Frequently asked questions

For more information please contact Nelli Lahutka and the rest of our Admissions advisers:

 
Below are answers to the some of the most frequently asked questions by perspective students; we do, however, encourage you to visit us personally or to email us to learn more about our school and this program.

  • Accreditation

Q: What is the accreditation of Prague College?

  • MSc vs. MBA
Q: What is the difference between an MSc and an MBA?
  • Financial Aid
Q: Does Prague College offer financial aid?
  • International Students

Q: Why study in Prague?
Q: What does it cost to live in Prague?

  • Work/Study

Q: As an international student, can I work in the Czech Republic while I study?

  • Prerequisites

Q: What qualifications do I need to get in?
Q: What English language qualifications do I need?

Accreditation

Q: What is the accreditation of Prague College?

A: Prague College has excellent accreditations from Teesside University, UK University of the Year 2009/10

More specifically; the MSc International Management degrees as well as all bachelor degrees are awarded by Teesside University. Teesside University is renowned for their career-advancing programmes, excellent courses and research opportunities.
Upon completion of the programme you will be awarded with a Masters in Science (MSc), a traditional designation for Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. It is read as Master of Science.

The degree is recognized within the European Higher Education Association of more than forty countries implementing the Bologna Process. The degree is recognized within the European Union and is accepted worldwide.

MSc vs. MBA

Q: What is the difference between an MSc and an MBA?

A: The difference between an MA/MSc and an MBA is quite a complex answer on today’s educational market.  

The MA or MSc is generally considered the next step in education followed after a BA or Bachelor level education; it is the continuation of an academic cycle. It is there to prepare the student to become a master in a particular field, or create a more narrow specialty in general fields such as International Management.  

Additionally, an MA/MSc does not require previous work experience; however many in the Prague College program do have extensive work experience and look to become better managers and specialists.  The MA/MSc degree has a concentrated approach to the academics and in best situations can combine strong theory with practice and experience as we do at Prague College.  At Prague College we make a point to add to our MSc complimentary programmes that will deliver the best parts of studying an MBA and deliver a highly practical aspect to the degree. Our lecturers are published academics as top business professionals brought in specifically for this programme, we offer the Master Speaker Series and Prague College has its own recognized research journal which allows Masters students the ability to publish their work.

On the other hand, an MBA traditionally should require a minimum of 5+ years of working experience as the main target is to focus on the experience of peer groups and strengthening the general business and management background of the participants.  The underlying concept of an MBA is to re-experience the theory of a management or business education with the addition of the groups collective work experience as a basis for discussion and development.  Students must really consider the quality of MBA programs that would accept students that do not possess the standard work experience that makes an MBA so valuable and if there is an interest in continued education students should be aware that not all MBA degrees are accepted as a Masters level of study.

Financial Aid

Q: Does Prague College offer financial aid?

A: Students from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Ireland and Canada can receive funding from their home countries to study at Prague College.

We offer complete administrative support for students applying for loans, bursaries and grants to help fund their studies. Prague College students from the Czech Republic can also finance their studies under very favorable conditions through our partnership with KB and Gaudeamus student loans.

Please contact us for more details.

International Students

Q: Why study in Prague?

A: As a vibrant international city at the heart of central Europe, Prague looks to both east and west, drawing students and businesses alike from all over the world to take advantage of in strategic business location, affordable prices and energetic, youth-oriented lifestyle.

Here you will have the chance to mix and network with students and business leaders alike in an unassuming environment while enjoying the many cultural opportunities Prague has to offer. As a small, compact, yet diverse and cosmopolitan city, Prague makes it easy to meet people and become part of its cultural and business fabric.

 

Q: What does it cost to live in Prague?

A: Prague is an affordable city to live in comparison to comparable cities such as Vienna and Munich.

While cost of living depends in a large part on a student’s lifestyle, a shared flat can be found for as low as 6.000, CZK per month close to the center and cheaper further from the center.

Most restaurants offer discounted lunch menus of around 100, CZK and in most Czech pubs a dinner with drinks can be had for 150, CZK. Beer in the Czech Republic remains extremely cheap, while being considered some of the best in the world.

Public transportation, along with many other services and attractions, are discounted for students, making Prague a very student-friendly place to live and study.

Work/Study

Q: As an international student, can I work in the Czech Republic while I study?

A: The answer is yes, it is possible to work in Czech Republic while studying. 

The procedure and amount of time you can work however differ depending on the country you are coming from and the visa which you will have to stay in the Czech Republic. A student visa does not automatically allow for work/study conditions. In order to maintain student status for a student visa it is important to note that it is required to maintain a full-time student status.

In most situations it will be the responsibility of the company hiring you to help you acquire the appropriate documents for working legally in Czech Republic.

Prerequisites

Q: What qualifications do I need to get in?

A: Normally, an applicant would be expected to have either:
    • British Honours degree, or other accredited Bachelors degree in any subject area
    • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a different subject
    • Evidence of English language proficiency in English if it is not a first language

Q: What English language qualifications do I need?

A: Non-native English speakers are required to submit a recent score from an internationally recognized English examination. These include, but are not limited to, the following examinations with the corresponding minimum score:

    •    IELTS    6.5
    •    ELSA    412    (may be taken at Prague College)
    •    TOEFL    iBT 89

If you have recently taken a different internationally recognized English language exam (e.g. Czech State Language Exams, Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced English, etc.) these results can also be used to assess your current language ability.

If you have questions about your English level or whether you need to sit for an examination, please feel free to contact Prague College.