The University of New YorK in Prague (UNYP) was founded in 1998 in cooperation with the State University of New York at New Paltz and the State University of New York Empire State College as an academic center for both Czech and foreign students. The University of New York in Prague offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in various study fields. Study programs at UNYP are aimed at developing and improving the students’ analytical, communicative and decision-making skills so that students can obtain necessary knowledge for their professional growth in chosen field. Small classes and lecturers’ individual and personalized approach to students create an ideal environment for effective teaching and information exchange. On the basis of fulfilling the accreditation requirements of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic UNYP received state approval to act as a private higher education institution. The British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education accredited UNYP as an institution providing higher education. UNYP is also a member of CAMBAS, the Czech Association of MBA Schools and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

UNYP also works closely with large multinational firms located in Prague establishing internships that will give students the opportunity to apply their skill in a work setting.

UNYP is proud of its excellent reputation for providing a prestigious, dynamic and interactive university education. Today, there are almost 700 students from 64 countries of the world working towards their degrees.