University of New York in Prague

The University of New York in Prague (UNYP) was established in April 1998 in cooperation with the State University of New York, New Paltz, and the State University of New York Empire State College. This cooperation enables UNYP to offer students the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognized American bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York. UNYP also works closely with its European sister college, New York College, in Athens, Greece. New York College has more than 20 years’ experience in offering international bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs, including international MBA programs, in partnership with accredited American and European universities.

What we do

Our undergraduate programs are based on the teaching styles used in American colleges and universities. Our programs are designed to introduce students to a range of academic disciplines, to prepare them to master the techniques of critical thinking, effective communication, analysis, and research, and acquire the knowledge necessary for professional specialization in a major field. All of our classes are taught in English.

Who we are

Today, UNYP is the largest and most prominent English-language higher education institution in the Czech Republic. Over 800 students from over 60 countries form a lively educational community with an international group of instructors. Our faculty currently numbers 125 teaching staff (the majority of whom are native English speakers) from over 25 countries. UNYP is proud of its accomplishments and its ability to blend the rich academic history of the Czech Republic with the best traditions of American and European higher education. Our team of educators and professionals at UNYP are looking forward to a bright future of continual development and success over the years to come.

Who we work with

UNYP has received support from public universities in Prague and continues to maintain a close relationship with Charles University, the University of Economics in Prague, and the Czech Technical University in Prague. Many of UNYP’s instructors are also members of the teaching faculties at these universities. UNYP also works closely with large multinational firms located in Prague establishing internships that will give students the opportunity to apply their skills in a business setting.

UNYP history

• 1998 The University of New York in Prague opens it doors and accepts its first students.
• 1998 UNYP partners with the State University of New York, New Paltz to offer American bachelor's degree programs in the Czech Republic. The program begins with two years in Prague and is completed in New York, USA.
• 1999 UNYP partners with the State University of New York, Empire State College to offer four-year American bachelor's degrees in Prague.
• 2000 UNYP was recognized as a foreign higher education institution operating in the Czech Republic by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MŠMT).
• 2001 UNYP is recognized by Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports  (MŠMT) as a Czech private higher educational institution in the Czech Republic
• 2001 The Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports accredits the first UNYP bachelor programs, Business Administration and International & Economic Relations, which have been reaccredited every four years since.
• 2001 The British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC) accredits UNYP as an institution providing higher education.
• 2002 UNYP partners with La Salle University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to offer a lifelong learning master’s degree program in communications.
• 2004 UNYP partners with the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) in Switzerland to offer a lifelong learning MBA in Prague. In the same year, this program was accredited by the Czech Association of MBAs (CAMBAS).
• 2005 UNYP becomes a member of the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a membership association of educational institutions, business, not-for-profit, and government organizations devoted to the advancement of higher education in business administration and management.
• 2005 The Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports accredits the Communications & Mass Media 3-year bachelor's degree program and has been reaccredited every four years since.
• 2005 UNYP programs first recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where United States veterans and their eligible dependents may use their veterans' benefits. 
• 2005 UNYP receives the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation. ACCA recognizes several UNYP undergraduate courses as providing exemptions from some ACCA exams.
• 2009 UNYP partners with the University of Greenwich in London, an institution with an international reputation for excellence in bachelor and graduate degree programs, to offer an LL.M in international and commercial law.
• 2009 UNYP partners with the University of Bolton in the UK, which offers a wide range of graduate and postgraduate degree programs, and boasts an extensive and world-famous research center. In cooperation with the University of Bolton, UNYP begins to award doctorates by publication in a wide variety of academic areas.
• 2009 UNYP launches its own lifelong learning MBA degree for students pursuing our MBA partner program. This degree is now fully accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Association (IACBE).
• 2009 UNYP partners with La Salle University in Philadelphia to offer lifelong learning master’s degree programs in clinical-counseling psychology.
• 2010 The Psychology Department receives local accreditation from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
• 2010 UNYP joins the Central and East European Management Development Association(CEEMAN), the largest association of business education providers in Central and Eastern Europe.
• 2013 The Business Administration Department at UNYP receives accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) for its European Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and lifelong learning master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).
• 2014 UNYP launches an M.Sc. in International Management, offering this degree through the University of Bolton in the UK. This one-year program allows our students to prepare for rapid career progress into management positions.
• 2015 UNYP is proud to announce its first postgraduate degree with Czech accreditation. The Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has accredited the UNYP Master in Psychology degree, and successful students will receive the title of Magister.
• 2015 UNYP receives a license from TED to host its own TEDxUNYP.
• 2018 UNYP is the first university in the Czech Republic to have American bachelor's programs approved and registered with MŠMT.

• UNYP is recognized by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as a private higher education institution. Currently, five UNYP bachelor's degree programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education and lead to the award of a bakalář (bachelor's) degree: Business Administration, Psychology, Communication & Mass Media, European Business Administration, and International Economic Relations.
• UNYP's European Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA) and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
• British Accreditation Council (BAC)
• Since 2001, UNYP has been accredited and recognized by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education as an institution providing higher education.
• UNYP has been accredited and recognized by the Czech Association of MBA Schools (CAMBAS), since 2003.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations are the most frequently recognized qualifications in Europe. ACCA recognizes several of UNYP's undergraduate courses as providing exemptions from some ACCA exams.
• Several UNYP higher education programs are approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for United States veterans and their eligible dependents to use their veterans benefits, specifically the four year bachelor's degree, the Master's in Professional and Business Communication, the Master's in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, PhD and MBA programs.

UNYP joined the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic in 1999 and the Czech Association of MBA Schools (CAMBAS) in 2003. UNYP is also a member of Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN), an association of business education providers in Central and Eastern Europe.

It isn't all books and lectures here at the University of New York in Prague! UNYP offers many opportunities for participation in extracurricular activities, from sports to politics, poetry, psychology, and of course, TEDxUNYP, one of the only TEDx events in the Czech Republic that delivers its program exclusively in English. UNYP students organize Model UN conferences, participate in Student Research symposiums and CFA International competitions, attend lectures and presentations by representatives of various global businesses. Our university provides numerous resources to help you adjust to student life and maximize your higher education experience. We offer our students a wealth of learning resources outside the classroom, including a newly-renovated library with over 17,000 books to Prague's most modern multisport facility – the UNYP Arena, a Writing Lab with professional English language academic writing instructors, and a dedicated Career Office that is committed to UNYP students even after their graduation.

Our campus is located in the beautiful and quiet district of Vinohrady, home to stunning architecture and beautiful parks just steps from the center of Prague. The University campus is excellently situated between two public transport hubs, I. P. Pavlova and Náměstí Míru, for easy access to downtown or around Prague. The location provides ideal conditions for teaching and learning as well as student life.

UNYP is a private university with over 800 students from more than 60 countries which makes for a very diverse and international community. Students have access not only to modern and well-equipped campus facilities but also to Prague’s many cultural attractions and events.

UNYP students have free access to a fully-equipped fitness center and swimming pool. There are also numerous student sports clubs and teams, including floorball, football, basketball, volleyball, and running. New sports clubs initiated by students are always welcomed.

Student Council provides the students with a variety of options to relax, interact with others, and keep up the school spirit. Events organized by Student Council include new student orientation & adaptation trip, TEDxUNYP, many parties, international food day, panel lectures and debates, international trips, and even a puppy room to relieve stress during final exams.

UNYP students can relax between classes in our spacious backyard and keep themselves well-energized by visiting the on-campus UNYP Café, which serves fresh and tasty options every day. There are several restaurants around the area as well which cater to all cravings and preferences.

The University of New York in Prague Library is centrally located at Londýnská 32 and has around 17,000 books, periodicals, and audio/visual materials (most in English, with a few foreign-language holdings). Apart from textbooks, it has a growing collection of fiction books as well. 

Why Study at UNYP

The University of New York in Prague offers you a unique study experience. These are just a few of the benefits of studying in the Czech Republic with us:

Accreditations from the USA, UK and Czech Republic

Our bachelor’s and master’s degree courses are accredited by prominent European and American accrediting bodies. Accreditation of your degree is extremely important because it affects the value and acceptance of your diploma in the academic world and your future career. Accreditation is the quality assurance for the education you will receive.

Double US & EU degrees

UNYP students who study the American bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication & Media, International Relations, or Psychology have the double degree option. Students meeting the requirements are awarded a two seperate degrees, an American degree from the State University of New York, Empire State College and a European bachelor's degree (bakalář, Bc.) awarded by UNYP.

Small classes – just 15-30 students

Our faculty members not only know all of their students’ names, but make sure that every student gets an appropriate level of attention in the classroom.

New campus and student residence

Our campus and student residence buildings are located in the lovely central district of Vinohrady, and combine historical charm with cutting-edge technology. But don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself!

Smart classrooms and hi-tech facilities

All of our buildings have Wi-Fi throughout, so that you can use your own laptops, tablets and smartphones. We also use Moodle, an online intranet database where students can access course material and student-relevant information like final grades, or chat with other UNYP students and faculty. We have multiple computer labs and on site printing center.

Students from more than 60 countries

Our students come from around the globe! We have students with more than 60 nationalities from the EU, North and South America, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We have have an Alumni network that spans more than half the countries in the world!

More than 100 professors from more than 30 countries

UNYP has 125 professors coming from more than 30 countries (of whom a majority are native English speakers). This multicultural background makes UNYP the most diverse university in the Czech Republic, and offers our students an amazing advantage in preparing for the globalized world where they will be working.

More than 99% employment rate among fresh graduates

Your degree is a stepping stone to your dream career, and you deserve a university that will help you every step of the way. UNYP graduates are in high demand all over the world. Our Career Office regularly brings top names in business to the campus to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships, and our Entrepreneurship Center puts aspiring entrepreneurs in touch with mentors, investors and other contacts.

A multitude of student clubs and associations

It isn’t all work! Whether you’re an aspiring Messi, a budding debate champion, a star of the small screen or you prefer the life of the mind, you’ll find friends at UNYP with similar tastes. Student run activities are a big party of the UNYP expereince with clubs focused on running, Model United Nations, UNYP TV, Film Club, Humans of UNYP, there is something for everone. 

4.2 million CZK in financial aid and scholarships each year

Each year UNYP is giving need and merit based scholarships to students worth nearly $200,000 USD. Detailed scholarship information can be found on our Scholarships & Financial Aidpage and should be discussed directly with your admissions advisor during the application and acceptance process. There are scholarships for athletes as well as academic excellence given out to new, incoming students and also academic merit based awards granted to top students with GPA above 3.81.  For more information contact our admissions staff at admissions@unyp.cz.

Prague is one of the top ten safest cities in the world

Prague is well-known for being a beautiful and historical city, but it is also a safe and clean city. Highly walkable and with excellent public transport, you’ll never have any problems getting where you need to go. Cultural sites, sporting events, clubs, and cafes are all within easy reach.

More than 45 partner universities

We offer student exchanges and Study Abroad partnerships with 45+ universities all over the world.

Discounts for our students from over 100 businesses

With our Benefits Program, UNYP students and alumni can get discounts on goods and services from over 100 businesses in Prague and the Czech Republic – all you need to do is show your UNYP-ISIC student ID.