Overview

The Longevity Studies programme offered at Charles University is interdisciplinary. It is methodologically based on social sciences, sociology, social and cultural anthropology, and the complex of non-medical health sciences (public health), but also uses methods of other science branches and disciplines.

Key facts

It is based on the theory of productive aging, which was presented by Robert Butler as opposed to the reductionist accent on solely health, disability or care issues. On the practical and strategic level, this theory corresponds to the active aging strategy of the UN and WHO. From a methodological point of view, mixed methods will be preferred - i.e. research using qualitative methods exploring the essence of facts and quantitative methods to compare these and examine contexts. This is and will also be the focus of research projects in which the team participates or is preparing.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Disciplines

General Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

1. Discussion of the submitted research plan. (max. 12 points).

2. Verification of knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of English enabling independent study of the literature and communication within an international research team, teleconferencing and preparation of materials. These requirements will be verified in the oral entrance examination, which will be conducted in English (max. 4 points).

3. Verification of knowledge of basic scientific methodology, demonstrated by basic knowledge, possibly activities and results, both theoretical, empirical and applied (max. 4 points).

A maximum of 20 points can be obtained from the entrance examination.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

700 EUR / year

≈ 700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

700 EUR / year

≈ 700 EUR / year

Living costs

Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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