dialogue, and build a vibrant academic community. -
Invitation to a lecture with Radek Pech, former Czech Ambassador to Ukraine
We cordially invite you to a lecture by Radek Pech, former Czech Ambassador to Ukraine and current Director of the European Section, which will take place on Wednesday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. in room C321 at the Jinonice Campus. -
Applications for starter apartments for young academics and researchers are now being accepted
The Commission for the Allocation of Starter Apartments has set a deadline for submitting applications for the allocation of starter apartments for young academics and researchers working at Charles University. Specifically, these are apartments No. 1442 and No. 1440, located in the Krystal Center building at José Martího 2/407 in Prague 6, with a layout of 2+kk, and are ready to move into from May 1, 2026. -
Call for topics and supervisors for Marie Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 projects
Applicants for the European MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 grant, which supports postdoctoral projects in the form of international mobility, can again this year take advantage of the support of the Rector's Office in collecting topics and supervisors. -
Docent Jan Hornát zveřejnil článek v prestižním časopise Survival
Docent Jan Hornát zveřejnil v prestižním odborném časopise Survival článek s názvem Broken Mirrors: How the European Union Reflected the United States – Until Trump. Ten reaguje na kritiku Trumpovy administrativy mířenou na Evropskou Unii a přibližuje současný stav transatlantických vztahů a novou národně bezpečnostní strategii USA. -
SnS Talk: “Armenian and Georgian Shifting Perceptions and Geostrategies of Inbetweenness amidst EU–Russian Power Projections”
We cordially invite you to a lecture by Professor Kornely Kakachia, which will take place on Thursday, February 26, from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room A125 of the Jinonice Campus. The lecture is entitled Armenian and Georgian Shifting Perceptions and Geostrategies of Inbetweenness amidst EU–Russian Power Projections and will be held as part of the Small (Nation-)States Research Center programme.
