School of Psychology at UNYP

The UNYP School of Psychology is dedicated to the systematic study of human behavior, cognition, and development within an international academic environment. Located in Prague, Czech Republic, the School combines the American educational model with the European academic context, providing students with a rigorous and globally relevant foundation in psychological science.

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Established Academic Credibility

The School of Psychology at UNYP represents one of the most established centers for English-language psychology education within the Czech Republic’s private higher education sector. As one of the first institutions in the country to receive formal accreditation in psychology, the school has played a formative role in shaping the local teaching of psychology in English.

Over time, it has built a strong academic environment defined by rigor, research engagement, and a commitment to student development. With more than 500 psychology graduates, the school has also developed a growing and supportive international alumni network.

This combination of academic depth and community provides students with both a credible educational foundation and access to an international network as they pursue further study or professional careers in psychology.

Academic Environment and Learning Approach

Student-Focused Instruction

The School maintains intentionally small class sizes to support analytical discussion, structured feedback, and faculty mentorship. Students engage directly with theoretical frameworks, research methodology, and applied case analysis.

Instruction emphasizes critical evaluation, ethical reasoning, and independent intellectual development. The academic environment encourages disciplined inquiry rather than passive learning.

International Academic Context

The School operates within UNYP’s diverse international community. Students from numerous countries contribute to a learning environment shaped by cross-cultural dialogue and comparative perspectives.

Studying psychology in Prague further situates academic inquiry within a Central European context marked by historical transformation, social change, and international integration. This setting strengthens analytical awareness of cultural and institutional influences on behavior.

Research and Scholarly Engagement

Research training is integrated throughout the student experience. Students develop competence in research design, statistical analysis, academic writing, and professional presentation.

The School maintains an active presence in regional and international academic forums.

Hosted Academic Conferences

UNYP has hosted major student research events in Prague, including:

• International Student Psychological Days
• International Student Research Conference

These conferences brought together students from Czech, Slovak, and international institutions to present original research and engage in scholarly dialogue.

Student Research Achievement

Students from the School of Psychology have earned top distinctions at international research competitions, including first-place and second-place awards at the International Student Psychological Days. These achievements reflect both individual academic excellence and the strength of the School’s research culture.

Applied and Professional Integration

The School emphasizes the connection between theoretical knowledge and applied psychological practice.

Through academic seminars and professional collaborations — including a Sports Psychology Seminar hosted in cooperation with the Czech Olympic Team — students examine the practical application of psychological principles in performance, leadership, and high-demand environments.

This integration of theory and application ensures graduates are prepared for both advanced academic study and professional practice.

Career and Academic Pathways

Graduates of the School of Psychology pursue professional and academic trajectories across the Czech Republic, Europe, and internationally. Common pathways include:

• Organizational and workplace development
• Counseling and community services
• Research and data analysis
• Educational and developmental roles
• Graduate study in psychology and related disciplines

The curriculum develops analytical rigor, research literacy, communication competence, and ethical awareness — skills that remain transferable across sectors and geographic contexts.

Academic Programs

The School of Psychology offers structured undergraduate and graduate pathways delivered at UNYP’s Prague campus.

Bachelor of Psychology

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Master’s in Psychology

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The UNYP Approach to Psychology

The School of Psychology reflects UNYP’s broader academic philosophy: education that is rigorous, internationally oriented, and grounded in individual academic development.

Students join a leading psychology school in the center of Prague with a sustained record of research engagement, student achievement, and academic credibility.

Meet the Dean

Jana Ter-Akopow Čemusová

Dean

M.A. Charles University, Czech Republic

Professor Ter-Akopow Čemusová is an international educator with over 20 years of experience in higher education. She specializes in intercultural…

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