Prague College
Location Prague
Country The Czech Republic
Website Prague college
Overview of the institution
Prague College offers internationally recognised British Master degrees, Bachelor degrees and the Higher National Diploma in three schools: School of Business, School of Art & Design and School of IT & Computing. Prague College degree programmes are delivered in partnership with Teesside University, which was awarded University of the Year 2009/2010 by Times Higher Education.
School of Business
The School of Business offers Masters degrees and BA (Hons) in International Management as well as the HND in Business, International Business qualifications and specialisations in marketing, human resources, management and accounting. Faculty members have a combination of extensive educational credentials, long teaching and training backgrounds and outstanding experience in their disciplines. They are professional educators that have an in-depth understanding of business in all areas.
School of Art & Design
The School of Art & Design offers BA (Hons) programmes in Graphic Design, Fine Art (Experimental Media) and the HND in Interactive Media nd Graphic Design. There is also a special Foundation diploma in Art & Design that is available to students who are just beginning their academic career in Art & Design. The faculty includes specialists and advanced practitioners in the many areas of graphic design, experimental media and art, including photography, advertising design, corporate identity and typography, editorial design, 3D animation, sound production, drawing, web design and video production.
School of IT & Computing
The School of IT & Computing offers the MSc, BSc and HND in Computing and the faculty consists of a range of academic and IT specialists with wide technical, industrial and academic expertise. Prague College computing lecturers have the experience and qualifications to offer an extremely innovative and interactive approach to learning about programming, networks, software design, information system security, operating systems, customer support and much more.
Overview of the location
Prague, a city in the heart of Europe, is a refreshing and exciting place to get a quality British education in a friendly atmosphere with students and lecturers from all around the world.
Our students come from many different countries including England, France, Spain, Japan, Bahrain, Canada, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Croatia, Romania, Mexico, USA and of course the Czech Republic. This creates a cosmopolitan and lively learning environment in which to study.
Life in Prague
The experience of living and studying in Prague is an amazing and unforgettable time for students. Prague itself provides many of the reasons why so many students come from all over the world to study here.
Transport
Prague features an extensive and well-organised public transport system that can quickly get you anywhere in the city. The trams are the most popular form of transport and run day and night, non-stop. But with the same ticket or pass, you can also ride buses and the three lines of the metro system, where it is very easy to get orientated. There is also a modern airport and several train stations that you can use to explore the rest of Europe.
Cost of Living
Living in Prague is affordable. You will find that the prices of food and transport are considerably lower than in most other European capital cities.
Weather
In the Czech Republic, the weather is seasonal and moderate, and with the mountains and forests you can enjoy both skiing in the winter and camping and biking in the summer.
Safety
Prague has very low crime rates and is considered a safe place to live. Our Residence and the college itself provide a safe and secure environment for living and study.
Work
It is relatively easy to find part-time work while studying as well as full-time jobs on completion of a programme. International and local companies are looking to hire candidates who speak English and other languages and come with the right qualifications.
Social Life
Our students enjoy a rich social life, mingling with other local and international students. Additionally, you will find a large international scene with people from all over the world living and enjoying this beautiful city!
Institutional facilities
The facilities are modern, bright and quiet; at Prague College you study in world-class conditions. Great software, classrooms with plasma screens and projectors, Mac and PC computer labs, campus wi-fi, student workrooms, a library, and both indoor and outdoor refreshment areas all contribute to a highly enjoyable educational experience. With our large digital library (over 54,000 books covering dozens of subject areas, including business, IT computing, humanities, art and multimedia) and an on-line learning center, students can continue to work outside the college, when and where they like.
Student housing
The Residence is a single building on the premises of an 18th century castle, located in a beautiful green area of Prague, which is easily accessible by public transportation and about 30 minutes from Prague College.
Beautiful location
The college is directly next to a large park, 5 minutes from the commercial and historical center of Prague (Wenceslas Square), situated in a fit-to-purpose, reconstructed historical building in the prestigious Vinohrady district; you cannot find a better place to study and relax.
General entry requirements
There are no application fees or entrance examinations.
We talk to each applicant to find out what his or her needs and requirements are, as we wish to offer the best possible choice of programme. A final interview with a senior academic is a crucial part of the application process. This interview is conducted in person at Prague College for applicants in the Czech Republic, and optionally by telephone for international applicants.
What documents do you need?
- Completed application forms
- Confirmation of completed education
- Confirmation of English level (if applicable)
- Letter of motivation
When do semesters start?
- Semesters in the HND and Diploma programmes always start in October (or last week of September), January and April.
- Semesters in the final year of the Bachelors and Masters programmes start in October (or the last week of September) and February.
Transfer students
Should you be interested in transferring credits from your current university to Prague College, you will need to submit the official transcripts and course syllabus for further assessment
Tuition fees and Financing
The Prague College academic year has three trimesters in HND and International Business programmes and two semesters in the final year of BA, BSc and Masters programme.
Students from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Ireland and Canada have received funding from their home countries to study at Prague College.
All students from outside of the European Union are welcome to apply for a Prague College bursary.
Bursaries are a financial award which helps to partially offset the difference between international and EU tuition rates.
Annual tuition fees:
Access Year ..................................90,000 Czk (EU residents) 117,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
Higher Diploma............................. 90,000 Czk (EU residents) 117,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
Professional Diploma......................... 66,000 Czk (EU residents) 78,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
HND Business ................................90,000 Czk (EU residents) 117,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
HND Computing............................. 90,000 Czk (EU residents) 117,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
BA (Hons) International Business Management...... 90,000 Czk (EU res.) 117,000 Czk (Non-EU res.)
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.................. 99,000 (EU res.) Czk 126,000 Czk (Non-EU res.)
HND Graphic Design........................ 99,000 Czk (EU residents) 126,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
HND Interactive Media...................... 99,000 Czk (EU residents) 126,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
BA (Hons) Graphic Design.................. 99,000 Czk (EU residents) 126,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
BA (Hons) Fine Art Experimental Media.............. 99,000 Czk (EU res.) 126,000 Czk (Non-EU res.)
BSc Computing............................... 99,000 Czk (EU residents) 126,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
MSc International Management...........199,000 Czk (EU residents) 219,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
MSc Computing.............................199,000 Czk (EU residents) 219,000 Czk (Non-EU residents)
90,000 Czech crowns (CZK) are 3,079 British pounds (GBP) or 3,629 Euros (EUR)
The price in foreign currency is approximate and for your information only. Fees can be paid in any currency, but they will be converted into Czech crowns for settlement. The exchange rate used here is from January 6, 2011, and is 1 EUR for 24,80 CZK, 1 GBP for 29,23 CZK, 1 USD for 18,88 CZK.
Tuition fees are accurate at the time of printing and subject to change.
Some key features of Prague College degree programmes include:
» Accreditation and delivery under a collaborative agreement between Prague College and Teesside University (UK)
» Accreditation and quality assurance by the same institutions and to the same standards as in the United Kingdom
» Teesside University degrees awarded - fully recognised British degrees
» Degrees registered as foreign university study programmes with the Czech Ministry of Education
» All instruction in English