Charles University, 2nd Faculty of Medicine and Faculty Hospital Motol, Prague

What Charles University, 2nd Faculty of Medicine and Faculty Hospital Motol, Prague does

The 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University (Univerzita Karlova – 2. lékařská fakulta) is a public medical school co-located with the Motol University Hospital, the largest medical facility in the Czech Republic, in Prague. The faculty offers a portfolio of academic programs including a six-year General Medicine program (MUDr. degree), Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Physiotherapy, General and Pediatric Nursing, Radiological Assistance, and doctoral programs with cotutelle (dual-supervision) international options. It also runs a University of Third Age lifelong learning program for seniors and specialized training for practicing physicians. Underlying infrastructure includes the Motol Simulation Centre for intensive medicine training, the Department of Scientific Information (DSI) library with access to UpToDate, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, NEJM, Nature, Science, and the campus-wide AMBOSS medical education platform (22,000+ QBank questions, 20,000+ topics, AI Mode Learning).

The faculty's go-to-market is structured as a sales-led enrollment model: domestic Czech and EU students enter through a centralized university admission system with entrance examinations, while international (non-EU) students are recruited through a dedicated English-language MD program. Marketing is conducted via the official website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), the Pelikánoviny newsletter, the PeliCast podcast, and outreach events including Open Day (Noc otevřených dveří) and educational fairs. Distribution channels include the Motol and Plzeňská campuses, Erasmus and 4EU+ Alliance exchange programs, and the integrated Faculty Hospital Motol for clinical rotations.

Revenue is generated from four streams: Czech government subsidies for state-funded education, tuition fees (primarily from non-EU international students in English-language programs), research grants (national, Erasmus, 4EU+), and clinical services revenue from Faculty Hospital Motol. The institution is a non-venture-backed public entity under the Charles University umbrella, founded 1348, with no private equity involvement or ownership changes disclosed. It is not equity-investable in the conventional sense, but functions as a stable, publicly funded medical education and research enterprise.

Name

Charles University, 2nd Faculty of Medicine and Faculty Hospital Motol, Prague

Legal name

Univerzita Karlova – 2. lékařská fakulta

Website

https://lf2.cuni.cz

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Public medical school under Charles University (founded 1348) in Prague, co-located with Motol University Hospital. Offers six-year MD, allied health, PhD, and lifelong learning programs, funded by state subsidies, tuition, grants, and clinical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education and Healthcare Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Healthcare training
• Clinical research
• Undergraduate medical programs
• Doctoral medical studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Public university receiving state funding for educational activities from Czech government.
2. Tuition Fees: Fees charged to students in certain programs, particularly international students in English-language medical programs.
3. Research Grants: Funding from national programs (Národní programy), international programs (Erasmus, 4EU+ Alliance), and operational programs supporting scientific research.
4. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue from Faculty Hospital Motol providing healthcare services, integrated with teaching mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The 2nd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University delivers undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programs (General Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Radiology, PhD) integrated with clinical training at Faculty Hospital Motol. It supports its academic mission through a digital learning ecosystem (AMBOSS, SIS, e-Resources Portal, Moodle/Mefanet), a Medical Simulation Centre, library and research services, psychological wellbeing support, and international mobility programs including Erasmus and the 4EU+ Alliance.

Product overview

Charles University 2nd Faculty of Medicine and Faculty Hospital Motol operates as an integrated medical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs (General Medicine MD, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Radiology), doctoral studies, and continuing education through University of Third Age. The faculty provides digital infrastructure including Student Information System (SIS), Library/Department of Scientific Information with extensive e-resources, and mobile applications. Student support encompasses psychological counselling, wellbeing services, and specialized needs support. Research activities are supported through grants and project services, with facilities including a Simulation Centre. International mobility programs and various student organizations round out the academic ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Study Programs Comprehensive medical education programs including General Medicine (six-year MUDr. degree), Physiotherapy and Applied Physiotherapy (Bachelor's and Master's), Pediatric Nursing, General Nursing, and Radiological Assistance programs for prospective and current students.
• PhD Doctoral Studies Doctoral programs with organized admission process, state doctoral examinations, dissertation defenses, annual assessments, individual study plans, publication records, and cotutelle (dual supervision) international options for advanced research students.
• Specialized Training Programs Specialization training programs in medical fields with basic specialization areas, core training periods, examination processes, and attestation for practicing physicians.
• University of Third Age (U3V) Lifelong learning program for seniors covering medical topics including ENT, pain management, cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal diseases, dentistry, Lyme disease, diabetes, nutrition, orthopedics, oncology, genetics, and more.
• International Mobility Programs Erasmus+ and other international exchange opportunities including outgoing student mobility, incoming students, graduate internships, staff mobility, and partner university networks.
• Psychological Counselling Services Multi-level psychological support including Low-Threshold Wellbeing and Mental Health Centre with quick accessible support, Psychological Counselling Office with individual consultations, and Carolina Centre providing specialized long-term psychotherapy and psychiatric counselling.
• Wellbeing Centre Low-threshold wellbeing and mental health centre providing support for mental wellbeing, study sustainability, and personal development with safe space, educational lectures, seminars, stress management programs, and individual consultations.
• Library / Department of Scientific Information (DSI/UVI) Academic library providing access to medical literature, e-resources, anatomical models for loan, study rooms, scanning/printing/copying services, and team rooms. Serves both 2nd Faculty of Medicine and FN Motol University Hospital.
• Student Information System (SIS) Comprehensive student information system for managing enrollment, course registration, exam scheduling, dissertation submission, and academic records for all study programs.
• AMBOSS Medical Platform Online medical education platform provided to students and faculty featuring interactive library, 22,000+ exam-style questions (QBank), 20,000+ topics covering basic and clinical sciences, 500+ videos, 3D anatomy models, AI Mode Learning assistant, USMLE preparation, and Anki integration.
• e-Resources Portal (PEZ) Charles University e-portal providing centralized access to subscribed and free electronic resources including e-journals, e-books, and databases across multiple publishers.
• Mobile Application UniKarlova (CharlesUni) Mobile application for students to access university services, schedules, academic information, and campus resources on the go.
• Simulation Centre Simulation centre for intensive medicine training hosting annual SimGames events for simulation medicine instructors. Provides hands-on medical training using simulation techniques.
• PeliCast Podcast Faculty podcast series featuring interviews with medical professionals, researchers, and alumni. Includes episodes like 'Mladá krev' (Young Blood) featuring young doctors and researchers, and special episodes with the Dean.
• Research Projects and Grants Support Support services for research including national programs, university programs, operational programs, international programs, and grant application guidance for both Czech and foreign funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Young doctors from faculty won 1st and 2nd place in Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration26 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fakultní nemocnice v Motole (Motol University Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located teaching hospital providing clinical training for all medical students. Hospital is the largest medical facility in Czech Republic, offering comprehensive clinical rotations across all specialties. Faculty staff serve as hospital clinicians, and research is conducted jointly.
• Univerzita Karlova (Charles University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent university providing administrative infrastructure, accreditation, and institutional support. Faculty operates under university's governance structure with shared IT systems (SIS, CAS authentication), library resources, and international agreements.
• Erasmus Partner UniversitiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerExchange agreements with European universities for student and staff mobility. Students can study abroad for one or two semesters. Partners include institutions across EU countries.
• 4EU+ Alliance UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean University Alliance enabling student exchanges, joint programs, and collaborative research. Focus areas include entrepreneurial project management diploma for PhD students.
• Motolák (Student Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent-run organization supporting student community through social events, mentorship programs, and representation. Website available at motolak.org.
• IFMSA CZ (International Federation of Medical Students' Associations)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational medical student organization enabling exchange programs and professional development opportunities for students.
• AMBOSS GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationDigital medical education platform provider offering campus-wide license for all students and faculty. Platform includes 22,000+ exam questions, AI-powered study tools, and comprehensive medical reference materials.
• UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer)majorTechnology or IntegrationEvidence-based medicine resource providing clinical decision support content. Available to all students and staff both on campus and remotely via institutional login.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Medical University of Vienna: Larger and more established European medical university offering MD, PhD, and continuing education. Serves as a regional benchmark for clinical-training integration (via Vienna General Hospital) and is a broader-incumbent peer for both research prestige and international student pipeline.
• King's College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine: UK-based medical school offering MBBS, allied health, and research degrees within a public research university. Comparable integrated teaching-hospital model (Guy's/St Thomas') and international student market participation.
• Karolinska Institutet: Sweden's premier medical university with globally leading research output. While more prestigious and global in reach, Karolinska is comparable in delivering integrated clinical teaching, MD programs, PhD education, and biomedical research within a public-university structure.
• Heidelberg University Faculty of Medicine: German medical faculty integrated with Heidelberg University Hospital, with similar combined teaching-and-clinical structure, research output, and English-language international programs. Comparable European medical-school profile at higher German-market price points.
• University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division: A global-tier incumbent in medical education and biomedical research. While at a higher price point, Oxford is structurally comparable — an MD/BM degree-granting faculty inside a public research university with extensive research output and international mobility networks.

Direct peers

• Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine: Budapest-based medical university with a strong international MD English-language program — direct competitor for non-EU international medical students seeking an EU-recognized degree in Central Europe at moderate tuition. Same European-regulatory and accreditation regime.
• Charles University 1st Faculty of Medicine: The 1st Faculty of Medicine is the closest direct peer — same university (Charles University), same MD-granting model, similar Czech-market positioning and clinical-training integration. They compete directly for domestic medical students, faculty, and Czech government funding.
• Poznan University of Medical Sciences: Polish medical university with one of the largest English-language MD programs in Central/Eastern Europe — explicit competitor for non-EU international medical students seeking accessible EU-recognized MD training. Similar position on tuition and recruitment markets.
• Charles University 3rd Faculty of Medicine: Another faculty under Charles University offering the General Medicine MD program. Direct competitor for both Czech and international medical-student applicants within the same parent institution.

Regional players

• Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine: The primary Czech competitor institution outside Prague — Brno-based medical faculty offering MD, dentistry, and allied health programs. Operates in the same domestic market and competes for Czech medical-student talent, similar 4EU+ Alliance/Erasmus international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uvi2lf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ6kAd2EEbm6b1R481nvHBA
• Facebookfacebook.com/2.lekarska.fakulta.UK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-university-2nd-faculty-of-medicine-and-faculty-hospital-motol-prague
• Instagraminstagram.com/2lf_unikarlova

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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