Education—the Cornerstone Of Life

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The first Czech institution of higher learning, known today as Charles University, was founded by Emperor Charles IV back in 1348. It is the oldest academic institution in Central Europe; thus the country can look back on almost seven hundred years of tradition in higher education. In 1573 a second university, now known as Palacky University, was founded in the Moravian town of Olomouc. The beginnings of polytechnic education date back to 1717 and the founding of the Technical University in Prague. Less than Tag Heuer Carrera Replica a hundred years later the first conservatory was founded, now called the Academy of the Performing Arts. Advocate of mandatory education An important milestone in the education system of every country is the introduction of mandatory education. In the Czech lands, which in past centuries were a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, six-year mandatory school attendance was decreed in 1774. In 1869 mandatory schooling was extended to eight years (today it is nine). In 1998 a new law on higher education was passed allowing ...
... private schools of higher education to be established.
Private and public schools of higher education At Czech institutions of higher education today, one may study under three programmes: Bachelor's, Master's, and doctor-a^ Studies are centred around regular classroom attendance, or a combination of self-study, consultation and multiple-day seminars.
Bachelor's studies, which usually take three years, emphasize a balance between the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Master's studies, usually five-year, are focused on acquiring the most advanced theoretical knowledge in the given field, as well as on research and the development of creative skills. Doctoral studies are intended for graduates of Master's studies, and focus on independent research and creativity.
At present Tag Heuer Replica Watches in the Czech Republic there are 24 public institutions of higher education, comprising 1 1 7 faculties. These schools are funded by the state, and their students pay no tuition. Public institutions of higher education offer Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral programmes.
There are also 28 private higher education institutions, which are not divided into faculties, and provide primarily Bachelor's programmes. At these schools, students do pay tuition.