ABOUT LLP AND ERASMUS PROGRAMME
The Lifelong Learning Programme covers the period 2007-2013, and is the successor to the Socrates, Leonardo da Vinci and eLearning programmes. Its aim is to support projects and activities that foster interchange, cooperation and mobility between education and training systems within the EU. The Lifelong Learning Programme is built on four pillars (Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig).
Erasmus Programme is designed for the area of higher education. The Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague joined the Erasmus programme on the first possible occasion, i.e. in the academic year 1998-1999.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) was designed by the European Commission to enable students to pursue part of their studies abroad; it helps partner universities to compare and mutually accredit their study programmes.
It is based on the comparison of particular requirements concerning individual subjects and takes into account the time needed by each student to pass an examination in the given subject (i.e. time devoted to lectures, seminars, and self-study).
ECTS makes it easier for students to choose from study programmes offered by partner schools abroad. Students may use the ECTS system provided that they themselves, their home university and the partner university abroad approve the suggested study programme.
Students who have successfully completed given study programme abroad may continue their studies with no difficulties, because their study period abroad (and their credits) will be included into their records at their home university.
HOW TO APPLY
Students usually get detailed information on student exchanges within the Erasmus programme at their home university. Their university is also responsible for the selection procedure. The official nomination of the selected students from the partner university is required too. The host university (ICT Prague) confirms students admission for studies in respect to its selection criteria.
- Language requirements
The ICT Prague requires that the students have a good command of English to be able to study successfully in our Institute. Therefore the students are asked to present a proof of their English language skills. The minimum requirement is level B1, preferably B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Recognised certificates:
Other acceptable formats (if the student does not have any internationally recognised certificate):
Students whose mother tongue is English or who study a study programme in English at their home university are exempted from this obligation.
- Application Forms
Students nominated by their home university should fill in the following ICT application forms:
The forms should be printed out and sent to:
Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
Department of International Relations
Technicka 5
166 28 Prague 6
Czech Republic
You can send us the electronic version to int@ict-prague.eu or zahranici@vscht.cz, but please note that the original forms are necessary. If we do not receive them, your appplication will not be accepted.
Non-EU students are requested to send also a scan of their passport as part of their application.
Please note that Learning Agreement, Confirmation of Language Knowledge and Transcript of Records forms must be officially confirmed by the respective representatives.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORMS
- Application deadlines
Note: Students from non-EU countries shall receive a Letter of Acceptance from the ICT Prague, which they will need to submit as part of their application for a student visa. Since it may take up to 60 days to process the visa application (for more information contact the relevant Czech embassy), the application forms should be sent to the ICT Prague at least one month before the application deadline. The ICT Prague cannot issue the Letter of Acceptance before receiving complete application forms.
COURSE CATALOGUE
See our Course Catalogue (Bachelor level) and Course Catalogue (Master level) with the list of courses offered for the academic year 2012/2013.
If you would like to pursue a specific research project or internship at the ICT, please do not forget to specify your area of interest and supervisor (in case that you have been already in contact with him/her) in your Motivation Letter.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Organization of the academic year 2012/2013 
BEFORE ARRIVAL
- Confirmation of Acceptance
If your application is approved, you will receive an e-mail confirming your acceptance - probably in mid July/mid December. A Letter of Acceptance will be also sent to the International Relations Office at your university.
Provided you decide not to accept the study place in the ICT Prague for any reason, please inform the ICT Prague Department of International Relations as soon as possible.
- Confirmation of Accommodation
If you have applied for a room in the ICT Halls of Residence, you will be informed via e-mail about the status of your application approximately 1 month before your arrival.
- Notice of Arrival
The ICT Department of International Relations will ask you to confirm a date of your arrival, especially if it is different from the information you gave in your Student Application.
Note: The ICT Prague reserves the right not to register you for studies in the ICT Prague if you arrive more than 14 days after the official beginning of the semester.
- Travel Insurance
Foreign students need to have health and accident insurance which is valid in the Czech Republic.
Students from EU countries can use their EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card) which entitles them to free emergency healthcare in their host country. It is advisable to ask your health insurance company which medical care is covered by your insurance and if necessary to take out also an additional policy in the case of injury, serious illness etc. More information.
Students from non-EU countries will submit a proof of travel medical insurance as a part of their visa application to the respective Czech Embassy/Consulate. More information.
- Visa
Non-EU students will have to apply for a student visa.
Applications must be submitted to the Czech Embassy or Consulate in the respective country (it is not possible to apply for the visa in the Czech Republic).
It may take up to 60 days to process your application. Therefore we recommend that you start the whole visa procedure as soon as possible after your exchange study stay has been confirmed by the ICT Prague.
Please contact the Czech Embassy/ Consulate in your country for further information and check also the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
- Contact your supervisor
Having been accepted for a project work under supervision of one of the ICT teachers, you are expected to get in touch with your supervisor before you arrive. You will inform him/her about your arrival and arrange your first meeting.
- Buddy Request
You might be interested in having a "buddy" (student volunteer acting as a contact person) who will help you with the first steps in your new hometown and can assist you in a number of different situations; for example s/he can pick you up at the airport, accompany you to the Residence, show you round the city etc. The Buddy Program is very popular among our international students, so do not hesitate to apply for your "buddy" at least 3 weeks prior to your arrival.
- Student Guide
Download our STUDENT GUIDE with all necessary information about your application and your planned study stay at the ICT Prague.
ARRIVAL
- Orientation Week
One week before beginning of the semester the Orientation Week is organized by the ESC and Department of International Relations. The Enrolment Day, on which you will be officially registered as an ICT student, is held during this week and participation in this specific event is compulsory and might be excused only exceptionally. See Academic Calendar 2012/2013 to find out when the Orientation Week takes place.
- ICT Student Card
After registration you will apply for the ICT Student Card in the ICT Card Centre. This card allows you to enter all of the three ICT buildings, gives you the right to use computers at the ICT, enables you to pay for the photocopies and authorizes you to purchase meals in canteens with a student discount.
- Foreign Police
Registration of your stay in the Czech Republic at the Czech Foreign Police is not necessary for students staying in the ICT Halls of Residence (Volha or Sázava).
Non-EU students who stay in another accommodation facility than the ICT Residences must register at the Czech Foreign Police within 3 days after their arrival. This duty also applies to those visa students who are due to pick up their long-term or permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic.
EU students accommodated out of the ICT Residences are obliged to register at the Foreign Police office within 30 days after their arrival if their stay in the Czech Republic exceeds 30 days.
More information.
- Bank Account
Opening a Czech bank account is strongly recommended. It is easily arranged and free of charge. Detailed information will be available soon.
- Public Transport Pass
If your are under 26, you might get this pass with a price discount. The Department of International Relations will issue two confirmations of your student status which might be picked up for you by your buddy before your arrival. Then you can arrange your travel pass directly after you arrive in Prague with your buddy´ s assistance. Besides the confirmations you will only need a photograph and respective amount of money. More detailed information.
If you are older than 26, you will need to arrange OPENCARD and charge it with a transport pass valid for a given period of time. You might get the application forms for OPENCARD in the ICT Department of International Relations or at selected metro stations. The fee for OPENCARD issued on spot is 250,-CZK and this service is available in Palác Adria (Jungmannova 31, Praha 1).
BEFORE LEAVING
- Moving Out
You are asked to announce your departure date to the Accommodation Office and Department of International Relations one month in advance and to get familiar with Residence rules about moving out (if you are staying in the Residence). Please check that you paid your rent or other housing-related bills too.
- Student Book
Shortly (3 days) before your departure you bring your Student Book with results of all exams taken in the ICT Prague to the Department of International Relations. The Book is a basis for issuing your Transcript of Records which will be sent to your university address within a month after your departure.
- Certificate of Attendance
No more than three days before your departure you will be given a Certificate of Attendance which you will need to present at your home university. If your university has its own form, please take it with you to confirm.
- ICT Card
Remember to check money on your ICT Card and if applicable collect it in a respective office. Then return the ICT Card to the ICT Card Centre (not relevant for ISIC holders).
- Closing Bank Account
Close your bank account before leaving the Czech Republic one month before your departure.
- Libraries
Make sure you have returned all books you borrowed.
ERASMUS STUDENT CLUB
Our voluntary Erasmus Student Club (ESC) is a member of the international Erasmus Student Network (ESN). The main aim of this student acitivity is to make the international students´ stay abroad enjoyable by not only organizing trips and parties, but also by helping them with some necessary administrative affairs and other similar matters. If interested, send them your Buddy Request in case you would like to use their service and experience the Czech Republic in a company of a Czech native.
EILC LANGUAGE COURSE
During the summer 2012 the ICT Prague organizes one Erasmus Intensive Language Course (EILC) in Czech (beginner´s level) in the period:
20.8.-31.8.2012.
General information and more information about the EILC in the Czech Republic.
COST OF LIVING
Students arriving within the Erasmus programme do not pay any fees for their studies at the ICT Prague. However, students will have to pay for their living costs which are difficult to estimate depending on individual student´s habits and financial possibilities. Please check the guide price list of some basic living expenses .
CONTACTS
Head of Department
Hana Opatová
e-mail: Hana.Opatova@vscht.cz
phone: +420 220 443 896, +420 220 443 013
fax: +420 220 444 345
Incoming students LLP (Erasmus)
Iva Dobrovolná
e-mail: Iva.Dobrovolna@vscht.cz
phone: +420 220 444 309
fax: +420 220 444 345
Address:
Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
Department of International Relations
Technicka 5
166 28 Prague 6
Czech Republic
