Rector & rector's collegium.
The European Research University is headed by the rector, who manages the university as a whole, the vice-rector and the deans of the faculties and colleges. The rector's advisory body is the rector's collegium.
Rector's collegium.
Boards & committees.
At the ERUNI, various boards and committees are responsible for overseeing the proper implementation of all academic study programmes, scientific and research activities, and ensuring adherence to both the written and unwritten rules and principles on which the university is founded.
Central student support services.
The ERUNI provides a wide range of services designed to support students throughout their academic journey and beyond. These services include academic guidance, career development, and personal support, all aimed at helping students succeed. The International Office offers assistance with study abroad opportunities and international exchanges, while the Careers Centre provides expert advice on career planning, internships, and job search strategies. Additionally, ENIGMA supports students with special educational needs and exceptional giftedness, offering tailored resources, psychological support, and crisis intervention to promote mental well-being. The ERUNI is committed to fostering a holistic approach to student success, ensuring that every student has the tools and support they need to achieve their goals, both academically and personally.
Faculties & colleges.
The European Research University, together with its autonomous colleges, forms the ERUNI Group—a dynamic and collaborative educational network. The University itself comprises several constituent parts, including four faculties, a university college, and a Recognised Teaching Centre of the University of London. Additional autonomous colleges operate within the wider ERUNI Group, contributing to its diverse educational portfolio.
These entities are located primarily in Prague and Ostrava, with further presence in other Czech cities, including Brno, Plzeň, and Olomouc, reflecting the Group’s broad geographical reach. Beyond the Czech Republic, ERUNI maintains an international presence through a decentralised model of research and academic collaboration, particularly within the framework of the European Research College. This model is based on a network of international research hubs, enabling close integration with leading academic environments. Current hubs operate in London, Amsterdam, and Rome, with further expansion underway, including Paris.
Faculty of Advanced Studies and Research in Prague.
The Faculty of Advanced Studies and Research in Prague provides education within doctoral study programmes and research-oriented master's programmes. Additionally, it offers opportunities for early-career researchers from around the world in postdoctoral positions. The faculty is distinguished by a high degree of internationalisation and its strong focus on research, ensuring its effective integration with teaching, particularly at the doctoral level. It is located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and guarantees comprehensive doctoral education and excellent research within the ERUNI. It also holds responsibility for the strategic oversight and coordination of the research hubs that comprise the European Research College (ERC).
Faculty of Economics.
The Faculty of Economics provides or co-provides education in fourteen economically focused study programmes covering the entire usual breadth of university economic education, and participates in teaching and research in bachelor's, master's and doctoral study programmes. The Faculty of Economics is located in Ostrava.
Faculty of Law.
The Faculty of Law, based in Ostrava, contributes to teaching and academic activities across the University, including the provision of legal courses for the public and its involvement in selected study programmes. The Faculty is also engaged in the development of study programmes in the field of law, currently undergoing accreditation.
Faculty of Education.
The Faculty of Education provides accredited continuing professional development programmes for teaching staff, alongside a range of lifelong learning activities, including the University of the Third Age. It also contributes to the wider academic and support environment of the University, encompassing student services such as the Career Centre and ENIGMA.
University College Prague.
University College Prague is part of the European Research University, which focuses on professional and career-oriented education. Located in the heart of the Czech capital, it benefits from Prague’s international environment, close cooperation with business and industry, and a vibrant academic community. The College offers managerial programmes, including the MBA, as well as specialised professional courses and micro-credential programmes that develop leadership, innovation, and practical skills for success in a global career.
University of London Recognised Teaching Centre.
The European Research University holds the status of a Recognised Teaching Centre of the University of London. Students enrolled at this centre are University of London students throughout the duration of their studies. However, the ERUNI Teaching Centre provides them with on-campus tutoring of the highest standards, along with access to facilities, resources, and engagement with the university community.
European Research College.
The European Research College (ERC) is an independent institution within ERUNI, established as a centre for scholarly collaboration and innovation. It operates as a decentralised research network, comprising relatively autonomous hubs based in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Italy. While formally integrated into the ERUNI framework, each centre maintains academic indepedence in shaping its research priorities and activities.
European College.
The European College consists of five independent colleges located in Prague, Ostrava, Olomouc, Pilsen and Brno. They provide non-academic tertiary education at ISCED 5 level, as defined by the International Standard Classification of Education. From an international perspective, this level of education is equivalent to bachelor's degree programmes.
