First One Northwards from the Alps

Prague’s university was founded by the Czech and Roman king Charles IV by a charter from 7th April 1348 as the first university northwards from the Alps and eastwards from Paris. Charles University thus belongs to one of the oldest universities in Europe.

Since its foundation, the university followed the example of the Bolognese and the Parisian universities and in a short time became internationally famous. The university consists of four faculties: faculty of theology, of arts, of law, and of medicine. Not only Czech but also many foreign teachers and students were members of the academic community of the university, especially those from Central European areas for whom the university in Prague became accessible and erudite university of Studium Generale. Charles´s son and successor Wenceslas IV extended his influence on the university and in 1409 strengthened also the position of the native members of the academic community by a Kutna Hora Decree. A territorial character of the Prague Studium Generale was emphasized by the protest departure by some of the masters and scholars from the Prague university. One more important act is related to Wenceslas IV. In 1383 he obtained one of the nicest Old Town palaces for the university. The palace had been built shortly before that by a wealthy patrician, royal master of the mint and banker Johlin Rotlev (Rotlöw).

Since its reconstruction in 1386, Carolinum – that is the name that the palace was given and which is even used today – served not only as a residence to Prague’s professors, who lectured and lived there, but also as the solemn gathering place of the university and the seat of the chancellor, academic representatives and offices. Sources have it that until that time, many places in Prague had been used for teaching, mainly individual teachers’residences.

Shortly after the Prague University influenced by the Hussite movement preceding the European Reformation changed its character. The university rector, Master Jan Hus, became very influential at the university. In following social and political revolution the university was reduced to one faculty- faculty of arts (artium)- as a prototype of future territorial reformation academies.

Another significant period in the history of Prague’s university was the reign of Rudolph II.He created a cultural metropolis where besides a court centre (with scholars Joannes Kepler and Tycho de Brahe) also a university erudition was developing.

Universities Profile

EESTEC for an international academic career !

It is one of our aims to help our members to help them throughout their academic career for getting informed about various offers from different technical universities in Europe and pursuing a further academic career. From our universities profile, you may see information about the universities that we are present, and from the offers section, you may see the academic offers that is offered by different universities in Europe. We are intrested in working cooperatively with universities which have study fields related to Electrical Engineering or Computer Science such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Enginering, Power Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.

We are open to all offers from universities regarding to academical opportunities for EE/CS students, so, if you are a faculty dean or a professor and want to promote yourself to all students in Europe, please get in touch with EESTEC International Board. It is more than pleasure to us help European EE/CS students for their academical career and raising better EE/CS graduates for whole Europe.

European Universities

European Universities

Europe has always been the center of education all over the world. Let us talk about the top Ten European Universities. The top most university in the list can be none other than the University of Cambridge. The Cambridge, located in the United Kingdom, is the second oldest university in the world. It has a world ranking three. It covers all streams like arts and humanities, technology, physical sciences, biological sciences and social sciences. The Oxford University holds the second position in the list of top Ten European Universities. The Oxford, situated in the city of Oxford, United Kingdom, holds the eighth rank in the world. Oxford is the oldest university in the United Kingdom. It has been into existence since the twelfth century. The Imperial College London, founded in 1907, located in United Kingdom is one of the third best European universities. This University has the twenty third rank all over the world. The university offers courses in science, technology and medicine. The University College London, found in 1826, is one of the fourth best European universities. This university has a world ranking of twenty five. United Kingdom definitely is the juncture of educational institutes.

The Swiss Fed Institute Technology, located in Zurich, holds the fifth position in the list of European universities. This university old the twenty seventh place in the world. The University of Utrecht, located in Netherlands, is the sixth best European universities. This university has the world ranking of thirty nine. The university offers courses in Philosophy, arts, Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Economics, Medicine and Mathematics. All the top Ten European Universities are amongst the top fifty universities in the world. The University of Paris 06, located in France, is the seventh best European university. The university has the world ranking of forty one. The Technical University Munich, founded in 1868, located in Germany, is the eighth best European university. This university is the topmost technical institute in Germany. This university is the forty fifth best universities in the world. The Karolinska Institute of Stockholm, founded in 1810, located in Sweden, is the ninth best university in Europe. This university has the world ranking forty six. The Karolinska institute, topmost university in Sweden, is also a part of the League of European Research Universities. The University of Edinburgh, located in United Kingdom, is the tenth best European University. This university is the forty seventh universities in the world.

Trinity College Dublin: Best University Of Europe

Trinity College Dublin is the best university in Europe. This Trinity College Dublin University of Europe is the prestigious and traditional university. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe, which is established by the 1st Queen Elizabeth. Out of the seven ancient universities in the world, Trinity University is the only one, which is situated outside the United Kingdom. It has the excellent reputation and it ranks among the best university in Ireland and 53 on the whole by the Time Higher Education Supplement. Also it ranks 10^th among the international mobility of graduates and importance for money by the financial times. Trinity College Dublin offers a prestigious qualifications and rich heritage. It also provides support and incredible resources for research students. One out of ten students of Trinity College Dublin works towards doctorate degrees and one out of the three are postgraduates. This college is having a vast library and research institutes.

University of Oslo PhD Initiative to Receive Funding

In an effort to develop graduate level studies and research in Norway, the Norwegian Research Council (NRC) has selected a PhD proposal submitted by the University of Oslo (UiO) Faculty of Educational Science (UV) as one of five proposals to be funded in the new national research school (forskerskoler) scheme. Earlier this year, the NRC launched a call for proposals to further develop the idea of the Norwegian national research schools, allowing each Norwegian university to submit a maximum of 4 proposals. A total of 27 proposals were submitted and only five were chosen. NRC viewed the high number of applications as evidence that there is a demand for national research schools in Norway.

The UiO programme is a cooperation with seven other institutions in the area of educational research, one of the four programme tracks is on higher education and professional learning. The programme will receive 24 million NOK during an eight year period (2008/9-2016). Budget decisions on the allocation of the UiO programme funding has yet to be confirmed. However, the programme intends to begin in January 2009.

Manchester Central School of English

Welcome to Manchester Central School of English's English in Britain Page! Here you can find information about our courses, the school and you can follow the news.

Why choose Manchester to study English?

Manchester is the second biggest city in the UK with a 2.5 million population. It is the home of many universities, two premier league football clubs, and is within easy access from many cities in Europe with a direct flight or train. It is also a lot cheaper than London and it is a lively city all throughout the year with its museums, cinemas, shopping facilities.

Why choose Manchester Central School of English?

Manchester Central School of English is a British Council accredited

language school right in the heart of Manchester in a gorgeous Georgian building. With our modern and dynamic structure and experienced, friendly staff, we are one of the most prestigious language schools in Britain.

We have a number of courses to suit your needs and budget and we provide free

assistance in a wide range of welfare matters such as university/college applications, police registration, opening bank account, visa extension, health matters. Our courses commence weekly and all the students get a British Council accredited certificate at the end of their course. We also provide homestay accommodation for the students who want to explore the British family life and culture and improve their English even more.

Our courses are not limited to group lessons. Private one-to-one lessons

are available in many subjects such as Speaking, Writing, Business English, Law Terminology, Medical English, Also, every students who is enrolled at Manchester Central School of English receives free access to the innovative E-Learning Programme where they can continue their studies even after they finish their course. The E-Learning Programme can be reached from any computer with internet access, and it enables the student to create their own study plan and interact with teachers and other students outside the class.

Manchester central School of English is not all about courses - we know that life is not all about studying, so we have a very active social programme. We have trips and get-togethers every week, and we have an exceptionally busy social calendar for the summer courses. We organise excursions to attractions in Manchester, nearby cities and Wales.

Vilnius University
Vilnius University is the pride of the city and a symbol of free thought. It is a magnificent institution that dates back longer than most universities in Europe. The University celebrated its 400:th anniversary in 1979. The beauty of the interiors is hard to match. Top that, Stockholm University!
	Smugleviciaus sale, the professors' reading room. This is not just “a room”, it has to be the most good-looking room in existence!

Litera, the University bookshop, with an interior that surpasses most other bookshops.

The bookshop from another angle. All walls have frescoes.

In 2004 the Library got its new grand entrance door, that was so expensive it caused a commotion in the newspapers. Well, it’s so nice, I don’t mind it costing a arm and a leg. The door has some bronze...

plaques describing the art of printing in Lithuania, commemorating the first Lithuanian printed book and some early scientists. The Catechism...

Arts and Music

Art, music, festivals and mysterious fire-feasts are all part of Lithuania. Vilnius and Trakai castle are natural foci for large gatherings. The city happens to be filled of art, apart from being a macro sized piece of art in itself. Museums are for visiting and enjoying all the nice stuff, despite the often terribly boring facades. And unlike in, say, Stockholm, you can actually get opera tickets, when you want them, and at affordable prices.

Vilnius Picture Gallery - Lietuvos dailes muziejos Sure, the Dutch painters, like van Gogh and those were great, and yes, the French 19:th century painters could paint OK, but the Lithuanian ones from the same time were just as good. Convince yourself by visiting the Vilnius Picture Gallery in the Old Town. The house was made an art museum in 1994. The museum is housed in a former palace built in the 17:th century by the noble Lithuanian Chodkeviciai family. The gallery starts with room number one, displaying fictive pictures of all early kings.