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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Three doctoral students from the Modern History programme presented their research at a workshop in Paris
This year again, first-year PhD students in Modern History at IMS — Giovanni Ghetti, Alina Galster, and Tomáš Košek — had the opportunity to present their research at a doctoral workshop organized by
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Claudia Macey-Dare won the eighth annual Polish Institute competition for the best thesis
For the past eight years, the Polish Institute in Prague has been organizing a competition for the best bachelor’s and master’s theses focused on Poland, awarding the Marian Szyjkowski Prize—named after the first professor of Polish language and literature at Charles University. And we are pleased to announce that this year’s winner in the category of master’s theses from non-Polish studies disciplines is PhD candidate Claudia Macey-Dare -
We invite you to an online lecture by Associate Professor Brisku titled "Europe/Europeanness in Albania and Georgia: Past & Present"
Associate Professor Adrian Brisku will deliver an online lecture titled Europe/Europeanness in Albania and Georgia: Past & Present on Tuesday, April 7, at 3:00 p.m. The lecture will explore the political, socioeconomic, and cultural changes that have taken place in Albania and Georgia since the collapse of the Soviet Union. -
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.
