History & Tradition

The University of New York in Prague (UNYP) was founded in April 1998 in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz and SUNY Empire State College.

This collaboration allows students to earn an American bachelor’s degree from SUNY.

UNYP also partners with its European sister institution, New York College in Athens, Greece. NYC has over 20 years of experience offering international bachelor’s and master’s programs with accredited American and European universities.

Our Mission

UNYP’s undergraduate programs follow American teaching methods.

They expose students to different academic fields, helping them develop skills in critical thinking, effective communication, analysis, and research.

All classes are conducted in English.

Who We Are

Today, UNYP is the largest English-language higher education institution in the Czech Republic.

Over 1,000 students from more than 80 countries create a vibrant educational community.

The faculty comprises 130 instructors from over 30 countries, most being native English speakers.

UNYP blends the Czech Republic’s rich academic history with American and European educational traditions.

Our Partners

UNYP maintains close relationships with public universities in Prague, including Charles University, the University of Economics, and the Czech Technical University.

Many UNYP instructors also teach at these institutions.

Additionally, UNYP collaborates with multinational companies in Prague to provide internships, enabling students to apply their skills in real-world business settings.

Milestones

1998

• UNYP welcomed its first students and partnered with SUNY New Paltz to offer American bachelor’s degree programs in the Czech Republic.

1999

• Collaborated with SUNY Empire State College to offer four-year American bachelor’s degrees in Prague.

2000

• Recognized as a foreign higher education institution by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MŠMT).

2001

• Accredited by MŠMT as a Czech private higher education institution.
• MŠMT accredited UNYP’s bachelor’s programs in Business Administration and International & Economic Relations.
• Accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC).

2002

• Partnered with La Salle University in Philadelphia to offer a master’s program in communications.

2004

• Teamed up with the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) in Switzerland to offer an MBA in Prague, accredited by the Czech Association of MBAs (CAMBAS).

2005

• Joined the International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
• MŠMT accredited the Communications & Mass Media bachelor’s degree program.
• UNYP programs were recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing U.S. veterans and their dependents to use their benefits.
• Received accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

2009

• Partnered with the University of Greenwich in London to offer an LL.M. in international and commercial law.
• Collaborated with the University of Bolton in the UK to award doctorates by publication in various academic areas.
• Launched an MBA degree, accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
• Partnered with La Salle University to offer a master’s program in clinical counseling psychology.

2010

• The Psychology Department received local accreditation from MŠMT.
• Joined the Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN).

2013

• The Business Administration Department received accreditation from IACBE for its BBA and MBA programs.

2014

• Launched an M.Sc. in International Management through the University of Bolton.

2015

• Received MŠMT accreditation for its Master in Psychology degree, granting graduates the title of Magister.
• Obtained a license from TED to host TEDxUNYP events.

2018

• Became the first university in the Czech Republic to have American bachelor’s programs approved and registered with MŠMT.
• The Communication and Media Studies program received a 10-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Commission for Higher Education in the Czech Republic.