Charles UniversityStudent Guide

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Student guide · Winter Semester 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Charles University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Winter Semester 2026-2027
Campus terms
14
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Winter Semester 2026-2027 runs Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Winter Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. Summer Semester 2026-2027

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Campus language

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14 terms

A

Arnošt
The Menza Arnošta z Pardubic cafeteria, located near the main university buildings.
AS UK
Akademický senát Univerzity Karlovy; the Academic Senate, the university's top representative body.

C

CU Point
The English-language branding for the UK Point service center.

D

Děkát
Common student shorthand for the Dean's Office (Děkanát).

H

Hvězda
The Hvězda dormitory complex located in Prague 6.

I

Imatrikulace
The formal matriculation ceremony for first-year students.

J

Jednota
The Menza Jednota cafeteria, a common dining spot for students in central Prague.

K

Kajetánka
The Kajetánka dormitory complex, known for its scenic location.

M

Menza
A university-run student cafeteria providing subsidized meals.

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Švehlovka
The Švehlova dormitory, a historic residence hall in the city center.

U

UK Point
The central information and advisory center for students and staff.

V

Větrník
The Na Větrníku dormitory complex, popular among international students.

Z

Zápočet
A non-graded credit or 'pass' required to qualify for a final exam.
Zkouškové
The intensive exam period at the end of each semester.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Albertov
The campus hub housing the natural sciences and medical faculties.
albertov_serving_point
Albertov Serving Point
bude_student_canteen
Budeč Student Canteen
CAS
Central Authentication Service; the single sign-on system for university digital services.
Celetná
A central building housing the Faculty of Arts and Pedagogy administrative offices.
ISIC
The mandatory student ID card used for building access, library services, and discounts.
Jinonice
The modern campus housing social sciences, humanities, and the library.
Karolinum
The historic main building and seat of the university rectorate.
Lítačka
The Prague public transport card/app essential for commuting between dispersed faculty buildings.
SIS
Student Information System; the portal used for all course registrations and grades.
troja_refectory
Troja Refectory

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Winter Semester 2026-2027 runs Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Prague for Charles University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Prague.

Timezone

Europe/Prague

Median Rent

$750

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

400

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Demand-response local service

Nearest Airports

Regional Airport (nearby)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

57°F

Avg Snowfall

8 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Plzeňská Campus Parking

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Located at 311 Plzeňská Street, Prague 5. Permit required for entry; does not guarantee a spot.

Motol University Hospital Area (Pavilion 10)

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Used by the Second Faculty of Medicine; access regulated by hospital and faculty terms.

Campus News

Latest updates from Charles University

ERC Starting Grant for Petra Johana Poncarová to Explore Celtic Languages

Researcher Petra Johana Poncarová from the Faculty of Arts has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant to study authors who used Celtic languages for creative work in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Sep 3, 2026

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ERC Backs Computer Scientist Ian Mertz for Ground-breaking Memory Research

Computer scientist Ian Mertz received an ERC award for his research into using occupied memory space as a computational resource.

Sep 3, 2026

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International Team Reconstructs Prehistoric History via Inner Ear Analysis

A team including Charles University archaeologists and anthropologists demonstrated that the human inner ear can hide clues to prehistoric population history when DNA is absent.

Aug 14, 2026

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Crisis Information Call System (KISS) active for emergency SMS and voice alerts to registered students and staff.

Crisis Information Call System (KISS) active for emergency SMS and voice alerts to registered students and staff.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Charles University

International Conference on Psychobiography

September 22, 2026

Faculty of Education, Charles University

The first International Conference on Psychobiography, bringing together leading scholars to discuss contemporary interdisciplinary approaches in psychobiographical research.

OneTutor: AI for Higher Education Teaching

September 23, 2026

Kampus Hybernská, Sál A3, Hybernská 4, Praha 1

A lecture and roundtable discussion featuring Prof. Dr. Alexander Pretschner on how AI tools like OneTutor support university teaching.

Research Ethics in Practice: From Project Proposals to Ethics Management

September 23, 2026

Kampus Hybernská

A workshop introducing key principles of research ethics and their practical application throughout the research lifecycle, open to postdoctoral researchers.

Introduction into Open Science; Publishing

September 24, 2026

Online

A course introducing basic principles of open science practices, focusing on open access publishing and opening the publication process.

Concert of Collegium paedagogicum and Humboldt Philharmonic

September 26, 2026

Kostel sv. Cyrila a Metoděje, Karlínské náměstí, Praha 8

A Czech-German concert held by Collegium Paedagogicum and the Humboldt Philharmonic Choir and Student Philharmonic Orchestra.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@cuni.cz

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