Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions about admission and studying at Unicorn University
General Information
What can you tell me about Unicorn University?
Who are the director, chancellor and other school board members?
Where is the university located?
At which social networks can I find you?
What is the connection between Unicorn College and Unicorn University?
What events does the university organize?
Are there any courses or online materials available to public?
Does the university partner with other universities?
Does the university participate in any important projects?
What work do you do for CERN?
What does WeCanCode mean?
Why should I study at Unicorn University?
What are some advantages of studying at Unicorn University compared to other universities?
Admission
How do I enrol in the university and what is the deadline for submitting the application form?
What are the conditions of admission to the university and which documents do I need?
Do I have to possess some previous knowledge of the field I am interested to study?
How can I contact the study department?
What is nostrification and how do I gain it? How long does it take to process it?
What can I expect at the admission interview and how long is it? When will I know the results?
Is it possible to download a draft study agreement from your website?
Study
Which accredited study programs do you offer in Czech and which in English?
Where do classes take place?
I learned that the courses are often concluded with a workshop or hackathon. How is it organized? What is a hackathon?
Is it possible to recognize courses passed at other universities? And is it possible to recognize an English language examination and other language or professional certificates?
Does the school publish defended theses? Where can I find them?
Is it possible to get a scholarship?
What are progress tests, how are they organized, and what is their content? If I pass the test, do I have to apply for course recognition?
How is the enrollment of courses organized and can I change the enrolled courses or a study group?
When do course corrections start and finish?
Where can I find my recommended study plan? Can I enroll in courses of a higher year?
Where can I find the timetable. How can I find out when and where are my classes?
How can I reach the study department and what are the office hours of the study department?
My school email does not work. What shall I do?
How can I get a confirmation of study?
Can I apply for an ISIC or ALIVE card and how do I apply for such a card? Is there a difference between them?
How does the library work? Where do I order books and where can I collect them and return them?
How can I register to use the services of the National Library of Technology?
When will I find the way and date of the evaluation?
Which accredited study programs do you offer in Czech and which in English?
Which forms of study do you offer in the Czech language and which in English?
Does the school offer students free study materials? Is it necessary to buy textbooks?
How are classes organized in full-time, part-time, and online forms of study? How often do classes take place?
What does study in the form of a Double Degree mean? How is the study organized? What are the benefits?
Can I enroll in courses of a higher year?
Does the school have its own library and does it cooperate with NTK?
Can I have not only my current job but also my former one recognized as an internship? Is it possible to finish the studies a semester earlier than the recommended study plan indicates if the internship is recognized?
Where can I find a list of partner universities where I can go? Can I go to university outside the list?
How many times can I resit a test / an examination? How can I register for a resit?
Can I extend my studies and for what period?
Can I change the form of study? How should I proceed in this case?
I want to interrupt my studies; how should I proceed? For what period is it possible to interrupt? Is the interruption included in the total period of study? Is the time spent on maternity or parental leave included in the total period of interruption?
I want to terminate my studies; how should I proceed?
Is completion of an internship mandatory? And how long does it have to take and when should I do it? Is it possible for my internship to be recognized?
Final state examinations (FSE) When do they take place, when to register and how are they organized? Where can I find the topics for FSE?
How do I register for the defense of my final thesis? When and how does the defense take place? When do I have to submit the work? Do I have to submit both a hard copy and an electronic version? Which study obligations do I have to complete?
How do I choose a topic and a thesis supervisor? When and how should I hand in the assignment of the final thesis?
When will I receive the supervisor's and opponent's reviews? What is the procedure if I fail to defend the final thesis?
What is a Freemover?
What is the Erasmus+ program? What are the conditions for participating in the program and when can I go?
How far in advance is it necessary to start dealing with international mobility and what types of mobility are offered within the Erasmus+ program?
Is it possible to extend the stay abroad by one semester?
Where can I find a list of partner universities where I can go? Can I go to university outside the list?
Are changes to the study plan possible after arrival at the partner university?
What is a Double Degree program and how long does it take to study? What is the recommended study plan for this program?
Does Unicorn University provide accommodation for students coming outside of Prague?
Is it possible to recognize courses passed at other universities? And is it possible to recognize an English language examination and other language or professional certificates?
Tuition and fees
Is it possible to pay tuition in instalments?
How can I pay the tuition and what is the deadline?
How do I gain the accommodation scholarship?
How do I gain the social scholarship?
If I end my studies, do I get back the proportional amount of money paid for tuition in the given academic year?
When and where should I pay the re-enrolment fee? How much is it?
If I end my studies, do I get back the proportional amount of money paid for tuition in the given academic year?
When and where should I pay the re-enrolment fee? How much is it?
I cannot pay tuition in time. What should I do?
How much will I pay if I ask for tuition exemption?
How do I know that you have received the payment?
Are the fees and tuition different for me when I study abroad through the Erasmus+ program? What financial support do I receive?
