FAQ

• How can I best prepare for prg.ai Minor?

  Faculty guarantors evaluate applicants individually, primarily focusing on academic performance. Factors like previously completed Minor courses, motivation, and extracurricular activities also play a significant role – essentially, your overall aptitude for successfully studying AI-focused subjects.
  Unfortunately, the program’s capacity is limited by the faculties‘ ability to accept Minor students beyond the standard capacity of their regular courses. Therefore, if an applicant’s profile is not considered sufficient compared to other candidates, they may not be accepted.

• I am not a student of any of the listed faculties. Can I still apply?

  If you are a student of Charles University or the Czech Technical University, fill in the application form and should there be remaining capacity and you pass the selection process, we will do our best to let you in. Students from other universities are currently not eligible to enrol.

• Can I apply if I do not understand Czech?

  Sure! All blocks contain courses taught in English.

• How long does it take to complete the programme?

  Take as much time as you need (there are some who complete it within one academic year, mainly because they already passed some of the courses as part of their main study programme). But remember you must be a current student enrolled at one of the universities.

• What happens if I get accepted?

  Stay tuned for emails from the prg.ai Minor manager who will brief you on all important next steps. Get ready for becoming part of a friendly, informal community working closely together, helping each other and going for beers every now and then.

• Do I have to be a current student to apply?

  Yes, you must be a current student to be able to enroll in courses and finish the program. Applications are open every March. In case you are not a student at this time but you know you will start your studies in the upcoming academic year, you can apply.

• What do I need to do to complete prg.ai Minor?

  1) Courses
  Complete at least 4 courses out of 6 blocks, CoreML and CoreSYMB blocks are mandatory. The selected courses must come from at least 3 out of 4 faculties (i.e. your home faculty and 2 others).

  2) Industry Talks
  It is mandatory to attend at least two prg.ai Minor Industry Talks every academic year.

  3) Successful state final exam
  After you have completed a minimum of 4 courses in total and attended a minimum of 2 Industry Talks every academic year, followed by passing your state final exam, you become a prg.ai Minor graduate.

• Can I additionally complete prg.ai Minor after I finish my regular studies?

  No, you have to be enrolled at one of the participating universities as a current student.

• Can I finish prg.ai Minor without completing my regular degree?

  No, you are required to successfully complete your degree to receive a confirmation of completing the prg.ai Minor programme.

• What if I change my major degree or faculties or universities during my studies of prg.ai Minor?

  As long as you remain at one of the participating universities and follow the prg.ai Minor completion requirements, you are good.

• Does it matter if I study Bachelor, Master or Ph.D.?

  The programme is only for Bachelor and Master students. Due to capacity reasons, Ph.D. students cannot participate in the programme.

• Are the courses I have already passed as part of my regular current degree recognised?

  Yes, they are. In order to successfully complete prg.ai Minor, make sure you comply with the criteria of passing at least one course of your choice in each of the 4 blocks with CoreML and CoreSYMB being mandatory. The selected courses must come from 3 out of 4 participating faculties.

• Are the courses I passed as part of my already completed degree recognised?

  Yes, they are. If you passed the course successfully (grades A-C at CTU, 1-2 at CUNI) and your previous studies were completed less than 5 years before enrolling into prg.ai Minor. Note that you have to be a current student to be able to enrol and complete prg.ai Minor.

• Is prg.ai Minor an accredited study programme?

  No, it is not. We are sure, however, that it will be recognised by future employers and others as a desirable addition to regular studies and a proof of enthusiasm and passion for AI.

• What if the capacity of my desired course is maxed out?

  We appreciate that some courses and teachers are very popular and strive to provide alternatives in the prg.ai Minor curriculum, so first check if there is a similar course at another faculty. You can always try to sign up again the following term or year. We do our best to inform students about all important dates, but it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they sign up for desired (and required) courses in a timely manner.

• Can I start during my Bachelor and complete while in my Masters studies?

  Yes, you can start prg.ai Minor during your bachelor studies and complete it anytime before your state final exam (be it Bachelor or Master). Once you enrol into prg.ai Minor, you are considered a prg.ai Minor student as long as you are formally enrolled at your university.

• What should I do if I am not able to attend Industry Talks?

  Compulsory attendance at Industry Talks is excused only in cases of documented long-term illness or approved international travel (e.g., study abroad, internship, Erasmus).